Name
Compare and Contrast
In what ways are the greasers
and Socs different? How are some individuals in the two groups alike? Read each
item below. Put a G next to those
that relate to the greasers. Put an S next
to the items that relate to the Socs. Write B
if the word or phrase applies to some members of both groups.
1. short hair
2. T-shirts and jeans
3. like to fight
4. care about their families
5.
6. souped-up cars
7. enjoy watching sunsets
8. have problems at home
9. madras shirts
10.
11. flashy new cars
12. unsure of themselves
13. emotional
14. cool and aloof
15. group loyalty
16. sense of humor
17. hot-tempered, reckless
18. Old English shaving lotion
19. rich families
20. enjoy books, music, movies
21. well-oiled hair
22. poor families
23. long hair
24. want to be judged as individuals
Which two characters in the
novel seem to be most alike? Write their names and then explain the reasons for
your choice. Write your answers on the back of this page or on a separate sheet
of paper.
Characters: and
Why they are alike:
Which two characters in the
novel seem to be most different in personality? Write their names and then explain
the reasons for your choice. Write your answers on the back of this page of on
a separate sheet of paper.
Characters: and
Why they are different from
each other: