Who is Bob in the The Outsiders?

Bob Sheldon is the stereotypical Soc (Social) character in the book. He is rich, drives a cool blue Mustang, and his parents let him do whatever he wants. Bob really loves to push other people around, and wears heavy rings on his hands when he fights greasers so he can do more damage. Bob is the one who beat up Johnny so badly that he was terrified and started to carry a switchblade with him.

Randy is Bob’s best friend. However, Bob’s character never develops in maturity the way Randy does.

At the turning point of the story, Bob tries to drown Ponyboy and Johnny kills him.