The Oustiders : Characters Flashcards
Name an important character in the novel the outsiders
Pony boy Curtis
About pony boy
14-year-old boy who lost his parents in a car accident
Lives with his brothers Darry and Sodapop
Learns from his mistakes and matures throughout the story.
Lacks common sense sometimes
About pony boys narration
Ponyboy narrates the story, providing insight into his thoughts and feelings
About unfairness of life
Realises that hardships are universal, affecting both greasers and Socs
“Things are rough all over”
About pony boys conclusion
Ponyboy’s journey leads to self-discovery and understanding
Learns to see beyond social divides and recognize the common humanity in
others
Ponyboy important quote
“Socs were just guys after all. Things were rough all over, but it was better that way. That way you could tell the other guy was human, too”.
