This is from the book "Outsiders"

1. Explain the theme of belonging and relate it to the title of the novel.

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2. What does The Outsiders demonstrate about the nature of appearances?

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4. What makes both Dallas and Johnny heroic?

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1. The theme of belonging is that all people in society want a sense of belonging. The greasers don't really belong anywhere, except for their gang. Their gang is like a family and gives them a sense of belonging and purpose.

2. The Outsiders demonstrates that society really cares about and judges people based on their appearance. We also group people based on stereotypical appearances.

3. Dallas and Johnny are both heroic because they both saved people at the cost of themselves.