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    which are her initials. The book tells us about the unpleasant relationship between the Greasers and the Socs. The Socs are westside's elite and privileged, they would always get away with illegal actions and they have always gotten what they wanted, but there is something most of them don’t feel loved by their families since the soc’s parents don’t care what they do, one of these socs include Bob. The greasers are a gang from the east side of town and they have always had a hard life they…

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    Have you ever thought sometimes life seems unfair? Well, many people have thought the same thing. This is a recurring theme throughout The Outsiders by S.C. Hilton. In this story a boy named Ponyboy and his friends known as the Greasers go through some hard times. They face many difficulties that make life seem harsh and unfair. Life is not a always easy because when you grow up around certain people others expect you to be a certain way. Also, people don't look at your side of the story.…

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    Van Morrison Song 'Gloria'

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    Another reason from them not recognising them is that they didn’t aggravate them like Dallas. They would also expect all greasers to aggravate them and Johnny and Ponyboy didn’t so they wouldn’t recognise them as greasers. One thing that Cherry and Pony have in common with each other is that the both don’t like fights. They also both don’t purposely try to annoy or aggravate other people. Pony is very disappointed as he…

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    society; the poorer Greasers and the wealthy Socs, have rivalries based on how they see each other. Throughout the novel, the characters of Johnny, Ponyboy, Cherry and Randy changed their perspectives towards one another. They realize that their…

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    and an ignorant mother whom almost do nothing for him. He has been bullied by a gang called the Socials. Before becoming a part of the Greasers, he thought his only value was to just be the continuous “puppy being kicked around.” In S.E. Hinton’s “The Outsiders”, Johnny Cade’s personal experiences changes his values for better with the assistance of the Greasers by showing him the world around him. Johnny Cade changes by learning to appreciate those around him to rivals can have a good…

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    wanted? Have you ever gave a thought that poor and rich kids were much different in many ways? These are some problems the greasers felt about the socs in the book “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hilton. This book dives into the lives and problems of the difference in economic status between greasers & socs in the year 1967. I believe kids in this century face the same problems the greasers did in 1967. Much hasn’t changed in society in the past 100 years and I don’t think it ever will. People still…

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    so much so fast because the society he lives in is so harsh. Ponyboy is brave, loyal, and young which helps him survive within his crazy world in the novel. PonyBoy is not your typical 14 year old boy. He has greasy hair and he is part of the greasers which is a…

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    The Outsiders The Outsiders book and movie tell an interesting story about the greasers in the 1960’s. Written in 1967 by S. E. Hinton, this book is told from the point of view of a 14-year old boy named Ponyboy Curtis. Ponyboy and his gang of greasers are misfits and they are always fighting the rich kids from the west side of town. These kids are known as the Soc’s and they’re described as stuck up rich kids who only think of themselves. A girl named Cherry Valance is the only good Soc that…

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    The Outsiders Book Report

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    belong to a particular group. I think outsiders are strangers if I do say so myself; is that what you think? This book is written by (S.E. Hinton) and the main character of the book is Ponyboy. Ponyboy is a part of the greasers which the greasers are a gang and everyone in the greasers are outsiders. I think you should buy this book if you want to learn some really good lessons in life. I am not going to say any of those lessons because it would be a big spoiler. Meanwhile, outsiders wear…

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    how the other characters are affected by those stereotypes. The characters’ identity formations are delayed by stereotypes; greasers are seen as dirty, low life hoodlums, and Socs are seen as rich kids with all the brakes. The life experiences of the characters are explored throughout The Outsiders. Dally and Johnny are two characters that show how their experiences and greaser stereotypes shape them throughout the…

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