Table of Contents
- 1 What do you think Ponyboy will write about in his theme why?
- 2 What do you suppose the doctor told the judge in the outsiders?
- 3 Why do you think Johnny’s message to Ponyboy inspires Ponyboy the write his theme and to tell their the Greasers side of life?
- 4 What does Ponyboy’s concern about whether or not he called out for Darry demonstrate?
- 5 Why is it important to write about past events?
- 6 Why is it important to have a written history?
What do you think Ponyboy will write about in his theme why?
Overall, Ponyboy decides to write his English paper about his life as a Greaser in hopes of positively affecting those adolescents living difficult lives on the streets.
What do you suppose the doctor told the judge in the outsiders?
6. What do you suppose the doctor told the judge? He probably mentioned that Darry was a good, loving guardian and that Ponyboy was still in shock and processing his grief. The judge goes easy on Ponyboy and allows him to stay with Darry; this is very likely because of the doctor’s influence.
Why do you think Johnny’s message to Ponyboy inspires Ponyboy the write his theme and to tell their the Greasers side of life?
Johnny’s message affects Ponyboy by inspiring him to write The Outsiders. The message explains Robert Frost’s poem regarding the transitory nature of life and fragility of innocence and encourages Pony to metaphorically stay gold. Johnny tells Pony to share the same positive message with Dally.
Why did Ponyboy say that he killed Bob and that Johnny wasn’t dead?
By trying to convince himself that Johnny was still alive and that he was the one who killed Bob, Ponyboy is trying to cope with all the tragic events that he had witnessed. He is to some extent blaming himself because Johnny is dead and it all started with him trying to defend his friend.
What is the outcome of the hearing in the outsiders?
What was the result of the court hearing? Ponyboy was acquitted and the case was closed. How did Pony react to the three Socs who bullied him about killing Bob?
What does Ponyboy’s concern about whether or not he called out for Darry demonstrate?
Ponyboy is worried about hurting his brother’s feelings. Ponyboy hopes that he asked for Darry as well as the others when he was sick, because he knows if he didn’t, Darry would have been very sad. Ponyboy has come to realize that Darry loves him very much, and Ponyboy doesn’t want to hurt him (Chapter 10).
Why is it important to write about past events?
A historian writes a new history of past events to tell the story in a new way; otherwise, the work would not make a contribution to historical knowledge. The narrative would only be a retelling of existing knowledge, as in a history textbook or a historical entertainment.
Why is it important to have a written history?
Maintaining these records allows the employer and employee to preserve a written history of the happenings and discussions that occurred around any specific event.
When do the New York Times winners get announced?
This week’s winners will be announced on June 29. Our roundup of the news stories and features about young people that have recently appeared across sections of NYTimes.com. In this lesson, students will learn about Gen Z food celebrities and the appeal of 60-second cooking videos.