Here is a chart of character traits for the main characters in S.E. Hinton's "The Outsiders":
Character Traits
Ponyboy Narrator, sensitive, intelligent, loyal, naive, idealistic
Darry Protective, responsible, harsh, hardworking, distant
Soda pop Carefree, charming, laid-back, irresponsible
Dally Tough, violent, reckless, charismatic, loyal
Steve Arrogant, cruel, violent, leader of the Socs
Please note that this is a generalization, as characters develop and change throughout the story.
Uday Tahlan