The novel, "The Outsiders," written by S.E. Hinton, is about two groups called the Socs and the Greasers. The Socs are rich, they wear fancy clothing and drive fancy cars. The Greasers are poor, they wear torn clothing, and their parents are not around. They fight each other out of jealousy, but each group always has each others backs. The major idea in the novel is the importance of brotherhood.
One example of brotherhood is when Ponyboy being jumped by the Socs. "Are you all right, Ponyboy?" Darry had showed up to save Ponyboy. Ponyboy was just walking home from the movie theater. One of the Socs pulled out a switchblade and they were punching Ponyboy. Darry finds Ponyboy on the ground and asks him if he is okay. The Socs drove away when Darry showed up to protect his brother. Darry acts just like their dad. He cares about Ponyboy so much, and since they are brothers, no one can break their relationship. This relationship between Ponyboy and Darry really show what brotherhood is all about.
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"Circle around and cut him off. I'll stay right behind him." The Greasers and the Socs were battling to determine which group was the best. Darry led the Greasers into the battle. Sodapop told Darry and Ponyboy he could not stand fights between them and the Socs. Darry didn't think Ponyboy should fight because he was so weak and is better than the violence. The rumble is a good example of how the Greasers will protect each other and the Socs will also protect themselves, no matter what.
The big idea found in the story is the importance of brotherhood. The first time brotherhood appears is when Ponyboy gets jumped by the Socs. The second time brotherhood comes up is when Ponyboy and Johnny flee the scene after Bob's death. The final example is the rumble between the Socs and the Greasers. Brotherhood played an important part throughout the book and shows the readers the importance of having good