The Outsiders: The Absence and Presence of Parental Figures
Introduction In the heart of S.E. Hinton’s *The Outsiders*, a novel steeped in youthful rebellion, social division, and the raw realities of growing up, one of the most poignant and often overlooked themes is the pervasive influence of parental figures – or, more accurately, their absence. This absence, whether literal or emotional, casts a long … Read more