Meet the Greasers
Who is the narrator of the "Outsiders"
Ponyboy Curtis
What city does the story take place in?
Tulsa, Oklahoma
What theme does the rivalry between Greasers and Socs start to show?
Class conflict or social inequality
Where does Ponyboy go at the beginning of the story?
To the movies alone
Why does Ponyboy like to go to the movies alone?
He can think and feel the story more deeply without distractions.
Which Greaser is Ponyboys oldest brother
Darry Curtis
What side of town do the Greasers live on?
East Side
Why is it important to know that Ponyboy likes movies and books?
It shows he’s sensitive and different from most of the other Greasers.
Who does Ponyboy meet at the drive-in movie?
Cherry Valance and Marcia
What can we infer about Dally’s past based on his behavior?
He’s been hardened by tough experiences and doesn’t trust easily.
How is Soda Pop different from Darry
Sodapop is easygoing and fun-loving, while Darry is strict and serious
Who are the Socs?
The rich, privileged kids from the West Side
What theme does Ponyboy’s relationship with his brothers show?
Family, responsibility and sacrifice.
Why does Dally get angry at the drive-in
He’s being rude to Cherry, and she stands up to him.
Why does Cherry say things are “rough all over”?
To show that even rich kids have problems — everyone struggles.
Who is described as tough, cold, and dangerous — the “real character”?
Dallas "Dally" Winston
What happens when Ponyboy walks home alone from the movies?
He gets jumped by a group of Socs.
What does Ponyboy’s description of the sunset suggest?
That beauty and humanity exist on both sides — Greasers and Socs aren’t so different.
What makes Cherry and Ponyboy’s conversation surprising?
They realize they have things in common even though they’re from different groups.
What does this reveal about Cherry’s character?
She’s thoughtful and tries to see beyond stereotypes.
How does Ponyboy feel about his family and being a Greaser in the first chapters?
He feels proud but also trapped — he wants more from life.
How does this attack help set up the main conflict of the story?
It shows the tension and danger between the two social groups.
What theme might the novel explore through Ponyboy’s point of view?
Identity and finding your place in a divided world.
What type of conflict is shown between Ponyboy and Darry?
Man vs. man — they clash over rules and understanding each other
How do the first two chapters set the tone for the rest of the book?
They introduce class tension, friendship, and the search for understanding — major themes for the whole story.