The story begins strong. It tells how the main character, Ponyboy, feels about lifein his neighborhood. Right from the beginning, I can tell that his life is not an easy one.The setting reminds me more of New York than of Oklahoma. The way the place isdescribed it seems like Oklahoma, but once it starts talking about the gangs, I pictureNew York. The characters seem so different, yet so similar. Take Dally he seemsmisunderstood. The fact that he is so unlike the others gives him a sense of individuality.