The novel “The Outsiders” was written by S.E. Hinton’s 1967 novel, “The Outsiders”, was written by S.E.
The novel begins with conflict between two rival gangs who mistakenly get involved in unneeded violence. The Socs, a middle-class group made up of wealthy teenagers, are rivals to Greasers. They define social status by being proud to be part of a gang that respects and supports each other. Also the novel depicts the conflict between Johnny the Greaser and Johnny the Socs, emphasizing the long-lasting psychological, physical and emotional consequences of conflict. Through a series of literary devices, S.E Hinton conveys the devastating and lasting effects that conflict has on society through the novel’s opening chapter. Hinton explains in detail how conflict is used between Greasers and Socs when they have doubts. Hinton notes that “A grudge fight is what usually causes a rumble” and that the opponents bring their friends. Hinton’s use of metaphor allows Hinton to portray the abuse that occurs between Socs. Ponyboy, who is giving an outline about the Socs. Hinton is able to explore the needless and overburdened physical and social situations of the Socs. Hinton uses metaphor to illustrate an idea. He compares something by saying it is something, even though it isn’t. Ponyboy also states that “Skin fighting doesn’t hurt, it blows off steam more than anything” and that metaphors add an idea and make a comparison. It is Hinton’s use language that captures the social and physical lasting effects of conflict throughout the novel.
Hinton uses a range of literary devices in “The Outsiders” effectively to emphasize the long-lasting, physical consequences that conflict can have on people. Dally is described with “high cheekbones”, sharp chins, “pointed and pointed teeth”, blue-colored eyes, and white hair. All of us had frozen. Hinton uses metaphor to explore the violence Dally has experienced in his life. Ponyboy was one of the many activities he participated in, and he hit Ponyboy on his return from Johnny’s. The description of “Suddenly it had diedly quiet” reinforces the fact that it was about deathly still. This adds creativity, motivation, and emotion to your text. Hinton is able to clearly explain the negative and ongoing effects of conflict using a variety literature techniques.
