The Greasers And Socs In The Outsiders

In the Outsiders, What Cherry meant by “Things are rough all over” was that the greasers and socs have different sets of values, and many differences which lead to arguments about who is better. Cherry even stated, “You greasers have different sets of values. You’re more emotional. Were sophisticated- cool to the point of not feeling anything.” (Hinton 38). Neither side can understand the other which leads to the countless arguments and fights between them. The Socs role in society probably causes them to feel as if they are the most powerful and mighty in the town. However, the Greasers aren’t as high up on the social class. They are harassed relentlessly because of their “lowly” lives and they are belittled for the same reason. Cherry said,”We