The Outsiders
Literary Elements
S.E. Hinton wrote the novel when she was only 16. Throughout the book she use basic literary elements to write a dramatic story. With this timeless piece, Ms. Hinton created dynamic characters that readers identify with over 25 years later. A classical story of teen angst rooted the sound development of her lead character Ponyboy Curtis and the circumstances of his life. Readers will find the story unforgettable.