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"The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton captures the harsh realities of youth society in 1960s America, focusing on the struggles between the working-class Greasers and the affluent Socs. Set in a somber morning ambiance, the story unfolds a gripping tale of two boys facing violence and the fear of being jumped by rival social groups. With underlying themes of class struggle and the impact of violence, the novel teaches important lessons about friendship and resilience. Hinton's portrayal of the night sky symbolizes the darkness of their challenges, making this a compelling read.
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The OutsidersS.E. Hinton1967Drama Anthony A Period 1
Setting • It was at a house in the morning. It was quite and dark.
The conflict here is man vs. man • The greasers worried about getting jumped by the socials and try to stay away from them so they don’t get hurt.
Summary of Plot • The summary of this story is about these two boys getting jumped by rich kids and try to stay away from them. Then they don’t walk alone at night because of that.
Theme • There is always kids getting beat up. • Text Evidence 1: If you walk alone at night you can get jumped. • Text Evidence 2: boys always getting jumped. • Text Evidence 3: don’t mess with them.
Point of View I think that it is the third person limited. It helps the reader understand. It would be different because the narrator would tell it from the characters point of view.
Symbolism • The night sky because there is no sun at night when he goes to sleep at night.
Recommendation • I would recommend this book because its worth reading it and I liked it. This book was the best story I had read. You can learn things from this book. You should never hit anybody else if they don’t hit you.