... person by a 14 year old Greaser, Ponyboy Curtis who allows us an insight into the lifestyles of these distinct worlds. I chose the novel "The Outsiders" as a text for year 10 for the following reasons: It is a novel which draws the reader in and allows the reader to understand a lifestyle alien to them. Even though the novel is set in 1966, it is a novel that's theme can be found ... this case either becoming the rich kid or the kid from the wrong side of the tracks. The novel has been incorporated into a Francis Ford Coppola's 1983 movie adaptation, starring many popular young actors o...

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... a real family not just a gang, they care, support and protect them when they are in danger and the Greasers feel as if they have the responsibility to look after both Ponyboy and Johnny. In The Outsiders the Greasers made belonging very clear to both Pony and Johnny. In the novel Ponyboy was proud to be a Greaser, "What are you professional heroes or something sent from heaven ... Pony. Pony just supported Johnny by coming with him since Pony had got Johnny in this mess in the first place. Pony and Johnny were cared, supported and protected but all of the Greasers. In The Outsiders nove...

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... to awkwardness that pictures might bring forth. In short, the brunt both the readers and the viewers will not be the same. With that, this article will compare and contrast a film named the outsiders with its novel (Gusterson 53). To give the audiences the exact scenarios in the novel, the novel brings ideas vividly to the reader's minds by touching every character; however, the film basically cuts some scenes. With that, a notion ... of reality has further been emphasized in the film outsiders than novel. For instance, the novel portrays a phenomenon of coming age while the film portra...

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... sheep found wandering on rural roads without clear direction or purpose. They band together for protection and view all outsiders as either below them, or a threat. In The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton the Greasers strive to be part of this society but instead always seem to be on the bottom end of the ladder. The Socs, who are a wealthier gang are part of this society and constantly torture ... themselves and others. Therefore they ascertain the rules of society and therefore should be a part of moral society. But societies prejudices prevail and the Socs remain on the top and the Greasers ...

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... belong within the group. In the novel Hinton, takes Ponyboy one step further by showing different situations in which he is really shown as an outsider. The novel is about two different groups, the greasers which are more known as the outsiders and the Soc's which is short for Socials or the more popular crowd ... . These two groups do not get along and fight with each other throughout the whole novel. Ponyboy is a big ... reason these two groups fight often. Even though Ponyboy deep down inside him is really intellectual he puts up an act and carries on the ... , 179) This is when Pony...

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... Dependable acquaintance to Scout. The novel is set in the 1930's, a time of economic depression in the United States. The small town of Maycombe carries a tradition of white - black segregation. Its Negroes being second class in the closed community of White Supremacy. The theme of outsiders is an issue in both novels. Change enters the lives of both David and Scout, with ' outsiders ' impacting on each of ... their upbringing to different degrees. In David's life, the outsider comes in the shape of the Mudstones', who take away all his personal freedom and ... QUOTE Compared to David...

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... leave many people very disturbed and upset on certain explicit scenes throughout the story. Once again three main points are concluded after a review of Lord of The Flies; the symbolic existence that is perceived during the text is hard to miss, the outsiders of the island are the rays of hope for the people counting on rescue, and the brilliant portrayal of a democratic type of government that slowly but surely ... deteriorates. Any bookworm must consider this one of the best and most magnificently books ever written....

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... the Outsiders," is set on the cruel, harsh streets of a Texan city in the 1960's. On the surface, the book seems like a tale of mindless violence, brutality and belligerence, but if you scrutinize it then you will discover a powerful story including Christian imagery and profound morals. We are told of the division in society due to prosperity and class between "The ... since they were born, so they just don't think or know otherwise. One thing that is particularly interesting in the story is the gang culture. The group constantly try to sustain their image as a "tough" gang but really, ...

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... and become an independent woman. Although not stated, it is clear that the man by the sea, like Edna, is also undergoing a major change. Their shared awakening is a clear similarity between the two characters. Another parallel between Edna and the man she envisions is the fact that they appear to be outsiders. Edna is the only non-Creole at Grand Isle. Although she has friends there, she ... is very different from the group and holds a different set of morals and values; she is an outsider ... amongst the Creoles. This is clearly shown when Adele says, " She is not one ... ...

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... and become an independent woman. Although not stated, it is clear that the man by the sea, like Edna, is also undergoing a major change. Their shared awakening is a clear similarity between the two characters. Another parallel between Edna and the man she envisions is the fact that they appear to be outsiders. Edna is the only non-Creole at Grand Isle. Although she has friends there, she ... is very different from the group and holds a different set of morals and values; she is an outsider ... amongst the Creoles. This is clearly shown when Adele says, " She is not one ... ...

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... is "written with distinctive style by a teen-ager who is sensitive, honest and observant .""(CB 104). Summary The Outsiders, an enthralling tale by S.E. Hinton, is an excellent story about the hardships and triumphs experienced by the Greasers and the Socs, two rival gangs. This novel suggests the stories' content because the Greasers are a gang of social outcasts and misfits. This novel's theme is very specific; people, no ... , best of all, compassion- (CLC vol.30 204). I agree with the last sentence. The Outsiders truly has all of those effects. However, I do not agree with the statem...

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... a collection of paperbacks of fantasy-horror and fiction novels, as well as clippings of his father's favorite authors. One included H.P. Lovecraft. Along with the paperbacks were several horror stories that Stephen's father had written and submitted unsuccessfully to various magazines. These books and writings excited Stephen, and sparked his fascination ... four years old, he witnessed his friend being run over by a train (Hanson 163). This traumatic experience was only later expressed in his novel The Body. The novel told of a group of friends who were in search of a lost friend, only ...

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... many. Shelley's use of point of view is so strong, that it makes you feel sorry for a monster; the assumed bad guy of the story. She forces the reader to see the world and situation through the monster's eyes. The monster states, "I cannot describe to you the agony that these reflections inflicted upon me; I tried to dispel them but sorrow only increased with knowledge" This ... this closing statement moved not only the fictional jury, but the reader as well, making them reflect on themselves and their own unjust prejudices. Justice for Robinson, at this time, is extremely unlikely beca...

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... CLAIM THEM ALL. This excerpt from John Savage is a reaction to Mustapha Monds statement of "we prefer to do things comfortably." Which underscores the ideology of BNW, everything and everyone has to be emotionally disengaged. Because after all "A gramme is better than a Dam." People of BNW ... as opposed to the rest of the emotionally retarded BNW. Savage is the Key to unlocking the ironic satire of our world presented in the novel because without him the reader could take the Utopia in the book on face value. Because of the savage, the reader is forced to note the similarities between o...

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... such as TKAMB and TAOHF. Silvey develops the idea of character identity through specific characters such as Charlie, Jasper Jones, Jeffrey and the women in society. By using context and techniques, Silvey shows how a characters racial background or social status may impact on their acceptance in society. These people are known as the 'outsiders' or 'the other'. There are many characters that are ... portrayed as 'the other' in the novel. Each one of these characters are constructed to ... stand out from the normality of the people of Corrigan. In order to fit in one must portray the ch...

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... his "soul glowed with love and humanity" (Shelley, 97). Just as humans today are born innocent and pure, so is the creature. When Victor sees the creature in the night, the monster has one hand reaching out with a smile on his face. Although the monster is portrayed as a frightening image, this picture of his hand reaching out may be his first attempt at reaching for ... ultimately rage out against society. Whether it is Victor's fault for creating the creature, or society as a whole for not accepting him, it is the outsiders that cause the creature to be the monster that they thought h...

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... sense. Jorge Luis Borges inspired Danielewski to use the labyrinth in his writing. Although Danielewski was inspired by Borges, he incorporates the labyrinth not only as the main theme in the novel, but also in the form, or layout of the novel. There is an even deeper meaning in this novel than meet the eye. As a reader, we need an outsiders perspective on House Of Leaves. This novel ... is separated into four levels which tell the story from four points of view. First ... , there is the story of Will Navidson and his wife Karen Green, along with their two children, Chad and Daisy. In t...

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... are this way and nobody can change it. A Queen can not talk as a prostitute. Plato gives us the answer. He defined the classes and for him the actors couldn't be good citizens, they were considered outsiders, the evil, dangerous for the society. They had to be avoid. Actresses are supposed to play many roles from a Queen to a prostitute, many kinds of characters, you were ... introduce. Their symbolism and what they represent, the reader can know what he is going to find in the play. INTERACTION OF THE CHARACTERS.- the relationship between characters ultimated in the climax in the momen...

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