Conflict, Theme, Characterization

The Outsiders - Chapter 6 - Conflict and Characterization

Mrs. Schwarz, Ms. Douglas and Ms. Fuentes

Multiple Choice

"Two-bit liked fights, blondes, and for some unfathomable reason, school, but mostly for the social aspect."

• very obvious

• quite terrifying

• difficult to understand

• exciting

Today's Objectives

• Review major plot elements to get our heads back in the game!

• Analyze how authors build tension and conflict

• Trace the development of characters - especially Johnny, Pony and Dally, by examining their ACTION and DIALOGUE specifically.

Multiple Choice

"I guess that guy knew how in hysterics I was because he talked to me in a low, soothing voice the whole way to the hospital."

• whispering

• harsh

• calming

• irritating

Conflict

• The problem in a story

• person vs. person, society, nature or THEMSELVES

Open Ended

What are the serious conflicts in our story so far? Think about the obvious and underlying conflicts.

Reading Focus

• How does conflict INCREASE and tension BUILD in this chapter?

• How do Dally, Johnny and Pony reveal themselves more fully through action and dialogue?

How does Hinton build tension and add to the conflict of her story?

How does she make things even worse for our characters?

How does she add depth to Johnny, Dally and Pony?

Think specifically about their actions and dialogue?

Open Ended

What might we learn about stereotyping from this chapter? How have the actions and words of our characters challenged your perception of Greasers?

Homework

Finish ALL of Chapter 6 for Thursday/Friday. There WILL be your first reading check quiz of the marking period to start class!