The book was based on the authors high school experience in tulsa, ok. Oct 09, 2011 i need 10 songs that relate to the book the outsiders by s. Dec 02, 2008 what is the genre of the book the outsiders. When i watched the movie, i was appalled and surprised at the graphic nature of the violence. Many things can determine the genre including characters, reader expectation and the plot genre is formed by conventions that change over time, as a new genre is made. The book was inspired by two rival gangs at her school, will rogers high school, the greasers and the socs, and her desire to show sympathy toward the greasers by writing from their point of view. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The fourth book, published in may 2017 is the forgotten tomb. Jul 03, 2007 neil griffiths is the author of two novels, published by penguin. As a filmlover myself i believe that this movie is one of the most beautiful and touching that i have ever seen. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. At a time when the average youngadult novel was, in.
Hinton was 15 when she began writing the novel and 17 when it was published. 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. The outsiders essay sukhdip singh the outsiders by s. In the outsiders, darry characterizes ponyboy as lacking common sense. The outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel.
The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic. Jul 19, 2007 the outsiders was an audacious debut written when s. Margaret mitchells bestselling novel gone with the wind 1936 makes several appearances in the outsiders. Ponyboy curtis and his brothers, sodapop and darry, belong to a group of poor teenage boys called greasers. A perfect way to honor this impressive milestone and a musthave for fans of all ages.
Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. The outsiders was a controversial book at the time of its publication. Jan 04, 2018 in 1983, director francis ford coppola struck a powerful chord with his adaptation of s. Celebrating 50 years of the novel that laid the groundwork for the ya genre, this is the ultimate edition for fans of the outsiders. Generally, a comingofage story is one in which events lead the main characters protagonists to experience psychological or moral growth that takes them from childhood toward emotional maturity. Sep 23, 2007 few books come steeped in an aura as rich as s. Ponyboy stands in the middle of two major conflicts. Hintons classic comingofage story featuring young talents who would go on to become major stars. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. These conventions can include love in a romance novel or death in a. Susan finlays sense of character development in in the shadows is impeccable. Praise for the first two books impeccable characters.
But not on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of. The outsiders is about two clashing groups of teenagers, the greasers and the socs. The outsiders novel simple english wikipedia, the free. Hinton published her debut novel, in 1967, there was no youngadult. If we didnt have genre, books would be unable to be classified into a genre and there would be a combination of all genres composed into one novel. The book had been banned in school and college libraries because of portrayal of under age smoking and drinking, gang war and family dysfunction. This lesson summarizes the novels plot and major characters and discusses its significance and influence on the genre of ya fiction. Many of them have led hard lives already, and they are tough, angry and unforgiving. The schoolteacher responsible for the children who were in the seemingly abandoned church. Ponyboy and his greaser gang fight rival gang the socs short for socials, the wealthier, more preppie kids and try to make a place for themselves in the world. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in the outsiders, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
A soc short for social has money, can get away with just about anything, and has an attitude longer than a limousine. Hinton was only seventeen, laying bare the hopes and terrors between teenage bravado in a world of driveins, drag races and switchblades. But no on much else besides trouble with the socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idead oa good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Hinton weaves together a couple of pretty compatible genres to create the overall effect of the outsiders. Hintons novel the outsiders, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Ponyboy agrees with his older brother, admitting that he is smart at school but. It is categorised under the type of text it falls into. Betrayal in naples, winner of the authors club best first novel, and saving caravaggio, shortlisted for the costa novel of the year.
Hintons groundsbreaking 1967 teen novel, the outsiders, can best be described as young adult fiction or adolescent or. It is fiction, young adult literature, childrens literature, and speculative fiction. According to ponyboy, there are two kinds of people in the world. What genre would you consider the book, the outsiders. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. E hinton follows the lives of two groups of young adults set in 1950s america. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. Genre is the french word for sort and is categorised as a style, category of art, music or literature.
After the initial introductions to the characters and the basic conflicts, we find ourselves on a wild ride full of fights, rumbles, shootouts, and the flashing bulbs of newspaper cameras. You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. The novel broke ground in the genre of young adult fiction, transcending established boundaries in its portrayal of violence, class conflict, and prejudice.
The outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker. Pony doesnt even remember mentioning that he wanted to read it. A proud member of the greaser group, protagonist ponyboy faces lessons of loss, pride, and sacrifice through. This lesson will explore the novels point of view and explore ponyboys thoughts on the characters and events in story. Hintons groundsbreaking 1967 teen novel, the outsiders, can best be.
Aug 12, 2016 the outsider was the most controversial book at the time of publication. By buying the book for pony in the first place, johnny shows how considerate he is, and how observant. It confronted america with a new breed of antihero from the wrong side of the class divide, and became a bestselling classic of youthful rebellion. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. Ponyboy s narration is genuine and gives the reader an accurate depiction of his feelings. Ponyboy is a greaser and he and his gang have battles with the socs. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967. An individual text within a genre rarely, if ever has all of the characteristic features of the genre.
For hinton, who almost singlehandedly brought the y. Greasers is a term used to class all the boys living on the east side, which was the poor side of the town they were mainly known for their long and. We first meet our narrator, fourteenyearold ponyboy, as hes walking home from the moviesalone, which is something we know hes not supposed to be doing. The outsiders was assigned to my childs 6th grade class. Winter tears is the third book in a mystery and suspense series. The outsiders died on the vine being sold as a drugstore paperback. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. They often fight with the socs, the group of wealthy, privileged boys who beat them up for fun. Neil griffiths top 10 books about outsiders michelangelo.
In addition to constant teenage drinking and smoking, the film shows a murder by stabbing, domestic violence, and the deaths of two of the main characters, including one who is shot to death by. Ponyboy gets home at two in the morning, enraging darry until he suddenly slaps ponyboy. Outsider fiction books meet your next favorite book. Hintons groundsbreaking 1967 teen novel, the outsiders, can best be described as young adult fiction or adolescent or juvenile fiction. Nov 27, 2014 this video discusses the themes found within the novel, the outsiders. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s.
Hinton, can be organized under four different genres. How do i get involved in the guardian childrens books site. The outsiders is the lifestory of fourteenyearold ponyboy michael curtis. Word count for the book the outsiders word counters. From the people who brought you the mindapples 5aday for your mind campaign, the mind manual is an accessible guide to whats going on in your head. Also please tell how they capture the mood and tone of the book.
Everything is a matter of life or death, triumph or failure. The outsiders fits into a genre of young adult fiction and is often called a comingofage novel. Like the sunrise, its one of the things that connects pony and johnny. The outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about. Ponyboys english teacher who assigns him a theme to write that becomes the story of the novel itself. In the outsiders, why do greasers and socs dislike. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school.
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