Synopsis Of The Novel 'The Outsiders' By S. E. Hinton

Stereotyping plays a large role in the events of S.E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders. The two main opposing groups, the Socs and Greasers, constantly face problems because of the stereotypes associated with their social groups. As seen in the novel, stereotypes and prejudice cause extreme and unnecessary conflicts. Both groups have predetermined opinions of the other, but as the story progresses, many of the characters begin to realize how similar the groups can be. The stereotypes observed in the novel can easily be compared to those in real life. Both the Greasers and the Socs share many of their opinions with the other members of their groups, and this leads to many misunderstandings. In fact, most of the conflicts in the novel are caused

It all started when Johnny and POnyboy ran off into a park. A car filled with Socs came out. Later Bob one of the Socs said, “ You know what a greaser is?” “White trash with long hair.” Later Ponyboy got mad and said,” You know what a Soc is?” “White trash with Mustangs and madras.” After the words that Ponyboy said out of his mouth. The Socs tries to drown Ponyboy and later Johnny saves Ponyboy from getting drowned and Johnny stabs Bob and kills him. This is a big part of The Outsiders because Johnny killed Bob which is a big part of Johnny’s life that he’s going

There were conflicts between the Socs that conflicted with the greasers. They were two opposite groups that didn't get along. The Socs, "the jet-set...West-side rich kids, wear madras shirts, smell of English leather, and drive new sports cars..." (6). Socs were rich, while greasers were low class. "Soc" is an abbreviation of the Socials, which are the West-side rich kids. Socs had a better reputation than the greasers.

The lives of many are affected due to teenage social issues, which may cause death, mental health issues, and several more. In the young adult fiction novel, The Outsiders, the author, S.E. Hinton, conveys multiple teenage issues and how it affected their lives. These issues may cause them to lead lives of irresponsibility and wasted potential. The novel is basically about two loosely organized teen groups, the Greasers and the Socs. The greasers are the bad, violent gang, while the Socs are the privileged, wealthy teens. It is basically about a main character, Ponyboy Curtis, as an accessory to the murder of a Soc, with his best friend, Johnny Cade. They escape as the author conveys the several complications they face as teens, showing how they try to survive. Thus, Hinton depicts several teenage issues throughout the novel, however, the most important are poor parenting, peer pressure, depression, and suicide.

“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.

“The Outsiders” identifies the 60’s, illustrating the violence between groups, often involving a group’s social class. For instance, the violent tensions between the Socs and Greasers lead to Bob’s death, Johnny’s death, as well as many injuries throughout both gangs. The book “The Outsiders” is written by S.E. Hinton and is portrayed through the eyes of a high school student in Tulsa, OK where S.E. Hinton grew up. Hinton began writing “The Outsiders” in 1965 at the age of 17 and the book was finally published in 1967 when she was 19. The difference in perspective upon the society and social class creates issues throughout “The Outsiders” and since the Socs and Greasers assume the problems will be solved with violence, they take action.

In S.E Hinton’s novel The Outsiders, the main character Ponyboy and the rest of the greasers not only face conflicts with their rival gang: the Socs, but also against each other and even as society as a whole. These obstacles were created due the fact that people don't realize that everyone has problems, this is a theme that Ponyboy learns throughout this story. Just like in real life, some conflicts will never be resolved as they are beyond their control. Over the course of the novel some conflicts will be settled, while some will stay the same or even become worse.

As stated in the text, Hinton writes “Things were rough all over”(Hinton 35). This explains that everyone has problems no matter who you are or where you came from, everyone has issues no matter how big or small. Therefore, Greasers and Socs are very much alike. In addition, the article “The Allure of Gangs” clarifies that “Being in a gang may also satisfy their need for attention and provide someone who will listen to and care about them”(“The Allure of Gangs” on page 40). Given that, majority of the kids that are in the gangs, come from difficult homes, so they tend to be closer to their gang members than their family

This shows that gangs are very bad and are something you should avoid at all costs. In the US alone which is were The Outsiders takes place there are so many homicides in the US related with gangs “The total number of gang homicides reported by respondents in the NYGS sample averaged nearly 2,000 annually from 2007 to 2012. During roughly the same time period (2007 to 2011), the FBI estimated, on average, more than 15,500 homicides across the United States” ( NGC, pg

The difference between the Greasers and Socs in the society is the Greasers treated unequally and criticized for being poor. The Socs are bullying, criticizing, and intimidating the Greasers based on the economic level. Greasers have unequal lifestyles, attitudes, and financial situations, but still live in the same world, beneath the same sun as the Socs (Hinton 18), but repeat the same actions toward the Socs in a way of fighting back and sticking together.

The novel and film, The Outsiders by S. E Hinton, can be composed based on symbols, imagery, characters, and chronology. The Outsiders is a novel and a movie. The novel was written by Susan Eloise Hinton, in 1965, where it took place in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After the book was published the movie, The Outsiders was produced in 1983 directed by Francis Ford Coppola. The author has a great sense of imagery. Ponyboy the narrator of the story used much imagery in chapter one in the novel to bring his brother and friends who are also Greasers to life. Ponyboy 's big brother, Darry who "had eyes that are like two pieces of pale blue green ice" letting the reader know that Darry is the serious and determined person. In addition with "broad shoulders", "muscular" and "six two feet height", from the description, the reader can picture Darry as an athlete from the physical appearance. Ponyboy uses imagery on his second older brother Sodapop "His eyes are dark brown lively, dancing recklessly laughing eyes that can be gentle and sympathetic one moment and blazing with anger the next". The descriptions gave Sodapop an image that signified effervescent and a slight of anger but kind. Dally one of Ponyboy friends and a member of the Greasers, has eyes that are "blue, blazing ice, and cold let the reader know that Dallas heart if filled with rage".

This book showed the struggle between rich and poor. The two main groups of the story were the Socs and the greasers. The Socs are in the upper class while the greasers are the poor ones that dislike the Socs because they have more money, better cars, and act like they are better than the greasers. The Outsiders is a good story by S.E. Hinton that shows the struggles of growing up Hinton did a fine job with the character development, the plot, and the theme with a few flaws.

Even 50 years after it’s release the outsiders theme of the society/class and violences are still uncannily similar to our modern society. The Greasers and the Socs are different when it comes to our society/class. The Society/Class is one of the major reasons why Socs and Greasers always fight. Society/Class makes them think of each other are nothing alike and they actually have things in common.The Socs are prepped who, according to Ponyboy,”Jump greasers and wreck houses and throw beer blasts for kicks, and gets editorial in the paper for being a public disgrace one day and asset to society the next” (Hinton, pg. 3).The Socs love picking on the greasers and starting fights yet, they are a “Upper” class out of the two. Society views the Socs as rich and classy, and the greasers agree. In the texts Ponyboy says “Greasers are almost like hoods, we steal things and drive old souped-up cars and hold up gas stations and have gang fights once in a while” (Hinton, pg. 3). When our “society” decides whether or not you’re in an upper class or lower class when it comes to what job do they work at, or even what’s their salary and where they live. In the Outsiders the Socs and Greasers didn’t get along because they both were on different sides of the track. The Socs were on West (rich) side and Greasers East (poor) side. This doesn’t only relate to the Outsiders,but to reality because everybody stereotypes someone from their appearances which leads to what Society/Class you are in. Society/Class is one of the huge parts in the Outsiders and in everybody “Society”. But can lead to some serious violences which brings danger to our society.

Cliques and gangs do have many differences, but most of the time, there are more similarities than differences between them. The individuals of both groups are very close to one another, and do not readily allow another person into the group. People in a gang or clique share similar interests that helped create the group in the first place. Although socially, gangs and cliques may be seen as two different crowds, they are not as different as you might think.

fact he was mad. If he was mad, it was a pity, however if he had