People Aren’t As They Seem To Be

Authors Note: This piece is about proving others that you aren’t who they think you are, just like how Ponyboy and Johnny did.
There are lots of different stereotypes that people get judged by, like blondes are dumb, or gingers are hot heads. In the book “The Outsiders” the stereotypical greaser is known as a thug that steals and gets in fights. If I were a greaser I would you try to prove that I’m not like the others, that I’m different, unique. Just like what Ponyboy and Johnny did, they showed that they care about others and they aren’t like the others, they are outsiders.
One of the major themes in the book is about showing that they aren’t what people think they are and they prove to them that they are different and not based upon the stereotypes. This book inspired me to show others that it’s ok to not be like the others. It also encouraged me to prove to others that I’m not who they think I am. Johnny and Ponyboy showed that they were different in the book by going in and saving the kids from the church that was on fire. Everyone in the town was surprised that they did this because they thought the greasers weren’t caring and loving, but Johnny and Ponyboy proved them wrong.
The book “The Outsiders” by S.E Hinton shows that people aren’t always who you think they are. They can show the socs. that they aren’t the mean thugs that steal and get into fights. Some have a higher perspective on the greasers but they still aren’t at the top, they will always be seen as a typical greaser but at least they tried to show who they truly are.