S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders . This essay examines S.E. Hinton's "The Outsiders." It discusses how the main character Ponyboy epitomizes a central defining element of adulthood. This element very much affects the development of Ponyboy throughout the novel. More than anything else, the story is about reaching adulthood through suffering. 5 pgs. Bibliography lists 1 sources. Pages: 5 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 9628 Hinton's The Outsiders.doc Price: 44.75