The Character I am Least Like?

The character I am least like would be Dallas Winston. Dallas is someone who does not care about anyone else but himself, he gets into a lot of trouble with the law, and he depends on no one but himself. I am someone who is still dependent on my parents for some things and he was someone who was completely on his own and that is the way he liked it.

Main Character's Most Pressing Problem

Ponyboy's most pressing problem at this time is, he is losing one of his best friends. Johnny was the one of the only greasers around his age and they were very close. Pony and Johnny ran into a burning church to save four students and as Johnny was jumping out, a piece of the roof came down on his back. Johnny was in critical condition and was in intensive care at the hospital where he later passed away.

Most Interesting Qoute?

The most interesting quote from The Outsiders, is "Stay Gold Ponyboy." I think this quote has a lot of meaning behind it because is came from Johnny who was about to die. Johnny was the person in the group that kept everyone sane and helped everyone get along. Him and Ponyboy were very good friends and this quote was one of the last things he said before her passed.

Would I Choose the Character to be my Friend?

In the book, The Outsiders, Ponyboy is the main character and I do not know if I could be close with him, but I could be acquaintances with him. The groups of guys he is friends with gets into trouble with the law and I don't think I would want to be apart of that.

What Character Would I Want With me is I was Stranded on an Island?

The character I would want with me if I was stranded on an idea would be Amy from Gone Girl. I would want Amy with me because she obviously knows how to maneuver her way around tough situations. She planned a whole disappearance without getting caught so I think she would be one that I would want with me. Somehow, Amy would find some way to make a living on very little supplies and because of that she would be the character I would want with me if I was stranded on an island.

How Would I solve the Problem in this Book?

In the book, A Child Called Its, the problem is Dave's mother beats on him constantly. The teachers ask Dave about his bruises, scars, and burn marks; however, Dave's mother brainwashed him into saying things that weren't true. To solve this problem I would tell my teachers what is really going on and hope they could help me if I was put in Dave's position.

Qualities a Character Shares with a Person I Know

In the book, The Outsiders, I personally think Ponyboy shares some qualities with my cousin, Haris. At Hoffman family gatherings, he is one of the youngest boys, but he is almost old enough to run with the older boys. Along with Ponyboy, Haris is a very athletic kid and excels in sports. Haris also gets pushed around a little bit by the older boys at family gatherings like Ponyboy does by the older greasers.

The Dialogue

The book The Outsiders, takes place on the west side of town, which is also the rough part of town. The houses are run down, there are always fights happening, and it is where the "greasers" live. Not many of the greasers are well educated and the reader can tell by the dialogue. They don't speak with very good grammar, but that does not seem to bother them. Along with grammar difficulties, some of them have a lack of respect towards others. The way to talk to girls is very demeaning and makes them feel uncomfortable.

Author's Message

In the book, A Child Called "IT," the author's message tells the reader the horrible conditions he was put through as a child. Dave Pelzer (the author of the book and the child who was abused) was abused by his mother for years, never knowing what he did to deserve this kind of treatment. His mother brainwashed him into thinking he was a bad boy and made sure he told lies to his teachers when they asked about his bruises, cuts, scars, and burn marks. His father tried to help him as much as he could, but it got to the point where his mother overpowered his father as well as taking over the entire house. His brothers pretended he did not exists and his mother referred to him as "the boy." Dave lived through a terrible time and sometimes he did not know if he would survive. He tells us his story as an eye opener to the kind of stuff that is happening and how makes readers realize they should not take life for granted.

If I Could Change One Thing

In the book, The Outsiders, the one thing I would change if I could would be Johnny living. Johnny and Ponyboy were fighting the Socs one night and Bob, a soc, was drowning Ponyboy in a fountain at the lot. Johnny was scared and stabbed Bob and in order to stay out of trouble, Ponyboy and Johnny ran away to Windrixville and stayed at an abandoned church for a couple of days. One day Dallas Winston picked them up at the church and took them to a local restaurant to get some food. When they got back to the church, they noticed the church was on fire and there were some teachers and kids outside of it. One of the teachers noticed some kids were missing and realized they were in the burning church. Ponyboy and Johnny ran into the church to save the kids but when all the kids got out a piece of the roof came down on Johnny which resulted in Dallas going in to help him. Ponyboy made it out okay but Johnny and Dallas ended up in the hospital. Dallas was out of the hospital within a couple of days, but Johnny was in critical condition and they knew he would not make it. The night he died their gang, known as the greasers, were all in shock. Dallas went and robbed a gas station and when the police came after him, he pointed and unloaded gun and he was killed. Johnny was the person who got along with everyone especially Dallas, so losing him was affected the greasers tremendously.