The 1960s

An Introduction to The Outsiders, a novel By S.E. Hinton

Music of the 1960s

The Rolling Stones The Beatles

The Beach Boys

Music of the 1960s

The Doors

The Who

Jimi Hendrix

Music of the 1960s

Elvis Presley

The Temptations

Movies of the 1960s

The Sound Of Music

Mary Poppins

Movies of the 1960s

Psycho
Planet of the Apes

Movies of the 1960s

Goldfinger (James Bond)

2001: A Space Odyssey

Beach Party & Similar Movies

TV Shows of the 1960s

Batman

The Brady Bunch

TV Shows of the 1960s

The Flintstones

Get Smart

TV Shows of the 1960s

I Dream of Jeannie

Lost in Space

TV Shows of the 1960s

My Three Sons

The Twilight Zone

Fads of the 1960s

Lava Lamps

Twister

Drive-In Movies

Fads of the 1960s

Peace Symbols

Barbie Dolls

Surfing

Fads of the 1960s

G.I. Joe Dolls

Slogan Buttons (Worn on Clothes)

Bubble Chairs

Other Culture of the 1960s

1962--Spider-Man first appears in comic books. He immediately becomes famous and is well known for being the first superhero to have personal issues as well as battles against super villains.

Other Culture of the 1960s

1962--Spacewar!, the first modern-day videogame, is invented. The action centers around two spaceships trying to shoot each other down while avoiding crashing into a star.

Other Culture of the 1960s

1967--The Outsiders is written by a high school student named S.E. Hinton. (She wrote the book at 15, and it was published when she was 16.) The book went on to become a modern classic.

Fashion of the 1960s

Mood Rings Bellbottom Pants

Platform Shoes

Fashion of the 1960s

Doll-Like Makeup

Peasant Skirts

Hippie Beads

Fashion of the 1960s

Frilly Shirts

Turtleneck Sweater

Madras Shirts

Fashion of the 1960s

Beehive Hairdo

Jackie Kennedy Haircut

Greaser Haircut

Fashion of the 1960s

The Hippie Style

The Greaser Style

The Preppy Style

The Preppy Style

Cars of the 1960s

Cars of the 1960s

Cars
Here are two cars and a gas station that are mentioned in the novel.

Chevy Corvair

1965 Ford Mustang

DX Gas Station

Important Events of the 1960s

1950s through the1960s-- The Civil Rights Movement occurred. People across the country took part in protests, demonstrations, speeches, and other activities to help African Americans and other American citizens receive equal rights. The right to vote, the right to go to the same schools, and the right to equal treatment in the workplace were just a few things people fought for.

Important Events of the 1960s

1959 to 1975--The Vietnam war occurred between North and South Vietnam. The United States got involved in an effort to stop communism (a type of government different from our own) from spreading. Many U.S. citizens were opposed to the war since it was originally between two other countries who were fighting each other and not the U.S.

Important Events of the 1960s

1960s--Segregation--the separation of African Americans and white people in society-- was occurring just about everywhere. Among other things, African Americans were forced to go to different schools, drink from different drinking fountains, and even sit in the back of public busses!

Important Events of the 1960s

1960s-- The American counterculture of the 1960s occurred. This means that young people were acting out against the strict rules and norms of the 1950s. Many began to wear less traditional clothing, grow their hair out, wear beads, necklaces, and slogan buttons, and protest against the government. This is where hippies came from!

Important Events of the 1960s

1962-- The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred between the U.S., Cuba, and the U.S.S.R. (now Russia). The United States discovered that Soviet and Cuban nuclear missiles were being built in Cuba--which is very close to U.S soil. The U.S. tried to put an end to this, but tensions rose between the countries. Many people thought a nuclear war was going to break out, and the entire world was afraid.

Important Events of the 1960s

1963--Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his famous I have a dream speech. Dr. King was a civil rights activist who worked hard to fight for equal rights among all Americans. Tragically, he was later assassinated by a gunman.

Important Events of the 1960s

1963-- President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. The event disturbed the American people greatly. Note: President Kennedys brother, Robert, was assassinated about a year later while running for office.

Important Events of the 1960s

Mid 1960s-- More and more people in the United States began to protest the Vietnam War, especially after our government started a draft. This means that young men were forced to fight in the war even when they didnt want to, and even if they were not in the armed forces. Eventually, 58,159 U.S. soldiers died in this war.

Important Events of the 1960s

1969-- The 3-day long Woodstock Music and Art Festival took place on a farm in New York. Thirty-two acts (mainly rock bands) played in front of a crowd of over 400,000 people. Many young people lived on the farms fields for three days as the concert went on. It is considered one of the greatest moments of music history and often reminds people of hippies and Vietnam protests.

Important Events of the 1960s

1969--Mankind stepped onto the moon for the first time. When this occurred, the U.S. had been in a space race with the U.S.S.R (now Russia)--a country we were not friendly with at the time. This single mission put America ahead of the world in space exploration, and it eased fears that that we could protect ourselves against Russia if needed.

The Outsiders
by S.E. Hinton

A book about growing up and how complicated it can be to be on the outside

The Socs

The Greasers

Wealthy Fancy clothes Jocks and Cheerleaders Popular kids at school Spoiled

Didnt have much money Jeans and worn clothes Parents werent around Didnt make great grades Got into fights

The two major groups of characters in The Outsiders (Pronounced soshes)

jeans, leather jackets, T-shirts

madras clothes with a plaid design

Fashion
During the time period of the novel, Soc types would wear madras shirts and khakis. You can see an example of typical clothing below.

Madras Shirts
James Dean embodied the cultivated Greaser image. Leather jacket, jeans, white t-shirt and boots were typical of boys who emulated the free and uncontrolled lifestyle Dean seemed to live.

Hair Grease

Drive-ins
Watching movies at the drive-in theatre was a popular thing to do, especially for teenagers. The car culture was a big part of society. Youll notice that cars are often mentioned in the novel.

Drive-in Restaurants
These restaurants were a typical place to take a date. They were also where gangs hung out.

The American Dream

Happiness for the characters of The Outsiders was a girl, a car, some money, a strong group of friends, and probably an ice-cold bottle of soda. How much has changed?

fuzz

heater

Watch out, the fuzz is after us! broad That Kim is one knock-out broad!

When did you start carrying a heater? rank

That band you like

tuff

hood

A 1967 Mustang is one tuff car.

The hoods cause trouble at night. cancer stick

Pass me a cancer stick,

jumped

hacked off

He got jumped by three guys. rumble

I was hacked off at my parent

pickled

He got really pickled!

There was a big rumble at

make tracks

the cooler
When did you get out of the cooler?

Hurry, we gotta make tracks. JD

weed

The JD got five months

I could really use a weed righ

Major topics developed in The Outsiders

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Look for these topics to develop as we read the book!

Symbols
The switchblade represents strength and power. The Greasers felt safer when carrying this to protect themselves.

Socs
The blue Mustang represents the upper class Socs. It stands for money, power and authority.
The rings are a symbol of wealth.

The cigarette is a symbol commonly seen in the book as well. Many of the Greasers started smoking at an early age. It made them feel older and helped them fit into their group. Later it became a way of passing time and keeping calm.

I never noticed clouds and colors and stuff until you kept reminding me about them. Johnny

Youre a nice kid, Ponyboy. -Cherry I was wishing I looked like Paul Newman-he looks tough and I dontbut I guess my own looks arent so bad. Were poorer than the Socs and the middle class. I reckon were wilder, too. I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me. And nobody in our gang digs movies and books the way I do.

I used to make As in English. Ive always been kind of absent minded.

Darrell (Darry) Older Brother of Ponyboy Jock in HS and smart Trying to be a parent to Sodapop and Ponyboy Johnny Smallest of the Greasers Parents hit him Sleeps in the park sometimes Ponyboys best friend

Sodapop Middle brother Dropped out of school Works on cars Best friend is Two-Bit Happy-go-lucky

Dallas Winston (Dally) Older friend of Ponyboy and Johnny Tough guy HS dropout Helps the boys out

Cherry A Soc Falls for Dally Helps out the Greasers Becomes friends with Ponyboy

Drive In

The Park

The Church

1) Man vs. Man (physical) Ponyboy and the other boys fight against the Socs with fists and knives, but they have guns and the most might 2) Man vs. Circumstances (classical) Ponyboy struggles with the fact that he wasnt born with money and priviledge 3) Man vs. Society (social) Ponyboy and the Greasers struggle against the wealth and the elevated social position of the Socs 4) Man vs. Himself/Herself (psychological) - Ponyboy struggles with the trouble he feels he has caused and whether to turn himself in or not

It doesnt feel good to be on the outside

Life Isnt Fair

Family relationships change and evolve

Nothing Gold Can Stay