The Outsiders: Character Chart
The characters in the novel or play may reveal to the reader or audience in a variety of ways. Your main impression of a character is formed through his/her speech or actions, physical
description, mannerisms, surroundings, other characters’ reactions to the character, or the writer’s feelings about the character.
Characters
Ponyboy Curtis
Sodapop Curtis
Darrel Curtis
“Darry”
Dallas Winston
“Dally”
Age
14
Soc or Greaser
Greaser
Physical Appearance
(Hair, clothes, belongings)
Long brownish-red
greasy hair, greenishgray eyes; small for 14,
good build;
Personality and Lifestyle
(traits, school, job, financial)
What the character does
Social/Environmental Influences
Likes to be alone sometimes; likes walking;
smokes; smart but doesn’t use his head;
loves his brother Soda but afraid of brother
Darry; scared of girls - not into girls yet; has
seen a lot; quiet type
Doesn’t get along with Darry, who yells at
him a lot since their parents died 8 months
ago
Characters
Keith Mathews
“Two-Bit”
Steve Randle
Johnny Cade
Sherri Valance
“Cherry”
Bob Sheldon
Age
Soc or Greaser
Physical Appearance
(Hair, clothes, belongings)
Personality and Lifestyle
(traits, school, job, financial)
What the character does
Social/Environmental Influences