The Outsiders

Ponyboy's lighthearted older brother

• Sodapop
• Rootbeer
• Randy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Ponyboy's smart, demanding oldest brother

• Two-Bit
• Tim
• Darry

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

violent greaser with a long police record

• Two-Bit Matthews
• Randy
• Dally

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CCSS.RL.11-12.6

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

wise-cracker of the greasers, makes everyone laugh

• Tim Shepard
• Two Bit Matthews
• Johnny Cade

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

"pet" of the greasers; has abusive father

• Johnny Cade
• Randy
• Sandy

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Pretty, redheaded Soc; Bob's girlfriend

• Sandy
• Marcia
• Cherry Valance

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Cherry's best friend, Randy's girlfriend

• Abby
• Sandy
• Marcia

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CCSS.RL.5.3

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.7.3

CCSS.RL.8.3

CCSS.RL.9-10.3

Leader of a gang that help the greasers in the Rumble

• Ben Fink
• Tim Shepard
• Buck Merril

Ponyboy's English teacher

• Mr. Needamyer
• Ms. Steward
• Mr. Syme

Soc who tries to drown Pony

• Steve Randle
• Randy
• Bob Sheldon

Tags

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.3