Who am I?
I’m the narrator of the story, a Greaser who loves movies and books.
Pony Boy Curtis
This is where Ponyboy is walking home from when he gets jumped by the Socs in Chapter 1.
movie theatre
This theme is explored when Ponyboy realises Socs have problems too, after talking with Cherry.
Wealth
Ponyboy describing the sunset as having “the same sunset” on both sides of town is an example of this.
Symbolism
“I lie to myself all the time.”
Ponyboy Curtis
I’m the toughest member of the gang, with a long criminal record and a soft spot for Johnny.
Dallas (Dally) Winston?
This is the reason Ponyboy and Johnny run away after the park incident.
Johnny killing Bob in self-defence
This theme relates to the Greasers sticking together like family when Ponyboy runs away.
Loyalty
This technique is used when the opening line hints that something bad has happened to Ponyboy.
Forbodding
“Stay gold."
Innocent/Pure
I’m the Greaser who keeps peace at home, works long hours, and is more like a parent than a brother.
Darry Curtis
This building becomes the boys’ hiding place outside of town.
What is the abandoned church on Jay Mountain?
This theme appears when Johnny says the gang is the only thing keeping him going.
Friendship
The slang used by the Greasers (“tuff”, “heater”, “dig it”) is an example of this.
Colloquial language
“I’m not sure it’s good for him to be away from you like that.”
Sodapop
I’m a Soc girl who meets the Greasers at the drive-in and surprises Ponyboy with my kindness.
Cherry Valance
This item is what Dally gives Ponyboy and Johnny to help them escape.
What are a loaded gun, money, and directions
The contrast between the Socs’ wealth and the Greasers’ hard lives reflects this theme.
Wealth
The difference between Greasers and the Socs
Juxtoposition
“You’re more emotional than the rest of us.”
Darry criticising Ponyboy
I’m the quietest Greaser, badly beaten by the Socs before the novel begins, and very close to Ponyboy.
Johnny Cade
This is what Ponyboy must do to change his appearance while hiding.
cut and bleach hair
Ponyboy and Johnny reading Gone with the Wind shows this theme about holding onto hope and beauty.
Innocence
How is The Outsiders written like?
Ponyboy point of view/first person
“Things are rough all over.”
Cherry Valance