Soc. In S.E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders, most of the major characters are Greaser boys. To balance out the perspective of the Socs versus the Greasers, Hinton introduced a strong female Soc, Cherry Valance. Is Cherry a spy for the greasers? Cherry acts as a spy for the greasers, and Read more…
The verdict is in. Johnny Cade is guilty of manslaughter in the death of Bob Sheldon. What is the judge’s decision on the trial in the outsiders? The judge acquits Ponyboy of the charges against him for his involvement in Bob’s murder, and closes the entire case. Despite their fears, Read more…
Why does Ponyboy say about the greasers “We deserve a lot of our trouble”? They bring a lot of trouble on themselves by their actions. How is Dally Winston different from the other greasers? He is tougher and meaner than the other greasers. What does Ponyboy say about the Greasers? Read more…
Although they belong to two social classes and are different in many aspects, they also share some similarities. Some of the major similarities between SOCS and Greasers include age, social pressure, problematic parents, and angst of growing up. Basically, all of them are young adults trying to find their way Read more…
The greasers of the 1950’s took their name from the “Greaser Act,” which was a law created in California against Mexicans to protect Californians from Mexicans who were unarmed, but not peaceful or quiet people. The name “Greaser” was given to the Mexicans that greased carts in the mid-1800’s. Why Read more…
Bob tells Ponyboy that greasers are white trash with long hair, and Ponyboy retorts that Socs are nothing but white trash with Mustangs and madras shirts. What does Ponyboy think separates the Greasers and the Socs? What does Cherry tell Ponyboy about what separates the Socs from the Greasers? Cherry Read more…
Ponyboy is a greaser, this is because he fits the characteristics of a greaser. For example, all the greasers have long greasy hair, pony has that. “Besides I look better with long greasy hair.” (2). This quote means that Ponyboy is a greaser, and that he looks better with long Read more…
What is the difference between Cherry the Soc and Cherry the dreamer? Which one can help Johnny and Ponyboy? Cherry the Soc was just friends to Johnny and Ponyboy . Cherry the Dreamer is a full ally to them. What does Cherry feel is the difference between SOCS and greasers? Read more…
Jerry. 14. Why did Ponyboy pass out after the fire? Dally hit him to put out the flames on his back. Why does Dally club Pony across the back? Why does Dally club Pony across the back? He is on fire and he is trying to stop the flames. Who Read more…
The gangs are divided by social class into the Greasers and the Socs. The main difference between the two gangs is that the Socs have money, and the Greasers do not. How were the Socs and Greasers alike How were they different? The Socs and the Greasers were alike because Read more…