A similar frustration can be sensed in hintons decisive smackdowns of any idea that outsiders characters might be gay. The outsiders was groundbreaking, but it didnt create. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling stone. The outsiders is written for the education of teens and mustread by teens because such type of literature can help them to think of what life is used to be, and what other people are thinking of it and are dealing with it. This remarkable novel gives a moving, credible view of the outsiders from the. Hinton has a few themes present in the outsiders, but i feel the most powerful thememessage is that. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. The outsiders was published in 1967, but greeted more as a curiosity than a breakthrough. Hinton was only 15 when she started writing it, it. Big david, little david 1995 is a picture book, and the puppy sister 1995 is a childrens chapter book. In 1988 she received the inaugural margaret edwards award from the american library association for her cumulative contribution in writing for teens. Sep 29, 2007 the outsiders was published in 1967, but greeted more as a curiosity than a breakthrough. Hinton was only 17 years old when she started writing the book, and had it published when she was 18. How did the author foreshadow that johnny would use his.
Instead of playing it nice, the author makes these things a part of the characters. You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. Introduction in this book analysis, about the book the outsiders by s. S e hinton 1948 susan eloise hinton born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma is an american author from oklahoma who is most noted for being one of the first young adult authors. The socs idea of having a good time is beating up greasers like ponyboy. She has always enjoyed reading but wasnt satisfied with the literature that was being written for young adults, which influenced her to write novels like the outsiders. 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. The letters saying i loved the book are good, the ones that say i never liked to read before, and now i read all the time are better, but the ones that say the outsiders changed my life and i read it fifteen years ago and i realize how much it has influenced my life choices frankly scare me. The outsiders chapter 5 summary and analysis gradesaver. They are seen by following two rival groups, the greasers and the socs pronounced soashes by the author, short for socials, who are separated by status.
In this part of the analysis i will give some information about the subjects of the book, and about the author. The outsiders is the book that made me want to be a writer, greene continues. The east side versus the west side of the city is the stage for the novel, the outsiders. Hinton has a few themes present in the outsiders, but i. Hinton explores a multitude of themes throughout the story, such as friendship, and coming of age. Apr 24, 2017 although the outsiders is often held up as a uniquely teenage book, many other classic novels that today we would classify as ya had obviously influenced sixteenyearold hintons work, peck wrote. An author s message in a work of fiction is more often than not referred to as the theme. The outsiders novel simple english wikipedia, the free.
Asked by a fan on twitter how it felt being the worlds greatest author, whether she kept in touch with the films actors and if shed pleaseeee write a second book. Hinton, author of comingofage novel the outsiders, promised shell never write a sequel to the book or participate in a remake of its movie version. In 1983, a film adaptation of the novel was released, directed by francis ford coppola. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which.
On a particularly windy day in the crutchfield neighborhood here, the writer s. Fine in very good dust jacket with some wear to the extremities. The outsiders by s e hinton is a groundbreaking, timeless story by a brilliant writer. Hintons 1967 comingofage novel, is a staple for young readers. 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. The book features the dispute between two opponents which are divided by their status of well being, socioeconomic status. She used her initials when publishing the book because she wanted to keep her name private from everyone else. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider.
She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The outsiders is a comingofage novel and the first book written by s. In this book by a now 17yearold author, it almost does the trick. The book does more than telling the story of two opponents or rival groups, it also teaches valuable life lessons that. Those who know her work may be surprised that she is a woman, since her narrators are almost always teenage boys. Hinton was born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma, usa as susan eloise hinton.
How did the author foreshadow that johnny would use his knife in chapter 2 in the book the outsiders. This study guide consists of approximately 90 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the outsiders. We first meet our narrator, fourteenyearold ponyboy, as hes walking home from the moviesalone, which is something we know hes not supposed to be doing. Once published, the outsiders gave her a lot of publicity and fame, and also a lot of pressure. More recently, hinton has written a novel, hawkes harbor, published in 2004, and short stories, some of tims stories, published in 2007, for adults. The outsiders is the lifestory of fourteenyearold ponyboy michael curtis. Ponyboy s narration is genuine and gives the reader an accurate depiction of his feelings.
Hinton, and was first published in 1967 by viking press. The outsiders is a story of gang rival, set in 1965 oklahoma. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. That book, her first novel, was published in 1967 by viking. Susan elouise hinton started this book at the age of 15 as a short story about a boy who gets beaten up on the way home from the movies. Why the outsiders still matters 50 years later rolling.
Once published, the outsidersgave her a lot of publicity and fame, and also a lot of pressure. Ponyboy, a young member of a small gang of greasers, is leaving a movie theater. Hintons style is simple and straightforward for the most part. How is the writing style and structure in the novel the.
As societys outsiders, the exceptional subjects of this study inspired a new breed of womenand one another. Hinton i will discuss character and plot development, as well as the setting, the authors style and my opinions about the book. Hinton was only 15 when she started writing it, it totally changed my definition of. The outsiders study guide contains a biography of author s. Hinton, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite reads in more than a dozen categories. Ponyboy knows what to expect and knows he can count on his brothers and friends until the night. Why did the author of the book the outsiders write the book. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. Hinton chose these surroundings for her novel about teenagers because of. Outsiders is an alright book, although i wouldnt call it anything special. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Her ya books, written in the 1960s and 1970s, all set in oklahoma, and were written for and about teenagers. S e hinton books biography and list of works author of.
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. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a. Hinton this study guide consists of approximately 90 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of the outsiders. Hintons 1967 comingofage novel, is a staple for young. Hinton was touring the renovations of the future outsiders. While still in her teens, hinton became a household name as the author of the outsiders, her first and most popular novel, set in oklahoma in the 1960s. Hinton was becoming known as the voice of the youth among other titles. Even if youve already delved into ponyboys tumultuous adolescence, you can probably still learn. She creates very sympathetic characters and places them. Although the outsiders is often held up as a uniquely teenage book, many other classic novels that today we would classify as ya had obviously influenced sixteenyearold hintons work, peck wrote. Much like game of thrones, her halfcenturyold ya book is a magnet for amateur spinoffs.
Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a coming of age novel by s. Susan eloise hinton born july 22, 1948 is an american writer best known for her youngadult novels set in oklahoma, especially the outsiders, which she wrote during high school. Hinton, who was just a teen herself 16 when the book was first published, for her thoughts on the books. The outsiders the puppy sister rumble fish some of tims stories tex that was then, this is now for jimmy table of contents chapter 1 chapter 2 chapter 3 chapter 4 chapter 5 chapter 6 chapter 7 chapter 8 chapter 9 chapter 10 chapter 11 chapter 12 the outsiders that was then, this is now about the author chapter 1. The outsiders paperback deckle edge, april 20, 2006.
Susan was born on july 22, 1948, and she is currently 68 years old. The characters are interesting and the plot is an interesting concept, although i think that it could have been written and communicated a lot better. The author of the outsiders, s e hinton, dedicated the book to jimmy, her cousin, because he was the inspiration for the book. The author of the book, the outsiders, is susan eloise hinton, or s. His east side neighborhood is patrolled by bullying socials, rich kids from the west side of town. Susan eloise hinton was born in 1948, and has spent most of her life in tulsa, oklahoma. Finalist of the prose award for best book in literature by the association of american publishers. Association copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper in a contemporary hand to her neighbors, to the humphreys i hope you enjoy my book.
What is the inspiration behind the book the outsiders. One of the most groundbreaking sociology texts of the mid20th century, h. An authors message in a work of fiction is more often than not referred to as the theme. The outsiders was groundbreaking, but it didnt create ya. Hinton was 15 when she began writing the novel and 17 when it was published. For this activity, write a 34 paragraph summary of the outsiders. It was overemotional, over the top, melodramatic, hinton acknowledges. Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. Apr 26, 2017 the outsiders is the book that made me want to be a writer, greene continues.
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