"The Outsiders" Novel Study #1

Chapter 1.  #2 is the Group Question

1. Compare and contrast the ‘Socs’ and the ‘Greasers’.
2. What’s the difference between ‘tough’ and ‘tuff’?
3. Do you think Darry loves Ponyboy?  Why does he treat Ponyboy the way he does?
4. How do Ponyboy’s relationships with Darry and Sodapop differ?  Explain.

Vocabulary

Define the following words (as they are used in the novel), indicate the part of speech, and then use each in a full sentence that demonstrates that you understand its meaning.  Be careful of the different parts of speech in your sentences!

·         Editorials, irresistibly, wisps, dissect, sarcasm