The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. At a time when the average youngadult novel was, in hintons characterization, mary jane went to the prom, the outsiders shocked readers with its frank depictions. This rag tag group of impoverished guys stick by each others sides no matter what. I had to read the book in seventh grade and we also watched the movie. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published in 1967 and changed publishing for young adults by portraying a grittier, more realistic view of the lives of teenagers. Beckers outsiders broke new ground in the early 1960sand the ideas it proposed and problems it raised are still argued about and inspiring research internationally. The narrator, ponyboy curtis, his brothers, and friends make up the greasers. Also nobody in his crowd likes going to the movies. The outsiders, chapter 1 questions and answers flashcards. Hinton that shows the struggles of growing up hinton did a fine job with the character development, the plot, and the theme with a few flaws. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked.
The outsiders was a controversial book at the time of its publication. S e hinton wrote the outsiders, her first book, when she was 17. At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far. However, i remain fully responsible for the contents of this book. One of floridas best known bridges, often used to advertise the state to outsiders. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the 20th century, howard s. I dont understand how this book escaped my reading list for all these years. I thought the acting was great and the plot was good for teenagers, which is the movies, as well as the book s, target audience. Hintons novel the outsiders, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong. The outsiders is a book that changed the style of young adult writers because it went off from the genre that young adult writer were using during that time period. The outsiders has been required reading in all the schools i have taught.
Hintons website hintons website is full of info on the outsiders and hintons other books. Beckers outsiders revolutionized the study of social deviance. 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. The main characters in the outsiders ponyboy curtis, darry curtis, sodapop curtis, twobit mathews, steve randle, dally winston, and johnny cade make up a small gang of greasers. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. The struggle of three brothers to stay together after their parents death and their quest for identity among the conflicting values of their adolescent society. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of. Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Publications africa world press africas best organics african american images african books collective african pride. Since the outsiders was first published in 1967, over 15 million copies have been sold. The outsiders, written in 1965 oklahoma, displays the struggle between two gangs in a town.
The outsiders alphabet project by karla lawrence on prezi. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but did most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Its publication enabled her to attend the university of tulsa, oklahoma. My teacher thinks i should read the book mentioned in the outsiders out of the whole class, so im going to read it. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. It is a constant on middleschool and highschool reading lists and. Outsiders by s e hinton abebooks passion for books. Start studying the outsiders, chapter 1 questions and answers. Outsiders have virtually no way to directly judge whether the trade price and credit terms. And nobody in our gang digs movies and books the way i do. He is a greaser who was involved ina murder and a hero moment. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. Hinton and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
The outsiders was the third book id written, but it was the first one i ever tried to get published. Hinton was born in tulsa, oklahoma and attended the university of tulsa. Some of the most interesting motifs from serial killer dramas and superhero stories are interwoven into this dynamic novel that never allows itself to become predictable. Being an outsider can mean different things to different people. Its dated, but it can be tied into bullying, which is a hot topic now. Thank god i accidentally stumbled upon it and read it.
Francis ford coppola has adapted almost every detail of the book into this movie. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. 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. Finally, future profitability is negatively related to booktomarket ratio and firm. By the time i graduated from high school, i had my contract. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Now available in a great new package with an improved trim size, a stunning new cover, and bonus material. The outsiders is a beautiful and heartbreaking story of 14 year old ponyboy curtis, his two older brothers and their gang, and their struggles to get by, living on the outside. The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967. It also helps that you can reward the kids with watching the movie after reading the book and taking the ar test. This remarkable novel gives a moving, credible view of the outsiders from the inside. Outsiders by s e hinton abebooks shop for books, art.
Hintons classic story of the struggle between the socs and the greasers remains as powerful today as it was the day it was written, and it is taught in schools nationwide. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. A social analysis of contested fishing practices in. Strategies of smallholder irrigation management in zimbabwe library. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. Book one is an intriguing start to what is sure to be a compelling series. 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.
Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Hes part of the group of outsiders who hope to get nominated as. He likes to go to movies alone because he can watch movies undisturbed so he can get into the movie and live the movie with the actors, and when he sees a movie with someone its kind of uncomfortable for him, for him its like having someone read your book over your shoulder. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. The questions we have are, 1 do you feel that young people need books like the outsiders in todays world, and 2 would you ever bring pony boy back as an adult in a new novel. S e hinton was the first recipient of the american library association award for an outstanding contribution to young adult. Two themes that run throughout this novel are intricately linked with gang philosophy. The outsiders by hinton abebooks passion for books. From penguins the originals collection, the outsiders is an outstanding story of teenage rebellion, written when the author was only 17. And although, as badger mentions, community leaders in bronzeville want middleclass outsiders to come in, at least to consume the. Nonwhite gentrification changes a neighborhood, but not its.