Ponyboy Curtis From The Outsiders By S. E. Hinton

He stayed with Johnny when he wanted to run away so the cops wouldn’t find him and changed his look for him. Greasers are really particular when it comes to their hair, so the fact that Ponyboy dyed his hair for Johnny is very courteous. Hes also a hero because he stays strong for Johnny. Johnny’s parents abuse him and Pony’s parents have passed and him and his older brother, his guardian have their ups and downs. But even when Pony was slapped by his brother he stayed strong because he knew he needed to… for Johnny.

He mainly tries to shape his self-identity off his group. This is clear because while The Greasers are hanging out and talking about Johnny´s situation at home and how this gang is like family to him, Ponyboy notes that “Socs had so much spare time and money that they jumped each other for kicks…things were rough all over, all right. All over the east side.¨ (43) Because he stayed through tough times and is currently living through them this displays that he really cares about his gang and how it's like his family. Another reason that his group identity is stronger is because, while Cherry and Marcia are worried Dally is going to hurt them, Ponyboy notes that “When you’re a gang, you stick up for the members” (26) because he sticks up for the members of his gang no matter what. This reveals his loyalty to the gang and all the other members and how truly important it is to him.

He is kind to his gang and helps people out and tries to learn but it isn't for him. Johnny also tries to emotionally help Pony when they were crying. He says to Pony, “stay gold, Ponyboy. stay gold…”pg. 148.

Ponyboy’s best friend and fellow Greaser is Johnny Cade, who has had a very hard upbringing. Ponyboy is a Greaser that does not exactly fit the stereotype, yet he will do anything to stand up for and protect anyone in the Greaser gang. The Greasers have an enemy gang called The Socs who are rich

Ponyboy’s journey teaches us that it’s better to be a conformist than to be an individual. Do you agree? Ponyboy is the protagonist of a book called the Outsiders. The book is about a 14 year old boy (Ponyboy), and how rough life is for the people who live in the East side of town, Greasers, and how they would always compete with the Socs, who are the rich that live on the West side of town. Greasers and Socs hate each other.

The Outsiders, written by S.E. Hinton tells the story of Ponyboy, a member of the gang known as “The Greasers”. In the book, Ponyboy faces many challenges and conflicts, both in his own gang, the greasers, and with the enemy gang, the "Socs." Even with the problems he faces, Ponyboy consistently shows bravery and loyalty in the book, showing that these qualities can overcome very difficult challenges. An example of Ponyboy's loyalty, which is also a recurring theme in the book, is his relationship with his older brothers, Darry and Sodapop, which is very strong, and he would do anything to try and keep them safe.

Ponyboy has been shown as a very understanding personality. In the book, characters are divided into two social classes known as the greasers and the Socs. The Socs are much wealthier, outgoing, and have a higher social dignity. Meanwhile, the greasers are a lot poorer, carefree, wild, and have less respect in society.

Ponyboy, a greaser, was one of the young boys that was matured throughout the book because of his hardships. Ponyboy 's relationship with his older brothers, Darry and Sodapop, is a key factor in how Ponyboy matured throughout the book. An example of Ponyboy almost maturing from the influence of Darry and Sodapop, is when their parents were killed in a car crash. When their Parents died it caused them to get closer and look out for eachother more (#3).

When Ponyboy talks about the bond the greasers have with each other, he explains, “Or I could have gotten one of the gang to come along, one of the four boys Darry and Soda and I have grown up with and consider family. We’re almost as close as brothers; when you grow up in a tight-knight neighborhood like ours you get to know each other real well”(Hinton 3). Pony’s bond he has with the boys in the gang shows how much he really relies on them. Multiple instances in the book have proven this as well. He can count on them for anything and knows they always have his back and vice versa.

Throughout the book, Ponyboy comes to understand that people are more complex than their superficial appearance or economic status might suggest. He learns to attempt to understand where others are coming from and to look beyond all the stereotypes and prejudices he had grown up with. This is particularly evident in his relationship with Cherry Valance, a Soc, whom he initially views as an adversary due to their differences in social class, but with whom he would eventually come to understand and even sympathize as the story progresses. This shows how Ponyboy learns the importance of empathy and understanding.

Ponyboy is a hero. He always thinks of others before himself. For example he saves the kids in the church, were as some one how is not a hero would think about them selfs and think it is too dangerous. He is very selfless for example he broke a glass to scare of the group of three Socs that were ganging up on him but then he picked up the glass because he was worried that someone would get a flat trier.

Ponyboy was genuinely upset about his hair, therefore he accepts his appearance as a greaser, as well. Ponyboy is negatively affected by the stereotype because he gets into multiple legal problems. He is forced to go to court because his friend, Johnny, killed a Soc named Bob. “Greasers can’t walk alone too much or they’ll get jumped, or someone come by and scream “Greaser!” at them, which doesn’t make you feel too hot, if you know what I mean” (2).

Ponyboy is a Greaser, but he’s not like the other boys in the gang. Ponyboy is independent, heroic, and intelligent. Ponyboy was quiet compared to most of the other boys in his gang. On pages 2 and 3, the book says, “I had a long walk home and no company, but I usually lone it anyway, for no other reason except that

He could take anything. It was Johnny I was worried about.” He knows how frightened and anxious Johnny is after being jumped and how he is not as tough as the rest of the Greasers. Especially without a loving family at home, Johnny only has the gang and is not able to take as much. Throughout the whole novel, Ponyboy expresses how much he cares for others both with Johnny, and

Ponyboy lived with his two brothers Darry and Sodapop after his parents were killed in a car accident. Ponyboy had some friends in the gang: Steve, Two-Bit, Dally but his best friend was a boy named Johnny who was considered the gang`s mascot. Ponyboy was a boy who always wanted to be tough but an accident that happened in the story might make him change of mind on what he wanted to be. He also finds a way of how to finish the gang that was taking place from many tima.