In most stories, family is important, but in S.E Hinton's book “The Outsiders”, family is what brings the story together. Family in my opinion does not have to be blood, anyone can be considered family. Family will always have each other’s back, supports one another, and loves one another unconditionally. Although there are families like the Curtis brothers and Johnny’s family. In this story, the Greasers are a family, and the Soc’s are a family as well. In this book, some important families are the Greasers, the Curtis brothers, and Johnny’s family. First, the Greaser’s are one big family. The Curtis brothers leave the door unlocked so if anyone is in trouble they can stay on their couch. In the “The Outsiders”, Pony quotes, “ Or I could
