With adaptations like the divergent series, which i have read, it doesnt get as close to the book as the outsiders does, and i know that its a lot shorter, but it does better than most adaptations ive seen. Whether by fidelity to his source or by directors embellishments, coppola has come up with a story about tough kids who. Critics were largely unimpressed by the movie but did well enough at the box office. The cracks continue to show in coppolas directorial style, but the outsiders remains a blustery, weird, and fun adaptation of the classic novel. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The outsiders is an amazing book but some people are just scared to show their kids the reality that happened in the past since these characters are inspired by real people in the authors. What is different about how the story begins in the move and in the book. Apr 20, 2006 the outsiders npr coverage of the outsiders by s.
Pony is apprehensive because he knows the boys are drunk, and there is no way for him and johnny to escape. Because it falls in with the undulating rhythm of the life of its heroes, for whom a fatal fight and a quiet. The socs are wealthier and often beat up on the greasers, including playboy, his brothers darry and sodapop, and his friends johnny. Jul 31, 2018 susan eloise hinton famously wrote the outsiders when she was a sophomore at will rogers high school in tulsa. Ponyboy and his greaser gang fight rival gang the socs short for socials, the wealthier, more preppie kids and try to make a place for themselves in the world. Analysis of the book the outsiders 2228 words cram. This essay asks one to critically assess the main arguments becker puts forward in outsiders. The authors of books for teenagers are still 15 years behind the times, she wrote in an oped for the new york times.
Apr 29, 2015 the outsiders is an amazing book but some people are just scared to show their kids the reality that happened in the past since these characters are inspired by real people in the authors childhood but all of the situations that happen in the book are happening in the present so the schools who band this book are just hiding that reality. Ally carter is the author of the gallagher girls series and heist society. If we had to use a single word to describe the past year in books, it might be eclectic. Whether by fidelity to his source or by directors embellishments, coppola has come up with a story about tough kids who appreciate sunsets and recite robert frost from memory, about members of a midamerican urban underclass who ponder their situations with the dispassionate acumen of sociologists. Oct 19, 2016 the outsiders tells the story of two competing youth gangs in tulsa, okla the greasers and the socs, whose rivalry turns deadly. Forty years later this 2007 essay discusses the novels 40th anniversary, and why we still love it after all those years. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis.
Hinton i will discuss character and plot development, as well as the setting, the authors style and my opinions about the. It amazed me that this book was written by a teenager, since the story was very good. Critics seem to disregard the fact that its based off a novel, and it usually sounds like they find it as an original idea that flopped. The doctor came in a while ago but i already knew it anyway. Comprehension by chapter, vocabulary challenges, creative reading response activities and projects, tests, and much more. The outsiders is a book that changed the style of young adult writers because it went off from the genre that young adult writer were using during that time period. Although in the beginning of the book the socs and greasers hate each other, they begin to realise they are not that different and have several similarities. In most cases these ceos were not attention junkies and were not. Apr, 2017 in honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. The outsiders is gritty, honest and authentic, and a novel that i feel every teenager needs to read. Fountain film study iiiperiod 5 11 february 20 the outsiders movie critiqued correctly the outsiders did not fit the criteria of being one of the films of francis ford coppola. Ponyboy curtis, the youngest member of the greasers, narrates the novel. Hinton that shows the struggles of growing up hinton did a fine job with the character development, the plot, and the theme with a few flaws. Hbo produced a miniseries that premiered on january 12, 2020.
But whether even kids will be able to take the outsiders seriously is a hard question. Critics wanted a movie with complexities, and the outsiders was as subtle as a game of whackamole, slamming viewers over the head repeatedly with each plot point, character trait and. Portrayed in a believable and moving way, the cast includes matt dillon, emilio estevez, diane lane, patrick swayze. But ralph macchio stands out in this film as johnny cade. A book displaying of the correlation of social and economic status may not have appealed to the average twelve year old, but for me the outsiders did just that. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys fictional novels based on realistic events, or for students who are looking for a fun book to read for a report. A comingofage novel about two gangs, the greasers and the socs. In the outsiders, the directors class is consistently present, but it may be a case of the wrong man for the job, since overall film plays unevenly, with a cliche and detached ambiance that robs. Beckers outsiders is a thorough exploration of social deviance and how it can be addressed in an understanding and helpful manner. The outsiders book alameda county library bibliocommons. Jan 18, 2018 as i read the book, i was able to recognize the reason behind the greasers behavior.
Penguin recently released a special edition of the book. Set in hintons hometown of tulsa, oklahoma in 1965, the outsiders centers on ponyboy curtis, a 14yearold living with. Hinton looks back on the bestselling 1967 book and 1983 film with us weekly read the exclusive interview. Ponyboy, i asked the nurse to give you this book so you could finish it.
Becker sets the foundations for his ideas on labelling theory in his book and furthers the notions of other. Even though the author wrote it more than forty years ago, the problems in the book are problems we still face today. Dec 04, 2018 the timess staff critics give their choices of the best fiction and nonfiction works of the year. They enjoy the challenge of sneaking in because dally hates to do anything the legal way. The outsiders printables, classroom activities, teacher. The major influence on my writing has been my reading, s. Ponyboy is a greaser and he and his gang have battles with the socs.
The outsiders has been one of the most popular book among teens and preteens since it came out in 1967. It allowed her to enroll at the university of tulsa and the book became a bestseller which earned her praise from critics. Revisiting the outsiders after the immediacy of adolescence. Her book, written by a teenager about teenagers in tulsa, oklahoma. Hintons novel the outsiders, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Even though the author wrote it more than forty years ago, the problems in the book are problems we still face tod. There was a vibrant internal life to the book, which. Essay analysis of the book the outsiders their side of the story, and maybe people would understand them and wouldnt be so quick to judge a boy by the amount of hair oil he wore. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Free the outsiders worksheets and literature unit for. Ponyboy theorizes on the motivations and personalities of his friends and describes events in a slangy, youthful voice. Over the summer, the critic ruth graham published an article in slate. In conclusion, the outsiders is a very good novel to read. They sneak into the drivein, although the admission is only 25 cents if youre without a car.
Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling. If you ever find yourself looking for an easy, entertaining read, then the outsiders is. The greasers and socs are divided by their wealth, social class and opportunities to succeed. Because it falls in with the undulating rhythm of the life of its heroes, for whom a fatal fight and a quiet night have almost equal importance, the picture never manages to reach the peaks of satisfying hollywood melodrama.
You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. Sep 22, 2015 an important theme in the book the outsiders by s. The socs in the blue mustang spy pony and johnny and follow them to the park. A compulsively readable and thoroughly researched exploration of social deviance and the application of what is known as labeling theory to the studies of deviance. The outsider is an american horror crime drama miniseries based on the novel of the same name by stephen king. As i read the book, i was able to recognize the reason behind the greasers behavior. It was ordered to series on december 3, 2018, after being optioned as a miniseries by. Hinton is a great book about friendship and not judging people before getting to know them. I liked everything in this book the characters, the confrontations with the rival gang, the setting, the dialogue, the events. The muchbanned ya novel the outsiders turns clunky prose. Ponyboy and johnny meet up with dally dallas and go to the nightly double drivein theatre. We are like rottentomatoes or metacritic for books.
I read the book in one sitting, unable to put it down. We have just finished a book called, the outsiders by s. Read what all the top critics had to say about the outsiders at. At a time when the average youngadult novel was, in. After the initial introductions to the characters and the basic. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling stone. Free the outsiders study unit worksheets for teachers to print. The greasers are considered outsiders in their community because they live on the wrong side and dont fit in. Yes, i did like this book i also agree with miguel because i can picture like a movie in my head for the whole book. Portrayed in a believable and moving way, the cast includes matt dillon, emilio estevez, diane lane, patrick swayze, tom cruise, c. Story of ostracized kid a timeless fave of teens, preteens. Ponyboy and his greaser gang fight rival gang the socs short for socials, the. One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the mid20th century, howard s. Sep 23, 2007 few books come steeped in an aura as rich as s.
Although the movie was generally wellreceived by both fans of the book and film critics, some took it to task for omitting key scenes from the novel and. Becker sets the foundations for his ideas on labelling theory in his book and furthers the notions of other sociologists such as edwin lemert. Hinton weaves together a couple of pretty compatible genres to create the overall effect of the outsiders. The outsiders is a great book that looks at eight ceos who produced above average returns for shareholders over the long term. The timess staff critics give their choices of the best fiction and nonfiction works of the year. The outsider is a crimethriller book by stephen king. Summary introduction in this book analysis, about the book the outsiders by s. Hinton looks back on the outsiders for 50th anniversary. Mar 25, 2018 in the outsiders, the curtis boys are. I had to read the book and attend the play and movie during high school. The outsiders tells the story of two competing youth gangs in tulsa, okla the greasers and the socs, whose rivalry turns deadly. The outsiders confronted serious stuff poverty, loneliness, violence, insecurity but was so compelling that i didnt even notice it. I really liked this book because it seemed so realistic. Although the outsiders has been a favorite with teens ever since its publication in 1967, adult critics have been more cautious in their assessments.
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