Ponyboy
Ponyboy Curtis is the central protagonist and narrator of S.E. Hinton's 1967 young adult novel, The Outsiders. He is a fourteen-year-old Greaser living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with his older brothers, Darry and Sodapop. Ponyboy is characterized by his intelligence, sensitivity, and love for reading and movies, which sets him apart from many of his fellow Greasers.
Throughout the novel, Ponyboy grapples with themes of social class, identity, and violence. He is a member
A pivotal moment in Ponyboy's development occurs after a violent confrontation with the Socs, which leads to
Ponyboy's journey is one of maturation and self-discovery. He learns to value empathy and to see the