This painting connects to the Outsiders because the two different sides depict how society views greasers and how greasers really are. Society depicts greasers as these beaten down sad trees with darkness around them and no leaves as represented on the blue side, but greasers are much different in ponyboy’s case. They have been beaten down but they stand together opposed to just one tree. Also they love each other like a family which is often represented with red. Their branches are full and happy. Like Ponyboy states “I only mean most greasers do things like that” Pg; 3 Ponyboy is implying that their is stereotypes of greasers that they are rough and mean, but not are all like that. Not all greasers do things like attack people and make them
The Greasers feel like they are the outsiders. “that kid, Pip, he reminded me of us-how he felt marked lousy because he wasn’t a gentlemen or anything,” (Doc B). Here, Ponyboy feels as though the Greasers are stereotyped to be lousy and stupid by everyone else, leading them feeling like outsiders.
When people hear Greaser they think of them as not being very smart. This stereotype may have come from how most Greasers have dropped out of school, but Ponyboy is still in school and doing well. Ponyboy has also proved time and time again the he is smart, for example, “I'm not like them. Nobody in our gang digs movies and books the way I do (Hinton 2)”, that quote from Ponyboy represents that he cares about literature. Greasers also do not have a lot of money, so they can not get into colleges unlike the socs. However, Ponyboy’s goal is to make it into college, he is good writer, as shown in the book, and even if his grades do not get him into college, he could get a track scholarship. It could also be said that Greasers are not well read, because in that quote it says that the other Greasers do not like books. Ponyboy on the other hand loves to read, and another character, Johnny, has an insightful take on Gone With The Wind. It is very clear that generalizing Greasers as the
Greasers subculture is no different from the rude boys and the skinheads. It is a youth culture that promotes violence and hate by committing crimes and laws.
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.
The two books The Outsiders and The Wednesday Wars are very similar and diverse in countless ways. The location, main characters, and influences help demonstrate these similarities and differences. In the book, The Wednesday Wars, Holling HoodHood lives in Long Island with what his father likes to think is the perfect family. He is a 13-year-old boy who goes to Camillo Junior High but with this time in history, during the Vietnam War, his life could change. For Ponyboy Curtis life is almost completely different. Where he lives, life is not the all American dream. Competition between the Socials and the Greasers is always a constant threat for him and his gang. Ponyboy Curtis is a greaser like no other. His ability to comprehend school subjects set him apart from the rest of his gang. In both books you would be able to find similarities in where they take place, the main characters, and the people who influence their lives.
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.
Accordingly, society begins to form an understanding of the individual’s circumstances and develops a tolerance and acknowledgment towards them and those facing similar issues, creating a togetherness in the otherwise separate groups in society. As a greaser, Ponyboy experiences many difficulties and obstacles through the novel ‘The Outsiders’. After the dramatic occurrences, Ponyboy decides to write about his experiences as homework for his English class, his intention is depicted in the quote, ‘Someone should tell their side of the story, and maybe people would understand them and wouldn't be so quick to judge a boy by the amount of hair oil he wore.’ His use of symbolism by representing hair oil as a common trait of a particular group, he refers to the misconceptions society has towards these groups and seeks to establish an understanding between society and himself as well as others experiencing prejudices made by society. Ponyboy describes others in similar situations in this quote, ‘Hundreds of boys who maybe watched sunsets and looked at stars and ached for something better.’
The notion of adolescence is strengthened and enriched through the film “The Outsiders (1983),” by Francis Ford Coppola. The symbolic imagery of the sunrise and sunset symbolises the unity and connection of the group, this is reinforced in the scene when Ponyboy connects with Cherry at the cinemas. The greased hair sported by the members of the Greaser gang is perhaps the most potent symbol in the film. The symbolism of the well groomed hair reflects their wealth and clean-cut upbringing this is reiterated through the Greaser gang has longer, greased hair to reflect their pride in being from "the wrong side of the tracks." For Greasers, long greased hair symbolizes their toughness, pride in where they come from, and their affiliation with their gang. Above all, the greased hair symbolizes the boys' kinship with one another this also depicts the idea of adolscence. In the long shot of Johnny and Ponyboy running away to the abandoned church, they cut their hair to disguise themselves. Ponyboy is not happy about having to change his appearance, and when he returns to the neighborhood, the other gang members
One of the most astounding themes William Shakespeare incorporates in his widely prominent story of, Macbeth, is the utterly sheer shift in Macbeth 's personality throughout the piece. It is commonly debated that the rapidly altering deposition of Macbeth had since served as the underlying facets and influences behind his ultimate collapse. However, Arthur Kirsch, Writer of “Macbeth’s Suicide,” insists that perhaps Macbeth did not develop a sense of insanity, but he was murdering out of confidence in his future. On the other hand, In Miguel Bernad Article, “The Five Tragedies in Macbeth”, Bernard describes that Macbeth 's ever changing deposition and lust for bloodshed was linked to this downfall. A variety of factors influenced Macbeth to
“For thugs from the ghetto, violence is a way of life - it’s what helps you survive.” The Socs and the Greasers were two gangs in The Outsiders. Throughout the novel these two gangs had a continuous rivalry. These two gangs were viewed differently by society. The Socs as rich kids and the Greasers as poor kids.
Being called a disgrace can be hurtful, but are you actually one? In the book,
Have you ever noticed in “The Outsiders” the differences and the similarities between the Greasers and the Socials? Well I will be explaining and showing why the Socials and Greasers are different and why they are the same. I will also be giving evidence supporting Ponyboys thought that Greasers and Socials are the same.
One of the main ideas of S.E. Hintons book The Outsiders focused on how greasers were “victims of their environment”, as the story is told through a greaser’s perspective. This means that the greasers have faced many negative forces in their community, and have been seemingly powerless to overcome them. One example that was used to show this was stereotyping. The greasers and Socs were categorized based on where they live, what they look like, how they act, and how much money they have. The plot of the Outsiders mainly revolves around how the greasers are affected by social, emotional, and economical events and how these events have made them who they are. This then affects how they become “victims of their environment”. However, I believe that the Socs were, in their own way, victims of their environment as well.
I find no conclusive evidence to support the view that the death penalty is or is not an effective deterrent in controlling crime. Opponents of capital punishment argue that it is not a deterrent, because in some states where capital punishment is allowed the crime rate goes up. Others argue that capital punishment deters violent crime, though it is difficult to provide numerical evidence. Dozens of studies have examined the relationship between murder and the death penalty comparing murder rates in areas with the death penalty to those in areas without the death penalty. Murder rates have been examined when the death penalty was added or removed in various areas and countries. None of these studies establish that the death penalty
My autobiographical essay resembled the training needed before an enduring run. Just like a runner’s endurance needs improvement after a prolonged time of not running, my writing needed some work after not having written for a long period of time.