The Outsiders Main Characters

This character has light brown, almost red, hair and greenish-gray eyes; he enjoys movies, reading, drawing, etc., and he lives with his two older brothers. He is the narrator.

• Johnny

• Ponyboy

• Darry

• Dally

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This character is the head of the household; he's 6'2", has broad shoulders and muscles. He works hard to provide for his two younger brothers.

• Johnny

• Ponyboy

• Dally

• Darry

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This character lives with his two brothers, he's happy go lucky, and he's very handsome. Dropped out of high school to help support his family.

• Ponyboy

• Sodapop

• Darry

• Steve

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This character is Sodapop's best friend; he's 17, tall and lean with thick greasy hair. He's cocky and smart and an expert on cars.

• Steve

• Two-Bit

• Dally

• Johnny

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This character is a greaser, he is the oldest of the gang and is known as the wisecracker of the bunch. He's six feet tall, stocky, and has long sideburns. He's famous for shoplifting, his switchblade, and smarting off to the cops.

• Steve

• Two-Bit

• Sodapop

• Dally

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This character is another member of the greaser gang. He has an elfish face, high cheekbones, a pointed chin, and long blonde hair. He was arrested at the age of 10. He's described as tough, cold, and mean.

• Darry

• Steve

• Dally

• Johnny

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This greaser has big black eyes, a dark tanned face, and long dark hair. He is the gang's pet; he has a difficult home life and he resembles an abused puppy. He is ignored by his mother and whipped by his father. He was jumped by a group of Socs and beaten pretty badly.

• Steve

• Ponyboy

• Johnny

• Dally

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A Soc girl who has red hair, likes to talk to Ponyboy, and says, "Things are rough all over." She likes to watch sunsets.

• Marcia

• Cherry

• Sandy

• Shirley

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