The central theme in The Outsiders is the division between social classes and the struggle of identity and belonging.
The central theme in the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is the division between social classes and the struggle of identity and belonging.
The story follows a group of Greasers, a lower-class gang, as they navigate their lives and face conflicts with the upper-class Socs.
Through the experiences of the characters, the novel explores the idea that social labels and stereotypes can prevent individuals from truly understanding and connecting with one another.