Chapter 2
Fact Sheet On "The Outsiders"
The Characters Involved in this Chapter
Mexican Hitchhiker, Johnny, Soda, Pony, Dally, Sherri (Cherry) Marcia, Two-bit, Bob, Kansas,
Setting of Chapter -
- At the drive in movies
Significant Events –
Johnny yells/speaks out to his peers about how he is feeling pg. 36
Ponyboy and Johnny go to the movies
Ponyboy and Johnny meat Cherry and Marcia
Important Quotes
“you’d better leave us alone,” the red head said in a biting voice,
“or I’ll call the cops” pg. 27
“Aw, cut it out” Johnny broke in. “Dally was bothering them and when he left they wanted us to sit with them to protect them. Against wisecracking greasers like you,
probably” pg. 36
THEMES -
Friendships
‘you take up for your buddies, no matter what they do. When you’re in a gang, you stick up for the members. If you don’t stick up for them, stick together, make like brothers, it isn’t a gang anymore.’ pg. 33
Judging
“I’ll bet you think the Socs have it made. The rich kids, the West-side. I’ll tell you something, Ponyboy, and it may come as a surprise. We have troubles you’ve never even heard of. You want to know something?” “Things are rough all over.” pg. 43
Gangs
- “All Socs aren’t like that” “That’s like saying all you greasers are like Dallas Winston” pg. 43
Violence
“He went hunting for some action – booze or dames or a fight. I hope he don’t jailed again. He just got out.” pg. 36
Family - Unknown
Loyalty - Unknown