The Outsiders In The Outsiders the characters are very important because they play an important part in developing the plot of the story. With out them we would have a very boring story. The problem with understanding this story is keeping the characters straight. If you do not know who the characters are then you cannot know what is going on in the story, or how important it is.

Light brown/reddish hair, greenish gray eyes Character Chart Name Appearance Personality Ponyboy   Darry Sodapop Johnny Light brown/reddish hair, greenish gray eyes Imaginative, is a teenager. Very thoughtful Dark brown hair, pale blue green eyes, like ice Strong, hard, cares about Ponyboy and sees his potential Dark gold hair, dark brown eyes, movie star handsome Wild and carefree, Understanding Jet black hair, black eyes, like a puppy Gangs pet, quiet very nervous

Thick greasy hair, combed in swirls Character Chart Cont. Name Appearance Personality Steve   Two-bit Dally Thick greasy hair, combed in swirls Good with cars, doesn’t like Ponyboy  long rusty colored sideburns, gray eyes Joker, oldest, has a black handled switchblade  almost white hair, ice blue eyes, elfish face, small sharp animal teeth Dangerous, has done everything, hates the world

3. Describe the Greasers.  They are like hoods or criminals. They steal things and get in fights. They are from lower class families. They have greasy hair and like to wear it long. 4. Describe the Socs. They are the rich kids. They drive mustangs and wear madras. They like to pick on greasers.

5. Why do the Socs attack Ponyboy? They attack him because he is alone. They attack him because he is a greaser.

6. Why do Darry and Ponyboy not get along? Darry is the authority figure. He has to be hard on Ponyboy so Pony will not get in trouble. Pony is a teenager and teenagers always rebel against authority