“Things Are Rough All Over”
There are many social groups these days, some are good, some are bad, some are rich, or poor, but no matter what kind of group the lives of these people are never going to be perfect, there’s always going to be something wrong. In the book The Outsiders by S.E Hinton the author portrays the theme by explaining what makes a group a group, and by showing how someone can feel alone, but be a part of a group. The characters in this book go through a lot of changes and they evolve throughout the book with having the support and trust in their friends. First off, the author illustrates the theme by explaining what makes a group a group. Being a part of a group can be a good and a bad thing. Johnny and Ponyboys gang are all very close and have each other to rely on and support them whenever they need it. “ We’re almost as close as brothers; when you grow up in a tight-knit neighborhood like ours you get to know each other real well” (page 3). This shows that Ponyboys gang members are all very close and they’ve known each other for almost all their lives, but they can still get into fights, but they will always be there for each other. Also, on page 60 it talks about how Ponyboy and Johnny got into a lot of trouble, and they went to Dally to for help and he helped them. Dally got them everything they needed and told them …show more content…
Greasers were lower class people known to start fights and steal and to be bad, whereas Socs were high class people who were rich and could do whatever they wanted. Cherry Valance, a Soc, said “Things are rough all over” (page 35). This shows that everyone has their own problems and not everyone lives a simple, easy life. Also, even if Socs are rich or Greasers or poor, everyone has their own problems and go through hard, rough times. Additionally, this shows that there are two different groups and they are judged on their stature and the way they
There are many social groups these days, some are good, some are bad, some are rich, or poor, but no matter what kind of group the lives of these people are never going to be perfect, there’s always going to be something wrong. In the book The Outsiders by S.E Hinton the author portrays the theme by explaining what makes a group a group, and by showing how someone can feel alone, but be a part of a group. The characters in this book go through a lot of changes and they evolve throughout the book with having the support and trust in their friends. First off, the author illustrates the theme by explaining what makes a group a group. Being a part of a group can be a good and a bad thing. Johnny and Ponyboys gang are all very close and have each other to rely on and support them whenever they need it. “ We’re almost as close as brothers; when you grow up in a tight-knit neighborhood like ours you get to know each other real well” (page 3). This shows that Ponyboys gang members are all very close and they’ve known each other for almost all their lives, but they can still get into fights, but they will always be there for each other. Also, on page 60 it talks about how Ponyboy and Johnny got into a lot of trouble, and they went to Dally to for help and he helped them. Dally got them everything they needed and told them …show more content…
Greasers were lower class people known to start fights and steal and to be bad, whereas Socs were high class people who were rich and could do whatever they wanted. Cherry Valance, a Soc, said “Things are rough all over” (page 35). This shows that everyone has their own problems and not everyone lives a simple, easy life. Also, even if Socs are rich or Greasers or poor, everyone has their own problems and go through hard, rough times. Additionally, this shows that there are two different groups and they are judged on their stature and the way they