(Time: 1960’s) Ponyboy is 14 and is apart of the tough “Greasers.” The opponent gang is called “Socs.” He is in track and English is his best subject. His brothers, that he lives with, are Sodapop (Soda) - 17 and Darrel (Darry) - 20 Curtis. His best friends are Johnny - 16 and Dallas (Dally) - 17. Other people in the gang are Two-Bit -18 and Steve - 17. He lives in Tulsa, OK. His parents are dead from a car crash. His hair stays slicked back. He is very caring, sweet, shy, and adventurous.