The Outsiders | Characters
Ponyboy Curtis is the sole narrator of The Outsiders, so all the characters and all the action are seen through his eyes as the reader senses his gradual maturation. His older brother, Soda-pop, is a dropout who now works and feels "caught in the middle" between Darry and Ponyboy. His running away during an argument creates a final scene of understanding between the three brothers at the end of the novel. Darry, the oldest brother, is the father figure, a former football star who gave up college and now works two jobs to keep the family together.
Johnny, the "pet" of the gang is very...
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