The Similarities Between The Outsiders And The Greasers

The Outsiders talks about a boy named Ponyboy, that is in a gang called the Greasers (lower class). And another gang called the Soc’s (middle class). The two gangs don’t like each other and fight. They fight because the Greasers are poorer than the Soc’s and more.

“I am a greaser. I am a JD and a hood. I blacken the name of our fair city. I beat up people. I rob gas stations. I am a menace to society. Man do I have fun!” exclaimed Ponyboy. The Greasers play the role of the unlawful “hoodlums” in their community. They are considered wild and unruly. When a Soc sees a Greaser, they assume they are dirty troublemakers and white trash. The Greasers were

In the book, The Outsiders, Ponyboy Curtis is part of the Greaser’s, a gang of boys who are in the lower class in 1965. Their arch rival, the Socs, are the more privileged, upper class boys from across town. Throughout the book, the two gang have many conflicts. Darry, Ponyboy’s oldest brother acts as a parent figure for him since both of his parents were killed in a car crash. Other member of the Greasers are Dally, Two-Bit, Steve, Sodapop, and Johnny. After getting in a fight with his brother, Ponyboy flees to the park where he runs into a group of Socs. The Socs attack Ponyboy and hold his head under the water in the fountain, trying to kill him. Ponyboy blacks out, and later wakes up to see on the Soc boys dead body next to him. Johnny then tells Ponyboy that he killed the boys because they were trying to kill Ponyboy. The boys are afraid, and desperately try to find Dally Winston, who gives them a gun and sends them to the abandoned church to hide. The two boys stay at the church for a while until they decide to go back into town. As they are leaving

Ponyboy Curtis in the fourteen-year-old boy that explains the story in both the book and the movie, and also the youngest of the greasers. Ponyboy is very intelligent compared to the rest of the gang he is most defenatly the smartest to them all. Because his parents have died in a car accident, Ponyboy lives with his two brothers Darry and Sodapop in both the book and movie. Darry repeatedly accuses Ponyboy of lacking common sense in the book more so then in the movie, but Ponyboy is a much brighter then his brother takes him for. Throughout the novel, Ponyboy struggles with class division, violence, innocence, and familial love but in the movie they dont focus on his school as much. He matures over the course of the book and the movie both.

Ponyboy Curtis - The novel's fourteen-year-old narrator and protagonist, and the youngest of the greasers. Ponyboy's literary interests and academic accomplishments set him apart from the rest of his gang. Because his parents have died in a car accident, Ponyboy lives with his brothers Darry and Sodapop. Darry repeatedly accuses Ponyboy of lacking common sense, but Ponyboy is a reliable and observant narrator. Throughout the novel, Ponyboy struggles with class division, violence, innocence, and familial love. He matures over the course of the novel, eventually realizing the importance of strength in the face of class bias.

Socs. Greasers. Two different groups who are just teenagers trying to find their way in life and who all have their problems. The book The Outsiders written by, S. E. Hinton, is based on a true story and how two different social groups interact. The wealthier, classier group with Mustangs and Madras shirts are called the “Socs.” The less wealthier, greasy, slicked-back hair group are called “Greasers.” Both groups are stereotyped by society. Greasers are prone to crime and Socs are spoiled and can’t do anything wrong. The Outsiders has multiple themes, one is that loyalty between people can keep each other from getting hurt. Another is how the reputations people hold aren’t always accurate. Both play roles in changing the lives of the characters in the book.

Have you ever wondered how the 1960’s was like? Would you have been fearful, jovial, or melancholy? In the book, The Outsiders, by S. E. Hinton the main character Ponyboy Curtis lives with his two brothers, Sodapop and Darry, and is involved in a gang called the “greasers.” Ponyboy realizes what it is to be a kind person instead of being violent, he is always on top of his studies and is very observant of others.

Being called a disgrace can be hurtful, but are you actually one? In the book,

Have you ever had a vision in your head of how you would like things to be, but then reality and expectations change that vision? Many people can relate to this, especially some of the characters from the greasers and socs in the outsiders. The first person I think everyone that has read the book can see this relates to the most is Darry. Before his parents died I don't think he ever would've seen himself taking care of his two younger brothers, or giving up his opportunity to go to college to give his youngest brother a chance at a better life, but because of expectations he must feel it’s his responsibility. Another person that expectations has played a big role in their life is Bob. Bob’s character is seen to have had the perfect life. He has the popularity, the looks, a good education, and he’s immune to trouble. All the expectations of a soc. But throughout the book you see how many of his actions are because of people's expectations towards him, and you start to wonder if his life was as perfect as it seemed. The last person who’s life has been affected by expectations is Ponyboy. Ponyboy is a very smart kid and is the least likely to have been seen as a greaser. He’s always been a good kid but since his parents died his expectations and priorities have increased greatly. This is how expectations have played a role in the socs and greasers lives and actions externally and internally.

Soc’s. Greaser’s. Two different groups who are just teenagers trying to find their way in life and who all have their problems. The book The Outsiders written by, S. E. Hinton, is based on a true story and how two different social groups interact. The wealthier, classier group with Mustangs and madras shirts are called the “Socs.” The less wealthier, greasy, slicked-back hair group are called “Greasers.” Both groups are stereotyped by society. Greasers are prone to crime and Socs are spoiled and can’t do anything wrong. The Outsiders has multiple themes, one is that loyalty between people can keep each other from getting hurt. Another is how the reputations people hold aren’t always accurate. Both play roles in changing the lives of the characters in the book.

Ponyboy is a greaser (poor) his friends are too, but there are people called the Socs (rich) both of these groups hate each other because each group is different. The government is debating whether Ponyboy should stay with his brother Darry or be taken into the system. Ponyboy should be taken into the system because he hangs out with people who smoke,fight,and drink.

The Greasers are a lower class group of teens and young adults from the East side who call themselves Greasers due to their greasy hair. The Socials or the Socs are a group of upper class teens and young adults from the Westside. The story constantly talks about the rivalry and hatred of the two popular gangs in the community. The story begins with introducing the characters by physical features or as they appear in the point of view of the main character which is Ponyboy. Ponyboy, Soda, and Darry’s mom and dad died in a horrible wreck.

In ''The Outsiders.'' S.E. Hinton tells the story of the Greasers and their struggle to find a place within society. This group lives on the rough side of town. Their name comes from the grease they apply to their hair, their leather jackets and their impoverished living conditions. Facts they are constantly reminded of by the rich Socs.

In this book, There are the Greasers and there are the Socs. There is a very fine line between the two groups. The Socs are the Rich ones driving around in fancy cars, and living in the West Side is the reason for it. The Greasers, on the other hand, live in the East Side, considered the poor side. The book follows a Greaser by the name of P.C who has alway felt like an outsider. Most Greasers love Fights and trouble, But Ponyboy has a passion for reading and sunsets, the complete opposite. He has never really talked to anyone about it, besides one of his brothers, Sodapop and his friend Johnny Cade. During the very big disagreements and differences

Bang Bang Bang the sounds of gunshots and the security alarms. In this book there's so much that goes on. First there's people called the Socs they don't like the Greasers and they try to kill them. Then their is a girl her name is Cherry and she likes Ponyboy, she is a Soc. Their is a place called the Rumble and that is where the Socs and Greasers fight to see who is the biggest and strongest. The park is where a Socs tried to kill Ponyboy and Johnny.