... . We are told of the division in society due to prosperity and class between "The Socs" (short for "Socials") from the West side and "the Greasers" from the East side by 14 year old Ponyboy Curtis. He gives his notions on life, wealth and society. It is a didactic and edifying novel which ... and I grew up with we consider as family. Our gang are almost as close as brothers." Most of the "Greasers," don't have loving families and so their gang is all they've got. The "Greasers," are known for their long, greasy hair and the "Socs" are known for their madras shirts and expensive cars. .....

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• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

... world in which he lives. Similarly, the problem of racists is highlighted in The Outsiders, except in contrast it's based on economic differences. The rich Socs harasses the lower classes Greasers, which developed into a mutual hate. Ponyboy Curtis who always feels like an outsider concluded that life is unfair. Stated by Randy, a Soc " ... Socs will still be Socs!" His words draw the reader's attention to the idea of the difference & discrimination between Socs and Greasers. uses a strong tone, coupled with the use of an examination mark. Ponyboy's coming of age is noted as his soc...

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• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School

... three examples, demonstrate that it is human nature to protect the ones you love. The Outsiders is a coming-of-age book, written by S.E. Hinton. It follows the rivalry between the Greasers, a group of young boys from a poor community, and the rich, high-class Socs of the same age through the view of Pony, a 14-year-old Greaser. He and his brothers ... ones, friends and family will always look after each other. In The Outsiders, the gang looks out for each and every member. The Socs and Greasers have a hostile relationship which causes a problem in the neighborhood. Gang rivalry isn't th...

• Word Count: 1634
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

... just when things couldn't get worse, 5 socs come up and start taunting Ponyboy and Johnny, calling them white trash and what not. The socs start beating them up as the greasers are outnumbered. One of them tries to drown Pony in a fountain when Johnny remembers his blade in his pocket. Johnny grabs it and stabs the soc. Ponyboy wakes up, coughing ... they left and went to Texas. He also informs them that there will be a rumble between the all the socs and all the greasers in Southwest New York. Cherry would also act as a spy and report to the greasers what the socs were planning because...

• Word Count: 957
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School