Random house says that by age 17, tulsa native susan eloise hinton had published the outsiders, a now classic story of two sets of high school rivals, the. See a complete list of the characters in the outsiders and indepth analyses of ponyboy curtis, johnny cade, cherry valance, sodapop curtis, and darry curtis. Hinton, were not very heroicthey were just humansit was easy to believe that this is the way they should be. She is a writer and actress, known for the outsiders 1983, rumble fish 1983 and the outsiders 1990. At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of the outsiders written by s. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary april, 2017 of a landmark comingofage american novel with a penguin classics edition featuring an introduction by jodi picoult, author of my sisters keeper. The enduring spell of the outsiders the new york times. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. I couldnt have asked for better actors for the parts, and couldnt have had nicer people to work with.
Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Aug 17, 2016 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Hinton is credited with creating realistic young adult literature. The outsiders is a coming of age novel written by s.
Hinton wrote many other books besides the outsiders. Life is messy, bruising, but also full of intoxicating adventures. Hinton wrote her first book, the outsiders, in 1967, when she was seventeen years old. Hinton is also the author of that was when, this is now, rumble fish, tex, taming the star runner, and many others. Hinton, a cult figure for 40 years since the publication of the outsiders, knows the difference between the wild and the well. The outsiders essays are academic essays for citation. Thomas howell, matt dillon, ralph macchio, patrick swayze. Her millionselling book not only helped establish the young adult novel but remains a classic story of gangs at knife s edge. The characters in the plot give the reader a feeling this can be a true story. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Which might explain why i still love reading the outsiders a book that i first came to love as a kid and why so many others are still reading it five decades after it was first published in 1967. Hintons gritty comingofage story follows the greasers narrator ponyboy curtis, his protective older brothers sodapop and darry, their skittish friend johnny, archcool bad boy dallas, and their other lowclass gang pals as they navigate teenage angst and class warfare in tulsa, oklahoma.
Hinton recalls that when she published her debut novel, the outsiders, in 1967, there was no youngadult market. The author has created the personality of the characters through the descriptions of ponyboythe. The rivalry between two gangs, the poor greasers and the rich socs, only heats up when one gang member kills a member of the other. Hinton s website hinton s website is full of info on the outsiders and hinton s other books. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in.
Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but. Often considered the most successful novelist for the junior high and high school audience, s. The outsiders essay in the novel, the outsiders by s. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read first published in 1967, s. He s also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. The book follows two rival groups, the greasers and. The outsiders was published in 1967, when hinton was only 17 years old and attending will rogers high school. She was the recipient of the american library associations first margaret a.
She also appears as a prostitute propositioning rusty james in rumble fish. As both social classes fight each other throughout the book, both sides learn a lesson that maybe they. The first edition of the novel was published in 1967, and was written by s. Susan eloise hinton was born in 1950 in tulsa, oklahoma. Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published.
The outsiders is a classic in young adult fiction that revolutionised the genre by presenting adolescent characters that were the opposite of. Hinton about ponyboy and his gang of friends, called greasers, who fight against a rival gang called the socs one. The outsiders rumble fish that was then, this is now tex taming the star runner hawks harbor tim s stories big david, little david the puppy sister. Hinton, a cult figure for 40 years since the publication of the outsiders, knows the difference between the wild and the wellkept lawn. Greasers cant walk alone too much or theyll get jumped. Beyond its cluster of office towers, tulsa is a city built close to the ground, a broad clash of neighborhoods you can tell apart by how the grass grows, bright and trim as a putting green in the richer sections, pale and shaggy in the poorer spots. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with. Analysis of the american reality, possibility, and dream found in nickel and dimed and the outsiders stay gold, ponyboy. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but did most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. Acc ording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. Hinton wrote her first novel, the outsiders, when she was 16.
Disturbed by the clashes of the two gangs in her high school, the greasers and the socs, hinton wrote the outsiders, an honest, sometimes shocking novel told from the point of view of a 14yearold greaser named ponyboy curtis. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. T he outsiders is a classic in young adult fiction that revolutionised the genre by presenting adolescent characters that were the opposite of everything. Definitely check out the faq section spotlight on s. Her book, written by a teenager about teenagers in tulsa. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. Her career began with the publication of her first book, the outsiders 1967, at the age of seventeen. But though the scope is narrow, the theme is universal.
As both social classes fight each other throughout the book, both sides learn a lesson that maybe they arent so different from each other after all. Edwards award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults with a window through which they. Hintons website hintons website is full of info on the outsiders and hintons other books. Frequently asked questions contact information copyright information outsiders book and movie site. Hinton herself acted as a location scout, and she had cameo roles in three of the four films. In 2009, hinton portrayed the school principal in the legend of billy fail. Here are some examples of similes from chapters 1 and 2 of s. Jul 06, 2004 random house says that by age 17, tulsa native susan eloise hinton had published the outsiders, a now classic story of two sets of high school rivals, the greasers and the socs for society kids. Susan eloise hinton was born on july 22, 1950, in tulsa, oklahoma.
She plays a nurse in dallas s hospital room in the outsiders. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Susan eloise hinton born july 22, 1948 is an american writer best known for her youngadult novels ya set in oklahoma, especially the outsiders 1967, which she wrote during high school. The outsiders rumble fish that was then, this is now tex taming the star runner hawks harbor tims stories big david, little david the puppy sister. Hintons gritty comingofage story follows the greasers narrator ponyboy curtis, his protective. Dear reader, it is very difficult for me to write about myself, and especially the outsiders, which was written at a horrendous time in my life, was published by a series of mindboggling synchronicities, and has gone further than any author dared dream.
See the definition, listen to the word, then try to spell it correctly. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The main characters of this fiction, classics story are ponyboy curtis, sodapop curtis. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. Published on may 14, 2020 teacher read aloud of chapter 8 of s. Free download or read online the outsiders pdf epub book. Nov 14, 2010 visiting the outsiders film locations in tulsa. Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. Hintons career as an author began while she was still a student at will rogers high school in tulsa, oklahoma.
The outsiders was a lot of fun to shoot because of the cast, who were ordinary, goofy, sweet teenagers offcamera and serous artists in front of it. Hinton according to wikipedia, the outsidersis a comingofage novel by s. Hintons 1967 comingofage novel credited teenagers with a rich interior life. Throughout the reading the teacher pauses to recap plot events in her own words, emphasize key. While the powerlessness of the laboring class is a recurring theme in steinbecks work of the late 1930s, he narrowed his focus when composing of mice and men 1937, creating an intimate portrait of two men facing a world marked by petty tyranny, misunderstanding, jealousy, and callousness. She began writing the first draft of the novel when she was 15, and writing and rewriting took a year and a half before she was happy with the final copy. Ponyboy curtis, a teenaged member of a loose gang of greasers, is leaving a movie theater when he is jumped by socs, the greasers rival gang.
The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Hinton was born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma, usa as susan eloise hinton. Here, a tribute to the book that created young adult fiction as we know it today. Hinton according to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider.
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