Where Does The Outsiders Take Place?

The novel The Outsiders was written by S.E. Hinton in 1967 and is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It tells the story of two teenage gangs: the Greasers and Socs. The Socs are wealthy youths who live in suburban areas of Tulsa, while the Greasers live underprivileged lives in the inner city. Both groups constantly come into conflict over social status, and they are more often than not at odds with one another. The book explores themes such as class conflict, violence, friendship and loyalty. One of the most interesting aspects of this book is that it was written in first person point of view rather than third person limited or omniscient like most young adult novels published at that time. The Outsiders was first published in 1967 and was adapted into a major motion picture in 1983, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and starring Tom Cruise, Rob Lowe, and Emilio Estevez. The film was a commercial and critical success and became one of the best films of the 1980s. The novel has been taught in schools across the United States and has become a classic of young adult literature. In 2005, The Outsiders was selected for preservation in the National Endowment for the Arts’ “The Big Read” program. The Outsiders is one of the most popular novels ever written for young adults, and continues to be enjoyed by readers of all ages.