9 Best S.E Hinton Quotes
9 quotes by S.E Hinton from The Outsiders, each linked to the full book summary.
“Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold...”Johnny Cade's dying words to Ponyboy, referencing Robert Frost's poem 'Nothing Gold Can Stay,' urging Ponyboy to retain his innocence and sensitivity.
“Things are rough all over.”Cherry Valance says this to Ponyboy, acknowledging that both Socs and Greasers face their own difficulties, breaking down Ponyboy's preconceived notions.
“It's okay... We aren't in the same class. Just don't forget that some of us watch the sunset too.”Ponyboy says this to Cherry Valance, highlighting their shared humanity despite their different social statuses.
“Someone should tell their side of the story, and maybe people would understand then.”Ponyboy's realization towards the end of the book, leading him to write his English theme paper, which becomes the novel itself.
“I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.”Ponyboy's internal reflection on his own self-deception and denial, particularly after the deaths of Johnny and Dally.
“Залишайся золотим, Понібою.”Останні слова Джонні до Понібоя перед смертю, які стають лейтмотивом роману.
“Нічого золотого не може залишитися.”Рядок із вірша Роберта Фроста, який Понібой цитує, розмірковуючи про швидкоплинність краси.
“Я бачив, як він дивиться на зірки, і подумав, що він, мабуть, бачить їх інакше, ніж я.”Роздуми Понібоя про Джонні, який, попри все, зберігав здатність бачити красу.
“Ми були золотими, як сонце, але ми не могли залишитися золотими.”Понібой підбиває підсумок своїх переживань після смерті Джонні та Далласа.
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