The Outsiders Characters Flashcards

Study Notes

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.

Description

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.