Question

How does randy talk with ponyboy demonstrate similarities in greasers and socs?

Answer 1

Randy's talk with Ponyboy shows that even coming from different sides of the track they still face the same issues of needing to fit in, feeling left out amongst their peers, and a feeling that if you don't fit in you won't have anyone to support you when you need them. It also shows that on each side there are good and bad people - Randy is upset at the situation but still wants to know if Johnny is okay. At the end of of the day these are children acting like adults while they try to find their way in the world.