...The Outsiders, by S.E. Hinton is about gang rivalry between two social classes, the poor and powerless Greasers and the rich and appealing Socs. The Greasers disliked the Socs because they believed the Socs had everything easy with their money and privileges. On the other hand, the Socs have been always drunk and choose to pick fights with the Greasers. These gang fights, or “rumbles” would usually consist of violence, brutality, and competition, and result in bruises, wounds, and at times, death. Moreover, violence is a “behavior involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill someone or something.” Throughout this novel, there are many significant events that portray the theme of violence. To begin with, physical violence is represented in The Outsiders. The Greasers carry around and use weapons such as guns and switchblades whenever a Soc wanted to fight or jump them. As an example, in chapter 4, Johnny stabbed Bob with a switchblade at the park and stated that he had killed him in self- defense...
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...change themselves to match a crowd in some way, even if they don’t realize it; people like to fit in and be a part of something, it’s just a part of our nature. But even if not blending its most likely at least someone is trying to blend with you. In The Outsiders there are two main social groups, the Socs & the Greasers. The characters don’t choose where they are in society; they were born into their class. But they still can be changed to match that class and hate the other, since there’s a rivalry between the Socs with big money & the Greasers with almost none....
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...In The Outsiders, a book about the rivalry between two social classes (the socs and the greasers), written by S.E. Hinton, shows a lot of characteristic traits because it is in first person point of view. This allows for more of the characters thoughts and feelings to be felt. Ponyboy is affectionate towards his brothers. In the beginning of the book, Ponyboy shows that he does not care for his older brother, Darry, that much by telling Cherry- a rich west side girl who is a spy for the greasers- that Darry would like to put him in another home. At another point in the story Ponyboy shows his affection for his two friends Johnny and Dally when they each die by saying “Please not him, not him and Johnny both”. Another character trait that...
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...The outsiders is a book about two juvenile gangs. The lower class are the Greasers from the east side and the upper class are the Socs who are from the west side. This story takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma in the 1960's. Ponyboy Curtis and his two brothers Darry Curtis and Sodapop Curtis are living on their own because their parents recently died in a car accident. Ponyboy was leaving to the movies when a group of gang, the Socs jumped him. His two brothers Sodapop and Darry rescued him from the Socs. Two bit Matthews, Ponyboy, and Johnny walk Cherry Valance and Marcia back home that are from the Socs. They realize that Cherry is nothing like the Socs they had met before. Bob and randy that are from the Socs sees them and thinks that the...
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...The Outsiders The Outsiders is a story about a group of young greasers living in a small rural town during the 1960’s. Ponyboy and his friend Johnny are the two main characters from this group of greasers and find themselves in a bind after Johnny kills one of the members of a rival click while trying to protect his friend Ponyboy. Eventually Johnny decides that he wants to come clean and turn himself in however, he never gets the opportunity because he is fatally injured after trying to save children from a church that was accidentally set on fire by Johnny and Ponyboy. After much grief and sadness Ponyboy decides to write the story The Outsiders for all the troubled boys involved in gang life. This story illustrates very well the social structure and hierarchy of adolescent life. The rival between the greasers and the socs is a classic example of teenage grouping and rivalry. Unfortunately today, we see these clicks and groups everywhere we go. I think that this story also illustrates the consequences of gang life and can teach children the importance of not becoming involved in gang activity. The Outsiders is and has been one of my favorite books for a long while. I think the story wonderfully illustrates the importance of brotherhood and friendship. Through thick and thin, these boys have an uncanny way of always sticking together and supporting one another, especially considering that they have no adult role models to follow. Definitely recommend this book to all adolescent...
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...Depending on what age you are, you might've read a book called "The Outsiders". If you haven't "The Outsiders" is a book about the rivalry between the Greasers and the Socs, but mostly focuses on Ponyboy, who is the main character, and his choices throughout his life. In this essay, we're going to talk about how Ponyboys relationships change throughout the story. The first major change in a relationship is when Ponyboy comes home late after he accidentally fell asleep at the "lot" Once he comes home his brother Darry yells at him. (Page 43-44) "It sounded dumb, even to me, when I stammered, "I... I went to sleep in the lot..." "You what?" He was shouting, and Sodapop sat up and rubbed his eyes. " "He should never yell at Soda. Nobody should...
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