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babyballa21
babyballa21
Student
High School - 9th Grade

How do you turn Johnny's last words, "stay golden," in a essay?

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Posted by babyballa21 on Sunday February 3, 2008 at 4:10 PM and tagged with essay, johnny, last words, stay gold, the outsiders.

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  1. mrou03
    mrou03 Teacher
    High School - 12th Grade

    I would begin by brainstorming.  Consider the following:

    What does "stay golden" mean?  What would Johnny want Pony Boy do or become once he is gone?  What hopes might he have for his friend?  Consider their relationship and what the boys have meant to on another.  Once you have some ideas, your essay could focus on more specific instructions that Johnny might give his friends.  Good luck with your essay!

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    Posted by mrou03 on Sunday February 3, 2008 at 4:48 PM


  2. cldbentley Teacher
    High School - 11th Grade

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    I would like to add that you might consider the importance that might be placed on Ponyboy's need to stay true to himself and withstand outside influences, especially societal and financial (which are related).

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    Posted by cldbentley on Tuesday February 5, 2008 at 8:02 PM

  3. wlgus95
    wlgus95 Student
    High School - 9th Grade

    well if you have read the novel or seen the movie, check out the part where Johnny writes his last letter to Ponyboy. It says exactly what that poem meant and what he wants Ponyboy to do. good luck on your essay~

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    Posted by wlgus95 on Saturday February 9, 2008 at 9:23 PM