In the end, their newfound admiration for one another, combined with a desire to protect the pained sodapop from unnecessary grief. Generally, questions that feel as though they are being asked by someone who is trying to finish homework that they are unprepared for often get ignored and go unanswered. In contrast to ponyboys conflicted emotions regarding darry, ponys feelings for soda are entirely positive. What are some things that make them feel disloyal to.
Ponyboy curtis has appeared in the following books. Over the course of the book, he discovers things he never knew before and embarks on a journey that helps him to discover himself and those around him. Because his parents have died in a car accident, ponyboy lives. He loves both of his brothers but feels like the middleman of a tugofwar between them. Sherri valance is the beautiful cheerleader who asks ponyboy to sit with her at the drivein theatre in the outsiders. Ponyboy is a fourteenyear old greaser who lives with his two older brothers, sodapop and darry on the lowerclass east side of tulsa, oklahoma. To link to this the outsiders quotes page, copy the following code to your site. Writing his story becomes a way for pony to deal with the generous portions of grief that.
He is the older brother of ponyboy curtis and the younger brother of darrel curtis. These practice questions will ask you about the character of darry curtis from the novel the outsiders. Ponyboy curtis is a fourteenyear old greaser who lives with his two older brothers, and on the lowerclass east side of. Ponyboy curtis the novels fourteenyearold narrator and protagonist, and the youngest of the greasers. In this lesson, well learn more about ponyboy, his life, and his perspective on the east versus west. What does sodapop curtis look like in the outsiders. What does cherry look like in the book the outsiders. Character traits in the outsiders by daniel swerdlow on prezi. The outsiders character descriptions physical appearances. The the outsiders quotes below are all either spoken by ponyboy curtis or refer to ponyboy curtis.
Ponyboy is another boy around bryon and marks age who is shy and quiet, yet known to be a good fighter. Character analysis of ponyboy curtis the outsiders. Ponyboy, like sodapop, is under darrys legal custody and must stay out of trouble in order to remain with him. Angela shepard left bryon to pursue ponyboy, but he does not even know that she exists or is pursuing him. Hintons 1967 book the outsiders, its 1983 film adaptation and its 1990 tv series, as well as being a supporting character in the book that was then, this is now.
He starts as a smart greaser but through the events with the socs and. Ponyboy curtis is the protagonist and narrator of the outsiders. Quiet, nice, likes books and movies important roles in the book. Youll answer questions about darrys physical appearance and. The character of ponyboy curtis in the outsiders from. She has received the nickname cherry because of her long red hair, which she occasionally wears pinned up. At 14 years old, the youngest curtis brother and greaser. A dreamy fourteen year old boy who belongs to a gang of greasers.
The outsiders character descriptions physical appearances study. Character profile for ponyboy curtis from the outsiders. Sodapop patrick curtis is the middle curtis boy, and one of three deuteragonists of the outsiders. Sodapop keeps the peace between darry and ponyboy, who are. He is happygolucky at the beginning of the book and at the end. Ponyboy curtis is the main character and narrator of the s. The outsiders character analysis 1080 words bartleby. Whats the difference between the outsiders the book and the outsiders the movie. Thats why people dont ever think to blame the socs and are always ready to jump on us. Ponyboy curtis by kimmy timeline timetoast timelines. Ponyboy narrates this book and has a subjective point of view. He narrates the book and he is the protagonist in the book along with johnny amount of grease in hair. Ponyboy curtis, whose name is often shortened to pony by those who know him, is the main protagonist of the outsiders. The book doesnt say much, but it does say she has blue eyes.
What are three personality traits of ponyboy curtis. Ponyboys literary interests and academic accomplishments set him apart from the rest of his gang. The outsiders the greaser gang ponyboy curtis the youngest curtis brother, 14 years old. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. Thomas howell twoteeth tilly this character does not appear.
Ponyboy michael curtis is the narrator and protagonist of the 1967 novel the outsiders, and its 1983 film adaption. He is the most thoughtful of his gang, and the story is told from his point of view. Ponyboy says, i have lightbrown, almostred hair and greenishgray eyes. What are some personality traits of ponyboy curtis from. The outsiders characters and analysis a research guide. Because his parents have died in a car accident, ponyboy lives with his brothers darry and sodapop. Ponyboy curtis by kimmy timeline created by stmatts08. Character development outside essayschoose and discuss a characters development in in the book the outsiders by s. Since the death of his parents, ponyboy has lived with his brothers darry and sodapop. Ponyboy curtis is a 14yearold boy whose world has been turned upside down. For each quote, you can also see the other characters and themes related to it each theme is indicated by its own dot and icon, like this one. Sodapop curtis ponyboys happygolucky, handsome brother.
Ponyboy reveals this personal truth as he introduces the reader to his family dynamic at home. On the ground where the hell do you think youre going sodapop curtis. Yet, he and darrel arent sure of one anothers loyalty for most of the book. Ponys only problem with soda is that soda dropped out of high school. His keen interest in literature and strong academic prowess set him apart from the rest of his friends. What is the physical appearance of ponyboy from the outsiders. Hintons comingofage novel the outsiders to find a selfdescription of the storys main protagonist and narrator, ponyboy curtis. The book follows two rival groups, the greasers and the socs who are divided. His parents died in the car accident a year ago, and he became an orphan.
It could be just the other way around half of the hoods i know are pretty decent guys underneath all that grease, and from what ive heard, a lot of socs are just coldblooded mean but people usually go by looks. Differences between the outsiders book vs movie page 2. He is the storys main protagonist, and the youngest member of the greasers. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school.
He even says it himself when he says, when i see a movie with someone its kind of uncomfortable, like having someone read a book over your shoulder. He starts his paper with the same opening line of the book, when i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only two things on my mind. Ponyboy curtis is a hero in the book by how he saves children from the burning church. He idolizes and loves his older brother and sees how smart he is. She is well dressed and what ponyboy calls sharp and really goodlooking.
Ponyboy curtis, the youngest member of the greasers, narrates the novel. The events of the novel cause him to think about the kind of life he wants to lead. What is the physical description of sodapop in the. According to ponyboy, he may be no paul newman, but his own looks aren. Though only fourteen years old, he understands the way his social group functions and. His parents were killed in an automobile accident just eight months before the outsiders story takes place. Ponyboy also describes himself as having a pretty good build for his size.
Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Ponyboy theorizes on the motivations and personalities of his friends and describes events in a slangy, youthful voice. Though only fourteen years old, he understands the way his social group functions and the role each group member plays. Loyalty is a big deal for ponyboy and family loyalty the biggest deal of all. Hilton, many changes occur in ponyboy curtis personality, appearance and his overall view of life. This person is very intelligent and receives good grades at school. The most interesting character in the outsiders by s.
Ferguson in the shortlived television series of the same name background ponyboy is the son of darrel curtis. The narrator of ithe outsiders, ponyboy is fourteen years old and a greaser. Ponyboy has many physical characteristics that make him a distinct person in the story. Short, brown hair, soc, cherrys best friend, randys girlfriend. Ponyboy is very smart and interested in culture and. I mean, he was a good fighter and tuff and everything, but he was a real person, too. Ponyboy michael curtis is the narrator and protagonist of the 1967. Ponyboys literary interest and educational accomplishments is the one thing that sets him apart from the greasers, a tight knit gang that live in the east and poorer side of town. Ponyboy not only has just about the best name weve ever heard of we dare you to start calling yourself kittenlad or rottweilergal, but also has a real flair for the written word ponyboy is fourteen, is our narrator, and has a ton to say about himself and his world. He is an interesting character in the way that he is not the typical greaser. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Asked in the outsiders who is ponyboy in the outsiders. Ponyboy curtis ponyboy is the fourteen year old narrator of the outsiders. Hes said to be movie star handsome, and has silky, dark gold hair real tuff that he combs back.
Ponyboy states that he has lightbrown, almostred hair and greenishgray eyes. This set of lesson plans consists of approximately 110 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials. A description he gives of himself is, my hair is longer than a lot of boys wear theirs, squared off in back and long in the front and sides, but i am a greaser and most greasers rarely bother to get a haircut. Ponyboy is a dreamy absentminded fourteen year old who lives with his brothers, sodapop and darry, in their house on the east side of town. In this lesson, well learn more about ponyboy, his life, and his perspective on the east versus west side struggle in the book. In the curtis family, it is sodapop who helps ponyboy recognize that darrys high expectations for ponyboy result from darrys love for ponyboy and determination to provide ponyboy with the shot at a better life. In the opening chapter, ponyboy wishes that he resembled paul newman who has a tough look. Ponyboy writes his book report ponyboy decides to write his book report about johnny and dallys life and we end up finding out that the book that he wrote is the outsiders. He wonders why life is so much more difficult for him and his friends than it is for their rivals, the socs. Soda tries to understand, at least, which is more than darry does. Ponyboy is a fourteenyear old greaser who lives with his two older brothers, sodapop and darry on the lowerclass east side of. He is a 14 year old greaser who is just stepping out into the world.
Protagonist, graygreen eyes, long brown hair short blonde hair later in the book. Hes got dark brown recklessly, dancing eyes and a goofy grin that you cant help but love which is noted by ponyboy after getting jumped by the socs. Ponyboy curtis is the narrator and main protagonist of the outsiders, a 1967 book written by s. In the film, ponyboys appearance is faithful to his novel appearance. Ponyboy gives the reader a physical description of himself at the very beginning of the novel. What is ponyboys physical appearance in the outsiders. Brownish red hair, gray green eyes, hair is squared off in back and longer on the sides. Ponyboy michael curtis is the narrator and protagonist of the 1967 novel the outsiders, and its 1983 film adaptation. This character is a soc who takes his best friends death very hard and comes to the realization that none of the fighting is worth it. In her anger, angela sends someone after ponyboy, but the attacker instead ends up hitting mark, who was trying to. Ponyboy is intelligent and sensitive and has certain ungreaserlike characteristics. The theme of empathy in the outsiders from litcharts the. He lives with his oldest brother, darry, who is 20 years old and has legal custody of him and his other brother, sodapop, who is 16.