Compare And Contrast The Outsiders And The Outsiders
In the 1950 s everything in America was great it was a very illustrious decade in
history. We stood, summit of the world as the Prime of Britain commented. The
US had the strongest, uttermost powerful military at the time. Our economy was
booming. Cars, food, and house were more available than ever. Equally important,
was Tulsa, Oklahoma, dubbed as America s Most beautiful city. Tulsa s economy
was booming as well. the oil business was successful. After World War II America
was great. But like most things you can t judge a book by its cover. The education
in America was worse than ever. Some kids wouldn t receive proper discipline.
And with that, They didn t know right from wrong. Just like both gangs in The
Outsiders especially the Socs. In The Outsiders by S.E Hinton, Ponyboy Curtis is
having a hard life not only did his parents died 8 months before. He is a part of the
greasers, a gang of poor, middle to lower class teens who live in the slums. Still,
that doesn t matter because they are family. On the other hand, and side of town
are the Socs a clan of rich stuck up children who get everything in their heart s
desire. The Soc do crime to get attention or just because they can. Likewise, they are
criminals that are made. Their family life/ situations make them into who they are
and how the Socs act. At the same time, the relationships in the Socs influence the
traits that are perceived by the Socs from the Greasers. Also, the society defines
them, making barriers, some people break the barriers. Still, more people spend their
life inside the living by definitionof who they are, assigned by society. In The
Outsiders, the Soc, who are criminals, are made not born because of the family
situation and their lifestyle. One of the Socs is Bob. Like most Socs, he was dealt
the right cards so to say, in life. He was, ....a good guy....he was a real person too,
(Hinton 116). That meaning, he had everything that he needed. Supporting parents, a
house, and a legitimate future in their life ahead. All of a sudden, his life change. His
mother had a nervous breakdown. Instantly, the parents spoiled Bob rotten. As Randy,
another Socs noticed Bob s change, he states, he started to criminalize, all because he
wanted