Fighting Stereotypes In The Outsiders By S. E. Hinton

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In The Outsiders, S.E. Hinton writes about two gangs against each other in a duel. Throughout the novel, Hinton explores the idea that two opposites that have been in a social war can join together to help people. She makes this idea clear by or through Darry, Johnny, and Cherry. Finally, the reader understands the importance of fighting stereotypes. Darry helps the idea of fighting stereotypes because of helping Ponyboy when he was struggling. The Greasers (a gang in The Outsiders) are not stereotypically enjoyable people, but Darry took care of Sodapop and Ponyboy for years working hours on end. Darry takes care of the boys by operating like a father to them. Ponyboy says that he is just a boy that grew up too fast. Darry does challenging