THEMES PROVING STUFF

WHAT IS A THEME? Answer: A reoccurring idea “Since Mom and Dad were killed in an auto wreck, the three of us got to stay together as long as we behave” (Hinton 3). “(Johnny’s) father was always beating him up, and his mother ignored him…If it hadn’t been for the gang, Johnny would never have known what love and affection are” (12). “…Two-Bit’s mother being a barmaid to support him and his kid sister after their father ran out on them…” (43). “…and Steve– his hatred for his father coming out in his soft, bitter voice and the violence of his temper” (43). “I felt sorry for Dally. He meant it when he said he didn’t care about his parents” (88). PAGE 116

Effects of family on children What is the common idea? Troubled Home Lives Broken Families Effects of family on children

UNIT THEME Familiarity Alters Perception. Getting to know something changes a person’s views.

Pony’s Perception of Darry

What is Ponyboy’s perception of Darry? “Darry’s hard and firm and rarely grins at all” (Hinton 2). “Darry isn’t ever sorry for anything he does” (6). “Me and Darry just didn’t dig each other. I could never please him” (13). “He never hollered at Sodapop…He just hollered at me” (13). “Darry love me? I thought of those hard, pale eyes…Darry doesn’t love anyone or anything, except maybe Soda” (18).

Topic Sentence: By the end of Chapter 6, Ponyboy’s perception of Darry has changed.

What events lead up to your quote? Context What events lead up to your quote? Sequence of Events: 1) Pony and Johnny get hurt saving children in a burning church. 2) They get taken to the hospital. 3) While there, Soda and Darry come see Ponyboy. 4) Ponyboy sees Darry crying.

What text from page 98 proves Ponyboy sees Darry differently now?

Commentary 1) Why is it a big deal for Darry to cry? Make your point. Ideas: 1) Why is it a big deal for Darry to cry? 2) How do Darry’s actions affect Ponyboy? 3) What is different about Pony’s views at this point in the story? 4) How could these events affect their relationship?

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Pony’s Perception of Socs

What is Ponyboy’s perception of Socs? “I really couldn’t see what Socs would have to sweat about—good grades, good cars, good girls…Man, I thought, if I had worries like that I’d consider myself lucky” (Hinton 36). “Things were rough all over, all right. All over the East Side. It just didn’t seem right to me” (43). “’That’s why we’re separated,’ I said. ‘It’s not money, it’s feeling—you don’t feel anything and we feel too violently’” (38).

THEME Familiarity Alters Perception.

As Chapter 7 ends, Ponyboy’s perception of Socs has changed. Topic Sentence: As Chapter 7 ends, Ponyboy’s perception of Socs has changed.

Context 1) Where is Ponyboy? (p114) 2) Who is he with? What events lead up to your quote? Sequence of Events (115-118): 1) Where is Ponyboy? (p114) 2) Who is he with? 3) Who comes to speak with Ponyboy? 4) What does he talk about?

What text from page 118 proves Ponyboy sees Socs differently now?

Commentary Make your point. Ideas: 1) Why are Randy’s comments different from what we might expect? 2) What affect does this conversation have on Ponyboy? 3) Does Ponyboy like all Socs now? NO! But…. 4) What is different about Pony’s views at this point in the story?

Ponyboy’s Initial Perception Transitioning Ideas Ponyboy’s Initial Perception -As the book begins, Pony thinks… -Pony initially believes… -the beginning of the story, Pony views Socs… -Pony originally believes… Context -However, in Chapter 7… -Things change later in the novel. Pony and Two-Bit are… -We see Pony’s opinions changing when he and Two-Bit are at the Tasty Freeze in Chapter 7. Randy Adderson…

SETTING UP the QUOTE I walked over to Two-Bit ,and Rany honked for his friends to come and get into the car. “What’d he want?” Two-Bit asked. What’d Mr. Super-Soc have to say?” “He ain’t a Soc,” I said, “he’s just a guy. He just wanted to talk.” USING THE QUOTE Awkward Version: Pony says, “He ain’t a Soc, I said, “he’s just a guy” Two-Bit asks what “Mr. Super-Soc” had to say. Pony responds, “He aint a Soc…he’s just a guy” (Hinton 118).

CLEAN WRITING CHECKS Pony or Ponyboy Darry vs Dally Two-Bit Hinton Randy ADDerson