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   The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton is a coming-of-age novel that is set in a small country town in the 60s and explores the lives of two social groups, the Greasers and the Socs. Ponyboy Curtis is both the narrator and main character of The Outsiders and his experience helps show the raw challenges these kids have to face to escape their society’s standards. Identity, friendship and the loyalty the greasers have for each other all play an important role in this novel.  I believe that the character development in this novel was very well written and shows how each member of the Greasers deals with their own struggles. Because they are such powerful characters they allow the readers to form a deep connection with them and their stories. The novel explores themes of social class by showing the environment these teenagers grow up in, adding depth to the book. This allows the readers to think about parallels to these issues in real life and better understand the world. The writ...

Stephen E. Ambrose's famous bestseller, which inspired the HBO series Easy Company, chronicles the journey of ordinary men who transformed into exceptional soldiers during the pivotal moments of World War II. In the summer of 1942, these citizen soldiers united for the promise of a $50 monthly bonus and a desire to outperform each other in the Airborne. At its climax, particularly in Holland and the Ardennes, Easy Company stood as a brave and courageous company, these battles are around the time they start becoming more noticeable and stand out from the rest. From their hard 1942 training in Georgia to their disbandment in 1945, Stephen E. Ambrose vividly remembers the extraordinary narrative of Easy Company. In the challenge of combat, a well-executed mission only led to the next challenging assignment. Advancing through Europe, the men of Easy consistently found themselves dealing with the toughest tasks. Whether parachuting into France on D-Day to neutralize a battery of 105 mm ...