The Outsiders Chapter 3

Explore The Outsiders Chapter 3: Greasers vs. Socials, character insights, and plot details. Essential reading for young adults!

In Chapter 3, Cherry and Ponyboy discuss the differences between Greasers and Socials. Sort the differences into the chart below. Greasers Poor Like Elvis Presley More emotional headed Socials Rich Like The Beatles More sophisticated Cherry tells Ponyboy she thinks he's the type of person to watch which of the following? A rainbow A thunderstorm A meteor shower A sunset What does Ponyboy say when Cherry asks him about Darry? Darry hates him and wishes he could put Ponyboy in a boys' home. Darry is tough on him but only because he cares about Ponyboy's future. Characters We've met a few more characters in this chapter. Sort the characters below into Greasers and Socials. There should be 4 on each side. Greasers Ponyboy Johnny Two-Bit Dally Socials Cherry Marcia Bob Randy Dealing with Suicidal Thoughts One of the characters in this chapter confesses to Ponyboy that they've been thinking about suicide. This is a very real issue that affects a lot of teenagers. Below is a list of recommendations of Dos and Don'ts from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Please read through these and feel free to reach out to a counselor, teacher, or trusted adult if you are ever worried for yourself or for a friend:Suicide Prevention Do's and Don'ts:Be direct. Talk openly and matter-of-factly about suicide.Be willing to listen. Allow expressions of feelings. Accept the feelings.Be non-judgmental. Don’t debate whether suicide is right or wrong, or whether feelings are good or bad. Don’t lecture on the value of life.Get involved. Become available. Show interest and support.Don’t dare him or her to do it.Don’t act shocked. This will put distance between you.Don’t be sworn to secrecy. Seek supportGet help from people or agencies specializing in crisis intervention and suicide prevention. Before leaving with Bob, Cherry tells Ponyboy two things:1. What does she say will happen if she sees him at school?2. What does she say about Dallas Winston? What happens when Ponyboy gets home very late at night? As in, how does Darry react?