Outsiders Reading Questions How does Ponyboy relate to Pip from Great Expectations?

What does Ponyboy mean when he says, "I lie to myself all the time"?

What literary device does the author use to describe Johnny's muggings (pgs 31-34)?

What does Ponyboy mean when he says "Johnny and I understood each otherr without saying anything"?

Why does Johnny think Dally is a hero?

Why are the Socs and Greasers going to have a rumble?

Why doesn't Dally want Johnny to turn himself in? Why does Johnny insist on confessing?

How does Hinton use humor during the church fire?

The doctor says that Johnny will be crippled if he survives. Why is this worse for Johnny than it would be for someone else?

Why did everyone go silent when Pony asked Soda if he would take Sandy to the party?

What was Bob's real problem, according to Randy?

What was it about Darry that made him different from the rest of the gang?

What are some of the reasons that the boys like to fight? Why is Darry hesitant about letting Pony fight?

What is the difference between Tim Sheppard's gang and Ponyboy's? Explain why Ponyboy thinks this difference gives his group the advantage.

Who did Darry first take on in the rumble? Why is this person significant?

Why would Ponyboy rather have someone's hate than pity?

Why does Randy come to visit Pony? What does he discover through their conversation?

Explain how Darry and Ponyboy's actions affect Sodapop.