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    In our world today‚ the standards of society are what many of us live by. The people who do not meet these qualifications are cast out by society. The novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton‚ demonstrates what being on the outside is like. The Greasers‚ labeled as outsiders‚ are viewed by their community as hoodlums and criminals; the only reasons being that they are not well off‚ put grease in their hair‚ and dress differently. Reading this book made me think of a very important lesson everyone should

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    being an outsider. People think you have to be gorgeous/handsome‚ play sports‚ be preppie‚ or have money to be popular. Then‚to be an outsider you don’t have nice cloths‚ you don’t have money‚ you don’t play sports‚ and you don’t have nice things. Well you don’t have to have all that stuff to be popular or not be an outsider. The way I see it everyone is the sameway just have different talents. Being an outsider is unique you’re special in your own ways. There is some gorgeous/handsome outsiders just

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    1. Question 2 Looking Ahead The “Era of Good Feelings” was an expansion of the economy‚ creation of new states‚ the growth of white settlement and trade in the west and more importantly the rise of nationalism in the united states following the war of 1812. James Monroe was sixty-one when he became president during is his career he served in the Revolution as a diplomat‚ he also served as a cabinet officer. when he entered office he was rewarded with favorable circumstances. During his presidency

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    S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders

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    The Outsider by S.E. Hinton was the first YA Novel published in 1967. S.E. Hinton wrote the Outsiders at 16 years old. It became a success later in the years. Most people would think that it is bad because it deals with gang violence‚ murder‚ abuse‚ but is that what S.E. Hinton is trying to portray in her

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    Just Like That‚ 1987 Michael Richards Just Like That is a short story written in 1987 by Michael Richards. It’s about a man and a boy‚ whom are out shooting kangaroos. The purpose is transforming the boy into a man. The story takes place in Australia. Language: The language is easy to read and understand. There are some direct speech but mostly it’s storytelling. Narrator: It’s a third omniscient narrator from the boy’s point of view. We know how he feels and what he thinks about the events

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    Outsiders are a very common theme in the novel Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. Many characters show traits of an outsider. John is one character who fits the bill. He is the ultimate outsider. Other outsiders in the book are Bernard and Linda. All of these characters have traits that make it difficult for them to “fit in” to the society of the New World. They don’t fit in a conforming society. These three characters are perfect examples of outsiders in Brave New World. Bernard is an outsider

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    Medea: Insider vs. Outsider In the Epic Myth of Medea‚ Insiders and Outsiders are treated differently. The outsiders are the people who aren’t legal citizens of the given town‚ while the insiders are the actual citizens of the town. There are many insiders and outsiders in Medea and there are ways to gain and lose citizenship. Insiders and Outsider’s Social Status in the community is shown by how they are treated. Many people in the myth‚ Medea‚ are outsiders; the most common one is Medea. Various

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    ¨He was shaking me and I wished he’d stop. ¨ (pg.6) is one of the quotes from the story ¨The Outsiders¨ proving that Ponyboy who is the main character of the story‚ is more sensitive than tough. Ponyboy is raised by his brothers who are pretty tough so he is expected to be the same. The quote up above shows that Ponyboy is sensitive because he was shaking and that is a sign of sensitivity and fear. With all of the evidence from the book‚ it has proved that Ponyboy is more sensitive than tough.

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    deal with life as a fourteen year old with only one leg. With the help six brothers and dad‚ he’s just going to have to take it one step at a time. (Mr. Curtis is alive!) Disclaimer: No‚ silly‚ I never have nor will I ever own The Outsiders. S.E. Hinton owns The Outsiders. *sighs* :( I simply borrow them for my own creative enjoyment purposes. Guest: White collar black wolf: I’m so glad that you enjoyed the last chapter! Thank you so much for your review. Kas3y: Thank you so much‚ dear! HappierThanMost:

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    witnessed during her teen years eventually forced its way into her writing. Though she was neither a greaser nor Soc herself‚ she personally knew teens from both groups. It was the beating of one of her greaser friends that inspired The Outsiders. The Outsiders was Hinton’s attempt

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