Character Archetypes in The OutsidersB

In this assignment, you will select a character from S.E. Hinton's novel, The Outsiders, and analyze which archetype they represent. Give specific details from the definition of the archetype you are choosing. Your paragraph should clearly state your claim, define the archetype, provide evidence from the novel, and explain how the character fits the archetype. Use clear reasoning and specific details from the text to support your ideas.

Write a well-developed paragraph that addresses the following prompt. Make sure to include relevant details of the specific archetype you are referencing, evidence from the novel (such as a quote or a summary of an event), and clear reasoning that connects your evidence to your claim.

Choose one character from The Outsiders. Identify which archetype this character represents (Hero, Villain, Caregiver, Sidekick, Innocent, Rebel, Ruler, Damsel in Distress, Mentor, Jester, Star-Crossed Lovers, Outcast, Martyr, or Shrew). In a well-developed paragraph, state your claim about which archetype your chosen character represents, summarize the archetype, and explain specifically how the character fits this archetype. Support your claim with at least one piece of evidence from the novel (this can be a direct quote or a summary of an event). Make sure your paragraph is clear, organized, and uses specific details from the text.