Violence in "The Outsiders"

What we consider our enemies, could actually be our friends.

• When Darry slaps Ponyboy, it makes him run away from home.

• The Greasers are really united and together and it gives them a strong group identity.

• Johnny has to use violence to save Ponyboy's life.

• Ponyboy talks to Randy and realises they have so much in common.

Sometimes we have to use violence in order to protect our friends and family.

• Johnny has to use violence to save Ponyboy's life in Chapter 4.

• The Greasers are so busy fighting that they do not advance academically.

• Johnny is beaten up by his Dad and that is why he is vulnerable.

• Ponyboy talks to a Soc and realises that they have things in common.

Violence makes our communities unsafe.

• When Darry slaps Ponyboy, it makes him run away with Johnny.

• Ponyboy talks to Randy, a Soc, and he realises they have so much in common.

• The Greasers cannot walk alone at night.

• The Greasers are really united and it gives them a strong sense of identity.

There are often unexpected consequences to violence.

• Darry slapping Ponyboy results in him running away.

• The Greasers are really united and together and it gives them a strong group identity.

• Jonny has to use violence to save Ponyboy's life in Chapter 4.

• Ponyboy talks to a Soc and realises that they have a lot in common.

Violence stops us from progressing in our lives.

• When Darry slaps Ponyboy, it makes him run away.

• Fighting ruins Johnny Cade life and kills Bob.

• Ponyboy talks to a Soc and they realise that they have much in common.

• Johnny has to use violence to save Ponyboy's life in Chapter 4.

Violence can lead to mental problems and trauma.

• When Darry slaps Ponyboy, it makes him runaway.

• The Greasers cannot walk alone.

• Johnny is badly affected by the beating he suffered.

• Johnny has to use violence to save Ponyboy's life.

Violence is in most cases against the law.

• Johnny is beaten up by his Dad.

• When Darry slaps Ponyboy, it makes him run away.

• The Greasers are so busy fighting that they drop out of school.

• Dally has already spent time in prison, despite being very young.

Being ready to use violence can build mental strength and create a group identity.

• Ponyboy talks to a Soc and realises that they have a lot in common.

• The Greasers cannot walk alone.

• Johnny has to use violence to save Ponyboy's life in Chapter 4.

• The Greasers are very united and almost like a family.

People who are violent might also be very brave and loyal.

• Darry slaps Ponyboy, and this causes him to run away.

• Dallas takes on a lot of risk in order to help Ponyboy and Johnny.

• Johnny is beaten by his Dad, and that is why he is so vulnerable.

• The Greasers are really united and this builds them a group identity.

Being violent could help us to build up respect.

• Johnny has to use violence in order to save Ponyboy's life in Chapter 4.

• All of the members of the Greasers are tough guys who can fight.

• The Greasers are so busy fighting that they drop out of school.

• Johnny is beaten by his Dad, making him feel vulnerable.