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S.E. Hinton chose names like Ponyboy, Sodapop, and Dally in "The Outsiders" to reflect the distinctiveness and individuality of each character. These unique names help to emphasize the outsider status of the Greasers and add to the gritty, urban atmosphere of the novel.

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