Symbolism in The Outsiders

S.E Hinton uses symbolism to seperate the Socs from the Greasers. What items are symbolic to the greasers?

• East side, long hair, madras

• West side, madras, leather jackets

• East side, long hair, leather jackes

• East side, short hair, leather jackets

What are sunsets a symbol of in The Outsiders

• The anger between the two gangs

• The lighter side of Dalla's personality

• The connection between Ponyboy and Cherry

• The end of violence

Why is the switchblade important as a symbol in The Outsiders?

• The switchblade symbolizes violence, danger, and the characters' struggle for identity and survival.

• The switchblade symbolizes peace, harmony, and friendship.

• The switchblade signifies intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge.

• The switchblade represents love, compassion, and forgiveness.

What does the greasers' hair symbolize in The Outsiders?

• The greasers' hair symbolizes their interest in fashion trends

• The greasers' hair symbolizes their identity and sense of belonging within their group.

• The greasers' hair symbolizes their love for motorcycles

• The greasers' hair symbolizes their fear of authority

Read the excerpt below. What does Soda's horse symbolize for Ponyboy?

• the lack of love from his parents

• his affection for his brother

• things that are unattainable for greasers

• Soda's strength and intelligence

What does Ponyboy's interest in reading and movies symbolize?

• His desire to escape reality

• His lack of intelligence

• His ambition to become wealthy

• His social isolation

What are Ponyboy and Johnny looking at when Ponyboy recites the line "Nothing gold can stay"?

• The sunrise.

• Ponyboy's hair.

• The falling leaves.

Match the following symbols with their meanings

• Watching Sunsets

• The Socs’ wealth, privilege, and materialism

• Blue Mustang

• 1. Wealth and the physical power that comes

  with it

• Two-Bit’s Switchblade

• 1. Common humanity and emotions in spite of

  different backgrounds

• Bob’s Rings

• Identity and belonging within a group

• Greaser Hair

• The negative impact of stereotypes

What does the sunset symbolize in the book?

• The end of youth

• The beauty of nature

• Unity and connection between characters

• The passage of time

What does the broken fountain symbolize in The Outsiders?

• Representation of wealth and prosperity

• Sign of impending doom and destruction

• Loss of innocence and harsh realities of life

• Symbol of hope and renewal