“The Outsiders” Identify clues that reveal the character traits that the Greasers all possess. Explain how the author’s choice to include these details about the group helps you better understand a theme of the excerpt.

One theme of the novel The Outsiders has to do with the pressure to remain loyal to a group. Explain how interacting with Cherry has changed Ponyboy’s understanding of similarities and differences between the Greasers and the Socs. How does his conversation with Cherry begin to change his overall character? Be sure to support your ideas with evidence from the text.