1960’s america
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1960’s America. The world of The Outsiders. General Setting. The Outsiders presumably takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where S.E. Hinton grew up. We mostly see the east side of the city, from the perspective of the Greasers. Fashion. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
1960’s America1960’s America
The world of The OutsidersThe world of The Outsiders
General SettingGeneral Setting
The Outsiders presumably takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where S.E. Hinton grew up.
We mostly see the east side of the city, from the perspective of the Greasers.
The Outsiders presumably takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where S.E. Hinton grew up.
We mostly see the east side of the city, from the perspective of the Greasers.
FashionFashion
During the time period of the novel, Soc “types” would wear madras shirts and khakis. You can see an example of typical clothing below.
James Dean embodied the cultivated Greaser image. Leather jacket, jeans, white t-shirt and boots were typical of boys who emulated the free and uncontrolled lifestyle Dean seemed to live.
Madras Shirts
Hair Grease
Music and FilmMusic and FilmHere are some images of popular artists and movies.
Elvis Presley
Paul NewmanThe Beach Boys
Beach movies
The Beatles
MusicMusicBeatles – http://youtu.be/iim6s8Ea_bE http://youtu.be/3_I8RCUpe-cElvis Presley - http://youtu.be/cCEDeloINXg
http://youtu.be/olqe-JnHzjU Chubby Checker -
http://youtu.be/DZAtzcthSxMThe Everly Brothers –
http://youtu.be/YKn6h2x5IcYhttp://youtu.be/xbLuWciXFcM
Frank Sinatra - http://youtu.be/Aht9hcDFyVw
Beatles – http://youtu.be/iim6s8Ea_bE http://youtu.be/3_I8RCUpe-cElvis Presley - http://youtu.be/cCEDeloINXg
http://youtu.be/olqe-JnHzjU Chubby Checker -
http://youtu.be/DZAtzcthSxMThe Everly Brothers –
http://youtu.be/YKn6h2x5IcYhttp://youtu.be/xbLuWciXFcM
Frank Sinatra - http://youtu.be/Aht9hcDFyVw
MoviesMovies
The Alamohttp://youtu.be/Agpg2GYWcpchttp://youtu.be/6N8pVVZUqeY
The Time Machinehttp://youtu.be/BpDS1btXo_E
The Magnificent Sevenhttp://youtu.be/gvQXctChBpI http://youtu.be/t0vqQjaXLOU
Psycho
The Alamohttp://youtu.be/Agpg2GYWcpchttp://youtu.be/6N8pVVZUqeY
The Time Machinehttp://youtu.be/BpDS1btXo_E
The Magnificent Sevenhttp://youtu.be/gvQXctChBpI http://youtu.be/t0vqQjaXLOU
Psycho
Drive-insDrive-ins
Watching movies at the drive-in theatre was a popular thing to do, especially for teenagers.The car culture was a big part of society.You’ll notice that cars are often mentioned in the novel.
CarsCarsHere are two cars and a gas station that are mentioned in the novel.
Chevy Corvair
DX Gas Station1965 Ford Mustang
Drive-in RestaurantsDrive-in RestaurantsThese restaurants were a typical place to take a date. They were also where gangs hung out.
The American DreamThe American DreamHappiness for the characters of The Outsiders was a girl, a car, some money, a strong group of friends, and probably an ice-cold bottle of soda.How much has changed?
Language in 1960sLanguage in 1960s
A Gas – a lot of fun
All show and no go – referenced to a car that had all the pretty chrome goodies, but wouldn’t get out of its own way.
Bad - awesome
A Gas – a lot of fun
All show and no go – referenced to a car that had all the pretty chrome goodies, but wouldn’t get out of its own way.
Bad - awesome
Language in 1960sLanguage in 1960s
Bag – to steal. Example: Who bagged my towel?; also see ScoreAlso; “What’s your bag” meaning what’s your problem or where are you coming from.
Blitzed – drunk
Cruising – driving up and down the same street looking for races, girls, guys, etc.
Bag – to steal. Example: Who bagged my towel?; also see ScoreAlso; “What’s your bag” meaning what’s your problem or where are you coming from.
Blitzed – drunk
Cruising – driving up and down the same street looking for races, girls, guys, etc.
Language in 1960sLanguage in 1960s
Deuce – a 1932 Ford. As in, “She’s my Little Deuce Coupe, you don’t know what I got”.
Pad – someone’s house. Example: There wasn’t much to do so we all hung out at John’s pad, drank Cokes and listened to records.
Thongs – in the 60’s, thongs were something you wore on your feet
Deuce – a 1932 Ford. As in, “She’s my Little Deuce Coupe, you don’t know what I got”.
Pad – someone’s house. Example: There wasn’t much to do so we all hung out at John’s pad, drank Cokes and listened to records.
Thongs – in the 60’s, thongs were something you wore on your feet
News Headlines from 1960s
News Headlines from 1960s
Kennedy Wins Presidency, Democrats Sweep Congress
Two White Public Schools are the First to Integrate
Russian Astronaut Yuri Gayarin First Man in Space Circles Globe
East Germans Build Berlin Wall, Tensions Rise
Yo-Yos Become National Craze
Kennedy Wins Presidency, Democrats Sweep Congress
Two White Public Schools are the First to Integrate
Russian Astronaut Yuri Gayarin First Man in Space Circles Globe
East Germans Build Berlin Wall, Tensions Rise
Yo-Yos Become National Craze