The Outsiders, Chapter Three Analysis

gal·lant·ly (adverb)

1. done in a brave or heroic manner.

"these young soldiers fought gallantly for their nation"

2. done in a charmingly attentive and chivalrous manner.

"he bowed gallantly"

gallant (noun)

3. a young nobleman who acts in such a manner

Given the definitions of the word "gallantly," what action does Two-Bit take in the opening of Chapter Three that is done gallantly?

• He is willing to bravely face the villains against all odds.

• He volunteers his services to damsels in distress.

• He offers to go out of his way to help those in need.

• He takes a stand for his friends and family.

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Why is it ironic to use the word gallantly to describe Two-Bit Mathews?

Why might the author have chosen this word to describe Two-Bit in this particular scene?

• She may have been contrasting a commoner's ability to be chivalrous against a noble's ability to be boorish.

• She may have been mocking the good intentions of this greaser commoner to act in a dignified, noble manner.

• She may have been misleading the reader into believing that Two-Bit is actually a good person.

• She may have been illustrating that to be gallant is a choice, not a matter of socio-economic status.

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Which of the following qualities are associated with the Beatles and their music?​ ​ ​ ​ ​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ ​ (c)   ​ ​ (d)  

• viewed as superior
• cool and controlled
• conservative clothing and hairstyles
• quiet and demure
• emotional and reckless
• viewed as working poor
• flashy outfits and wild hair
• loud and brash

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Which of the following qualities are associated with Elvis, his music, and his performances?​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• defiant of authority
• wildly rebellious
• working poor
• important to dress to get attention
• calm, controlled
• conservative values
• important to appear tasteful
• snarky superiority

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Explain how the Beatles embody the qualities the Socials admire.

Explain how Elvis embodies the spirit of the greasers.

What does Ponyboy conclude separates Socials and greasers?

• They are separated by money.

• They are separated by their different approaches to their emotions.

• They are separated by their tastes in music.

• They are separated by their sets of values.

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Which words in the following paragraph convey the Socials approach to life overall?

"Socs were always behind a wall of aloofness, careful not to let their real selves show through. I had seen a social-club rumble once. The Socs even fought coldly and practically and impersonally(36)."​ (a)   ​ (b)   ​ (c)   ​ (d)  

• aloofness
• coldly
• impersonally
• practically
• always
• real
• rumble
• fought

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Why do Two-Bit and Marcia most likely hit it off?

• Both are just thoughtless, scatterbrained free spirits who are enjoying the moment.

• Both have developed a goofy sense of humor as a coping mechanism and shield against uncomfortable situations.

• Both are delusional and live in fantasy worlds where none of this socio-economic tension matters.

• Both would rather pretend that there is nothing wrong with this situation than be honest with each other about reality.

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