The Outsiders Characters Flashcards

Ponyboy Curtis

• 14 years old; light brown, almost red long hair; greenish-grey eyes
• Small yet well-built; lacks common sense but is intelligent and brave
• Sensitive and caring; narrator and protagonist of the story
• Younger brother to Sodapop and Darry; parents deceased
• Strong bond with Sodapop; initially strained relationship with Darry
• Member of the Greasers gang

Sodapop Curtis

• 16 years old; tall, slim, and handsome; dark-gold straight hair; dark brown eyes
• Happy, energetic, and charming; exhibits kindness and humor
• Works at a gas station; high school dropout; dating Sandy
• Middle child among brothers; best friend to Steve
• Parents are deceased; protective of Ponyboy and Darry
• Also a Greaser

Darry Curtis

• 20 years old; 6'2", broad-shouldered, muscular; pale blue-green eyes; dark brown cowlick hair
• Cold and strict, yet smart and caring; tough on Ponyboy
• Legal guardian of Ponyboy and Sodapop; works full-time as a roofer
• Full name is Daryl; responsible for family after parents' death; member of the Greasers

Dally Winston

• 17 years old; has an elfish face, pointed chin, and sharp features; almost white blond hair; bright blue eyes
• Tough and mean, with a cold demeanor; proud of his criminal record
• Originates from New York City; often represents the toughness of the Greasers
• Real name is Dallas

Johnny Cade

• 16 years old; slight build; black eyes; dark tanned face; heavily greased jet-black hair
• Nervous and suspicious, yet brave and caring; experiences severe abuse at home
• Regularly bullied by the Socs; perceived as delicate
• Slow learner and highly sensitive; part of the Greasers

Two-Bit Matthews

• 18.5 years old; gray eyes; 6 feet tall; stocky build; rusty-colored sideburns
• Known for his humor and caring nature; real name is Keith
• Frequently shoplifts; embodies the fun-loving aspect of the Greaser group

Steve Randle

• 17 years old; tall and lean; thick, greasy, curly hair
• Cocky and loyal; conflicts with Ponyboy; best friend to Sodapop
• Represents a more antagonistic side of the Greaser lifestyle

Cherry Valance

• 16 years old; red hair and green eyes; tuff looking, yet sweet and understanding
• Has a short temper and is friendly; real name is Sherri; a Soc
• In a relationship with Bob; acts as a spy for the Greasers, despite disliking fighting
• Cheerleader who bridges the gap between Greasers and Socs

Tim Shepard

• 18 years old; has cat-like features; black curly hair; dark blue eyes
• Lean build and a long scar on his face; restless and violent
• Soc leader and friend of Dally; has a brother named Curly

Bob Sheldon

• 18 years old; dark hair and well-known for wearing three rings
• Loyal but also arrogant and rebellious; exhibits a rude demeanor
• In a relationship with Cherry; involved in Johnny's beating; ultimately killed by Johnny
• Part of the Soc group and Randy's best friend

Randy

• 17 years old; tall with a semi-beetle haircut and brown hair; handsome and real
• Exhibits toughness, peace-loving nature, and sensitivity; member of the Greasers but not in Ponyboy's gang
• Marcia's boyfriend; feels conflicted about being a Soc and expresses a desire to disengage from the gang lifestyle
• Best friend to Bob; represents a more nuanced view of Socs.

Explore the key characters from 'The Outsiders' through flashcards that detail their names, ages, physical descriptions, and personality traits. This quiz serves as an engaging way to deepen your understanding of the characters' significant events and relationships throughout the story.