She began writing the first draft of the novel when she was 15, and writing and rewriting took a year and a half before she was happy with the final copy. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read first published in 1967, s. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. He s also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. In 2009, hinton portrayed the school principal in the legend of billy fail. Hinton wrote her first novel, the outsiders, when she was 16. Rumble fish, tex, and of course, the outsiders, which was written when she was just 16 years old. Ponyboy curtis, a teenaged member of a loose gang of greasers, is leaving a movie theater when he is jumped by socs, the greasers rival gang. Susan eloise hinton was born in 1950 in tulsa, oklahoma. The main characters of this fiction, classics story are ponyboy curtis, sodapop curtis. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of the outsiders written by s.
Hinton s website hinton s website is full of info on the outsiders and hinton s other books. The outsiders was a lot of fun to shoot because of the cast, who were ordinary, goofy, sweet teenagers offcamera and serous artists in front of it. Free download or read online the outsiders pdf epub book. Her millionselling book not only helped establish the young adult novel but remains a classic story of gangs at knife s edge. The outsiders is a classic in young adult fiction that revolutionised the genre by presenting adolescent characters that were the opposite of. Throughout the reading the teacher pauses to recap plot events in her own words, emphasize key. Random house says that by age 17, tulsa native susan eloise hinton had published the outsiders, a now classic story of two sets of high school rivals, the. Thomas howell, matt dillon, ralph macchio, patrick swayze.
Hintons career as an author began while she was still a student at will rogers high school in tulsa, oklahoma. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with. The outsiders was published in 1967, when hinton was only 17 years old and attending will rogers high school. 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 recalls that when she published her debut novel, the outsiders, in 1967, there was no youngadult market. Hintons gritty comingofage story follows the greasers narrator ponyboy curtis, his protective older brothers sodapop and darry, their skittish friend johnny, archcool bad boy dallas, and their other lowclass gang pals as they navigate teenage angst and class warfare in tulsa, oklahoma. She also appears as a prostitute propositioning rusty james in rumble fish. The novel tells the story of ponyboy curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. Hinton is also the author of that was when, this is now, rumble fish, tex, taming the star runner, and many others. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of. Beyond its cluster of office towers, tulsa is a city built close to the ground, a broad clash of neighborhoods you can tell apart by how the grass grows, bright and trim as a putting green in the richer sections, pale and shaggy in the poorer spots. Her book, written by a teenager about teenagers in tulsa. Jul 06, 2004 random house says that by age 17, tulsa native susan eloise hinton had published the outsiders, a now classic story of two sets of high school rivals, the greasers and the socs for society kids.
Published on may 14, 2020 teacher read aloud of chapter 8 of s. Nov 14, 2010 visiting the outsiders film locations in tulsa. Dear reader, it is very difficult for me to write about myself, and especially the outsiders, which was written at a horrendous time in my life, was published by a series of mindboggling synchronicities, and has gone further than any author dared dream. Disturbed by the clashes of the two gangs in her high school, the greasers and the socs, hinton wrote the outsiders, an honest, sometimes shocking novel told from the point of view of a 14yearold greaser named ponyboy curtis. Celebrate the 50th anniversary april, 2017 of a landmark comingofage american novel with a penguin classics edition featuring an introduction by jodi picoult, author of my sisters keeper. Greasers cant walk alone too much or theyll get jumped. Hintons website hintons website is full of info on the outsiders and hintons other books. The outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14yearold boy. I couldnt have asked for better actors for the parts, and couldnt have had nicer people to work with. The characters in the plot give the reader a feeling this can be a true story. T he outsiders is a classic in young adult fiction that revolutionised the genre by presenting adolescent characters that were the opposite of everything. The outsiders rumble fish that was then, this is now tex taming the star runner hawks harbor tims stories big david, little david the puppy sister.
She is a writer and actress, known for the outsiders 1983, rumble fish 1983 and the outsiders 1990. Hinton about ponyboy and his gang of friends, called greasers, who fight against a rival gang called the socs one. 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. Analysis of the american reality, possibility, and dream found in nickel and dimed and the outsiders stay gold, ponyboy. Hinton wrote many other books besides the outsiders. Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. The outsiders essay in the novel, the outsiders by s. As both social classes fight each other throughout the book, both sides learn a lesson that maybe they. The outsiders is a coming of age novel written by s. Definitely check out the faq section spotlight on s.
Hinton according to wikipedia, the outsidersis a comingofage novel by s. See the definition, listen to the word, then try to spell it correctly. 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, which she wrote during high school. Which might explain why i still love reading the outsiders a book that i first came to love as a kid and why so many others are still reading it five decades after it was first published in 1967. The outsiders essays are academic essays for citation. Hintons gritty comingofage story follows the greasers narrator ponyboy curtis, his protective. Frequently asked questions contact information copyright information outsiders book and movie site. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the movie house, i had only.
Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, but. Together these ragtag, workingclass boys, known as greasers to the locals, try to make their way in the world, without privilege, supervision, or education. Hintons 1967 comingofage novel credited teenagers with a rich interior life. She was the recipient of the american library associations first margaret a. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Acc ording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The book follows two rival groups, the greasers and. The author has created the personality of the characters through the descriptions of ponyboythe. Often considered the most successful novelist for the junior high and high school audience, s.
Hinton, a cult figure for 40 years since the publication of the outsiders, knows the difference between the wild and the wellkept lawn. Here are some examples of similes from chapters 1 and 2 of s. Hinton is the author of a number of bestselling and beloved books for young adults, including that was then, this is now. Hes also an orphan whose two older brothers and streetsmart friends guard and protect him. Edwards award, which honors authors whose books have provided young adults with a window through which they. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The outsiders rumble fish that was then, this is now tex taming the star runner hawks harbor tim s stories big david, little david the puppy sister. Life is messy, bruising, but also full of intoxicating adventures.
At least he knows what to expectuntil the night someone takes things too far. Her career began with the publication of her first book, the outsiders 1967, at the age of seventeen. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 192 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. She plays a nurse in dallas s hospital room in the outsiders. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Susan eloise hinton was born on july 22, 1950, in tulsa, oklahoma.
Hinton, a cult figure for 40 years since the publication of the outsiders, knows the difference between the wild and the well. Aug 17, 2016 sign in to like videos, comment, and subscribe. Here, a tribute to the book that created young adult fiction as we know it today. The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. Hinton wrote her first book, the outsiders, in 1967, when she was seventeen years old. Hinton herself acted as a location scout, and she had cameo roles in three of the four films. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. The enduring spell of the outsiders the new york times. While the powerlessness of the laboring class is a recurring theme in steinbecks work of the late 1930s, he narrowed his focus when composing of mice and men 1937, creating an intimate portrait of two men facing a world marked by petty tyranny, misunderstanding, jealousy, and callousness. Hinton is credited with creating realistic young adult literature. Hinton, were not very heroicthey were just humansit was easy to believe that this is the way they should be.
Hinton was born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma, usa as susan eloise hinton. Ponyboy curtis is a goodnatured teen who loves books and movies. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. As both social classes fight each other throughout the book, both sides learn a lesson that maybe they arent so different from each other after all. The rivalry between two gangs, the poor greasers and the rich socs, only heats up when one gang member kills a member of the other. She has also written several picture books, a collection of short stories, and a novel for adults. The first edition of the novel was published in 1967, and was written by s. See a complete list of the characters in the outsiders and indepth analyses of ponyboy curtis, johnny cade, cherry valance, sodapop curtis, and darry curtis.
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