What Did Johnny Keep the Same in The Outsiders?

A Fragile Starting Introducing Johnny The tough realities of adolescence, the brutal chasm between social courses, and the enduring energy of loyalty are just some of the highly effective themes explored in S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age novel, *The Outsiders*. Set within the turbulent world of Nineteen Sixties Oklahoma, the story follows a bunch of teenage boys … Read more

In The Outsiders: Was Dallas Kind to Family? A PG Look at Ponyboy’s Experience

Introduction In the heart of Tulsa, Oklahoma, a world of contrasting worlds unfolds within the pages of S.E. Hinton’s *The Outsiders*. This coming-of-age story paints a vivid picture of teenage life, divided along the lines of social class and circumstance. Within this landscape, the concept of “family” takes on a multifaceted meaning, a concept often … Read more

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