Characters of The Outsiders

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What is Steve Randle's physical description?

Tuff greaser, 17 years old, and thick curly hair

What are Steve Randle's personality traits?

Works with Soda at the gas station, smart about cars

What is a notable event involving Steve Randle?

Once held off 4 guys with a broken bottle

What is Cherry Valance's physical description?

Red hair, pretty, and a cheerleader Signup and view all the answers

What are Cherry Valance's personality traits?

Sweet, kind, sassy, understanding, she was a Soc Signup and view all the answers

What important event is associated with Cherry Valance?

She went to the drive-in where Ponyboy and Johnny talked to her Signup and view all the answers

What is Tim Shepard's physical description?

Black hair, leader of a different group Signup and view all the answers

Dally and ________ always fought.

Tim Shepard Signup and view all the answers

What is a key event associated with Tim Shepard?

He backed up Dally at the rumble Signup and view all the answers

What is Bob's physical description?

He had 3 rings, drove a blue Mustang, had dark hair, and was a Soc Signup and view all the answers

What are Bob's personality traits?

He's a Soc, mean, two-faced, drank too much, Cherry's boyfriend, spoiled rich kid Signup and view all the answers

What significant event involves Bob?

He beat up Johnny, and Johnny killed him Signup and view all the answers

What is Randy's physical description?

Handsome, Marsha's bf, didn't like fighting, acted more like Cherry Signup and view all the answers

Randy went to the rumble.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is Ponyboy's physical description?

Dark hair, but dyed it blonde, 14 years old Signup and view all the answers

What are Ponyboy's personality traits?

Big smoker, thinker, loyal, smart, watches movies Signup and view all the answers

What important events are associated with Ponyboy?

He's the main character, the church fire, when he ran away from Darry Signup and view all the answers

What is Sodapop Curtis's physical description?

Handsome like a movie star, 16 years old Signup and view all the answers

What are Sodapop Curtis's personality traits?

Fun & full of life, doesn't smoke or drink, always thinking about Sandy Signup and view all the answers

What significant event happened to Sodapop Curtis?

He dropped out of school Signup and view all the answers

What is Darry Curtis's physical description?

Short hair, strong & athletic, caretaker for Ponyboy and Sodapop Signup and view all the answers

What are Darry Curtis's personality traits?

Serious, smart, overprotective, strict Signup and view all the answers

Darry hit Ponyboy.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is Johnny Cade's physical description?

16 years old, small, big scared eyes Signup and view all the answers

What are Johnny Cade's personality traits?

Scared, shy & quiet, anxious, Ponyboy's best friend, looks up to Dally Signup and view all the answers

What significant events are related to Johnny Cade?

Died from the church fire, stood up for Cherry at the drive-in, he killed Bob Signup and view all the answers

What is Dally Winston's physical description?

White/blonde hair, icy blue eyes Signup and view all the answers

What are Dally Winston's personality traits?

Mean, bad boy, tough, in & out of jail, cares about Johnny Signup and view all the answers

What significant event is associated with Dally Winston?

He helped Ponyboy and Johnny run away, the police shot him because he pointed a gun at them but he was just bluffing Signup and view all the answers

What is Two Bit Matthews's physical description?

18 years old, greaser, shoplifter Signup and view all the answers

What are Two Bit Matthews's personality traits?

Always carried a switchblade, loved fights Signup and view all the answers

What important event is associated with Two Bit Matthews?

He fought at the rumble Signup and view all the answers

What is the conflict between Greasers and Socs?

Conflict Signup and view all the answers

What is the setting of the story?

Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967 Signup and view all the answers

What is the situation faced by the brothers?

Brothers trying to stay out of trouble to stay together Signup and view all the answers

Who are the main characters in the story?

Ponyboy, Sodapop, Darry, Johnny, Dally, Two Bit, Steve Randle, Cherry, Tim Shepard, Bob, and Randy Signup and view all the answers

Who are Ponyboy and Socs in the context of the story?

Protagonist and Antagonist Signup and view all the answers

What is the theme of the story?

Friendship, fighting doesn't solve everything Signup and view all the answers

What is the first rising action in the story?

Ponyboy gets jumped by the Socs Signup and view all the answers

What is the second rising action in the story?

Ponyboy and Johnny meet Cherry and Marcia at the drive-in Signup and view all the answers

What is the third rising action in the story?

Johnny and Ponyboy fall asleep in the lot Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Character Descriptions

Steve Randle: 17 years old greaser with thick curly hair; smart about cars, works with Soda at the gas station.
Cherry Valance: Attractive cheerleader with red hair; kind, sassy, understanding, and a Soc.
Tim Shepard: Leader of a gang; has black hair; known for fighting alongside Dally.
Bob: Soc described with dark hair and three rings; drives a blue Mustang; characterized as mean, spoiled, and Cherry's boyfriend.
Randy: Marcia's boyfriend, handsome and non-fighting; reflects Cherry's demeanor.
Ponyboy Curtis: 14 years old, dark hair dyed blonde; a thinker and smoker who is loyal and smart.
Sodapop Curtis: 16 years old, handsome like a movie star; enjoys life without smoking or drinking, constantly thinking about Sandy.
Darry Curtis: Athletic caretaker of his brothers, with short hair; serious and strict demeanor, also overprotective.
Johnny Cade: 16 years old with small stature and big scared eyes; anxious and scared, admired by Ponyboy, and overlooked by Dally.
Dally Winston: White/blonde hair and icy blue eyes; embodies "bad boy" persona, frequently in and out of jail, but deeply cares for Johnny.
Two Bit Matthews: 18-year-old greaser and shoplifter; known for carrying a switchblade and love for fights.

Important Events

Steve once defended himself against four attackers with a broken bottle.
Cherry met Ponyboy and Johnny at the drive-in, revealing her understanding nature.
Bob's violent incidents include bullying Johnny, which leads to his death at Johnny's hands.
Ponyboy is central to various events, including the church fire and his conflict with Darry.
Sodapop drops out of school to support his family.
Johnny's impactful events include standing up for Cherry, dying in the church fire, and killing Bob.

Setting and Themes

The narrative's setting is Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1967, depicting the greasers versus Socs conflict.
The primary theme centers around the consequences of violence and the idea that friendship can transcend socioeconomic barriers.
The story illustrates the struggles of brothers striving to remain together amidst their social environment.

Rising Actions

Initial violence occurs when Ponyboy is jumped by the Socs.
Ponyboy and Johnny's pivotal meeting with Cherry and Marcia at the drive-in sets the stage for building relationships.
Key interactions occur when Ponyboy and Johnny fall asleep in the vacant lot, highlighting their struggles and camaraderie.

Character Relationships

Ponyboy and Johnny share a deep friendship, marked by support and loyalty.
Socs, represented by Cherry and Bob, introduce antagonism contrasted by greaser camaraderie.
Dally’s protective nature towards Johnny emphasizes the deep bonds in the greaser community.

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