Character Motivations in The Outsiders
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English
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7th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What motivates Johnny Cade to turn himself in after hiding out in the church?
Back
He is tired of living in fear and hiding.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does Ponyboy Curtis run away from home after his argument with Darry?
Back
He feels unloved and misunderstood by his brother.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the underlying reason for Bob Sheldon's aggressive behavior towards the Greasers?
Back
He is seeking attention from his parents.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What motivates Randy Adderson to decide not to participate in the rumble?
Back
He realizes that violence won't solve their problems.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why does Dallas 'Dally' Winston help Ponyboy and Johnny after the incident in the park?
Back
He sees them as younger brothers and wants to protect them.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is character motivation?
Back
Character motivation refers to the reasons behind a character's actions and decisions in a story.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How does Ponyboy's feeling of being misunderstood affect his actions?
Back
It leads him to run away from home, seeking independence and escape.
Tags
CCSS.RL.5.3
CCSS.RL.6.3
CCSS.RL.7.3
CCSS.RL.8.3
CCSS.RL.9-10.3
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