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Who are each of the main Greaser characters? What are their relationships with one another?

In the novel, there are five prominent Greaser characters: Ponyboy Curtis, his brothers Darry and Sodapop, Johnny Cade, and Dallas Winston. Ponyboy is the narrator and at the beginning of the story, is only fourteen years old, the youngest of the gang. His oldest brother is Darry, who takes care of Ponyboy and Sodapop because the three of them are orphans. Darry is stern and responsible. Sodapop is the middle brother, who is good looking...

In the novel, there are five prominent Greaser characters: Ponyboy Curtis, his brothers Darry and Sodapop, Johnny Cade, and Dallas Winston. Ponyboy is the narrator and at the beginning of the story, is only fourteen years old, the youngest of the gang. His oldest brother is Darry, who takes care of Ponyboy and Sodapop because the three of them are orphans. Darry is stern and responsible. Sodapop is the middle brother, who is good looking and happy-go-lucky. Everyone likes Soda. He isn't the smartest of the gang, but he gets along with everyone and always lightens the mood.


Johnny Cade is the second youngest of the group and is described as "the gang's pet, everyone's kid brother" (12). Johnny's father beats him and as a result, he is a quiet but very loyal friend. He is not the toughest of the gang, but Ponyboy is close to him and everyone watches out for him.


Dallas Winston (Dally) is the toughest member of the Greasers. Originally from New York, he is the closest thing to a real gang member. Ponyboy has a distanced awe of him, and the entire gang feels the same way. He is to be feared and revered. He has a criminal record and isn't afraid to do whatever it takes to make things right. In this way, he tends to take care of the gang in ways that others will not. He will go to any measure to help or protect any of the Greasers.

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