Question

hw 4.06: the outsiders, pgs. 31 - 41
reading directions: read the outsiders pgs. 31 - 41 (chapter 2 \it was almost 4 months ago\ to chapter 3 \we saw the same sunset.\).
annotation directions: underline and star details that show how darry changes in pgs. 31 - 41.

1. select one quote to support each of the genre - based thinking jobs and write it in the rectangles below.

	supporting quote
problem

1. how does darry change in this part of the reading? include a page + paragraph number in your response as evidence of your thinking.

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1. on page 43, ponyboy starts a paragraph \it aint fair!\ summarize that paragraph by describing the emotions he is feeling.

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Explanation:

1. For the genre-based quotes:

• Character: Choose a quote that reveals Darry's core traits in this section.
• Problem: Pick a quote that shows the central conflict Darry faces here.

1. For Darry's change: In pages 31-41, Darry shifts from seeming harsh and distant to showing vulnerable care. On page 41, paragraph 2, he breaks down after Ponyboy returns, saying "I thought we'd lost you... like we lost Mom and Dad," revealing he's not just strict but terrified of losing his family.
2. For Ponyboy's paragraph on page 43: Ponyboy feels bitter, angry, and resentful. He rages at the unfairness of the Socs having all the privileges and safety while greasers are stuck in cycles of poverty, violence, and being judged harshly by society. He's grieving the unfairness of his life and the pain of being an outsider.

Answer:

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	Supporting Quote
Problem	"I don't know if I can take much more" (pg. 38, para. 3)

1. Darry changes from appearing cold and unyielding to openly showing his fear and love. On page 41, paragraph 2, when Ponyboy is safe, he sobs, "I thought we'd lost you," revealing his deep, hidden vulnerability beneath his tough exterior—he's not just a strict guardian, but a kid scared of losing his last family.
2. Ponyboy feels intense, unfair anger and sorrow. He resents that Socs get to live easy, consequence-free lives while greasers are trapped in constant danger, poverty, and judgment. He's heartbroken over the unbalanced, cruel rules that stack the deck against him and his friends.