Have you ever wondered what it's like to be in a gang? In S.E. Hintons “The Outsiders” tells about 14 year old Ponyboy and his gang. Ponyboy and his gang are greasers- the type of guys who carry knives ,wear blue jeans, have long hair, and get into fights a lot. Socs are the richer group in tow. They are opposites to the greasers in many ways. The Socs and Greasers have a long hatred or each other. When the two groups cross it usually ends in conflict and sometimes the socs beat up greasers for
Gangs a Plague on Many Youth Gang activities has become an epidemic targeting our Youth in today’s society. “Gang membership is more likely among males, ethnic minority group members, youth from low income and early adolescents”(Brown, Hippensteele and Lawrence). “ Some areas where racism is common and large groups of minority young people feel that they are being held back with no chance of gaining power or material possessions by conventional means(Sexton and Wagner). Although many gang
When people say that good girls always fall for bad boys they think it’s just an exaggeration but in Perfect Chemistry by Simone Elkeles this is exactly what happens. Brittany and Alex is two different people but when their paths cross on their first day of school, neither one of them expect to be close. Brittany Ellis is portrayed as ‘Golden Girl’. The type of girl every girls wants to be. She was on a pom squad and has the perfect boyfriend, basically everything was perfect. Or so everyone thinks
people won’t have to worry about that much violence or gang associated problem . The New York Police Department keeps things safe and under control “The "psychological toll" of watching a gritty neighborhood fixed up by hipsters is far less damaging than being stabbed near Dodger Stadium. For 11 years, crime rates in L.A. have generally dropped, many argue as a result of gentrification and improved policing. Gang members on a street corner throwing gang signs are now equivalent to members of the Tea Party
the community every day, so it would be wise to strengthen your relationship by helping those in need. 80% of law enforcement at the local level involves assisting the community with everyday problems. People seek law enforcement to chase down the bad guys and save the day. This view is heightened by the fictional law enforcement shows that are seen on TV. Last but not least quality of life after retirement is why people seek employment in law enforcement. Pension plans give hope for
Leiho and his sister Lola are not the stereotypical gang members and attempt to fight back against the culture that surrounds them. Leiho even tells Damien, “My only mistake was being born in District B13”. In the audience’s first introduction to Leiho he’s taking the stolen drugs from Taha, the drug gang leader, and dumping them down the drain while tainting them with chemicals. The scene is completely contrary to a stereotypical
The Outsiders is a story on a gang of young boys who live in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Their rivalry gang is the Socials. The story escalates when one of the gang members, Johnny, stabs and kills one of the Socials. After this happens Johnny and Ponyboy, the main character, run away. This story’s theme is “Nothing gold can stay.”“Nothing gold can stay” is a poem by Robert Frost. Some of the main characters in The Outsiders are Ponyboy who is like his name, a pony, which gets picked on by bigger horses
against law enforcement but went against morals of society as a whole.Capone was born in Brooklyn New,York and by time he was fourteen and in the sixth grade he dropped out after slapping a teacher. He became involved in gang activity at young age and before joining the well known gang “ Five Points” he started the reputation of being
The Outsiders is an American classic that teenagers have been devouring since the 1960s. I thought the book was very well done due to the fact that it sent very strong messages about teen violence, child abuse, and friendship. It is an emotional book about the struggles of a fourteen year old, so I recommend a box of tissues. The conflicts are very universal . The story is made in order for teenagers to relate their personal problems to reality. This is a novel that analyzes the consequences of treating
Knowing that Huck wanted to leave, but I would not do the same thing on what he done because faking your death will hurt so many people that care about you. He killed a pig so people can think that he died. So he can escape but I think that is not a very good idea. I would have just left without letting anyone know where and when, I was going. But I would collect money before I would do the plan. But I also I would not want to be alone on