Character Analysis Questionnaire
Character Analysis Questionnaire
Character Analysis Questionnaire
Ponyboy
Sodapop
Darry
Two-Bit
Intro ideas: Why does Two-Bit feel the need to have the
Dally
Johnny
Intro ideas: Why is Johnny the gangs pet? (11) Why would the
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greaser gang care for a guy who is so nervous and shy? Why do
people take abused people like Johnny under their wing?
How does Johnnys past abuse affect his present behavior? Does
he frequently admit that his home life stinks? Do people with
bad home lives tend to seek a close-knot social group like the
greasers?
Johnny smokes like a chimney. Does he smoke so much because
he is stressed or is he stressed because he smokes so much?
Does he even know that his addiction is unhealthy? Do you
think he even cares about his health?
Is Johnny capable of murder? Why might he be more likely to kill
someone with his switchblade than other members of the gang?
Does he talk about his desire for revenge often?
What happened to Johnny after he was jumped by the Socs?
(29) Does he openly talk about the psychological damage of
getting jumped? What are some of the effects of getting jumped?
Valuable Quotes: Gee (37)
Managed a shy hi, (22)
Leave her alone (22).
How come yall aint scared (24)
I cant take much moreIll kill myself or something (42).
I think I like it better when the old mans hittin me (45).
Yeah (50).
Well need money. And maybe a gun. And a plan (50).
Wish I had me a weed (53).
At the word murder (54)
I couldnt shoot anybody (54).
Cherry
novel so far. She is unique. Why arent there many characters like her?
Why doesnt she hang out with a group of other intelligent females? Are
there many girls like Cherry Valance?
Cherry is attractive. What effects does her beauty have on the
different boys and men around her? Does she use her beauty to her
advantage? Does she know that shes attractive? If so, how does she
show it? How does her body language display her emotions? How
does her body language manipulate those around her?
When the Socs approach the greasers on the street, Cherry alleviates
(relieves) much stress for the greaser and the Socs by leaving with
her boyfriend even though hes drunk. Why did she make this
choice? Why would she want to alleviate the stress between the two
groups?
Do you think Cherry has the power to change the mind of the two
fighting groups? Will the Socs ever listen to her? Does her opinion
matter to her boyfriend?
Why doesnt Cherry like when her boyfriend drinks? What character
traits can you use to describe a girl who avoids alcohol? What would
she be like if she enjoyed alcohol?
Why did Cherry splash Dallys coke in his face? Why didnt she drink
it? It was a free coke after all!
What are the main differences between Cherry and Marcia? How is
Cherry a positive example for women? How is Marcia a negative
example for women?
Why in the world would Cherry fall in love with Dallas
Winston (40)?
How could such a brutal greaser like Dally
appeal to a clean girl like Cherry? Would she ever date him and bring
him home to her family? Why did she admit that she could fall in love
with him to Ponyboy? Is she smart for avoiding a man that could
capture her heart? Would Dally love her back?
Valuable Quotes: No. Its not just money (33)
She kind of shrugged (35)
Its me or the booze (39).
I cant stand fights (40).