Chapter 1&2: Questions

Chapter 1&2: Questions

1. It seems pretty obvious that in the beginning Ponyboy identifies himself in the 'greaser' group. Ponyboy is the youngest in his group and is in my opinion the innocent one out of the group as the other members are much older and troubled in some way. For example, Dally tends to find himself into situations that will get him thrown into jail. 

2. Pony's had a pretty hard life. His parents died in a car accident not to many years ago, fortunately he still has his two older siblings. His two older brothers, Sodapop and Darry. Being the oldest, Darry is considered the father figure to both Sodapop and Pony boy as he is the only older male figure in their life and also pays the bills and provides them with life necessities. Darry's and Ponyboy's relationship is a little strained as Darry can be a little tough and cold towards Ponyboy but fortunately Sodapop is able to balance the relationship as Sodapop is able to always be there for Ponyboy.

The Curtis Brothers

3. Pony's group is made out of 7 members, including himself. The members are Darry 'Darrell' Curtis who is the oldest in the group as he is 20 and is the older brother of Sodapop and Ponyboy. He is also considered the father hen as he is the oldest and wisest out of the group. The second member is Dally Winston and he is possibly the most toughest member of the group. With his icy blue eyes and elfin face, Dally's violent habit makes him the most dangerous greaser in the group.The third member of the group is Two-bit 'Keith' Matthews. Two-bit is considered the joker out of the group and regularly shoplifts. The fourth member of the 'greaser' group is Sodapop Curtis. Sodapop is an older sibling to Ponyboy and an younger sibling to Darry. Sodapop's a happy-go-lucky and is described as the handsomest member of the group. At the age of only 17, Sodapop is a high school dropout. The Fifth member of the group is Steve Randle. Steve is Sodapop's closest and oldest friend since grade school. He is described as an intelligent, cocky and tough guy. He also sees Ponyboy as Sodapop's annoying little kid brother and wishes he doesn't tag along so much. The Sixth member of the group is Johnny Cade. Johnny is described as a young vulnerable and fearful 16 year old greaser with jet black hair and large terrified eyes. Johnny is also a child of an alcoholic and abusive parent therefore he comes across shy and nervous. Last but not least Ponyboy Curtis is the youngest out of the group and is the youngest Curtis boy. He is described as a smart and intelligent individual. He is also the narrator of the book. 

The greaser group

4. In my opinion when Cherry says 'Things are rough all over' she means that the Socs do have their own problems, that their not this stereotypical rich kids the greasers think they are, thinking that the Socs have the good and happy life with no problems.