aacquitted -to relieve from a charge of fault or crime; declare not guilt.
Sentence- I felt very acquitted after I saw the robbery at 5th street bank occuring and I was the prime suspect.
1. Explain why Pony might rather have anyone's hate than their pity (p.162)?
Ponyboy would rather have anyone's hate rather then pity because he would rather look "tuff" rather then look down upon, he knows hes the youngest and probably most weak, but he doesn't let that bother him. That's why he would rather have people rate them rather then have their pity or be babied by them.
2. What do you think is going on with Ponyboy when he says, "Johnny didn't have anyhing to do with Bob's getting killed" (p.166)?
I think when Ponyboy makes his remark about Johnny not having anything to do with Bobs getting killed it has to do with the remorse he felt for him. Now that Johnny was gone, he didn't want people to blame the "dead kid" for the tragic accident. So he thought if he took the blame for it it would, make people forget that Johnny really did it.
Thursday, May 10, 2007
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
*chApter 1O
indignantly p.159
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base.
Sentence- The student felt very indignantly when he read his story about world war 2 . too the class!
1. How does Pony's dreaming, or lying to himself, finally work in this chapter?
They way Ponyboy's dreaming and lying work out for him in the chapter is the death of Johnny. He keeps telling himself Johnny is still alive which helps him escape the truth, and whats really going on in his life. In this chapter the death of Johnny really hits him, and he cant cope with that, so the more he tells himself hes not dead, the more he starts to believe himself. Ponyboy convinced himself Johnny wasnt dead.
2. Why was Johnny's dying so difficult for Dally to handle?
Johnnys dying was so diffcult for Dally because Johnny was the only thing Dally loved. Now Johnny was gone.
3. Why do you think Dally would have wanted to die?
I think Dally would have wanted to die because he was so upset at the fact the Johnny died. He wanted to be with him no matter where it was or what it took. The only way he could do that was by putting his life in danger which he did. It worked out for him, because he ended up dieing.
feeling, characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base.
Sentence- The student felt very indignantly when he read his story about world war 2 . too the class!
1. How does Pony's dreaming, or lying to himself, finally work in this chapter?
They way Ponyboy's dreaming and lying work out for him in the chapter is the death of Johnny. He keeps telling himself Johnny is still alive which helps him escape the truth, and whats really going on in his life. In this chapter the death of Johnny really hits him, and he cant cope with that, so the more he tells himself hes not dead, the more he starts to believe himself. Ponyboy convinced himself Johnny wasnt dead.
2. Why was Johnny's dying so difficult for Dally to handle?
Johnnys dying was so diffcult for Dally because Johnny was the only thing Dally loved. Now Johnny was gone.
3. Why do you think Dally would have wanted to die?
I think Dally would have wanted to die because he was so upset at the fact the Johnny died. He wanted to be with him no matter where it was or what it took. The only way he could do that was by putting his life in danger which he did. It worked out for him, because he ended up dieing.
*chApter 9
1. On the bottom of p.133, when Pony asks what kind of a world it is, what comment is he making about how society judges people?
The comment he makes about society is negative, he talk about the bad way people can label you.
How Ponyboy really isn't like a greaser, hes much more then that, but the world or society sees him as a greaser, and the things he comes equipped with.
2. Why do the boys fight? Why is Pony different?
The boys have a rumble, for all different reasons. Soda thinks fights or rumbles are just action and thinks its a contest. "like a drag race or dance or something" said Ponyboy.
Steve likes to fight because he likes to stomp the other guys head in and for hatred. Darry fought to show off his muscles and for pride. Two-bit for comfority. Ponyboy fights just to support where where comes from, he doesn't like to, but its for self-defense.
3. What is the difference between Tim Sheppard's gang and Ponyboy's? Explain how Pony feels this difference might give his group the upper hand?
The difference between Tim's gang- The Brumly and Pony's gang The Greasers, the brumly's enjoyed being hoods. They were young hoods who would grow old hoods. The greasers never knew what was going to happen with there lives, they were also much more un clean and much more un-organized.
4. What do you think Johnny's last words to Pony mean?
What I think Johnny's last words to Ponyboy mean is that its more advice and "words to the wise" he was always thinking positive and telling Ponyboy he was going to make it somewhere in life, and that Johnny always believed in him. He was getting at the point to never give up, and to let Darry know that too.
The comment he makes about society is negative, he talk about the bad way people can label you.
How Ponyboy really isn't like a greaser, hes much more then that, but the world or society sees him as a greaser, and the things he comes equipped with.
2. Why do the boys fight? Why is Pony different?
The boys have a rumble, for all different reasons. Soda thinks fights or rumbles are just action and thinks its a contest. "like a drag race or dance or something" said Ponyboy.
Steve likes to fight because he likes to stomp the other guys head in and for hatred. Darry fought to show off his muscles and for pride. Two-bit for comfority. Ponyboy fights just to support where where comes from, he doesn't like to, but its for self-defense.
3. What is the difference between Tim Sheppard's gang and Ponyboy's? Explain how Pony feels this difference might give his group the upper hand?
The difference between Tim's gang- The Brumly and Pony's gang The Greasers, the brumly's enjoyed being hoods. They were young hoods who would grow old hoods. The greasers never knew what was going to happen with there lives, they were also much more un clean and much more un-organized.
4. What do you think Johnny's last words to Pony mean?
What I think Johnny's last words to Ponyboy mean is that its more advice and "words to the wise" he was always thinking positive and telling Ponyboy he was going to make it somewhere in life, and that Johnny always believed in him. He was getting at the point to never give up, and to let Darry know that too.
Friday, May 4, 2007
*chApter 8
1. How does what the doctor first say, on page 119, foreshadow Johnny's condition?
When the doctor first shadows Johnny's condition, he did it by telling the nurse "no visitors"
which kind of gave away the fact that he was in critical condition.
2. "We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang. And for the same reason" (p.121). What do you think Pony means, and what is the reason?
What I think Pony means by this statement is, Johnny was always there for them in every way they needed him. He was always there for listing and for support. And in the same way that's why the gang meant so much to him, because everything he gave to the gang, the gang gave back. The reason being, Johnny had a difficult life, well; a difficult family life so the gang was his main "comfort zone" and his oasis away from things when they got tough and hard for him.
3. What does Pony mean on p. 123 when he says, "we could get along without anyone but Johnny"?
What Ponyboy means by this is, They wouldn't be able to get along unless Johnny was there, he calmed everyone down, and always thought positive which is something the greasers all needed.
He took there mind off things when they really needed to be cold off.
4. If Darry didn't have Soda and Pony, why would he be a soc?
If Darry didn't have Soda or Pony, he would be a "Soc" because he had the portrayed image of a Soc. He was smart enough he had the look he was clean cut and and he had the built.
5. What does Cherry mean when she says Bob "wasn't just anyone" on p.129?
When she said "Bob, wasn't just anyone" what she meant was he was different. He had something that made people follow him, something that marked him different, and maybe even a little better than the crowd.
When the doctor first shadows Johnny's condition, he did it by telling the nurse "no visitors"
which kind of gave away the fact that he was in critical condition.
2. "We needed Johnny as much as he needed the gang. And for the same reason" (p.121). What do you think Pony means, and what is the reason?
What I think Pony means by this statement is, Johnny was always there for them in every way they needed him. He was always there for listing and for support. And in the same way that's why the gang meant so much to him, because everything he gave to the gang, the gang gave back. The reason being, Johnny had a difficult life, well; a difficult family life so the gang was his main "comfort zone" and his oasis away from things when they got tough and hard for him.
3. What does Pony mean on p. 123 when he says, "we could get along without anyone but Johnny"?
What Ponyboy means by this is, They wouldn't be able to get along unless Johnny was there, he calmed everyone down, and always thought positive which is something the greasers all needed.
He took there mind off things when they really needed to be cold off.
4. If Darry didn't have Soda and Pony, why would he be a soc?
If Darry didn't have Soda or Pony, he would be a "Soc" because he had the portrayed image of a Soc. He was smart enough he had the look he was clean cut and and he had the built.
5. What does Cherry mean when she says Bob "wasn't just anyone" on p.129?
When she said "Bob, wasn't just anyone" what she meant was he was different. He had something that made people follow him, something that marked him different, and maybe even a little better than the crowd.
Tuesday, May 1, 2007
*chapter 7
1. Explain what Pony means when he says Soda "reminds me of a colt" on p. 101.
Ponyboy says Soda reminds him of a colt because he is drawn to excitement and anything that caused that much excitement. A colt is a male horse who has lots of energy and power, and Soda fits this description because he is filled with excitement and energy and joy.
2. What condition is Johnny in after the fire?
Johnny is in critical condition after the fire. His back is broken and he has third-degree burns on his body. He was in severe shock and kept calling for Ponyboy and Dally.
3. Why would being crippled be worse for Johnny than someone else?
Being cripple for Johnny would be worse for him that anyone else because he could never play football again or help his friends in a rumble, or even be part of the gang and still be commited. It would be worse for him because he would have to stay in a house wich he hated, and where he wasn't really wanted. This would be emotionally and mentally harder on Johnny more than physically.
4. "Maybe people are younger when they are asleep" (p.104). what do you think about this comment?
I think this is a true comment and Ponyboy is correct. When we sleep we dream, as if we were young children again, without a care in the world. We are so innocent when we sleep. Free from any trouble or problems. Its not reality. Its an escape from he real world. We don't think in our dreams, we just dream and are innocent. Our minds are free, to wander just like a 3 year old again. A dream is something anyone can have or day, it lets us escape whats real to a whole differetn place filled with sometimes joy & bliss or hatred and terror.
5. What is a juvenile delinquent (p. 107)? Find a definition on the internet, in a dictionary, or create your own based on your own knowledge.
A juvenile delinquent is a person who in a young offender. Someone who had a criminal record and might be in trouble with the law more than once.
6. Why would Two-Bit think Johnny, Dally, and Pony were heroes all along; before they saved the kids?
Two-bit had reason to believe that Dally, Ponyboy and Johnny were heroes all long because they were always heroes. They didn't just "turn" into heroes like that the obviously has to work for it. They killed Bob and in the Greasers eyes that was very courageous. They made an opening for Greasers to put an end to everything once and for all. The main point was he didnt kill Bob for nothing he killed Bob, because he was drowning Ponyboy, and Johnny couldnt bare to take that.
7. What was Bob's 'real' problem, according to Randy (p.116)?
Bobs real problem was he couldn't get anyone to say 'No'. If there was somebody to tell you the truth or correct answer he would have something solid to stand on. If his father belted him once, and kept him in line, instead of spoiled, he might have still been alive. He needed something other than money and time in his life.
8. Why did Pony think it was better to see socs as "just guys" on p. 118? What do you think he means by this?
Its better to see the Socs as just guys instead of Socs because it settles the difference between them and really all the socs are are just "guys". Nobody is better than anyone and they arepretty much the same. They are regular guys just like everyone else, just trying to make it all stop. If they are just guys , you can tell that the other is a human too. Their all the same people on the inside and this makes them equals. This means that they can come to an understanding and stop the fighting.
Ponyboy says Soda reminds him of a colt because he is drawn to excitement and anything that caused that much excitement. A colt is a male horse who has lots of energy and power, and Soda fits this description because he is filled with excitement and energy and joy.
2. What condition is Johnny in after the fire?
Johnny is in critical condition after the fire. His back is broken and he has third-degree burns on his body. He was in severe shock and kept calling for Ponyboy and Dally.
3. Why would being crippled be worse for Johnny than someone else?
Being cripple for Johnny would be worse for him that anyone else because he could never play football again or help his friends in a rumble, or even be part of the gang and still be commited. It would be worse for him because he would have to stay in a house wich he hated, and where he wasn't really wanted. This would be emotionally and mentally harder on Johnny more than physically.
4. "Maybe people are younger when they are asleep" (p.104). what do you think about this comment?
I think this is a true comment and Ponyboy is correct. When we sleep we dream, as if we were young children again, without a care in the world. We are so innocent when we sleep. Free from any trouble or problems. Its not reality. Its an escape from he real world. We don't think in our dreams, we just dream and are innocent. Our minds are free, to wander just like a 3 year old again. A dream is something anyone can have or day, it lets us escape whats real to a whole differetn place filled with sometimes joy & bliss or hatred and terror.
5. What is a juvenile delinquent (p. 107)? Find a definition on the internet, in a dictionary, or create your own based on your own knowledge.
A juvenile delinquent is a person who in a young offender. Someone who had a criminal record and might be in trouble with the law more than once.
6. Why would Two-Bit think Johnny, Dally, and Pony were heroes all along; before they saved the kids?
Two-bit had reason to believe that Dally, Ponyboy and Johnny were heroes all long because they were always heroes. They didn't just "turn" into heroes like that the obviously has to work for it. They killed Bob and in the Greasers eyes that was very courageous. They made an opening for Greasers to put an end to everything once and for all. The main point was he didnt kill Bob for nothing he killed Bob, because he was drowning Ponyboy, and Johnny couldnt bare to take that.
7. What was Bob's 'real' problem, according to Randy (p.116)?
Bobs real problem was he couldn't get anyone to say 'No'. If there was somebody to tell you the truth or correct answer he would have something solid to stand on. If his father belted him once, and kept him in line, instead of spoiled, he might have still been alive. He needed something other than money and time in his life.
8. Why did Pony think it was better to see socs as "just guys" on p. 118? What do you think he means by this?
Its better to see the Socs as just guys instead of Socs because it settles the difference between them and really all the socs are are just "guys". Nobody is better than anyone and they arepretty much the same. They are regular guys just like everyone else, just trying to make it all stop. If they are just guys , you can tell that the other is a human too. Their all the same people on the inside and this makes them equals. This means that they can come to an understanding and stop the fighting.
*chApter 6
bewildered - completely puzzled or confused; perplexed.
sentence- The grade 8 class was very bewildered when there teacher tried to teach them a new math lesson.
1. Do you think Dally's parents have influenced the way he is; his personality? Explain.
Yes, I think Dally's parents have influenced him the way he is personally . This is because Dally says that his parents are like Johnny's. They don't care about him if hes in trouble or in jail or dead or not around. When your parents don't show you the love and affection you need to have , it hurts and can turn you to something your not. His parents, not loving him has made him tough and rugged, this way he doesn't show any emotion or feeling for the world or towards anything. By being though, he doesn't have to show anyone his emotions or how he really feels or how he wants to feel.
2. Why doesn't Dally want Johnny to turn himself in?
Dally doesn't want Ponyboy and Johnny to turn themselves in because they are Greasers, and Greasers get it worse than anyone else. They both might have a longer punishment or sentence and someone who isn't a Greaser.
3. What "other side" of Dallas is revealed in this chapter?
The other side of Dally that was shown in this chapter was a softer more caring side. Dally admits to not being mad or angry, just worried and caring for Johnny. He doesn't want to see him get hurt or anything, because a few months in jail can turn a person into something there not. You get alot more tough in jail , and Dally doesn't want that to happen to Johnny or even Ponyboy.
4. What's your own definition of a hero? Do the three boys prove themselves to be heroes, according to your definition? Explain.
My definition of a hero is excellence. These boys are definitely hero's from the way I see it.. They saved children's lives. They thought of others before themselves. They were courageous and definitely a hero . They were fearless and helped others and mostly brave , and for this they're hero's in my eyes.
5. Why do you think Johnny wasn't scared, despite the obvious danger, on page 92?
Johnny wasn't scared because he knew it was something he had to do, and he new it was the right thing to do. The building was on fire and children were stuck in it. It was a courageous thing for him to do. Him and Ponyboy started the fire so it was their responsibility to help stop it and help the people inside get out. Johnny looked like he was having the time of his life, because he was saving lives while he was at it and he felt really good doing it, because he knew it was something very heroic to do. He didn't have a sad or depressing look on his face, he was pleased and proud.
sentence- The grade 8 class was very bewildered when there teacher tried to teach them a new math lesson.
1. Do you think Dally's parents have influenced the way he is; his personality? Explain.
Yes, I think Dally's parents have influenced him the way he is personally . This is because Dally says that his parents are like Johnny's. They don't care about him if hes in trouble or in jail or dead or not around. When your parents don't show you the love and affection you need to have , it hurts and can turn you to something your not. His parents, not loving him has made him tough and rugged, this way he doesn't show any emotion or feeling for the world or towards anything. By being though, he doesn't have to show anyone his emotions or how he really feels or how he wants to feel.
2. Why doesn't Dally want Johnny to turn himself in?
Dally doesn't want Ponyboy and Johnny to turn themselves in because they are Greasers, and Greasers get it worse than anyone else. They both might have a longer punishment or sentence and someone who isn't a Greaser.
3. What "other side" of Dallas is revealed in this chapter?
The other side of Dally that was shown in this chapter was a softer more caring side. Dally admits to not being mad or angry, just worried and caring for Johnny. He doesn't want to see him get hurt or anything, because a few months in jail can turn a person into something there not. You get alot more tough in jail , and Dally doesn't want that to happen to Johnny or even Ponyboy.
4. What's your own definition of a hero? Do the three boys prove themselves to be heroes, according to your definition? Explain.
My definition of a hero is excellence. These boys are definitely hero's from the way I see it.. They saved children's lives. They thought of others before themselves. They were courageous and definitely a hero . They were fearless and helped others and mostly brave , and for this they're hero's in my eyes.
5. Why do you think Johnny wasn't scared, despite the obvious danger, on page 92?
Johnny wasn't scared because he knew it was something he had to do, and he new it was the right thing to do. The building was on fire and children were stuck in it. It was a courageous thing for him to do. Him and Ponyboy started the fire so it was their responsibility to help stop it and help the people inside get out. Johnny looked like he was having the time of his life, because he was saving lives while he was at it and he felt really good doing it, because he knew it was something very heroic to do. He didn't have a sad or depressing look on his face, he was pleased and proud.
Monday, April 30, 2007
*chApter 5
vocaBBB ((:
reluctantly -unwilling; disinclined
sullen - showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
eluded - to avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery
imploringly- to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat
gallant - brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous
indignant- , characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base.
1. Why does Pony have a problem with Johnny's idea to disguise themselves?
Ponyboy has a problem with Johnny Disguising themselves because it took him a long time to grow out his hair, and he was actually happy with his appearance at the time and he didnt want to ruin his identity. He also didnt want to disguise himself because he didnt want to become a different person during this hard and confusing time in his life.
2. What does Pony mean when he says, "I was supposed to be the deep one" (p. 75)?
When Ponyboy says " I was suppose to be the deep one", what he meant by that was, he was always the one that can find the deeper and more meaningful thing behind something such as the poem he read to Johnny, so Pony was surprised when Johnny knew what was actually happening in a deeper sense.
3. Why does Johnny think he is a hero (p. 76)? Do you think Dally is a hero based on what he did?
Johnny thinks Dally is a hero because he has been helping them this whole time through what has been happening and he didnt rat them out to Soda or Darry are anyone else. He also didnt rat out Two-Bit either. I dont really think Dally is a hero but I think he can be a good friend. I think this way because its probably not the smartest thing that hes not telling anyone where Johnny & Ponyboy are but then its also giving them some time to get away from all thing things that are going on back home. But its also not that good because Soda and Darry are really worrried and want to no where they are .
4. Why does Pony realize he doesn't like Dally? Can you explain what he means by this?
Pony realizes he doesn't like Dally because he is a very realistic person and ye was very gallant. He also relized he doesn't have very many manners either. Such as the way they treated those girls at the drive in movie.
5. Examine Robert Frost's poem, Nothing Gold can Stay. What do you think the poem is saying? How might this apply to the characters in the novel?
What I think the Poem is saying is, its describing the up and downs of life , its very deep and it means alot in very few words.I also think its saying try to hold on to what you have cause' it could be gone before you know it. It can also be be saying look at how fast life passes you by, and it can be over in a blink of the eye . This could possibly apply to the characters in the novel because so much has happened to them in there life and there not even over the age of 2O yet. So I think for them this poem can say, no matter how old you are, the biggest things can happen to you at the youngest age in life.
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
6. On page 78, Johnny compares Pony and his brothers to their parents. Which one of your parents are you most like? What similarities do you share?
I think I might like his dad the most, hes very loud and outgoing, and it just really reminds me of my family. Then there's my mom who's very sweet and kinda and caring to it rubs off on me both ways. I always show respect towards my friends and family as well.
7. What does Pony mean when he says he drinks Pepsis like a friend (p.78)?
Ponyboy says he drinks Pepsi's like a friend because he is addicted to it . He drinks it all the time, and Pepsi is there for him when he needs it the most and when he's very thirsty , like a true friend. Just like Johnny was there for him and vice versa, and so was Dally when he needed him most.
8. What's a 'heater'? Why does Dally have one?
A "heater" is another word for a gun. I know this because Ponyboy said that heaters kill people. Dally said that the "heater" wouldn't be loaded but still it could kill someone.
9. Why are the socs and the greasers going to fight in the vacant lot?
The Socs and the Greasers are going to fight in the vacant lot because Johnny and Ponyboy killed one of the Socs and he had lots of friends. The Socs want to get revenge on the Greasers.
10. Who's the spy for the greasers? Does this surprise you? Why or why not?
The spy for the Greasers is Cherry. This really didn't come as a shock to me because ever since Ponyboy met Cherry at the movies, I could tell right away she was different than the rest of the Socs. She was special and caring and liked Ponyboy in a way. You could tell she and Ponyboy were going to be good friends and maybe even go out in other chapters to come.
reluctantly -unwilling; disinclined
sullen - showing irritation or ill humor by a gloomy silence or reserve.
eluded - to avoid or escape by speed, cleverness, trickery
imploringly- to beg urgently or piteously, as for aid or mercy; beseech; entreat
gallant - brave, spirited, noble-minded, or chivalrous
indignant- , characterized by, or expressing strong displeasure at something considered unjust, offensive, insulting, or base.
1. Why does Pony have a problem with Johnny's idea to disguise themselves?
Ponyboy has a problem with Johnny Disguising themselves because it took him a long time to grow out his hair, and he was actually happy with his appearance at the time and he didnt want to ruin his identity. He also didnt want to disguise himself because he didnt want to become a different person during this hard and confusing time in his life.
2. What does Pony mean when he says, "I was supposed to be the deep one" (p. 75)?
When Ponyboy says " I was suppose to be the deep one", what he meant by that was, he was always the one that can find the deeper and more meaningful thing behind something such as the poem he read to Johnny, so Pony was surprised when Johnny knew what was actually happening in a deeper sense.
3. Why does Johnny think he is a hero (p. 76)? Do you think Dally is a hero based on what he did?
Johnny thinks Dally is a hero because he has been helping them this whole time through what has been happening and he didnt rat them out to Soda or Darry are anyone else. He also didnt rat out Two-Bit either. I dont really think Dally is a hero but I think he can be a good friend. I think this way because its probably not the smartest thing that hes not telling anyone where Johnny & Ponyboy are but then its also giving them some time to get away from all thing things that are going on back home. But its also not that good because Soda and Darry are really worrried and want to no where they are .
4. Why does Pony realize he doesn't like Dally? Can you explain what he means by this?
Pony realizes he doesn't like Dally because he is a very realistic person and ye was very gallant. He also relized he doesn't have very many manners either. Such as the way they treated those girls at the drive in movie.
5. Examine Robert Frost's poem, Nothing Gold can Stay. What do you think the poem is saying? How might this apply to the characters in the novel?
What I think the Poem is saying is, its describing the up and downs of life , its very deep and it means alot in very few words.I also think its saying try to hold on to what you have cause' it could be gone before you know it. It can also be be saying look at how fast life passes you by, and it can be over in a blink of the eye . This could possibly apply to the characters in the novel because so much has happened to them in there life and there not even over the age of 2O yet. So I think for them this poem can say, no matter how old you are, the biggest things can happen to you at the youngest age in life.
Nature's first green is gold,
Her hardest hue to hold.
Her early leaf's a flower;
But only so an hour.
Then leaf subsides to leaf.
So Eden sank to grief,
So dawn goes down to day.
Nothing gold can stay.
6. On page 78, Johnny compares Pony and his brothers to their parents. Which one of your parents are you most like? What similarities do you share?
I think I might like his dad the most, hes very loud and outgoing, and it just really reminds me of my family. Then there's my mom who's very sweet and kinda and caring to it rubs off on me both ways. I always show respect towards my friends and family as well.
7. What does Pony mean when he says he drinks Pepsis like a friend (p.78)?
Ponyboy says he drinks Pepsi's like a friend because he is addicted to it . He drinks it all the time, and Pepsi is there for him when he needs it the most and when he's very thirsty , like a true friend. Just like Johnny was there for him and vice versa, and so was Dally when he needed him most.
8. What's a 'heater'? Why does Dally have one?
A "heater" is another word for a gun. I know this because Ponyboy said that heaters kill people. Dally said that the "heater" wouldn't be loaded but still it could kill someone.
9. Why are the socs and the greasers going to fight in the vacant lot?
The Socs and the Greasers are going to fight in the vacant lot because Johnny and Ponyboy killed one of the Socs and he had lots of friends. The Socs want to get revenge on the Greasers.
10. Who's the spy for the greasers? Does this surprise you? Why or why not?
The spy for the Greasers is Cherry. This really didn't come as a shock to me because ever since Ponyboy met Cherry at the movies, I could tell right away she was different than the rest of the Socs. She was special and caring and liked Ponyboy in a way. You could tell she and Ponyboy were going to be good friends and maybe even go out in other chapters to come.
Friday, April 27, 2007
*chApter 4
vocaB (:
ruefully -causing sorrow or pity; pitiable; deplorable
hermit-any person living in seclusion
premonition-a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event.
1. What does Pony mean when he says the socs were "reeling pickled" on page 54?
When Ponyboy says "reeling pickled" what he means by that is that the socs were drunk, and that he was scared of them. Reeling meaning slang for not functioning and pickled is the quote
that goes with the phrase.
2. What major event happens in this chapter?
The major event that happens in chapter 4 is Johnny killed one of the Socs, at night by the fountain.
3. How did the author foreshadow that Johnny would use his knife in Chapter 2?
The author foreshadowded that Johnny would use his knife buy telling us that if it was a near death situation, only if it was the right time and place and events happening that would make the situation eligible for Johnny to use his knife.
4. What would your advice be to Johhny and Ponyboy if they'd come to you for help instead of Dally? Explain.
I think my advice to Ponyboy & Johnny would be the total opposite from Dally's. I understand where Dally was coming from telling them to run away and he did really help them ,
but I don't think it was the best solution for them, considering where they come from .
I think my advice to them would be, to turn them selves in, johnny killed another Human Bring and that the biggest most worst thing you could probably do .
And by Dally telling them to run away, isn't going to make the situation better in the long run.
ruefully -causing sorrow or pity; pitiable; deplorable
hermit-any person living in seclusion
premonition-a feeling of anticipation of or anxiety over a future event.
My paragraph ((( :
One day Billy decided to go to the corner store without telling his parents. But his mom had a premonition that he might of left the house, because they had gotten into an argument before over him not taking on responsibility and she new that the way Billy would let off steam is to go to the store and buy a candy bar. Billy was sort of a hermit, he didn’t get out very much but he had a lot of friends. He was always busy with sports and family, he didn’t even have much time to get out. His parents were ruefully for him, but deep down in side they new he was happy. So Billy returned home, and apologized for leaving the house without asking, and his parents accepted it.
One day Billy decided to go to the corner store without telling his parents. But his mom had a premonition that he might of left the house, because they had gotten into an argument before over him not taking on responsibility and she new that the way Billy would let off steam is to go to the store and buy a candy bar. Billy was sort of a hermit, he didn’t get out very much but he had a lot of friends. He was always busy with sports and family, he didn’t even have much time to get out. His parents were ruefully for him, but deep down in side they new he was happy. So Billy returned home, and apologized for leaving the house without asking, and his parents accepted it.
1. What does Pony mean when he says the socs were "reeling pickled" on page 54?
When Ponyboy says "reeling pickled" what he means by that is that the socs were drunk, and that he was scared of them. Reeling meaning slang for not functioning and pickled is the quote
that goes with the phrase.
2. What major event happens in this chapter?
The major event that happens in chapter 4 is Johnny killed one of the Socs, at night by the fountain.
3. How did the author foreshadow that Johnny would use his knife in Chapter 2?
The author foreshadowded that Johnny would use his knife buy telling us that if it was a near death situation, only if it was the right time and place and events happening that would make the situation eligible for Johnny to use his knife.
4. What would your advice be to Johhny and Ponyboy if they'd come to you for help instead of Dally? Explain.
I think my advice to Ponyboy & Johnny would be the total opposite from Dally's. I understand where Dally was coming from telling them to run away and he did really help them ,
but I don't think it was the best solution for them, considering where they come from .
I think my advice to them would be, to turn them selves in, johnny killed another Human Bring and that the biggest most worst thing you could probably do .
And by Dally telling them to run away, isn't going to make the situation better in the long run.
Saturday, April 21, 2007
*chApter 3
vocAbb ((:
aloof -Distant physically or emotionally
impersonally- not personal; without reference or connection to a particular person:
ornery- ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper
resignedly- with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner
MY PARAGRAPH ((( :
3, 2, 1, HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATASHA ! yells out all her friends, at Natasha's 16th birthday party ! This party has been something Natasha has been waiting for her whole life. Natasha's friends set her up to be on the new hit- reality t.v show called "my super sweet 16". Its about theses 16 year olds, who have big extravagent killer birthday bashes. But the downside to this is Natasha was known for her "pickyiness". So she screamed out "THIS IS THE MOST ORNERY CAKE I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE" becasue it was full of unicorns and horses, things she used to love when she was a little girl. The theme to her party was "back in the days" so it was mainly set on things she used to love and do when she was a kid. She pulled her mom, 3 sisters and aunt aside and told them, " impersonally, or nothing but I HATE THE THEME OF MY PARTY, how could you do this to me and my sweet 16 ? By this point Natasha was very aloof to this whole situation, and didn't no what to do. So, she resignedly took the fact that her mom, 3 sisters and aunt went through all this trouble and hard work to make her happy, so she decicded to set appart her differences and enjoy what was left of her magical day.
1. What does Cherry explain as the difference between the socs and the greasers?
As the difference between the socs and the greasers Cherry explains it as "Greasers have different set values. There also more emotional. Unlike the Socs "We're sophisticated--cool to the point of not feeling anything.
2. What does Ponyboy mean on p. 39 when he says "Johnny and I understood each other without saying anything"? Have you ever had a relationship with someone who you understood, or who understood you, without having to say anything?
What I think Ponyboy meant when he said "Johnny and I understood each other without saying anything" Is that , they way they looked, or were looking at each other said enough which didnt require them to speak, because looks could tell what the other person was saying to one another. From what I can remember Im pretty sure I havent had a relationship with a person without having to say anything, because I like to talk alot so in my case I dont think it would work out. But if I did have a relationship with a person who understood me or I understodd them without having to say anything, im sure we would be really passionate in what we were trying to tell eachother and we would have a deep connection.
3. When and how did Pony's parents die?
Pony's parents died 8 months ago in a terrible cars accident causing thier lives.
4. What happens when Pony comes home after his curfew?
When Pony arrives home 2 hours late after his curfew which was suppse to be 12:OOam, but instead he returned home at 2:OOam. Darry totally flips out on him. He was reading the paper, and Pony thinking to himself, "I hope hes fast asleep, so I could maybe sneak in" doesnt work out. The minute Pony walks in the door, Darry drops his paper and begin's to scream at Pony wich cause's Soda to wake up too. As Darry was Yelling and Pony, Soda decides to butt in and stick up for Pony. Which in the end just made Darry twice as mad at the fact that Soda always sticks up for Pony. Then things really got out of hand when Darry Slaps Ponyright in the face smashing him towards the door. The 3 of them were in shock, no one in Pony's family has ever laid a fingure on him. There eyes were widing. Darry trys to appologise, but its too late. Pony is already half way down the block pretending to NOT hear Darry and runs away.
5. Why does Johnny like it better when his father is hitting him?
Johnny explains" I think I like it better when the old mans hittin' me" he tells Pony why he likes it because then he says aleast his father knows who he is. Becasue when he walks out of the house no one says anything to him , and no one really ever notices him .
6. At the end of the chapter, how does the author foreshadow that bad things are to come?
At the end of this chapter the author foreshadows that bad things are going to come by making all the bad things in the story more towards the end and linger on. He doesnt rap up any of the situations that are to come. The author also donest finish the chapter in a possitive way , he ends it negitivley by saying " Things gotta get better, i figured. They couldnt get any worse. I was wrong. Words such as worse or wrong, are clues that give that away for me.
aloof -Distant physically or emotionally
impersonally- not personal; without reference or connection to a particular person:
ornery- ugly and unpleasant in disposition or temper
resignedly- with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner
MY PARAGRAPH ((( :
3, 2, 1, HAPPY BIRTHDAY NATASHA ! yells out all her friends, at Natasha's 16th birthday party ! This party has been something Natasha has been waiting for her whole life. Natasha's friends set her up to be on the new hit- reality t.v show called "my super sweet 16". Its about theses 16 year olds, who have big extravagent killer birthday bashes. But the downside to this is Natasha was known for her "pickyiness". So she screamed out "THIS IS THE MOST ORNERY CAKE I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE" becasue it was full of unicorns and horses, things she used to love when she was a little girl. The theme to her party was "back in the days" so it was mainly set on things she used to love and do when she was a kid. She pulled her mom, 3 sisters and aunt aside and told them, " impersonally, or nothing but I HATE THE THEME OF MY PARTY, how could you do this to me and my sweet 16 ? By this point Natasha was very aloof to this whole situation, and didn't no what to do. So, she resignedly took the fact that her mom, 3 sisters and aunt went through all this trouble and hard work to make her happy, so she decicded to set appart her differences and enjoy what was left of her magical day.
1. What does Cherry explain as the difference between the socs and the greasers?
As the difference between the socs and the greasers Cherry explains it as "Greasers have different set values. There also more emotional. Unlike the Socs "We're sophisticated--cool to the point of not feeling anything.
2. What does Ponyboy mean on p. 39 when he says "Johnny and I understood each other without saying anything"? Have you ever had a relationship with someone who you understood, or who understood you, without having to say anything?
What I think Ponyboy meant when he said "Johnny and I understood each other without saying anything" Is that , they way they looked, or were looking at each other said enough which didnt require them to speak, because looks could tell what the other person was saying to one another. From what I can remember Im pretty sure I havent had a relationship with a person without having to say anything, because I like to talk alot so in my case I dont think it would work out. But if I did have a relationship with a person who understood me or I understodd them without having to say anything, im sure we would be really passionate in what we were trying to tell eachother and we would have a deep connection.
3. When and how did Pony's parents die?
Pony's parents died 8 months ago in a terrible cars accident causing thier lives.
4. What happens when Pony comes home after his curfew?
When Pony arrives home 2 hours late after his curfew which was suppse to be 12:OOam, but instead he returned home at 2:OOam. Darry totally flips out on him. He was reading the paper, and Pony thinking to himself, "I hope hes fast asleep, so I could maybe sneak in" doesnt work out. The minute Pony walks in the door, Darry drops his paper and begin's to scream at Pony wich cause's Soda to wake up too. As Darry was Yelling and Pony, Soda decides to butt in and stick up for Pony. Which in the end just made Darry twice as mad at the fact that Soda always sticks up for Pony. Then things really got out of hand when Darry Slaps Ponyright in the face smashing him towards the door. The 3 of them were in shock, no one in Pony's family has ever laid a fingure on him. There eyes were widing. Darry trys to appologise, but its too late. Pony is already half way down the block pretending to NOT hear Darry and runs away.
5. Why does Johnny like it better when his father is hitting him?
Johnny explains" I think I like it better when the old mans hittin' me" he tells Pony why he likes it because then he says aleast his father knows who he is. Becasue when he walks out of the house no one says anything to him , and no one really ever notices him .
6. At the end of the chapter, how does the author foreshadow that bad things are to come?
At the end of this chapter the author foreshadows that bad things are going to come by making all the bad things in the story more towards the end and linger on. He doesnt rap up any of the situations that are to come. The author also donest finish the chapter in a possitive way , he ends it negitivley by saying " Things gotta get better, i figured. They couldnt get any worse. I was wrong. Words such as worse or wrong, are clues that give that away for me.
Thursday, April 19, 2007
*chApter 2
Incredulous- Skeptical; disbelieving.
Vaguely- not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed.
Nonchalantly- coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited.
Vaguely- not clearly or explicitly stated or expressed.
Nonchalantly- coolly unconcerned, indifferent, or unexcited.
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One snowy winter day little Andy, was outside with his friends at school for recess. They were playing in their fort, when suddenly those mean 7th graders, came to destroy it. So before they could attack, Andy quickly, picked up a block of snow and through it right at Billy’s eye. Later that day, Principal Lexter found out about what Andy did. He quickly phoned Andy’s parents. Andy went home later that day, and vaguely explained what happened to in the afternoon. As, Andy was explaining he looked very nonchalantly, so his parents knew something was wrong. His parents were very incredulous about the story he was telling them, but they called the Principal Lexter back, and talked out the story. Andy’s punishment was to stay after school for 2 weeks and help Miss.Applebom with any marking. 1. Who is the fuzz? (p. 20)
The "Fuzz" are cops/ police men or women , or anyone with a high authority.
2. Are the names Ponyboy and Sodapop nicknames? Explain.
No, the names Soda-Pop and Ponyboy are their real names, there father gave them, because he thought it was simple, and unique . And there father was an original person.
3. Who are Cherry and Marcia?
Cherry and Marcia are to girls that go to Ponyboys school, and are on the cheer leading team , there from the west-side so there considered "the Socs" There really pretty according to Ponyboy and Darry.
4. Why doesn't Ponyboy like referring to Sodapop as a dropout?
Ponyboy doesn't like referring to Soda-Pop as a "dropout" because it made him think of some poor dumb-looking hoodlum wandering the streets breaking out streets lights. And it didn't fit Ponyboys Happy go lucky brother at all, but it did fit Darry perfectly.
5. What is Ponyboy comparing Two-Bit to when he calls him a "chessy cat" on page 27? What figure of speech is this besides a simile?
When Ponyboy calls Two-Bit a "chessy cat" hes comparing him to Cheshire cat , kind of like a fake smile with sarcasm.
6. What is "a weed" slang for in 1967?
In 1967 " a weed" is slang for a feeble person or a weakling.
7. Why does Dally look sick now (p. 33)?
Dally looks sick now because this was one of his friends he was talking about , when he saw people being killed on the streets of new york , he didn't no the m, so it was a natural thing for him to see . But he took one look at Johnny saw him all banged up and was sick to his stomach.
8. What literary device does the author use to describe Johnny's mugging (pgs. 31-34)?
The literacy devices that the author uses to describe Johnny's mugging is ...
Simile
Hyperbole
Foreshadowing.
*chApter 1
1. Describe each of the characters in this chapter and their relationship with one another.
There were 3 main characters in this chapter, first Ponyboy- has light brown hair, almost red and greenish eyes. His hair is long then most of the other boys wear it. Squared off at the back and long out the sides. Hes 14 years old.
Soda-Pop; hes the movie star kid-of handsom, hes 16 going on 17. Hes a happy go lucky and always grinning. Darry is 6 foot 2 broad-shouldered and muscular. He has dark brown hair that kicks out in front and a slight cowlick in the back. He is also the toughest one out of all 3 of them. Hes always getting into trouble, hes 20 years old. His stature is hard and firm and he rarely grins at all. The relationship with them is simple, they were just 3 friends that had grown up in the same neighborhood, but Soda-Pop and Ponyboy were actually brothers. But the 3 of them new each other long enough to consider each other brothers,
so they did .
2. Who are the Socs?Who are the Greasers?
The socs are the socials ( abbreviation), The Jet Set, the West-Side rich kids, they'd jump greasers and wreck houses and through beer blasts for kicks. They get editorials in the paper just for being a public disgrace.
The greasers- almost like hoods, they steal things, and drive old souped-up car, they also would hold up gas stations and have gang fights once in a while. They wear their hair long, and dress in blue jeans & t-shirts. They leave their shirttails out and wear leather jackets , tennis shoes and boots.
3. How do Ponyboy's relationships with Darry and Sodapop differ? Explain.
Ponyboy's relationship with Darry & Soda-Pop differs by ...
Soda-Pop understands Ponyboy more, hes also more laid back nice & easy going. Then with Darry he always excepts something out of Ponyboy like to do well in school, not to get jumped, not to walk alone, important things like that .
4. Why is the 'gang' important to Johnny?
The gang is important to Johnny because he had it awful rough at home and he needed something to make him feel safe and something that would make him feel better and take his mind of the bad things that were going on in his life , or his home life . He also wanted somewhere he could feel like he belonged.
5. How does Ponyboy react to what Sodapop tells him about Darry?
When Soda-Pop tells Ponyboy about Darry, Ponyboy reacted confused, it didn't seem like he knew what was going on, and he didn't no how to respond to Soda-Pop.
6. Do you think Darry loves Ponyboy? Why does he treat Ponyboy the way he does?
YES ! , I definitely think Darry loves Ponyboy alot , and thats why he treats him the way he does. TO me Darry isnt doing it to be mean , hes doing it to look out for Ponyboy. Darry only wants the best for Ponyboy, and hes looking out for him because he wants him to be safe and he cares about him alot .
7. What does Ponyboy mean on page 8 when he says, "I lie to myself all the time"? Do you ever lie to yourself? Why?
What I think Ponyboy meant from this phrase was he tells him-self things that aren't true, but when hes talking to Soda-Pop or Darry hes not afraid to tell them the truth. I think Ponyboys smart, and he really does know whats going on , so he lies to him-self to make him feel better.
There were 3 main characters in this chapter, first Ponyboy- has light brown hair, almost red and greenish eyes. His hair is long then most of the other boys wear it. Squared off at the back and long out the sides. Hes 14 years old.
Soda-Pop; hes the movie star kid-of handsom, hes 16 going on 17. Hes a happy go lucky and always grinning. Darry is 6 foot 2 broad-shouldered and muscular. He has dark brown hair that kicks out in front and a slight cowlick in the back. He is also the toughest one out of all 3 of them. Hes always getting into trouble, hes 20 years old. His stature is hard and firm and he rarely grins at all. The relationship with them is simple, they were just 3 friends that had grown up in the same neighborhood, but Soda-Pop and Ponyboy were actually brothers. But the 3 of them new each other long enough to consider each other brothers,
so they did .
2. Who are the Socs?Who are the Greasers?
The socs are the socials ( abbreviation), The Jet Set, the West-Side rich kids, they'd jump greasers and wreck houses and through beer blasts for kicks. They get editorials in the paper just for being a public disgrace.
The greasers- almost like hoods, they steal things, and drive old souped-up car, they also would hold up gas stations and have gang fights once in a while. They wear their hair long, and dress in blue jeans & t-shirts. They leave their shirttails out and wear leather jackets , tennis shoes and boots.
3. How do Ponyboy's relationships with Darry and Sodapop differ? Explain.
Ponyboy's relationship with Darry & Soda-Pop differs by ...
Soda-Pop understands Ponyboy more, hes also more laid back nice & easy going. Then with Darry he always excepts something out of Ponyboy like to do well in school, not to get jumped, not to walk alone, important things like that .
4. Why is the 'gang' important to Johnny?
The gang is important to Johnny because he had it awful rough at home and he needed something to make him feel safe and something that would make him feel better and take his mind of the bad things that were going on in his life , or his home life . He also wanted somewhere he could feel like he belonged.
5. How does Ponyboy react to what Sodapop tells him about Darry?
When Soda-Pop tells Ponyboy about Darry, Ponyboy reacted confused, it didn't seem like he knew what was going on, and he didn't no how to respond to Soda-Pop.
6. Do you think Darry loves Ponyboy? Why does he treat Ponyboy the way he does?
YES ! , I definitely think Darry loves Ponyboy alot , and thats why he treats him the way he does. TO me Darry isnt doing it to be mean , hes doing it to look out for Ponyboy. Darry only wants the best for Ponyboy, and hes looking out for him because he wants him to be safe and he cares about him alot .
7. What does Ponyboy mean on page 8 when he says, "I lie to myself all the time"? Do you ever lie to yourself? Why?
What I think Ponyboy meant from this phrase was he tells him-self things that aren't true, but when hes talking to Soda-Pop or Darry hes not afraid to tell them the truth. I think Ponyboys smart, and he really does know whats going on , so he lies to him-self to make him feel better.
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