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1960’s America1960’s America
The world of The OutsidersThe world of The Outsiders
The OutsidersThe Outsiders Published The Outsiders in
1967 at the age of 17 (Began writing it at 15).
The Outsiders is widely considered the first realistic young-adult novel.
Other Hinton books include Rumble Fish, Tex, and That Was Then, This is Now.
The movie was released in 1983
Published The Outsiders in 1967 at the age of 17 (Began writing it at 15).
The Outsiders is widely considered the first realistic young-adult novel.
Other Hinton books include Rumble Fish, Tex, and That Was Then, This is Now.
The movie was released in 1983
Coming-of-age storyComing-of-age story
A coming-of-age story or novel is memorable because the character undergoes adventures and/or inner turmoil in his/her growth and development as a human being.
Some characters come to grips with the reality of cruelty in the world--with war, violence, death, racism, and hatred--while others deal with family, friends, or community issues.
A coming-of-age story or novel is memorable because the character undergoes adventures and/or inner turmoil in his/her growth and development as a human being.
Some characters come to grips with the reality of cruelty in the world--with war, violence, death, racism, and hatred--while others deal with family, friends, or community issues.
Where and When?Where and When?The Outsiders presumably takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where S.E. Hinton grew up.
We mostly see the east side of the city, from the perspective of the Greasers.
1963
The Outsiders presumably takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where S.E. Hinton grew up.
We mostly see the east side of the city, from the perspective of the Greasers.
1963
Who?Who?
GreasersRebellious, working class youthOften part of a street gangGreased back hair, jeans, leather jacket, t-shirt with rolled up sleeves
Known as “hoods”From the wrong side of town
GreasersRebellious, working class youthOften part of a street gangGreased back hair, jeans, leather jacket, t-shirt with rolled up sleeves
Known as “hoods”From the wrong side of town
Greaser StyleGreaser Style
James Dean embodied the cultivated Greaser image. Leather jacket, jeans, white t-shirt and boots
SocsSocs
Madras Shirts
• Rich kids from the right side of town
• Thought they were better than everyone else
• Picked fights with the greasers
• Drove nice cars and wore madras
Music and FilmMusic and FilmHere are some images of popular artists and movies.
Elvis Presley
Beach movies
The Beatles
Paul Newman: King Cool
Drive-insDrive-ins
Watching movies at the drive-in theatre was a popular thing to do, especially for teenagers.The car culture was a big part of society.You’ll notice that cars are often mentioned in the novel.
CarsCarsHere are two cars and a gas station that are mentioned in the novel.
Chevy Corvair
DX Gas Station1965 Ford Mustang
Drive-in RestaurantsDrive-in RestaurantsThese restaurants were a typical place to take a date. They were also where gangs hung out.
The American DreamThe American DreamHappiness for the characters of The Outsiders was a girl, a car, some money, a strong group of friends, and probably an ice-cold bottle of soda.How much has changed?
Greasers RevivalGreasers Revival
SlangSlang
What are some of the slang words you use now?
Try to guess what these words mean.
Fuzz Tough vs. Tuff Dig
What are some of the slang words you use now?
Try to guess what these words mean.
Fuzz Tough vs. Tuff Dig
SlangSlang
Heater
Cancer StickBroadHoodRumble The Cooler
Heater
Cancer StickBroadHoodRumble The Cooler
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