Besides the geographic separation, one of the main things that separates the Socs and the Greasers is economic status. The Greasers or East side is seen to be more run down and poor, whereas the Socs or West side is seen to be wealthy and privileged. When Cherry says “things are rough all over” she is trying to reinforce the fact that not all Socs are the same and neither are all Greasers. As well as the fact that everyone is equally troubled. This statement is important because it supports the reoccurring themes that life is unfair and being an outsider is a matter of perspective.
Question 2
Johnny’s last words to Ponyboy are “Stay gold Ponyboy, stay gold.” In this instance I believe “stay gold” symbolized goodness. Johnny saw