Question

What role do the characters of the Socs play in The Outsiders?

They are the antagonists, the enemies of the protagonist.
They are all round characters who have well-developed personalities.
They are all dynamic characters who are changing as the novel progresses.
They are foils and show a contrast to the greasers.

Answer 1

A. They are the antagonists.

Ponyboy Curtis is the protagonist, and the Soc’s are the wealthy, never losing enemies- making them antagonists.