The Outsiders: The Relevancy of “Stay Golden” The greatest movies of all time are the ones that stand the test of time. The ones that you can relate to even if they came out more than 50 years ago. The Outsiders‚ directed by Francis Ford Coppola‚ is a classic drama written by a teen‚ for teens‚ played by teens. Showing the conflicts of teens in the 50’s and the struggle of being “golden” when surrounded by the harsh realities of the world you live in. According to “Francis Ford Coppola Biography
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As Johnny had said to Ponyboy “stay gold” which refers to when Ponyboy recites the poem “Nothing gold can stay” to Johnny in the church. The qualities that I feel allow me to stay gold were passed down to me at a young age. The strength and values being passed down from generation to generation feel as though they have grown stronger with time. My golden qualities are that I’m honorable‚ I’m ethical‚ and a nurturer. Honor means to stand up in what you believe in. I believe standing up for God‚ my
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His poems contain layer upon layer of depth and meaning. One of his most famous poems‚ featured in the Outsiders‚ is titled “Nothing Gold Can Stay.” This poem is a perfect example of this‚ as line upon line‚ stanza upon stanza‚ is symbolic of many things in life. To me‚ the poem symbolizes a few circumstances that relate to real life. First‚ the author is trying to say foremost
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Nothing Gold Can Stay By: Robert Frost 1. Nature’s first green is gold‚ 2. Her hardest hue to hold. 3. Her early leaf’s a flower; 4. But only so an hour. 5. Then leaf subsides to leaf. 6. So Eden sank to grief‚ 7. So dawn goes down to day. 8. Nothing gold can stay. Personification Imagery Consonance Repetition Paradox Symbolism Metaphor Biblical Allusion Format: * 8 lines no stanzas History: * Written in 1923 * Featured in the
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“Nothing Gold Can Stay” by Robert Frost focuses on the idea that nothing lasts forever. The poet uses a central metaphor and personification to express his idea. The poet uses figurative language such as controlling metaphors‚ personification‚and allusions and is specific in his choice of words. “Nature’s first green is gold” (Line 1) is the first line the is the main example of the controlling metaphor. The color green is compared to gold‚ which is precious. What he means by this is that things
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The author Robert Frost has an excellent gift for putting words into finished works of poetry. His poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” is no exception. Although short‚ it delivers a deep point and meaning to the reader. Life is such a delicate thing and most of it is taken for granted. The most beautiful‚ special time in life generally passes in what could be a blink of an eyes. Even in such a short poem‚ he describes what would seem to be an eternity or a life time in eight simple lines. Change is inevitable
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Nothing Gold Can Stay The poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” written by Robert Frost tells the story of nature‚ specifically leaves turning green and then turning old. This poem is an allegory‚ not only does nature get old but people get old. When people are young they can be described as green or gold. In the poem‚ youth lasts only one hour. The moral of the poem is to stay young as long as you can. My personal interpretation of the poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” is that absolutely nothing can last
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Nothing Gold Can Stay The title of the poem is metaphorical which‚ makes comparisons to the young and youth. Gold represents value and wealth. Therefore when it says “Nothing Gold Can Stay” it simply that nothing precious or of great value in the materialistic sense can stay forever. Gold symbolizes materialism‚ it would not last for long and it will give a false sense of security and happiness. Gold‚ which is money based‚ can take years to accumulate but can be washed away in a millisecond.
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The Outsiders Research Paper The poem “ Nothing Gold Can Stay” relates to the book” The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton because it shows that they thought Dally was so gold and when he got shot that’s when the nothing gold can stay part comes into play. The poem “ Nothing Gold Can Stay” relates to real life because the paris attack at the outdoor concert by ISIS(www.CNN News.com) that has a big impact on real life. Because all of the people that were lost in the attack were gold to someone . And
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things in life. Hold on to memories. Cherish & purity are two important words to always rememeber nad hold onto. In the texts “Nothing Gold Can Stay” & The Outsiders the themes of youth & Innocence are expressed throughout the story & poem with the elements: title‚ setting/imagery‚ ideas‚ & the author’s presentation of information. In the poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay” the themes of youth & Innocence are conveyed throughout the poem. In the text the elements of title‚ setting/imagery‚ author’s presentation
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