The Outsiders Study Guide

Stepping out of the movie house into bright sunlight, Ponyboy is thinking about two things; Paul Newman and a ride home. He wishes he were tougher looking- like Paul Newman. He decides his own looks aren't so bad. Ponyboy thinks about his own looks. He thinks his hair is longer than that of his peers, but he's a "greaser" and most of his neighborhood rarely bothers to get a haircut. (read more)