Symbols in The Outsiders

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

The Outsiders

Symbols in The Outsiders 

Goal: Find and understand the symbols in the book. 

Say what???

Symbols in literature

Symbols are objects, characters, figures, and colors used to represent abstract ideas or concepts. 

Do not forget to also think about names!

In duo

Discuss the following symbols and what they represent.

Think of 5 more that are familiar to you. 

Make a sketch of them and ask your neighbour to identify them. 

Symbols are everywhere

Video about symbolism

Take notes on:

How to recognise a symbol and what it might represent

i.e what deeper meaning does it have?

What do symbols do?

Symbols 

Part Two

Introducing and analysing the symbols in The Outsiders

Each group is assigned one symbol

Explain what the symbol means and find out where it occurs in the book (give concrete examples from the book). 

Create short powerpoint to illustrate.

Choose from the following or find one yourself.

Present your findings in class tomorrow!

Remember the themes of the book - 

they're connected!

Car

Greaser hair

Switch blade

Number 3

Colour

Do you know what the symbols are in the book and what they represent?

YES

NO

I'm not sure.