Greasers as colors and Why
Ponyboy - Grey-Blue - This color has many different areas it’s related to, some things include skepticism, intellect, and even feeling burnt out. I think these all apply to Pony more towards the beginning of the musical. He’s feeling burnt out of Tulsa, like Far Away From Tulsa and Great Expectations. He’s very intelligent and also skeptical of certain things that are happening around him.
Sodapop - Baby Blue - Soda is always happy and caring, positive emotions are very prominent with this color. Baby blue is also associated with being trustworthy and also valuing honesty. I think this is true for Soda when it comes to Sandy, he would have rather had her be honest up front. The color also relates to being emotional, and Soda is very much so an emotional character (need I say more??)
Johnny - Light Purple - Light Purple can be someone who is unifying, and I think Johnny is this character. He’s the one, as Pony says, who keeps the group together by being there. The color is also associated with loyalty and trustworthiness, which explains Johnny perfectly. He’s someone Pony can talk about anything with. It’s also a soft, comforting, and gentle color. All of these characteristics explain Johnny perfectly. He is such a gentle and soft-spoken character, he sees people even if they don’t see him.
Dallas - Deep Red - He’s very strong willed and determined in everything he does, which are major aspects associated with this color. He’s always determined to keep Pony and Johnny safe in whatever circumstances. Strength and even negative emotions can be associated with this color. Dally isn’t a negative person, but he does have some strong negative emotions like anger and he is around many negative habits.
Darry - Forrest Green - This color is associated with many different emotions and things, such as strength, reliability, and resilience. Darry is very much so this character, he tries to stay strong for Soda and Pony at all times, while also trying to do everything around the house. It’s also a color of growth. Throughout the musical we can see how he becomes more understanding of Ponyboy, he supports his writing more and even reads it. He begins to show more love towards both Pony and Soda at the end. He grows a lot throughout the story, and we see that more prominently in the musical.
Two-Bit - Golden Yellow - Energetic, happy, confident, vibrant, and social. Doesn’t this sound exactly like Two-Bit? He is always talking and cracking jokes, he’s messing around with Soda or Ace. He’s in it for the thrill, he is always energetic and doesn’t think twice (or at all) about his jokes. He’s also an extremely loyal character, he is willing to do anything for any of the other characters.
Ace - Royal Purple - This color is a royal color, I think that Ace is such an independent and strong person, she’s definitely the queen of the group. She’s tough and loyal, which are qualities of the color. She’s willing to do anything for Steve, Soda, Two-Bit, or anyone in the gang. She’s also very intelligent, she learns from her past and doesn’t let others get in her way.
Steve - Dark Blue - This color is associated with deep loyalty and connection to those around you. Although Steve isn’t a main character, you can still see what comradery he had with the other members of the gang. He’s fiercely loyal to Ace especially. Dark Blue is a genuine color, and I think Steve is a genuine person. Although he may look tough, I think he’s a genuine softy on the inside.
Thanks @kaytheday for the idea! It was fun to look into the characters a little deeper! I hope you guys liked my analysis!!