The oldest Curtis brother. He is responsible, serious, and works hard to take care of his brothers.

The funny, joking member of the group. He uses humor to lighten serious situations.

Sodapop’s best friend. He is confident, sarcastic, and good with cars.

Ponyboy’s older brother. He is cheerful, caring, and the person who tries to keep peace in the Curtis family.

A tough Greaser with a rough past. He acts fearless and reckless but cares deeply about his friends.

A quiet, sensitive Greaser who has been through a lot. He is loyal and kind despite his struggles.

The youngest Curtis brother and the narrator. He is thoughtful, sensitive, and loves books and movies. He often sees the world differently than the other Greasers.

A Soc who comes from a wealthy family. He is known for his fighting and represents the tension between the Socs and Greasers.

Bob’s best friend. He is a Soc who starts to question the rivalry and realizes things are more complicated than just Greaser vs. Soc.

A Soc girl who is kind and understanding. She helps Ponyboy see that Greasers and Socs have more in common than they think.