The Outsiders
by S. E. Hinton
'DOWN TO ME' an anti-poverty song against inequality from Hilton Music UK
What's the difference?
Pony, his brothers, and the rest of the gang are in the epic struggle greasers vs. socs to be equal.
Words of Wisdom
Strong people don't put others down, they lift them up.
-Unknown
what the story's about :conflict with socs to be equal
Type of Conflict : man vs. society
Pony and the gang are struggling to put stereotypes behind and be equal with the Socs.
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Dally
Dally was arrested at the age of 10. He is tough and became hard in prison.
- tuff
- unfriendly
- coldhearted
Ponyboy
Pony has greenish gray eyes. Has long, light brown hair. Both of his parents are dead. He has two brothers, Darry and Sodapop.
- brave
- energetic
- loyal
symbolism
Greasy hair symbolises greasers tuffness.
quote from the book
p.3
I'm not saying either side is better; it's just the way things are.