The Outsiders, written by S.E. Hinton, is a fantastic book on the causes and effects on stereotyping. The main character, Ponyboy Curtis, is 14 years old and is what is called a "Greaser". A greaser is like a outsider or outcast. Hence the title, The Outsiders. All this conflict is being poked by the Soc's; standing for the Socials.
Greasers are the outcasts from society. The comb their hair back with grease and usually wear jeans, t-shirts, and jean or leather jacket. Socs are like the popular rich kids. They wear fancy outfits. When Johnny and Ponyboy are walking in the park, Bob and his gang 'jump' them. Bob was drowning Ponyboy in the fountain so Johnny stabbed him. Now they are on the run from the cops.
While hiding, their hiding place caught on fire with kids in it. Johnny and Ponyboy went in to save them and they all went to the hospital afterwards. Then Johnny died from burns and Dally died to be with Johnny. All ending with Johnny's powerful letter to Ponyboy.
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