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Movie Analysis: The Outsiders

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Time heals all wounds, whether they be from an ex lover’s quarrel or the undoubtedly harsh scar left by the fads that have transitioned through time, leaving us all more than just a little embarrassed that we actually left the house looking like, well, that. The bittersweet phenomenon about fads, though, is that they eventually fade away and a new one comes along to fit the wants and needs of the new generation. One size fits all has never been a promising phrase, yet The Outsiders is able to give it a better connotation. With a variety of themes and a timeless tale, the movie gives the story a better chance of connecting with an impeccably large audience. The Outsiders is not a fad, but rather a bridge that will continue to connect generations together just as …show more content…

Powerful and raw, The Outsiders sheds light on problems that are usually skimmed over in coming of age movies or books that believe their intended audience is much too carefree to relate. The movie is one of few that captures all the bottled up emotions adolescents have in the genuine and relatable characters. The movie explores issues like the hunger for acceptance adolescents face as they attempt to find not only themselves but their place in society as well. Along with inner issues, the movie covers the obstacles countless of teens face at home and in the community. While maybe not everyone can relate to "socs" and "greasers", most can certainly relate to the stock characters they are modeled after as well as the conflict between these two foils. The Outsiders also shows that feelings are multifaceted, as we are able to follow along with Ponyboy, a character who demonstrates that it is okay to be angry and scared and a multitude of clashing emotions all at the same time. The Outsiders screenplay definitely does it’s job of conveying a relatable story and while there are teens alive to relate to it, The Outsiders will never be

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