How Did Sodapop Get Its Name?

They say the term “soda pop” is traced back to the 1800s when seltzer water came into production and tasty carbonated beverages were eventually served at soda fountains in drug stores. Their report indicates “pop” itself caught on as slang, and was prominently used in northern states like Minnesota and Read more…

Who Is The Soc Johnny Kills?

Bob. Johnny tells Ponyboy that he (Johnny) killed Bob because the Socs were going to drown Ponyboy and beat up Johnny. Desperate and terrified, Ponyboy and Johnny hurry to find Dally Winston, the one person they think might be able to help them. Who was the Socs that Johnny killed? Read more…

What Is Soc Short For In The Outsiders?

The book details the conflict between two rival gangs divided by their socioeconomic status: the working-class “greasers” and the upper-class “Socs” (pronounced /ˈsoʊʃɪz/—short for Socials). The story is told in first-person perspective by teenage protagonist Ponyboy Curtis. What does SOC stand for in The Outsiders? The Socs (pronounced ˈsoʊʃɪz / Read more…

Who Is The Round In The Outsiders?

Ponyboy. Throughout the book some characters that are round are Johnny Cade, and Ponyboy. Flat characters are people such as Darry, Two-Bit, and Steve. Is Johnny a round character? The Outsiders discussion For the round character, it’s Johnny. This is because, in the beginning he is described as a shy Read more…