The Greasers in "The Outsiders" are a close-knit group of teenagers who come from rough backgrounds and are often judged by their appearance and social status. At the heart of the group is Ponyboy Curtis, the sensitive and intelligent 14-year-old narrator who struggles with his identity. His older brothers, Darry and Sodapop Curtis, play pivotal roles in his life; Darry, the eldest at 20, acts as a stern father figure after their parents' death, while Sodapop, 16, is the charming and carefree mi