Discuss the narrative framing of the novel. How does the last
page, in which it is revealed that this text is meant to be an theme for English
class, inform the reading of the remainder of the novel? (laa)Discussion Questions for The Outsiders
Discuss the narrative framing of the novel. How does the last
page, in which it is revealed that this text is meant to be an theme for English
class, inform the reading of the remainder of the novel? (laa)
Hinton devotes a good deal of time to descriptions and discussions
of hair in the novel. How does hair function in the novel? What is its
significance and how do the various aspects of hair—color, length, style—operate
as an extension of one’s identity? (laa)
Take a moment to reconsider the peritextual elements of the novel.
What do you make of such elements as the cover art and the final question/answer
section that appears in this edition? (laa)