Coming of age is the inevitable stage that everyone goes through; it's an ongoing process that's greatly affected by an individual's identity and how they interpret the society. Along with the different experiences and obstacles overcoming by the characters. Jasper Jones written by Craig Silvery effectively demonstrated the maturity of selves and dealing with impediments during coming of age. Likewise, the necessary process of coming of age is highlighted in The Outsiders composed by S.E.Hinton.
Social discrimination is shown in Jasper Jones, these discoveries can impact individuals a different point of view on the society. Charlie Bucktin learns that people calls Jasper Jones a half castle. Silvery uses an offensive word that creates a strong sense of racist and prejudice. In any condition, Jasper is always labeled as a dangerous, intriguing, out cast, and blamed on. This is clearly defined to the reader when Jasper tells Charlie of the beating he received at the hands of the police, and` Mr. Wishart, the shire President. Showing though "Butbut he's the Shire president." Charlie's reaction. uses emotional pauses and emphasis the word 'president'. The significance of Charlie's new relationship with Jasper reveals the dystopia of Corrigan. And causes Charlie to question the racist world in which he lives. .
Similarly, the problem of racists is highlighted in The Outsiders, except in contrast it's based on economic differences. The rich Socs harasses the lower classes Greasers, which developed into a mutual hate. Ponyboy Curtis who always feels like an outsider concluded that life is unfair. Stated by Randy, a Soc " Greasers will still be greasers and Socs will still be Socs!" His words draw the reader's attention to the idea of the difference & discrimination between Socs and Greasers. uses a strong tone, coupled with the use of an examination mark. Ponyboy's coming of age is noted as his social class caused him to grow up in a dangerous situation; the most powerful affect on him is realizing the unfairness of society, the economic conditions that cast them as 'Greasers'.