Exploring The Outsiders: Key Concepts and Themes

The video introduces 'The Outsiders' by S.E. Hinton, a novel about societal outsiders and rival gangs in 1960s America. It explores themes of adolescence, identity, and friendship through the eyes of Ponyboy Curtis. The novel's impact on young adult literature and its cultural context, including influences from music and film, are discussed. The video also covers Hinton's background and the challenges she faced as a young female author.

What is the main theme of the six images shown at the beginning of the video?

• Mainstream society

• Historical events

• Outsiders

• Popular culture

Who is the protagonist of 'The Outsiders'?

• Johnny Cade

• Sodapop Curtis

• Dallas Winston

• Ponyboy Curtis

In what year was 'The Outsiders' published?

• 1965

• 1967

• 1970

• 1972

Which genre did 'The Outsiders' help to establish?

• Realistic Fiction

• Science Fiction

• Fantasy

• Historical Fiction

At what age did S.E. Hinton write 'The Outsiders'?

• 17

• 15

• 19

• 13

Why did S.E. Hinton use her initials instead of her full name?

• To sound more professional

• To hide her identity

• Because publishers thought readers wouldn't believe a woman wrote it

• To make the title shorter

Where is the story of 'The Outsiders' set?

• New York

• Los Angeles

• Tulsa, Oklahoma

• Chicago

Which actor's film is Ponyboy Curtis watching at the start of the story?

• Paul Newman

• James Dean

• Elvis Presley

• Marlon Brando

What type of shirts did the 'Socs' typically wear?

• T-shirts

• Hawaiian shirts

• Leather jackets

• Plaid shirts

What was a popular activity for teenagers in the 1960s as mentioned in the video?

• Going to concerts

• Playing video games

• Shopping at malls

• Drive-in movies