Analysis Of S. E. Hinton's Song 'The Outsiders'
“All We Are” a song performed by One Republic would be a perfect fit for the soundtrack of The Outsiders, a novel by S.E. Hinton. These lyrics connect with the understanding and change of some characters throughout the novel. Furthermore the entire song would be a great asset to the movies soundtrack.
In lines 12-17 of the song, the lyrics “We won‘t break, we won’t die it's just a moment of change all we are, all we are is everything that's right all we need, all we need, our love is at a bind” are suitable for different parts of this novel perfectly. These lyrics capture the events of Johnny and Ponyboy hiding in the old church in chapter 5. Johnny tells Ponyboy that they need to cut and dye their hair so they won’t be recognised by the police. …show more content…
You’re an island and my ship is running ground” can relate to the fact that in Johnny’s oppressive life he gets hit a lot, but he is acceptant; Johnny explains, “I think I like it better when the old man’s hittin’ me. At least then I know he knows who I am.” (page 51). On the other hand Ponyboy didn’t ever get hit, that is until ponyboy seems to be walking in Johnny’s shoes when Darry hits ponyboy; “It was Darry. He hit me. I don’t know what happened, but I couldn’t take him hollering and hitting me too.” (page 51) Therefore, like the lyrics say Johnny’s “shoes” would’ve never fit Ponyboy. Taking the lyrics into the story Pony could think “there’s nothing to lose”, so they ran away. Soon thereafter Ponyboy “gets some perspective” and discovers how much Darry really loves him, and wants him to thrive in life.
“All We Are” a song performed by One Republic would be a perfect fit for the soundtrack of The Outsiders, a novel by S.E. Hinton. These lyrics connect with the comprehension and change of some characters throughout the novel. These lyrics can symbolize the relationship of Johnny and Ponyboy, them hiding out in the church, their change, and Johnny’s death. Most importantly, it shows that everyone is subject to change at sometime in their life, it can be for better or for
In lines 12-17 of the song, the lyrics “We won‘t break, we won’t die it's just a moment of change all we are, all we are is everything that's right all we need, all we need, our love is at a bind” are suitable for different parts of this novel perfectly. These lyrics capture the events of Johnny and Ponyboy hiding in the old church in chapter 5. Johnny tells Ponyboy that they need to cut and dye their hair so they won’t be recognised by the police. …show more content…
You’re an island and my ship is running ground” can relate to the fact that in Johnny’s oppressive life he gets hit a lot, but he is acceptant; Johnny explains, “I think I like it better when the old man’s hittin’ me. At least then I know he knows who I am.” (page 51). On the other hand Ponyboy didn’t ever get hit, that is until ponyboy seems to be walking in Johnny’s shoes when Darry hits ponyboy; “It was Darry. He hit me. I don’t know what happened, but I couldn’t take him hollering and hitting me too.” (page 51) Therefore, like the lyrics say Johnny’s “shoes” would’ve never fit Ponyboy. Taking the lyrics into the story Pony could think “there’s nothing to lose”, so they ran away. Soon thereafter Ponyboy “gets some perspective” and discovers how much Darry really loves him, and wants him to thrive in life.
“All We Are” a song performed by One Republic would be a perfect fit for the soundtrack of The Outsiders, a novel by S.E. Hinton. These lyrics connect with the comprehension and change of some characters throughout the novel. These lyrics can symbolize the relationship of Johnny and Ponyboy, them hiding out in the church, their change, and Johnny’s death. Most importantly, it shows that everyone is subject to change at sometime in their life, it can be for better or for