Experts say the rate of school shootings is statistically unchanged since the mid-to late-1990s, yet still remains troubling. Ronald Stephens, executive director of the National School Safety Center, said there have been about 500 school-associated violent deaths in the past 20 years.xperts say the rate of school shootings is statistically unchanged since the mid-to late-1990s, yet still remains troubling. Ronald Stephens, executive director of the National School Safety Center, said there have been about 500 school-associated violent deaths in the past 20 years.
What is the theme of the Outsiders by S.E. There are several major themes in The Outsiders, main ones being gang rivalry, family, and identity. Minor concerning stereotyping and relationships.
In The Outsiders, foreshadowing, flashback, and pathos are used to add emphasis to the build-up to Johnny's mugging and the effect that the attack has on Johnny, which is very important as it explains Johnny's state of mind later when he kills Bob, a Soc while defending Ponyboy and then inference is used when Ponyboy begins to describe the actual attack.