![]() Hinton originally wrote The Outsiders primarily for herself, but the mother of one of her friends read a draft and thought that the book deserved a wider audience. However, Hinton also refrains from vilifying the Socs, a choice that reflected her belief that things are “rough all over.” 3. Although Hinton was neither a greaser nor a Soc, the book is written from the point of view of the greaser Ponyboy in an effort to humanize the gang. ![]() The tense divide between the upper class “Socs” (pronounced “soashes,” as in “social”) and the lower class “Greasers” at Hinton's high school was so bitter that the gangs had to enter through separate doors. ![]() RIVAL GANGS AT HINTON’S OWN HIGH SCHOOL INSPIRED THE SOCS AND THE GREASERS. I created a world with no adult authority figures, where kids lived by their own rules.” 2. ![]() "When I couldn't find any, I decided to write one myself. "I'd wanted to read books that showed teenagers outside the life of ‘Mary Jane went to the prom,’" Hinton explained a 1981 interview with Seventeen. Hinton felt compelled to write after she became frustrated with the lack of relatable pop culture being produced for teenagers at the time. Susan Eloise Hinton was only 15 when she began writing the novel and was just 17 when it was first published. HINTON WROTE THE OUTSIDERS WHILE SHE WAS STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL. Even if you’ve already delved into Ponyboy’s tumultuous adolescence, you can probably still learn something about the young adult classic. Hinton’s 1967 coming-of-age novel, is a staple for young readers. ![]()
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