Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is an outsider. Includes a brief biography, synopses of all hintons works, her thoughts about them, and answers to frequently asked questions. Philadelphia daily news what its like to live lonely and unwanted and. Her book, written by a teenager about teenagers in tulsa. Edwards award in 1988 for her first four young adult novels, the. Nov 14, 2010 visiting the outsiders film locations in tulsa. Hinton s classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. I dont understand how this book escaped my reading list for all these years. Published in 1967 when she was 18, it was an immediate success, even.
Hintons the outsiders continues to speak to us 50 years. However, the first edition was initially published in 1967 and the book is shelved as young adult literature, juvenile literature, realistic fiction, classic, coming of age, and historical fiction genres. However, earlier in the book, dally had risked going to jail himself in order to help johnny and pony when they were fleeing from the law. Hinton was born on july 22, 1948 in tulsa, oklahoma, usa as susan eloise hinton. Hinton is careful not to judge johnny, deciding instead to leave the decision to the readers. On writing and tex in notes from delacorte press, winter 1979spring 1980. Hintons classic story explores the true meanings of strength and vulnerability. S e hinton wrote the outsiders, her first book, when she was 17. Hinton makes a cameo appearance as nurse to dallas.
Susan eloise hinton is an american author, best known for her novel the outsiders. Apr 24, 2017 i was watching the 2005 recut of the outsiders movie last night, and i didnt realize that you had been the nurse. Hinton tells the story of 14yearold ponyboy curtis and his struggle with right and wrong in a society in which he is. Hintonaccording to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s. The world was a conflict between dally and the world because he thought that the world was out to get him. As a teacher, you can use these questions in the classroom, or in online discussion forums, to confirm that your students are reading the book. The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status. She is a writer and actress, known for the outsiders 1983, rumble fish 1983 and the outsiders 1990. See more ideas about the outsiders, the outsiders cast and ralph macchio.
The outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction that laid the groundwork for the ya genre. The outsiders and rumble fish were both adapted to films. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel but did most of the work when she was 16 and a junior in high school. While still in high school in her hometowntulsa, oklahoma hinton put in words what she saw and felt growing up and called it the outsiders, a now classic story of two sets of high school rivals, the greasers and the socs for society kids. She also appears as a prostitute propositioning rusty james in rumble fish. S e hinton was the first recipient of the american library association award for an outstanding contribution to young adult. Her creative writing teacher gave her an f but the outsiders, which was. You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. Includes a brief biography, synopses of all hinton s works, her thoughts about them, and answers to frequently asked questions. The nurses wouldnt tell us anything about johnny and dally, so darry got hold of. Dally did rob a grocery store and take the police on a chase that ended in his being shot. The book just celebrated its 50th anniversary and for those who dont know, s.
Hintons 1967 comingofage novel, is a staple for young. This first book was a runaway success, originally and still a best seller. Hinton, was born in oklahoma in 1948 and educated at the university of tulsa. Hinton recalls that when she published her debut novel, the outsiders, in 1967, there was no youngadult market. Summary when twobit and ponyboy arrive at the hospital, the nurses wont let them.
Hintons classic story of a boy who finds himself on the outskirts of regular society remains as powerful today as it was the day it was first published. Susan eloise hinton, better known by her pen name s. You loved them in the film and book, so get ready to read about what a relationship. Hinton herself acted as a location scout, and she had cameo roles in three of the four films. Greaserswas a conflict between the two sides of towns, the rich and the poor, and the socials thought that they were better than the greasers but they soon found out that things were bad on both sides of town. Hintons interactive layered flip book 14 pages 16 pages in the flip book. According to wikipedia, the outsiders is a comingofage novel by s.
Powerpoint presentation offering guidance and tasks to aid understanding of the novel the outsiders by s. Hinton was 15 when she started writing the novel, butdid most of the work when she was sixteen and a junior in high school. The outsiders quizzes about important details and events in every section of the. The new york times taut with tension, filled with drama. Susie hinton played a small part in the movie the outsiders. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events. She plays a nurse in dallass hospital room in the outsiders. Edwards award in 1988 for her first four young adult novels, the outsiders, that was then, this is now. When i stepped out into the bright sunlight from the darkness of the. Hinton looks back on the bestselling 1967 book and 1983 film with us weekly read the exclusive interview. Praise for the outsiders the outsiders transformed youngadult fiction from a genre mostly about prom queens, football players and high school crushes to one that portrayed a darker, truer world.
Hinton had been a teenager when she wrote the outsiders, something inside her clicked. Hinton played a school principal in the legend of billy fail. Viking signed her up for a small advance and the book was published when she was 19. The outsiders author reveals truth behind the tragic ending. See more ideas about the outsiders, hinton, outsiders movie. Hinton looks back on the outsiders for 50th anniversary. Hinton foreshadows the fights between the greasers and the socs and the trouble that johnny and pony will get into. The outsiders cliffsnotes study guides book summaries. But librarians and teachers made it a best seller, and a landmark.
Chapter 8 is not all that exciting of a chapter compared to other chapters in hintons book the outsiders. Hinton wrote many other books besides the outsiders. In honor of the outsiders 50th anniversary, author s. The outsiders seems to hit all of the hot issues that confront teenagers. Foreshadowing is the authors use of hints at future events earlier in the story. Hinton started the book while she was still in high school and published it when she was just 17years old.
In 2009, hinton portrayed the school principal in the legend of billy fail. The outsiders is a frequently challenged book and has been banned in many schools and libraries due to its portrayal of gang violence and underage smoking and drinking. Darry tells him that johnny had instructed the nurse to give the book to pony. The outsiders rumble fish that was then, this is now tex taming the star runner hawks harbor tims stories big david, little david the puppy sister.
The outsiders follows a few days in the lives of a small group of tulsa teenagers, and begins and ends with the same lines. In tex, the raw energy for which hinton has justifiably reaped praise has not been tamedits been cultivated, and the result is a fine, solidly constructed, and wellpaced story. I was watching the 2005 recut of the outsiders movie last night, and i didnt realize that you had been the nurse. Lying in a hospital bed in the outsiders, matt dillons character playfully threatens a nurse who is played by s. I was the nurse there, and i was a typing teacher in tex. Her first novel, the outsiders, was published when she was still a teenager. Because the outsiders is narrated from a male perspective, hintons publisher, viking, suggested that she adopt the genderless author name s.
Hinton, 97801468887, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Hinton played a nurse in the outsiders, a typing teacher in tex and a propositioning prostitute in rumble fish. Its publication enabled her to attend the university of tulsa, oklahoma. However, earlier in the book, dally had risked going to jail himself in order to help johnny. The event is free, but little shop of stories will have copies of the book for sale. While still in high school in her hometowntulsa, oklahomahinton put in words what she saw and felt growing up and called it the outsiders, a now classic story of two sets of high school rivals, the greasers and the socs for society kids. Written over fortyfive years ago, the outsiders is a dramatic and enduring work of fiction. The outsiders are definitely not gay or at least, so says the author of the popular youngadult novel, which centers on a rivalry between two highschool gangs and was made into an iconic 1983.
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