Courage comes in all forms, whether it’s a quality or a character trait. In the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, courage is found in the most unlikely of places- inside the hearts of hoodlums called Greasers. Out of all the characters, however, the bravest one is Ponyboy Curtis. Through his quiet yet gallant decisions, Ponyboy proves that he is an “Everyman’s Hero” because he stands by his friends when in peril, cares about others who are not related to him, and dares to hope when faced with violence and tragedy. He may not look tough, but
