The Outsiders

Who is Buck Merrill? Describing Buck Merrill is, at its core, challenging, as Hinton provides a relatively limited portrayal. The character is less developed compared to the core Greaser crew. We learn he’s a somewhat menacing figure, associated with Dallas Winston. He’s frequently described as a friend of Dally, an individual who lives on the … Read more

The Significance of Appearance in “The Outsiders” “The Outsiders,” S.E. Hinton’s coming-of-age novel, stands as a timeless exploration of social division, loyalty, and the harsh realities of adolescence. The story, later immortalized on screen, plunges us into the world of Greasers and Socs, two sharply divided gangs in 1960s Oklahoma. Within this turbulent landscape, Johnny … Read more