1960’s America The world of The Outsiders

General Setting  The Outsiders presumably takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where S.E. Hinton grew up.  We mostly see the east side of the city, from the perspective of the Greasers.  The Outsiders presumably takes place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where S.E. Hinton grew up.  We mostly see the east side of the city, from the perspective of the Greasers.

Take Notes!  Setting questions (along with stereotypes) will be on the first Quiz!

Fashion Typical Soc clothes included Madras Shirts and Khakis. Their hair was kept short; above the ears and off the collar. Greaser clothes included a leather or jean jacket, jeans, white t-shirt and boots. Their hair was longer and slicked back. Madras Shirts Hair Grease

Music and Film Elvis Presley Paul Newman The Beach Boys Beach movies The Beatles

Soc Music? The Beach Boys live in 1963 The Beatles live in 1964

Greaser Music? Elvis live in 1956Elvis live in 1956… 7 years BEFORE The Beatles live clip!

Tuff vs. Tough Tuff: Referring to being cool or hip Tough: Strong and durable; not easily broken or cut.

Drive-ins Watching movies at the drive-in theatre was a popular thing to do, especially for teenagers. The car culture was a big part of society. You’ll notice that cars are often mentioned in the novel.

Cars Here are two cars and a gas station that are mentioned in the novel. Chevy Corvair DX Gas Station 1965 Ford Mustang

Drive-in Restaurants These restaurants were a typical place to take a date. They were also where gangs hung out.

The American Dream Happiness for the characters of The Outsiders was a girl, a car, some money, a strong group of friends, and probably an ice-cold bottle of soda. How much has changed?

The Greasers  Pony Boy  Darry  Soda  Steve  Pony Boy  Darry  Soda  Steve  Two-Bit  Dally  Johnny