Ponyboy Characteristics

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“They grew up on the outside of society. They weren't looking for a fight. They were looking to belong,” (S.E. Hinton 111). In the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton there is a young boy that deals with many problems. Ponyboy Curtis is a 14 year old whose world has been turned upside down. Ever since his parents passed away, he has been raised by his two older brothers, Darrel and Sodapop. Ponyboy along with his two brothers are referred to as greasers, which is a term that refers to the people on the East side of town that are poorer than the rest of the citizens. Ponyboy is a observant, judgemental, confused, and caring boy which helps him to grow into a young man that has a better understanding of how the world works. Frequently, Ponyboy