Character Contrast

For this week's homework, you will select two characters from The Outsiders. You will write a contrast of these characters. Remember, contrast is how they are different. The contrast will be complete and will use specific details from the novel in a well-developed paragraph to show they ways you think the characters differ. Please do not rely on superficial differences, like: Ponyboy is 14 and Johnny is 16. Make sure the differences you use to develop your thinking is meaningful and insightful.

Character Comparison

For this week's homework, you will select two characters from The Outsiders. You will write a comparison of these characters. Remember, comparison is how they are alike. The comparison will be complete and will use specific details from the novel in a well-developed paragraph to show they ways you think the characters are alike.

Conflict

In a detailed paragraph, identify what you believe to be the primary conflict in The Outsiders, and use details from the text to elaborate on your ideas and support your position. Please use the formality, detail and elaboration that would be expected in the body paragraph of an essay.