Answer:
coming-of-age
Explanation:
"The Outsiders fits into a genre of young adult fiction and is often called a "coming-of-age" novel. Generally, a coming-of-age story is one in which events lead the main characters (protagonists) to experience psychological or moral growth that takes them from childhood toward emotional maturity.
Character change is very important in a coming-of-age story. In The Outsiders, Darry characterizes Ponyboy as lacking common sense. Ponyboy agrees with his older brother, admitting that he is smart at school but sometimes he just doesn't think. These occasions get Pony into trouble that he could avoid. This is one aspect of Ponyboy's character that evolves throughout the book — he learns that his behavior impacts others."
That was from Cliff Notes not me
