CHAPTER FIVE REVIEW

Date: 5/2/2024
Name of Reviewer Isaac Muñoz
Title The outsiders
Author S.E. Hinton
Genre Young adult fiction
New vocabulary (6) with definition:
Rumble (n): A violent confrontation or fight, often
between rival gangs or groups.
Reckless (adj): Acting without regard for the
consequences; careless or heedless.
Subside (v): To become less intense, severe, or active; to
abate or diminish.
Concession (n): A thing that is granted, especially in
response to demands; a compromise.
Brawn (n): Physical strength and power, especially as it
relates to muscles.
Savvy (adj): Shrewdness and practical knowledge;
possessing good judgment and understanding.
A brief summary
Chapter 5 of "The Outsiders" delves deeper into the
escalating tensions between the rival gangs, the Greasers
and the Socs. The chapter revolves around the aftermath of
a brutal rumble that takes place between the two groups.
Despite their victory, the Greasers are left grappling with
the consequences of their actions, particularly Ponyboy
and Johnny, who find themselves on the run from the law.
As they seek refuge in an abandoned church, the boys
grapple with their own fears and uncertainties while
forming unlikely alliances. Amidst the chaos, themes of
loyalty, friendship, and the harsh realities of socio-
economic divides are poignantly explored, setting the
stage for further developments in the narrative.