Main Events in the Outsiders by Caitlin Casey https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c Select main events from the plot that were significant; they should encapsulate important plot elements like problem, climax, and solution. en-us 2020-09-07 23:30:03 UTC 2021-09-07 19:12:09 UTC hello@padlet.com Ponyboy gets jumped by the Socs. casey95_1 https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/725571590 This event sets the plot in motion, foreshadows the abundance of violence to come, and introduces the contentious relationship between the Greasers and the Socs. pgs.5-6]]> 2020-09-07 23:33:43 UTC https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/725571590 The Greasers hang out with Soc girls at the drive-in, and Ponyboy begins to build a relationship with Cherry, learning that Greasers and Socs are not a different as they first appear. casey95_1 https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/725571805 Ponyboy, Dally, and Johnny spend time with Cherry and  Marcia. This event is important because it provides insight  into the Greasers' different personalities, and Ponyboy begins to learn an important lesson from Cherry that is central to the theme of the novel. pgs. 21, 34 ]]> 2020-09-07 23:33:47 UTC https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/725571805 Darry hits Ponyboy because he comes home late. casey95_1 https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/725571948 This event is significant because readers gain insight into the tense dynamic between Ponyboy and his brother. It causes Ponyboy to flee his home, leading to a conflict with the Socs. pg. 50]]> 2020-09-07 23:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/725571948 The Socs attack Johnny and Ponyboy in the park, and Johnny kills Bob. casey95_1 https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/725572143 This event not only further demonstrates the violence between the Socs and the Greasers, but it quite literally causes the rest of the plot to unfold. The remainder of the novel revolves around the consequences of Johnny's action. pg.56]]> 2020-09-07 23:33:54 UTC https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/725572143 With the help of Dally, Ponyboy and Johnny flee to Windrixville and hide in a church. casey95_1 https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/725572284 This event sets in motion the following event, which ultimately redeems Johnny and Ponyboy as "heroes."  pg.66, Ch.5]]> 2020-09-07 23:33:57 UTC https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/725572284 Johnny and Ponyboy save children from the fire in the church. casey95_1 https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/733072081 This event reveals important information about Johnny and Ponyboy's integrity, causes Johnny's eventual death, and also creates an opportunity for Darry and Ponyboy to reconcile. pg. 92]]> 2020-09-09 21:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/733072081 The Greasers and the Socs have a big fight. casey95_1 https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/733083502 This event is important because it is the climax of the hateful division between the Greasers and the Socs, and Ponyboy questions whether violence is really the answer to resolving disputes. pgs.141-145]]> 2020-09-09 21:11:51 UTC https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/733083502 After the big rumble, the Greasers visit Johnny at the hospital and he dies. casey95_1 https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/733088790 Johnny dies--ironically not from fighting, but from performing a heroic act. His actions and identity are not defined by his belonging to the "Greaser" group and their associated stereotypes.
pg. 148]]> 2020-09-09 21:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/733088790 Dally brings his own death upon himself. casey95_1 https://padlet.com/casey95_1/ahuys18ym7tofq5c/wish/733092468 This event is the culmination of the tragedies the Greasers have endured throughout the novel. Ponyboy becomes depressed and apathetic after the death of Johnny and Dally. However, Dally's death facilitates Ponyboy's personal growth, self-reflection, and musings on divisive conflict, love, and the purpose of his life.
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