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PapillonSigma910

I have to answer a development question related to the book The Outsiders. I'd like to make sure that the examples given are related to ''Hope''.

Also, if you see any mistakes, have any recommendations or think my examples aren't well developed, please tell me (I don't want to repeat the same mistake as last time)

Thank you

Discuss the message of this novel on the theme of hope. Give 2-3 specific examples from the text that support your views: 

The novel delves into the theme of hope, where we witness a change in Ponyboy's behaviour after his friend Johnny's death. Firstly, he doesn’t care about school anymore, he gets bad grades, but he still finds solace in reading. On page 178, he decides to read ‘’Gone with the Wind’’, and at the book's opening, a letter written by Johnny falls. At the end of the letter, he tells him to ‘’stay gold’’. It becomes a symbol of hope for Ponyboy to look forward to a better future. Secondly, the sunsets are also used as a sign of hope to close the gap between the Greasers and the Socs. Both of these groups have different lifestyles, but they watch the same sunset. The sunset is used as a reminder that there is still beauty in the world.

Sarah G

Hi !

This is some great work ! Your examples are eloquent! Maybe try to explain them a little bit more ?

Eg. : The sunset is used as a reminder that there is still beauty in the world.

• You mentionned that the sun = hope to close the gap between the Greasers and the Socs
• You then said the sunset is used as a reminder of beauty.
• Why is that ?

I see you're working hard. Keep it up ! :)

Sarah G