Who Is Two Bit?

Keith "Two-Bit" Mathews (spelled Matthews in the film credits) is eighteen and a half, and still a Junior in high school. and a supporting character in The Outsiders. He is the "oldest and the wisecracker of the bunch." He's the second oldest, behind Darry (who's 20), and is known for stealing.

Who is two-bit girlfriend?

Kathy is assumed to be Two-Bit's girlfriend or date, and not to be mistaken as his younger sister. He has a sister who is unnamed and Kathy has a brother who is unnamed. She makes no appearance in the movie or book, but only mentioned by name in the movie, and only referred to as "kid-sister" in the book.

How did two-bit Mathews get his nickname?

Nickname & Description

He got his name because he refuses to shut his mouth. Two-Bit 'always has to get his two-bits in,' recalls Ponyboy, the novel's narrator. The smart remarks to police or the Socs keep him in trouble.