Character Descriptions
He’s the narrator of the story who loves books and movies.
Who is Ponyboy?
Ponyboy gets jumped by these people on his way home from the movies.
Who are the Socs?
The Greasers are known for this signature hairstyle.
What is long, greasy hair?
Ponyboy says it was unfathomable to him why Darry was always so hard on him. This word most likely means this.
What is impossible to understand?
This brother stands up for Ponyboy
Sodapop
This Greaser is described as "tougher, colder, and meaner" than the rest.
Who is Dallas "Dally" Winston?
Ponyboy gets slapped by this family member after coming home late.
Who is Darry?
This Greaser has a long police record and spent time in New York gangs.
Who is Dally Winston?
Ponyboy describes Dally’s smile as “roguishly.” This word most likely means this.
What is mischievous or playful?
Ponyboy and Darry often fight because Darry acts more like this than a brother.
What is a parent?
Known for being “movie star handsome,” this character is Ponyboy’s oldest brother.
Who is Darry Curtis?
This is the reason Cherry and Marcia leave Bob and Randy at the drive-in.
What is because the boys were drunk and being rude?
Ponyboy says the main difference between Socs and Greasers is this.
What is emotions (Greasers feel too much, Socs feel nothing)?
When Ponyboy says he “digested” what Darry said, he means he did this.
What is thought it over or processed it?
This character stands up to Dally by throwing a soda in his face at the drive-in.
Who is Cherry?
This nervous Greaser comes from an abusive home and later becomes Ponyboy’s closest friend.
Who is Johnny Cade?
Ponyboy and his brothers live on their own because of this tragic event.
What is a car accident?
Bob, a Soc, wears these items that become a symbol of his status and intimidation.
What is a lot of rings?
Ponyboy says Soda pops out of bed "nonchalantly"—meaning he does it this way.
What is casually or without concern?
Johnny is especially nervous around Socs because this Soc brutally beat him up before the story began.
Who is Bob?
She’s a redheaded Soc who likes sunsets and surprises Ponyboy with her honesty.
Who is Cherry Valance?
The Greasers hang out at this local drive-in, where Ponyboy and Johnny meet Cherry and Marcia.
What is the Dingo?
The Socs drive this type of car, which becomes a symbol of their wealth and power.
What is a blue mustang?
Cherry gives Ponyboy a(n) _______ look when he says something surprising, meaning she couldn’t believe what he said.
Cherry says she could fall in love with this Greaser, which shocks Ponyboy.
Who is Dallas Winston?