What is the meaning of the title the outsiders?

The author named the book “The Outsiders” because the group (with ponyboy and sodapop..) were considered outcasts, as compared to the Socs. The meaning of the book is that, you shouldn’t judge people by money (or race, color, religion, looks etc.)

Who changed the most in the outsiders?

The Outsiders, a novel written by S.E Hinton, shows many changes of character qualities. Ponyboy one of the main characters experiences one of the most life changing events that shapes his character from being shy, kind, and confused about life to being confident, less afraid, wiser and many other different qualities.

Is ponyboy still gold at the end of the book?

As he lies dying in Chapter 9, Johnny Cade speaks these words to Ponyboy. “Stay gold” is a reference to the Robert Frost poem that Ponyboy recites to Johnny when the two hide out in the Windrixville Church. Just as the gold in the poem vanishes, the idyll must end, and the boys must face the consequences of the murder.

Why was Johnny’s death so hard for dally?

Johnny’s death was hard for Dally to handle because he was the one person Dally cared about. 3. Why do you think Dally would have wanted to die? Dally doesn’t have anyone else in the world that he cares about, and he doesn’t want to be alone.

How can you lose your innocence?

9 Regrettable Steps To Losing Your Innocence

Kiss a boy. Go to the high school prom with a boy much older than you and let him kiss you in front of all his friends.
Drink alcohol.
Have sex.
Smoke a cigarette.
Smoke weed.
Hook up with a stranger.
Be drunk.
Take drugs.

Why is ponyboy the biggest outsider?

Ponyboy is an outsider because he does not conform to society’s standards and is discriminated against because of his rough appearance and affiliation with the Greasers. Pony is a member of the lower class and feels like an outsider in the presence of his wealthy…

Why does Randy want to speak to ponyboy privately?

Randy has a deep need to recognize both the humanity in him (a Soc) and Ponyboy (a Greaser) in order to justify his decision to stay away from the upcoming rumble. This is why he wants to know why Ponyboy acted as he did.

Why is ponyboy innocent?

Pony is innocent because he acts without thinking, cares about others and doesn’t like to fight. Pony is a greaser, and that means that he is one of a gang, but he is also a target for Socs. Pony doesn’t always think like a greaser, and this can be dangerous. For example, he likes to read books and go to the movies.