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Book Review
4 of 5 stars
We like how the author of the The Outsiders used a different form of language and descriptive words to tell the story. We don't like how the author makes the time in the book go by quickly, as in the events happen over a short period of time.
We noticed that the novel used a lot of stereotyping about the greasers. The greasers are being judged without being known for the real them but being compared to the socs. We also noticed loyalty. Loyalty in a friend and a family can build trust.
We would recommend this novel to other middle schools because its sends a good message about not stereotyping others.
Editorial/Personal Interest Story
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Johnny Cade’s Side of the Murder of Robert *Bob* Sheldon: I personally feel, that the murder of Bob was just for a self defense and not because I wanted revenge from the past. In the past, Bob had mugged me as I was walking home and now people think that I only did it for revenge on him. At first, I was telling them to back off and to stay away but they didn't. Ponyboy and I didn't even want any trouble we just wanted to cool off and hang out at the park. Then they took Ponyboy and started drowning him and I was backup into a corner surrounded by the other Soc’s, it was my last option. After I stabbed Bob, I felt calmed and aghast because I knew that Ponyboy and I were now safe from the Soc’s but only for now. I knew I was going to be in trouble but I would do anything to save Ponyboy.
Feature Story: Johnny murdering Bob
One late night, two boys, Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade, found themselves into quite some trouble. They were heading out to the park to relax and cool off from earlier incidents. Abruptly they found themselves being caught in a group of Socs. Five Socs started staring straight at Johnny and Ponyboy. Johnny’s was nervous and scared for his life, knowing what had happened to him in the past. Johnny had put his hand near his back pocket where he had his switchblade while Ponyboy is wishing he had a glass bottle. The Socs were Randy, Bob and three other Socs. Johnny and Ponyboy felt beefed when the Socs showed up. Johnny told the Socs to back off but they wouldn’t listen while Ponyboy tried to bluff them off but it didn’t seem to quite work. Bob shook his head and smiled and told David to give Ponyboy a bath in the fountain. Johnny had not known what to do at the moment but what he did. The Soc had been drowning Ponyboy and Johnny didn't know how to save him. Johnny had stabbed Bob for self defense and he thought taking down the leader would be the best option. Johnny had stayed calm because he knew of a little plan to get them some time, which was going to Dallas Winston.