Question

(100 Points!!!) Choose a plot point in The Outsiders to rewrite a “What-if” scenario. You will take the story as is up to that point and then make a minor change to an event and rewrite the new trajectory the story takes. For example, maybe Pony stays home after Darry slapped him, Johnny never stabs Bob, Dally tells Darry where Johnny and Pony are hiding, or maybe Cherry goes on that date with Dally. You may choose any event and use any of the characters, but remember Pony is still our narrator.

Your what-if can make the plot more positive or negative, but it must be consistent with the novel thus far. Which means random aliens should not be coming down and taking over nor should Bob turn into a zombie. Remember this is in the genre of realistic fiction.

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Answer 1

What if Darry never slapped Pony?

In this alternate version of The Outsiders, Darry never loses his temper and slaps Pony. Without this incident, Pony doesn't run away and spend the night with Johnny and Dally at the church. Without the conflict between Darry and Pony, the story takes a different turn.

Without the added stress and tension between Darry and Pony, the three boys may not have ended up at the church that night. They may have all stayed at home, or perhaps Darry and Pony would have found a way to resolve their issues without resorting to violence.

Without the events at the church, Johnny may not have stabbed Bob and the Socs may not have come looking for revenge. This could have prevented the tragic ending of the novel, as Johnny and Dally may not have been caught in the crossfire and died.

Without the violence and tragedy, The Outsiders may have had a more positive ending, with the characters finding a way to resolve their conflicts and move forward in a more peaceful manner. However, it is also possible that the absence of the conflict between Darry and Pony could have led to other conflicts and challenges for the characters, resulting in a different but equally compelling story.

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