1. Word cloud
120 seconds
Name one symbol used in 'The Outsiders'?
2. Slide
60 seconds
The greasers represent the underdogs in society. The church in the novel symbolizes hope and morality. The Socs symbolize privilege and power.
Symbolism in the Outsiders
3. Slide
60 seconds
Symbolism is the representation of an idea or feeling through an object, character, or color. In The Outsiders, the Greasers represent freedom and rebellion while the Socs represent the establishment. Symbols can be used to represent larger concepts. In The Outsiders, the use of cars as a symbol of wealth and status helps to differentiate the Socs from the Greasers. Symbols can be used to explore themes in literature. In The Outsiders, the theme of brotherhood is represented by the relationship between Ponyboy and Johnny.
Concepts:
4. Slide
60 seconds
The Socs' green Mustang symbolizes their wealth and power in comparison to the greasers' rusting jalopies. The blue and red scarves worn by Ponyboy and his brothers represent their loyalty to the gang and to each other. The Socs' cigarettes represent the dangers of their lifestyle and the lack of control they have over their own lives.
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5. Open question
300 seconds
What symbols are used to represent each of the Greasers and the Socs in the novel?
6. Open question
300 seconds
Why does the author use symbols to represent the two gangs?
7. Open question
300 seconds
What deeper meaning do the symbols used in the novel represent?
8. Open question
300 seconds
How does this use of symbols affect the reader's interpretation of the novel?
9. Drawings
450 seconds
Brain break: Draw a monster with ten eyes and three legs having a picnic in the park
10. Drawings
1350 seconds
Question: What symbols are found in the novel The Outsiders and what do they represent? Clues: • Think about the physical objects that appear in the novel. • Consider the images of these objects in the novel. • Look for common themes that the symbols have in common. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Create a drawing to symbolize the main characters in the novel. B. Select a symbol from the novel and draw how it connects to its meaning.
11. Poll
60 seconds
What does the sunset symbolize in The Outsiders?
- The beauty of life
- The end of the day
- The fleeting nature of time
- The promise of a new beginning
12. Poll
60 seconds
What do the greasers' long hair symbolize?
- Their rebelliousness
- Their poverty
- Their love for rock and roll music
- Their desire to fit in with society
13. Poll
60 seconds
What does S.E. Hinton's portrayal of cars symbolize in The Outsiders?
- Freedom and independence
- Wealth and status
- Progress and modernity
- Dangerous recklessness
14. Poll
60 seconds
What do the colors gold and white represent in The Outsiders?
- Prosperity, purity, innocence
- Hatred, anger, frustration
- Hopelessness, desperation, sorrow
- Rebellion, defiance, nonconformity
15. Poll
60 seconds
What do the switchblades represent in The Outsiders?
- Power dynamics between rival groups
- A means to protect oneself from danger
- An expression of individual style and identity
- A tool for survival on the streets
16. Open question
180 seconds
Work together in pairs: What is one example of a symbol used in the Outsiders and how does it contribute to the overall story?
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