When his friend Ponyboy asks what he wants to get up to he answers, “Nothin’ legal, man.” But that mouth and unchecked energy often gets him into trouble. His hair was almost white it was so blond, and he didnt like haircuts, or hair oil either, so it fell over his. Ponyboy describes him as having 'an elfish face, with high cheekbones and a pointed chin, small, sharp animal teeth, and ears like a lynx. Dallas is a funny, confident guy, with a quick tongue and even a sharp wit. Dallys real name is Dallas Winston, and he is the toughest member of the greaser gang.

Personality… impulsive and confused, but ultimately loving. He’s headed down a dangerous, criminal road, and it’s hard to picture a happy ending for him unless he can turn things around fairly dramatically. He wants to be a mentor to younger Greasers, but he’s barely keeping it together himself. As outside pressure mounts, he finds it more and more difficult to cope. That works with some women, but obviously not with all.Ĭhallenge… fixing his attitude. Hintons coming-of-age novel, The Outsiders.He is a member of the gang, the group of greaser. Dallas is a handsome guy, but he doesn’t know much when it comes to talking to women. Keith Two-Bit Mathews is a joke-cracking supporting character in S.E. Relationship Status… not tied down to anyone in particular. He also loves to antagonize the “Socs,” which is short for “Socials,” who are the wealthier, preppier group/gang in Tulsa and the arch-rivals of the Greasers. It’s not the safest way to live, of course, and it’s catching up to him. Dallas has street smarts, charm to spare, and basically does whatever he wants when he wants to do it. Dallas isn’t the kind of guy who holds down a full-time job. Profession… headed toward becoming a full-time criminal. As he tells one of them, “You think my old man gives a hang if I'm dead in a car wreck or drunk or in jail or something? He doesn't care, but that doesn't bother me.” He’s happy to be back in the company of his buddies. He’s back in Tulsa, not making much of an effort to stay out of trouble.

He doesn’t have many legitimate prospects so more often than not he turns toward the less legitimate (and often criminal) opportunities that present themselves. Dallas grew up friends with Greasers and naturally became a member of the gang himself. Grew Up… in 1960’s Tulsa, Oklahoma on the wrong side of the tracks.

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