Love In The Outsiders

Love is a strong affection for another person that arises from kinship or personal ties, as defined by Merriam-Webster. However, love can also be understood as a raw emotion that individuals feel for those who are close to them. There are many different ways to define love, and these definitions are explored in the short poem "What love isn't" by Yrsa Daley-Ward. This poem explores the universal topic of love, delving into its depth and complexity. Daley-Ward explains that love is an infinite concept that will always impact individuals. The concept of love, as defined in the poem, is also illustrated in S.E. Hinton's realistic fiction novel, "The Outsiders," through the complicated relationships that the protagonist, Ponyboy, experiences. Due

In "The Outsiders," Ponyboy's experiences with love allow him to overcome the conflict with his family.

Love is the unwavering strength to persevere through any hardship. In the poem "What Love Isn't," love is described as "sometimes/grit" (Daley-Ward 6-7). When someone is truly in love, they can overcome many challenges. Love inspires people to overcome obstacles and is essential to living a fulfilling life. In The Outsiders, the protagonist Ponyboy has experienced the power of love firsthand through his complex family dynamic. His family, known as the Greasers, face hate, violence, and stereotypes. However, the Greasers' love for each other motivates them to persist through all the difficulties they encounter. In the novel, Ponyboy narrates, “Finally he kicked me so hard in the head that stunned me, and as I lay limp, trying to clear my mind and keep from blacking out. I could hear the racket, but only dimly through the buzzing in my ears. Generous bruises along my back and on my face were throbbing, but I felt

In the poem, love is never, “a slither/ never a little” (Daley-Ward 8,9). Love can be complicated, but people always know when they are in love. When people are in love, they are one hundred percent in love. In the novel, Love influences the Greasers to do unforeseen actions for each other.The greasers view love as a lifelong commitment, even in death. “He was there before he hit the ground but I knew that's what he wanted, even as I begged silently- please, not him… not him and Johnny both- I knew he would be dead, because Dallas Winston wanted to be dead and he always got what he wanted…. but I remembered Dally pulling Johnny through the window of the burning church; Dally giving us his gun, although it can mean jail for him; Dally risking his life for us, trying to keep Johnny out of trouble” (Hinton 154). (This demonstrates that*?*) Love is not half-hearted and love is certainly never a one-time occurance. As readers progress through the novel, they can witness the profound strength of the bond and connection shared among the Greasers. This is demonstrated in this novel segment, in which Dally kills himself after Johnny dies. Love is a powerful force that can help society overcome any obstacle that comes its way. Love is not just a feeling, but an action that requires constant effort and dedication. When one truly loves someone, they are willing to make sacrifices for them and put their needs before their