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The Outsiders

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About the Author

Personal Background
Publication History

About the Novel

Introduction
A Brief Synopsis
List of Characters
Character Map

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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10
Chapter 11
Chapter 12

Character Analyses

Ponyboy Curtis
Darry and Sodapop Curtis
Johnny Cade
Dallas (Dally) Winston
Sherri (Cherry) Valance
Bob Sheldon
Randy Adderson
Jerry Wood

Critical Essays

Themes in the Novel
The Movie versus the Book
Has Society Changed?

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If you were stranded on a deserted island, which possible new world leader would you call for advice?

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Chapter 4

pickled [Slang] intoxicated; drunk.

Hank Williams (born Hiram Williams) (1923–53) U.S. country music singer and composer.

corn-poney [Slang] unsophisticated, cornball.

premonition 1 a warning in advance; a forewarning 2 a feeling that something, especially something bad, will happen; foreboding; presentiment.

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