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Was Tim Sheppard in The Outsiders a Greaser?

no he is a hood


What is the relationship between dally and ponyboy in the book the outsiders?

Dally's view of Pony at the beginning of the novel did was that he was a young, and not at all tough. Dally then experiences Ponyboy change in to a tough and brave greaser. This is shown as Pony describes Dally as someone who he 'didn't like him, but he was smart and you had to respect him.' This implies that Dally knew he didn't like him and that Pony was scared of him this also implies that Dally doesn't like him back because he is the weak member of the gang who doesn't like to break the law. But then he changes into a tough member of the group when there is a fire in both the book and the movie Johnny and Pony run in and save the kids and Dallas gets angry with Johnny for doing this and this is because he wouldn't have done it even though he is meant to be the brave greaser instead Johnny and Ponyboy did and they're meant to be the weak ones of the group this shows a drastic change in Ponyboy.


What is an example of a hyperbole in the book the outsiders and what page is it on?

Oh, dude, hyperboles in "The Outsiders"? That's like asking me to find a needle in a haystack. But hey, I got you! One example is on page 3 when Ponyboy says, "I am a greaser. I am a JD and a hood." It's totally exaggerated, but hey, that's what makes it a hyperbole, right?


What does this statement mean from the outsiders O victim of environment underprivalged rotten no count hood?

this website is terrible


In the book 'The Outsiders' where does ponyboy live?

In the book "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, Ponyboy Curtis lives in the East Side of Tulsa, Oklahoma. More specifically, he lives with his two older brothers, Darry and Sodapop, in a neighborhood known as the "East Side." The novel explores themes of social class and identity through Ponyboy's experiences in his community.

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What page is the setting of The Outsiders?

i can't really answer that but it take place in their hood, church, school, drive thur theater and in some parts in hospital or ponyboy house.


Who is most like the stereotypical hood in The Outsiders?

The most like stereotypical hood in The Outsiders is Dally.


What does dally call cherry at the theater?

Dally call Cherry "girl".


What is an example of verbal irony fro the book the outsider?

An example of verbal irony from the book "The Outsiders" occurs when Ponyboy says, "I'm a greaser. I'm a JD and a hood. I blacken the name of our fair city." This is ironic because Ponyboy is actually a kind and thoughtful person who doesn't fit the stereotype of a troublemaker.


Was Tim Sheppard in The Outsiders a Greaser?

no he is a hood


Why would a guy that likes the girl call her a hood rat?

well first of all if he says hood rat that probably means he is one. second of all if your stupid enough to go out with someone who has hood rat in their vocabulary, you are a hood rat too.


What is the relationship between dally and ponyboy in the book the outsiders?

Dally's view of Pony at the beginning of the novel did was that he was a young, and not at all tough. Dally then experiences Ponyboy change in to a tough and brave greaser. This is shown as Pony describes Dally as someone who he 'didn't like him, but he was smart and you had to respect him.' This implies that Dally knew he didn't like him and that Pony was scared of him this also implies that Dally doesn't like him back because he is the weak member of the gang who doesn't like to break the law. But then he changes into a tough member of the group when there is a fire in both the book and the movie Johnny and Pony run in and save the kids and Dallas gets angry with Johnny for doing this and this is because he wouldn't have done it even though he is meant to be the brave greaser instead Johnny and Ponyboy did and they're meant to be the weak ones of the group this shows a drastic change in Ponyboy.


What is slang for hit in The Outsiders?

dig, weed, fuzz, greasers, socs, and hood


What is an example of a hyperbole in the book the outsiders and what page is it on?

Oh, dude, hyperboles in "The Outsiders"? That's like asking me to find a needle in a haystack. But hey, I got you! One example is on page 3 when Ponyboy says, "I am a greaser. I am a JD and a hood." It's totally exaggerated, but hey, that's what makes it a hyperbole, right?


What does this statement mean from the outsiders O victim of environment underprivalged rotten no count hood?

this website is terrible


In the book 'The Outsiders' where does ponyboy live?

In the book "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton, Ponyboy Curtis lives in the East Side of Tulsa, Oklahoma. More specifically, he lives with his two older brothers, Darry and Sodapop, in a neighborhood known as the "East Side." The novel explores themes of social class and identity through Ponyboy's experiences in his community.


What advice did two bit give ponyboy?

Two-Bit gave Ponyboy the advice to "stay gold" which means to stay true to himself and not let the hardships of life change him. He wanted Ponyboy to hold onto his innocence and optimism despite the challenges he faced.