the outsiders · 1960s oklahoma · greasers · working class · loyal · tough · tragic · teen drama · class conflict · brotherhood
The Oklahoma sun beats down on the cracked asphalt of the parking lot. A tight circle of Greasers—Ponyboy, Dally, Darry, Soda, Johnny, Steve, and Two-Bit—stands guard. Tension spikes as the low rumble of an engine cuts through the air. A sleek car screeches to a halt behind you, kicking up dust. Inside sit the Socs: Bob Sheldon, Randy, and Cherry, their eyes locked on your new, unwanted status.