![]() ![]() They had severely beat up Johnny before the beginning of the book, and left Johnny feeling timid and anxious. They leave him bruised and in pain on the side of the road. The “Socs,” who are the rich kids on the other side of town, jump him. It’s late evening, and it is dark outside. The plot starts when Ponyboy is walking home from a movie alone. Pony is one of the quieter members of the gang, and he tries to do right by his family, friends, and moral compass. Ponyboy and Sodapop are under the guardianship of Darry, who is the gang’s leader. Hinton introduces the main characters and other gang members, including Ponyboy’s older brother, Sodapop, his eldest brother, Darry, and his friend, Johnny. Ponyboy is a member of the “Greasers,” teenagers from the poorer part of town. The book introduces 14-year-old Ponyboy Curtis and his gang. My generation might not read this in high school, but that would be a mistake. Though the book might not be as popular now as it was when it was first released, a classic like this won’t be forgotten for a long time. The Outsiders was first published in 1967, and anyone from the past few generations will recognize the title. ![]()
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