rebels
Rebels —o The OutsidersIn English— is a young adult novel written by American author Susan E. Hinton. The work was published by Viking Press in 1967, and, due to the theme of the title, it attracted censorship. The book was so frowned upon at the time that it was banned from several schools in the United States for including adolescent alcohol and drug users.
However, the final message of the novel makes clear his position regarding the fact that young people use drugs or become involved in gangs. The age that Susan E. Hinton was at the time of beginning and ending should not be discounted Rebels —between 16 and 18 years old. The author raised her own vision of social classes and violence through that unfiltered youth who sees the world for what it is.
rebels, book: summary
The Greasers and the Socs
The novel follows the story of the Greasers, a gang of lower-class teenagers, and the Socs, their upper-class rivals. One of the main aspects of rebels relies on the loyalty and friendship that exists between the members of each gang. Despite the economic challenges, violence and abuse, the only thing they are clear about is that the Greasers can count on their members, and that the Socs can count on their participants.
About the setting
The plot takes place in a fictional city inspired by Tulsa, Oklahoma, in the early 1960s. The gang members Greaser are considered juvenile delinquents despite not having committed any actual crimes up to then. For his part, the socs —who have a privileged financial position— they don't get involved in as many problems like their counterparts in the wastelands.
Main characters
Ponyboy Curtis
rebels It is told from the perspective of Ponyboy Curtis., a fourteen-year-old boy who adores literature and cinema, and who lives with his two older brothers, Sodapop and Darry Curtis. The boys' parents died in a tragic car accident, and since then they have had to take care of themselves.
Sodapop Curtis
He is a happy and carefree young man 16 years. Unlike many characters in this play, Sodapop You don't need drugs to have fun.
Darry Curtis
The eldest of the three brothers. darry take care of Sodapop and Ponyboy, many times playing the role of their late parents. This boy got a sports scholarship, but had to give it up because his family couldn't afford college.
johnny cade
Johnny has 16 years. He is usually a nervous young man because of the violence in his home. However, he possesses the affection of his friends, who treat him the same as a younger brother.
dally winston
Dally he was forced to strengthen his character to survive on the streets. He likes to ride a horse, and in general, he is very harsh with his companions, but they know that they can always count on his help if necessary.
Two-Bit-Mathews
He is a very skilled shoplifter. He always carries a switchblade with him. One of his peculiarities is that He really enjoys the fights, but also the classes.
Steve Randle
steve is one of Sodapop's best friends; however, Pony doesn't like him very much.
Bod Sheldon
Bob is a boy belonging to the Socs gang. He lives on the west side, the West Side. This He is a great enemy of the Greasers gang, and attacks them at every opportunity he is given.
Randy Anderson
It's about Bob's best friend. and his faithful ally in threats to the rival gang.
Cherry Valence
She is Bob's girlfriend. When Cherry and Ponyboy meet, they discover they have a lot in common, and share a connection across social classes.
About the plot
the core story
One night, at the drive-in, various band members —including Pony, Dally, and Two-Bit— meet Cherry Valance and a friend yours named Marcia. Cherry and Ponyboy are enjoying the sunset, causing them to get very close. Later, Bod Sheldon and Randy Anderson —Cherry and Marcia's boyfriends, respectively— they close the way to the Greasers and they keep them away from the girls.
Later, Pony and Johnny fall asleep in one of their favorite vacant lots. The wake up, Ponyboy returns home only to be severely punished by his older brother.. The beating causes Pony to walk away from her and go back to find Johnny.
The accident
The same night, while Johnny and Ponyboy they are together in a fountain, are attacked by the Socs. At that moment Johnny stabs and kills Bob Sheldon to prevent him from drowning Pony. Upset, both boys decide to turn to Dally, who gives them some money and a gun so they can go to another part of Oklahoma and hide out in a deserted church, where they stay for a week.
Days later Johnny decides to turn himself in; However, when they return to the church is realize that this is is burning. A group of schoolboys were having a picnic in that place, many stayed inside. Johnny and Ponyboy come in and rescue them.. As Pony jumps out of a window to escape the flames, she sees a board fall on his friend. So, the youngest of the Curtis goes to the hospital with Dally.
The lesson
Johnny and Dally meet at the hospital. Johnny is the worst affected, with multiple injuries. The Greasers plan to attack the Socs, and Dally sneaks out to join the fight.. Ponyboy isn't too convinced, but he attends with the band anyway. In the end, the Greasers win. So Dally takes Pony to the hospital so he can see Johnny, who is near death.
Before dying, Johnny tells Pony to "stay golden." This is in reference to not wanting his friend to lose his innocence, or to become tough just like Dally. Ponyboy is devastated, and Dally runs to not face his emotions.. In the end, he calls the gang to tell them that justice is after him. Dally makes the mistake of aiming at the police who, in turn, shoot him dead.
The end
ponyboy must go to court Testify about the death of Bob Sheldon. At the end, confesses that it was Johnny who killed him. The judge decides to leave him in the care of his brothers instead of sending him to child services; however, everything has changed. Pony's grades are terrible, and Darry confronts him about this fact, causing a fight. Sodapop, tired of so many battles, walks away from them. However, soon after they reconcile.
Later, ponyboy You must write a paper for your English class. So, makes the decision to write a text inspired by young people en condition of risk, as a warning to take a different tack. pony he titles his work rebels.
About the author, Susan Eloise Hilton
Susan E Hinton
Susan Eloise Hilton was born in 1948, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States. Hilton was a young writer, as she was unable to find a book she liked in the Will Rogers Institute library. when he posted rebels received so much recognition that this overwhelmed her, and left her in a creative block for a period of three years.
In the end, her boyfriend—who would become her husband in later years—designed a program that helped her break out of her block. He urged her to write two pages a day. After that period, the author wrote other works, such as Rumble y That Was Then… This Is Now.