Authors Note: This writing piece is about how Cherry is a dynamic character, and how she has changed her thoughts and opinion about the Greasers throughout the story.
A dynamic character is a character that changes throughout a book. Cherry is a notable example of a dynamic character, because she starts out intimidated by the Greasers and by the end she has changed her opinion about what she thinks of the Greasers. Cherry changes her thoughts about the gang, the Greasers, making her a dynamic character.
During the movie scene, Cherry and her friend seemed offended by the Greasers, especially Dally. When he left, she turned around and asked Johnny and Ponyboy if they were going to bother her too. All of the Greasers know that Johnny and Ponyboy would never hurt anyone. Cherry obviously thought that since they were Greasers they were going to bother or annoy her too. “You two are too sweet to scare anyone.” Cherry said after the movie was over, to Johnny and Ponyboy. She altered her opinion about them and realized that not all Greasers are bad.
After Johnny killed Bob, Cherry announced that it was probably Bob’s fault because he was drunk. She didn’t stick up for Bob, she stuck up for Johnny. Bob was her boyfriend, she could have been mad at Johnny for killing him, but she wasn’t. Cherry knew that it was probably Bob’s fault, because of how he acted and behaved. Everyone that knows Johnny knows that he wouldn’t hurt anyone or anything. Johnny was only trying to defend himself and save Ponyboy. Self-defense is why Cherry believed it was most likely Bob’s fault.
“I wasn’t trying to give you charity, Ponyboy. I only wanted to help. I liked you from the start…the way you talked. Do you realize how scarce nice kids are now a days? Wouldn’t you try to help me if you could?” At the end of the book, Cherry talks to Ponyboy. What she just said to him is a good example of how she is a dynamic character; because she talks about how she liked him from the start and that he was a nice kid. Ponyboy and Johnny were one of the reasons why Cherry had changed. If they never talked to her at the movies then she could have stuck up for Bob, and never would have gotten to know them.
In conclusion, Cherry is an example of a dynamic character because she changes her opinion about the Greasers. Cherry learns that the Greasers are not all bad and that you shouldn’t judge someone until you have gotten to know them.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Thursday, November 17, 2011
The Improtance of Family
Authors Note: I am writing about how family is important and that your “gang”, like the Greasers or your friends, can be a substitute for the lack of a family.
Family is important to all people. Some people are unfortunate because they don’t have a "family". Having a family doesn’t always mean you have to be related through blood, but you can be close to other people that act like they are your family. Best friends that are close to you could be considered family. The Greasers are a gang and they are a family to each other. Some of them don’t have parents or they have parents that abuse them. Family influences your life in positive and negative ways.
Darry turns down an amazing scholarship to help take care and be the guardian of his brothers. If he would have accepted the scholarship, he could have lived the life of a Soc. Instead, he chose to raise his brothers so they could stay together as a family. Ponyboy thinks that Darry doesn’t love him, but Darry loves him so much that he worries about him and is strict. He doesn’t want anything terrible to happen to Ponyboy or Soda. “Are you all right, Ponyboy?”Darry said to Ponyboy when he found Socs trying to jump Ponyboy. He was really scared for him and wanted to protect him. This shows compassion and caring for another person he loved.
Johnny had a mom and a dad, but they abused him. He got whipped by his dad and ignored by his mom. The Greasers were family to Johnny. Sometimes Johnny didn’t go home at night, because his parents fought so much. “We were used to seeing Johnny banged up- his father clobbered him around a lot, and although it made us madder then heck, we couldn’t do anything about it.”(pg30) This quote relates to family because the Greasers tried to help Johnny by caring for him like a brother. They became Johnny’s family because his parents weren’t there for him. “If it hadn’t been for the gang Johnny would have never known what love and affection is” says Ponyboy (pg14). Ponyboy pretty much says it all. If Johnny would have never been a part of the gang no one would have loved him as much as the Greasers did. While Johnny was in the hospital, his mother wanted to see him. He told the nurse that he didn’t want to see her because it was too late for her to care about him. He realized that she only came to yell at him, not because she loved him. The Greasers obviously love him more than his parents ever loved him.
Dallas Winston was tough, mean and someone you didn’t ever want to run into. Deep inside Dally was a good guy, because he loved someone. The person he loved the most was Johnny. Dally never really had a real family. He was in juvenile detention at the age of ten. That is when he lost his innocence. Family meant so much to him, even if it didn’t seem like it. Dally was there when Johnny died in the hospital. He was so heartbroken that he bolted out of the hospital room. “How can I take it? I (Ponyboy) wondered. Dally is tougher than I am. Why can I take it when Dally can’t? And then I knew. Johnny was the only thing Dally loved and now Johnny was gone.”(pg133). This quote explains that Dally really loved Johnny, like a brother or son. Having someone that close to you die, is very heartbreaking and Johnny was all Dally had.
In conclusion, having great friends that you consider family can sometimes be better than having your real relatives love you. The characters in the book, The Outsiders, are all Johnny and Dally could rely on. They were their families because no one else loved them like the Greasers did.
Family is important to all people. Some people are unfortunate because they don’t have a "family". Having a family doesn’t always mean you have to be related through blood, but you can be close to other people that act like they are your family. Best friends that are close to you could be considered family. The Greasers are a gang and they are a family to each other. Some of them don’t have parents or they have parents that abuse them. Family influences your life in positive and negative ways.
Darry turns down an amazing scholarship to help take care and be the guardian of his brothers. If he would have accepted the scholarship, he could have lived the life of a Soc. Instead, he chose to raise his brothers so they could stay together as a family. Ponyboy thinks that Darry doesn’t love him, but Darry loves him so much that he worries about him and is strict. He doesn’t want anything terrible to happen to Ponyboy or Soda. “Are you all right, Ponyboy?”Darry said to Ponyboy when he found Socs trying to jump Ponyboy. He was really scared for him and wanted to protect him. This shows compassion and caring for another person he loved.
Johnny had a mom and a dad, but they abused him. He got whipped by his dad and ignored by his mom. The Greasers were family to Johnny. Sometimes Johnny didn’t go home at night, because his parents fought so much. “We were used to seeing Johnny banged up- his father clobbered him around a lot, and although it made us madder then heck, we couldn’t do anything about it.”(pg30) This quote relates to family because the Greasers tried to help Johnny by caring for him like a brother. They became Johnny’s family because his parents weren’t there for him. “If it hadn’t been for the gang Johnny would have never known what love and affection is” says Ponyboy (pg14). Ponyboy pretty much says it all. If Johnny would have never been a part of the gang no one would have loved him as much as the Greasers did. While Johnny was in the hospital, his mother wanted to see him. He told the nurse that he didn’t want to see her because it was too late for her to care about him. He realized that she only came to yell at him, not because she loved him. The Greasers obviously love him more than his parents ever loved him.
Dallas Winston was tough, mean and someone you didn’t ever want to run into. Deep inside Dally was a good guy, because he loved someone. The person he loved the most was Johnny. Dally never really had a real family. He was in juvenile detention at the age of ten. That is when he lost his innocence. Family meant so much to him, even if it didn’t seem like it. Dally was there when Johnny died in the hospital. He was so heartbroken that he bolted out of the hospital room. “How can I take it? I (Ponyboy) wondered. Dally is tougher than I am. Why can I take it when Dally can’t? And then I knew. Johnny was the only thing Dally loved and now Johnny was gone.”(pg133). This quote explains that Dally really loved Johnny, like a brother or son. Having someone that close to you die, is very heartbreaking and Johnny was all Dally had.
In conclusion, having great friends that you consider family can sometimes be better than having your real relatives love you. The characters in the book, The Outsiders, are all Johnny and Dally could rely on. They were their families because no one else loved them like the Greasers did.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
What Will Happen to the Greasers?
Authors Note: I am writing a predicting writing piece about The Outsiders.
In the book, The Outsiders, Greasers are people that want to be involved in a fight. Greasers are a type of gang who stick together and are loyal to one another. In later chapters, I predict that the Greasers will have many more gang fights with the Socs because they don’t respect each other. Being a Soc means that you are wealthy, you go to school and get good grades. No one can really pick what group they are in, they are born into it. Ponyboy, Darry, Johnny, Dally and Soda are all Greasers and are poor. Some of the Greasers don’t have families,so they consider other Greasers their family.
Knowing that the Greasers are one big family, if someone gets hurt all of the others are there for each other. Fighting is like second nature to them, because it happens all of the time. For example, Johnny always keeps a pocket knife in his pocket wherever he goes as a form of protection. Most Greasers never walk alone, otherwise they might get jumped by a Soc.
Ponyboy told Cherry, a Soc, what happened to Johnny when Socs attacked and severely hurt his friend. He felt that Cherry was a Soc that could maybe help the Greasers. Later in the story, Johnny described the Socs that beat him up describing one as big with rings on his fingers. Johnny also said that there were lots of Socs in a mustang car. I am predicting that one of the Greasers will get badly hurt or die, because of what happened to Johnny.
In conclusion, I predict that someone from the Greasers will get seriously hurt or injured due to flash backs in the book. Being in a gang can be very dangerous and it seems like something really bad has to happen in order for people to change and try to get along better.
In the book, The Outsiders, Greasers are people that want to be involved in a fight. Greasers are a type of gang who stick together and are loyal to one another. In later chapters, I predict that the Greasers will have many more gang fights with the Socs because they don’t respect each other. Being a Soc means that you are wealthy, you go to school and get good grades. No one can really pick what group they are in, they are born into it. Ponyboy, Darry, Johnny, Dally and Soda are all Greasers and are poor. Some of the Greasers don’t have families,so they consider other Greasers their family.
Knowing that the Greasers are one big family, if someone gets hurt all of the others are there for each other. Fighting is like second nature to them, because it happens all of the time. For example, Johnny always keeps a pocket knife in his pocket wherever he goes as a form of protection. Most Greasers never walk alone, otherwise they might get jumped by a Soc.
Ponyboy told Cherry, a Soc, what happened to Johnny when Socs attacked and severely hurt his friend. He felt that Cherry was a Soc that could maybe help the Greasers. Later in the story, Johnny described the Socs that beat him up describing one as big with rings on his fingers. Johnny also said that there were lots of Socs in a mustang car. I am predicting that one of the Greasers will get badly hurt or die, because of what happened to Johnny.
In conclusion, I predict that someone from the Greasers will get seriously hurt or injured due to flash backs in the book. Being in a gang can be very dangerous and it seems like something really bad has to happen in order for people to change and try to get along better.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Pride in My Country
Being proud of your country is a great thing. I am proud of my country! I am proud because we have lots of freedom. Having freedom is enjoyable because you don’t have restrictions of what you can and can’t do. Our country has laws but we still have freedom. The United States of America has a president. Our president is Barack Obama, he makes the decisions but he doesn’t “rule” us. There are kings and queens they’re rulers because they make you do things. In the olden days, there were slaves and around the world there were dictators. Since 1789 we have had a president of the United States. Currently, people should realize how lucky they are because of where they live and what country they live in.
In addition to freedom, our country helps other countries. When I see on the news all of the things are army and marines do overseas. Helping other countries, might help us because it could cause less fights or wars. Thinking that my country is helping others is amazing because it makes me feel happy. If I ever go to another country, I can set a good example because many people immigrate to the United States. People come here because they need a new life or there are many other reasons. I know I am lucky to be living where I am living.
In addition to freedom, our country helps other countries. When I see on the news all of the things are army and marines do overseas. Helping other countries, might help us because it could cause less fights or wars. Thinking that my country is helping others is amazing because it makes me feel happy. If I ever go to another country, I can set a good example because many people immigrate to the United States. People come here because they need a new life or there are many other reasons. I know I am lucky to be living where I am living.
Friday, October 21, 2011
Basketball Legend
Authors Note: Larry Bird was a famous basketball legend who still is very well known today.
Squeaky shoes, basketballs bouncing, whistles blowing are all sounds of basketball. Being out on the court was an opportunity not everyone could have; Larry Bird didn’t take that for granted. Having an unfortunate childhood, basketball helped turn his life around.
Born on December 7th, 1956 Larry was raised in French Lick, Indiana. He had an awful childhood, including having a father who was an alcoholic. It is amazing how Larry was able to overcome his difficult childhood and make it to the NBA. Children with that kind of home life when they are young can have difficult adult lives, because they end up acting like their parents. Larry could have turned into an alcoholic, but sports in general helped him get through it.
Earning a Division One scholarship is a dream come true to most athletes. It was to Larry for sure, but he ended up switching schools during his first year. He switched to Indiana State, which was a little school compared to Indiana University. He did a phenomenal job at Indiana State and led his team to the National Championship. At the end of the game, they left with an unfortunate loss. Indiana State has never gone that far again since. Larry Bird was a huge leader and a great player for Indiana State.
In addition to a successful college career, Larry Bird was selected in the first round, with the first pick for the Boston Celtics. While he was on the Celtics, they won several World Championships. Larry, himself, won three Most Value Player (MVP) awards. Larry Bird has always been a humble player. Being six feet nine inches tall, he wasn’t a high jumper and was an underdog compared to other players. Getting this far in life was a great accomplishment considering where he started in life.
As one can see playing basketball at the highest level provided Larry with a fulfilling and productive life. His dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence helped him become the person, the role model, the team leader and the legend he is today.
Squeaky shoes, basketballs bouncing, whistles blowing are all sounds of basketball. Being out on the court was an opportunity not everyone could have; Larry Bird didn’t take that for granted. Having an unfortunate childhood, basketball helped turn his life around.
Born on December 7th, 1956 Larry was raised in French Lick, Indiana. He had an awful childhood, including having a father who was an alcoholic. It is amazing how Larry was able to overcome his difficult childhood and make it to the NBA. Children with that kind of home life when they are young can have difficult adult lives, because they end up acting like their parents. Larry could have turned into an alcoholic, but sports in general helped him get through it.
Earning a Division One scholarship is a dream come true to most athletes. It was to Larry for sure, but he ended up switching schools during his first year. He switched to Indiana State, which was a little school compared to Indiana University. He did a phenomenal job at Indiana State and led his team to the National Championship. At the end of the game, they left with an unfortunate loss. Indiana State has never gone that far again since. Larry Bird was a huge leader and a great player for Indiana State.
In addition to a successful college career, Larry Bird was selected in the first round, with the first pick for the Boston Celtics. While he was on the Celtics, they won several World Championships. Larry, himself, won three Most Value Player (MVP) awards. Larry Bird has always been a humble player. Being six feet nine inches tall, he wasn’t a high jumper and was an underdog compared to other players. Getting this far in life was a great accomplishment considering where he started in life.
As one can see playing basketball at the highest level provided Larry with a fulfilling and productive life. His dedication, hard work, and commitment to excellence helped him become the person, the role model, the team leader and the legend he is today.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Money for the Young Atheltes
Authors Note: I wrote about how college athletes should be paid to play their sport and because I love watching college games.
Being a college athlete would be a pleasurable experience to anyone who enjoys playing a sport but it takes a lot of hard work. Has anyone ever thought of paying college athletes for playing? College athletes play because they love the sport not because they want money. They have to work hard to go one step closer to what they like to do, which is play the game. There are many reasons why colleges should pay for athletes for playing for their school.
Currently players and coaches are getting in trouble for breaking the rules of recruiting young athletes. Some players have been getting paid and/or receiving gifts secretly which is illegal. An example of a college breaking the rules recently is Ohio State. Men on the football team were getting incentives for playing the game and were receiving special privileges they weren’t supposed to. When people found out, the coach got fired and players were suspended. If athletes could get paid, then these coaches and players would not have gotten into trouble. Lots of athletes are playing because they love to play but they are also making sacrifices to play the game they love.
In addition to breaking the rules, paying athletes is an excellent idea because it would allow the big colleges to make more money. Most colleges, like University Wisconsin-Madison are considered big schools. If they paid their players then their school would get lots more money and it could bring more students to their school. Having a successful athletic program benefits the college and brings in more revenue. The more money a school can have the better education it can provide its students.
Lastly, the players that the colleges may recruit may have had unfortunate upbringings limiting their chances of bettering themselves by attending college. If they were to pay the players then those players would be able to buy things they need while also getting the education they need and playing the sport they love. The athletes that they don’t pay now might not be able to pay for food, clothes or other needed items. Paying the athletes can help them; it can help their families too.
In conclusion, paying college athletes is a great idea for the future. Paying students for playing a sport they love has lots of positive effects because it can not only help the students, but can help the families and the colleges too.
Being a college athlete would be a pleasurable experience to anyone who enjoys playing a sport but it takes a lot of hard work. Has anyone ever thought of paying college athletes for playing? College athletes play because they love the sport not because they want money. They have to work hard to go one step closer to what they like to do, which is play the game. There are many reasons why colleges should pay for athletes for playing for their school.
Currently players and coaches are getting in trouble for breaking the rules of recruiting young athletes. Some players have been getting paid and/or receiving gifts secretly which is illegal. An example of a college breaking the rules recently is Ohio State. Men on the football team were getting incentives for playing the game and were receiving special privileges they weren’t supposed to. When people found out, the coach got fired and players were suspended. If athletes could get paid, then these coaches and players would not have gotten into trouble. Lots of athletes are playing because they love to play but they are also making sacrifices to play the game they love.
In addition to breaking the rules, paying athletes is an excellent idea because it would allow the big colleges to make more money. Most colleges, like University Wisconsin-Madison are considered big schools. If they paid their players then their school would get lots more money and it could bring more students to their school. Having a successful athletic program benefits the college and brings in more revenue. The more money a school can have the better education it can provide its students.
Lastly, the players that the colleges may recruit may have had unfortunate upbringings limiting their chances of bettering themselves by attending college. If they were to pay the players then those players would be able to buy things they need while also getting the education they need and playing the sport they love. The athletes that they don’t pay now might not be able to pay for food, clothes or other needed items. Paying the athletes can help them; it can help their families too.
In conclusion, paying college athletes is a great idea for the future. Paying students for playing a sport they love has lots of positive effects because it can not only help the students, but can help the families and the colleges too.
Monday, October 3, 2011
How Casey Ruined the Game
Authors Note: This is a diary entry about how Casey ruined the game for his team; it is also from a former fan of his. (From the story, “Casey at the Bat”)
Dear Diary,
Today during Casey’s game his team was losing four to two and he totally lost the game for his team, all because of his ego. They were losing, but when Casey was up to bat the crowd went wild, expecting to see something amazing happen. I don’t understand why everyone thinks that Casey is amazing at baseball. He seems like he is just as skilled as the other players on his team. When he was up to bat, he didn’t focus on the ball or the pitcher, but he just focused on the crowd and the fans. He was so focused on what everybody saw; probably hoping he could be the star player. When Casey was batting, the pitcher threw the ball and strike one called the umpire. He said to the ump “That ain’t my style.” Which I think is really bad because it can either ruin your reputation or make your fans dislike you. People that were watching him wanted to kill the umpire, because Casey had gotten a strike. If he really wanted to win then he could have swung at one of the pitches. On the second pitch he gets another strike and eventually strikes out. I think that Casey could have changed the game if he would have tried and not tried to impress anyone.
Sincerely,
A fan
Dear Diary,
Today during Casey’s game his team was losing four to two and he totally lost the game for his team, all because of his ego. They were losing, but when Casey was up to bat the crowd went wild, expecting to see something amazing happen. I don’t understand why everyone thinks that Casey is amazing at baseball. He seems like he is just as skilled as the other players on his team. When he was up to bat, he didn’t focus on the ball or the pitcher, but he just focused on the crowd and the fans. He was so focused on what everybody saw; probably hoping he could be the star player. When Casey was batting, the pitcher threw the ball and strike one called the umpire. He said to the ump “That ain’t my style.” Which I think is really bad because it can either ruin your reputation or make your fans dislike you. People that were watching him wanted to kill the umpire, because Casey had gotten a strike. If he really wanted to win then he could have swung at one of the pitches. On the second pitch he gets another strike and eventually strikes out. I think that Casey could have changed the game if he would have tried and not tried to impress anyone.
Sincerely,
A fan
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