Greaser

mother and father, but with the help of his friends, he overlooks that. S.E. Hinton teaches the theme that friendships may be stronger than family in her novel The Outsiders by the protection Darry provides, Johnny’s death, and the fact that the greasers were Dally’s family. The theme that friendships may be stronger than family is revealed through the protection that Darry provides. Ponyboy, Sodapop and Darry where a normal family before the death of her mother…

think that the greasers are villains or heroes. In the book the outsiders by S.E. Hinton the greasers (People that have greased back hair and don’t usually have a lot of money but very smart) are in a war with the Socs (The rich kids that drive mustangs and don’t have strict parents) then ponyboy and johnny go running from the fuzz.One or more greasers can call themselves heroes because they stick up for others they are heroic and they never let anyone down. The first reason that Greasers are…

The Reality Behind the Greasers A deeper meaning lies within everyone that is not often revealed. The Outsiders is a fiction novel by Susan Eloise Hinton that conveys this message. Throughout The Outsiders, the characters outer shell is broken down, and it's easier to detect their inner selves. An author from Horn Book wrote, “ This remarkable novel gives a moving credible view of the outsiders from the inside--their loyalty to each other, and their sensitivity under tough crusts, their…

When choosing a side it can be very difficult. In the book The Outsiders the Socs and Greasers are from different parts of town, and although they don’t really get along they have many similarities, and differences. From their wealth and potential, what they have, and view of themselves they have more likenesses than differences. The wealth and potential is a big part in the outsiders. Both have some type of potential in their lives. They both have a green light to go to college when they…

have faults and shortcomings, but all of us are born with a basic goodness.” -Anne Frank. In the book “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton there are two rival gangs, the Greasers and the Socs. The two gangs have two completely different appearances, mainly because of their social classes. The ‘boys on the East side’ are referred to as Greasers because they live in a lower class whereas the ‘West-side rich kids’ who are referred to as Socials. Both gangs faced being jumped to losing close friends. Both…

made or one thing they said? Did you later get to know them and realize they weren’t who you thought they were? In The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton, the story begins by showing the rivalry between two gangs, the greasers and Socs. It shows that all Socs are mean and attack greasers and greasers are poor hoods, but as the story unfolds, actions show that they are more than what meets the eye. Throughout the book The Outsiders, there are many prominent lessons and themes but one strong theme that is…

Different Worlds Yet The Same Sunset It is easy to form opinions about people without getting to know them. In The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, there are two gangs of different financial standings. The Greasers live on the run down East side of town, and the Socs live on the wealthy West side of town. The two gangs often go head to head, letting their diversity separate them. Both gangs are victims of the communities stereotyping, they are misunderstood and struggle to break free of these…

about the rivalry between the Greasers and the Socs. This essay will prove how the Socs are more of a disgrace and menace to society. Three reasons why the Socs are more of a disgrace and menace to society are: they always pick on the Greasers, they barely stick together which makes them selfish, and because they act cruelly without any emotion. The very first reasons why Socs are more of a disgrace and menace to society is because they always pick on the Greasers. “The Socs are causing a lot…

you than to be someone that people think of you. Just because others labeled you as something, doesn’t mean that’s how you should act. Just like PonyBoy, even though he is a Greaser, he can still act whatever way he wants to be, and does not have to be a typical gang member or troublemaker that everyone thinks that's how Greaser act. It also kind of relates to their social class, just how everyone thinks the Socs are perfect, bullies, rich, etc. but most people don't know how they feel inside.…

stick to what is right or to a code of conduct. In the book The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, the Greasers are a part of a gang that treat each other almost like brothers. They fulfill to a code of honor and respect among their own gang. Even though the Greasers are hoodlums, they are still honorable because they have good intentions, they stick up for each other, and they stick together. Although the Greasers were committing crimes, their intentions were pure. When Johnny killed Bob, it was purely…