Some differences between the book and the movie are that Ponyboy seemed more bold, strong, and handsome. But in the movie he was like that to although, just seemed less of a Greaser because he didn’t look like a hood, didn’t have as bad clothes as I thought and he’s really smart in school. He didn’t seem to have a bad boy trait and he seemed more like a sweetheart, same as his mother. In the movie, Ponyboy said and acted the same like what was in the book. He always fought back with strong words and a courageous young man.
In the movie you could actually see what Tulsa, OK looked like because in the book you could picture a Slump, trailer, bad neighbor hood. But the house really wasn’t in as bad as shape as I thought it would be. The difference between the people was because you could see the difference on the street. Like who they were, how old, if they were a Greaser or a Soc. Although some people didn’t really show who they were. But in the book, you can see it, but not like picture it as well. It the movie makes it bolder because you see, hear, and almost feel what’s going on. You can actually see the people doing these things, on the other hand, in the book you can read it, but not feel it. You can also see their surroundings. What’s behind the scenes. Where they’re at, and wherever they’re at, you can tell which side of town. Both the book and the movie had great descriptions on what their side was like, Socs had it all, and Greasers had nothing. Like maybe the Greasers had old cars and the Socs had brand new cars.
“Things are rough all over” and “Stay Gold” are the same because these themes are life changing and heart-felt. In the movie, when they