Why did S.E. Hinton name her book 'The Outsiders'?

Answer 1

She used her initials to avoid the criticism that a woman could not write about male experiences. So without using her full name, no one could immediately tell if the novel was written by a man or a woman.

Answer 2

She used her initials to avoid the criticism that a woman could not write about male experiences. So without using her full name, no one could immediately tell if the novel was written by a man or a woman.

Answer 3

The "Greasers" aren't in with the other crowds, they are a group that is known for having bad families and being poor and aggressive or violent. Nobody really accepts them, other than a choice few. (Not accepted)

Answer 4

S.E. Hinton chose the title "The Outsiders" because it reflects the story's themes of social class division and the experiences of characters who feel like they don't belong. The title captures the idea of the characters' struggle to find their place in society and the conflicts that arise from their outsider status.

Answer 5

because she was a female and was writing a book about boys so the boys would think she doesn't know anything about the boys.

Answer 6

Back then boys did not want to read a book written by a woman. So she put here initials as here name.

Answer 7

Because during the time period that the book was released, the book would not be as apealing if it was written by a woman

Answer 8

susan eloise shortened her name to s.e.hinton so that boys would not know the author was female. IT SAYS IN HER BIOGRAPHY.