In the story The Outsider By S. E Hinton Johnny and Ponyboy are best friend, but like all best friends they have differences and similarities. For Instance Ponyboy likes to read. In the chapter where the two friends are hiding in the chapter Ponyboy is reading. Also In the beginning Ponyboy states he was different from the other greasers. Another difference is Johnny and Ponyboy have different home lives. Johnnys mom doesn't care about Johnny until he is in the hospital. After Johnny hurts his back and goes to the hospital his mom rushes over and asks to see him. This is different from Ponyboy's family. Ponyboy doesn't have a mom or dad because they died.His family consisted of him and his two older brothers.His oldest brother is strict
