The Outsiders-Sense of Belonging

The theme of belonging/wanting  recurs throughout The Outsiders, but is exhibited with specific regard to Johnny in Chapter 6.

Discussion

1. How might Johnny's life at home contribute to his loyalty to the greasers?
2. Conversely, how does Johnny's relationship with Dally make him feel like he does belong in this chapter?

Activity

Many criminals attribute their actions to a bad childhood or painful home life. After watching the video, do you think JaDwayne Wade life either proves or disproves this opinion? What kind of things did Wade have to deal with in his childhood that may have lead him to a life of crime?  What attributes does Wade have that allowed him to rise against his situation and become a successful basketball player?  What similrities does Wadehave with Johhny?  How do they 2 differ?

Dwayne Wade