Outsiders Chapter 6
What makes a "hero?" What does it mean when we say, "He/she
is my hero?"
What do we learn about Dally when he talks to Johnny
about jail and goes into the church to save him? Do you think he would
have done the same for Pony? Darry? A Soc? Why/not?
(2 Quotes) What two reasons does Dally give to try
to convince Johnny not to turn himself in?
Explain why Johnny's behavior (not scared, having fun, very
decisive) inside the burning church is ironic.
Explain why Johnny's behavior inside the burning church is
not
ironic.
Why is it ironic that Pony wanted to take off Dally's jacket
because it was too hot?
Why is it ironic when Jerry says, "...Or are you just professional
heroes or something?"
(quote) How/when does Pony finally realize that Darry really
does care about him?
In chapter 6, S. E. Hinton uses humor several times to "take
the edge off" the seriousness of the fire in the church. Give one example.
There are at least three. (+1 each extra)
*How did S.E. Hinton foreshadow that the church would
catch fire? (2 ways!)