Dally is the toughest, most hardened, and most volatile member of the Greasers gang, he flirts with women then sleeps with them then the next day he dumps them. BACKGROUND: He moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma, after growing up running with rough street gangs in New York City, giving him a cynical edge and a hardened criminal record from a young age.

Personality: Sensitive, bookish, and reflective; he enjoys reading, watching sunsets, and going to movies. Family: The youngest brother of Darry and Sodapop, cared for by his older brothers after their parents died.

Best Friend: Ponyboy Curtis Home Life: Neglected and abused by his parents, making him nervous and fearful until pushed to his limits

Best Friend: Sodapop Curtis Occupation: Works at a local gas station with Sodapop due to his skill with cars Personality and StyleAttitude: Brash, cocky, and loud

He is the second of the three Curtis brothers, caught in the middle of his oldest brother Darry and youngest brother Ponyboy Personality: Known for his movie-star good looks, happy-go-lucky attitude, and deep loyalty to his friends and family. Occupation: He dropped out of high school and works at a local gas station alongside his best friend, Steve Randle Role in the Family: The Peacemaker: Sodapop acts as the emotional buffer and mediator, constantly trying to stop Darry and Ponyboy from fighting.

At 20 years old, Darry is the head of the household and acts as a strict father figure to his younger brothers, Sodapop and Ponyboy. Sacrifice: He gave up a promising college athletic scholarship to work two jobs and keep his family together after their parents died in a car accident. Personality: He often appears stern, harsh, and distant out of stress and fear of losing his brothers to the state, but he loves them deeply.

Personality: He is the wisecracking, joke-telling "class clown" and kleptomaniac of the Greaser gang. Age in Story: He is 18 and a half years old and still a junior in high school. Signature item: He is famous for his prized black-handled switchblade.

Cherry is a popular Social and a cheer leader. Social Group: The Socs, the wealthy group of teenagers living on the west side of town. Key Relationships: She is the girlfriend of Bob Sheldon a social. Role Significance: She acts as a bridge between the rival factions, showing compassion and moral conflict rather than blind hatred for the Greasers. She is your and Marica's best friend.

Marcias boyfriend is a social Randy. She is a social and the best friend of Cherry Valance and you. Friendly, lighthearted, and less rigid than Cherry; she easily laughs