Greaser

cool, but he was sensitive and that isn't a good way to be when you're a greaser” (88). Ponyboy knows that Johnny could fight if he needed but Johnny says “fighting’s no good. . . .” (148). He believes that fighting does not answer the problems the greasers and the Socs have. Before Johnny died he wrote a note in Gone With the Wind and left the book for Ponyboy. His philosophy on fighting is the opposite of the average greaser, and instead of telling Ponyboy to become a fighter and be tough he…

“If it hadn't been for the gang, Johnny would never have known what love and affection are.” (Hinton, page 11). The Outsiders by S.E Hinton is about a gang known as Greasers who are in a rival with the wealthy people in town known as Soca and towards the end of the story they have a “rumble” and one of the Greasers that is named Johnny dies. Johnny Cade is described as tough, shy or nervous, and brave. First of all, Johnny shows in the story that he is tough. In the story it states,…

Have you ever read the book the Outsiders? It is obvious who the hero is in the Outsiders, and it isn’t shocking. Ponyboy Curtis is the true hero of the Outsiders. Ponyboy is different than the other Greasers, Ponyboy puts himself in front of others, Ponyboy is intelligent, he has something to live for in life. First, Ponyboy cares for other people, other than himself. Why? If it were different Greaser’s that murdered Bob and had to hide out, they would have let the kids in that church die.…

The Outsiders, written by S.E. Hilton and released on 1967 was a compelling novel. The book depicted the violence between two gangs, the Socs and the Greasers, as well as discrimination of the poor and lower class. The Socs were described as upper class snobs that always got what they wanted. The greasers were described as long haired kid-brothers that always stuck up for each other but couldn’t stop getting into trouble. Later in 1983 The Outsiders novel was created into a movie. Although both…

understand how we Socs have problems too, I can see that he at least sort of understands- not completely, but just a little… Knowing that he sort of understands is a mixed feeling of relief and just a bit of an absurd feeling as well, I mean, a Soc and a greaser actually having a nice conversation..I didn’t expect him to actually understand at all, but I also didn’t expect him to be completely ignorant about it either. “Cherry, look what’s coming,” Marcia quickly addressed. I watched the blue…

The amazing novel, “The Outsiders”, written by S.E Hinton; is set in mid-west America, in the early 1960’s. “The Outsiders” is a gripping book about two rival groups, the Socs and the Greasers; and the inequality between their two very different social divisions. “The Outsiders” is told from a first person perspective by the main character, Ponyboy Curtis. The story addresses the themes of expectations and responsibility through the hardworking and strong character of Darry Curtis, and the…

million on a $10 million budget. Contents [hide] 1 Plot 2 Cast 3 Production 4 Critical reception 5 Awards and nominations 6 "The Complete Novel" re-release 7 Music 8 Sequel TV series 9 References 10 External links Plot[edit] In 1966 Tulsa, Oklahoma, greasers are a gang of tough, low-income working-class teens. They include Ponyboy Curtis and his two older brothers, Sodapop and Darrel, as well as Johnny Cade, Dallas Winston, Two-Bit Matthews, and Steve Randle. Their rivalry is with the Socs, a…

choice to to run away impacts his life by him having to leave his brothers, Sodapop and Darry in Tulsa. This put Pony in even harsher living conditions. The choice was made after Johnny killed Bob in the fight. The choice was made because they were greaser (low class teenagers) and they have bad reputations and were involved…

The Outsiders is based off the author’s, S.E. Hinton, high school year as mentioned in the author’s note. The greasers and the Socs in the novel was inspired by a real-life gang. The book was written in first person as if the reader was the protagonist. The novel consists many situations to what people counter or do almost everyday life. Instead of trying to hide…

In today’s society, there is one rising international issue that requires major attention, and that issue is social inequality. Social inequality has existed as long as the human race has, and has had massive impacts on teenagers today, specifically in the United States. Common forms of social inequality that torment society today include racism and persecution. There is no way to eliminate social inequality and its effects, but there are ways to reduce them. Authors have done an outstanding…