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Characterization

 

Reread Ponyboy’s descriptions of Steve, Two-Bit, Dallas, and Johnny in Chapter 1. Notice the details that Ponyboy gives you about each of his friend’s appearance, personality, and Ponyboy’s reaction to each one. List these details next to the name of each character.

 

Steve:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

Two-Bit:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                  

Dallas:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Johnny:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

Think of details that describe one of your close friends. Jot down the kinds of details about your friend that Ponyboy gave. Note one or two incidents that illustrate your friend’s personality and character.

 

Details:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

Incidents:                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                       

 

Write an essay describing your friend, using the details that you recorded. You may use this page or a separate sheet of paper.