The Outsiders

The Outsiders

1. Greasers

   • Characteristics
     • Long, greasy hair
     • Jeans and Tshirts
     • Idolize Elvis Presley
   • Characters
     • Ponyboy
       • Narrator
       • Dreamer
     • Johnny Cade
       • Abused
       • Shy and quiet
     • Dallas Winston
       • Juvenile Delinquent
       • Protective of Johnny

2. Socs

   • Characters
     • Cherry Valance
       • mediator between the greasers and the socs
     • Bob Sheldon
       • The leader of the Socs
     • Randy
       • Bob's friend
   • Characteristics
     • Khakis and madras
     • like the Beatles
     • Rich, nice cars

3. Symbolism

   • Nothing Gold Can Stay
     • Innocence never lasts
     • Is Ponyboy still green?
   • Eye Colors
     • Author uses eyes to describe Ponyboy's relationships
   • Transportation
     • Soc's cars represent their money and power
     • Greasers walk representing their vulnerability