Why Does Pony Have A Problem With Disguising Himself?

Why does Pony have a problem with Johnny’s idea to disguise themselves? He doesn’t want to cut his hair that he took so long to grow and that it symbolizes that he is a problem.

Why does Ponyboy not want to disguise himself?

Why does Pony have a problem with Johnny’s idea to disguise themselves? Ponyboy has a problem with Johnny’s idea to disguise themselves because that would mean cutting off their hair. The only “tuff” feature that Ponyboy actually had was his long, slick, greasy, hair.

What do Ponyboy and Johnny do to disguise themselves?

In an effort to blend in and disguise their appearances, Johnny cuts and bleaches Ponyboy’s hair; Ponyboy in turn cuts Johnny’s hair. Following Dally’s orders, they stay inside the church and pass the time playing poker and reading aloud from Gone with the Wind.

What is causing Pony to be conflicted about the rumble?

What is causing Ponyboy to be conflicted about the rumble? The fact that Pony is actually the youngest member of the gang affects how others treat him.

Why does Pony realize he does like Dally Can you explain what he means by this?

Why does Pony realize he doesn’t like Dally? what does he mean by this? He was “real”he wasn’t like a hero. He had no manners.

How does Ponyboy struggle with identity?

The biggest influence in shaping ponyboy’s identity was his quest to find where he belonged, because throughout the book readers learn ,along with him, how he is different than the other greasers and how he doesn’t act or think like they do.

Why would Ponyboy lie to himself?

Ponyboy always lies to himself because he cannot handle the truth. He doesn’t love Darry. He doesn’t need Sodapop. He doesn’t care about anyone but himself.

How does Ponyboy disguise himself?

What do Johnny and Ponyboy do to disguise themselves? To disguise themselves, Johnny and Ponyboy cut their hair and dye Ponyboy’s blond.

What do the boys do to disguise themselves why is Pony so reluctant to do anything with his hair?

Why is Pony so reluctant to do anything with his hair? The boys cut their hair to disguise themselves. PonyBoy bleaches his. Pony is so reluctant to do anything with his hair because he liked his hair just the way it was and he was proud of it.

What does Johnny insists that they do to disguise themselves?

Johnny insists that they cut their hair to disguise themselves, and he bleaches Ponyboy’s hair. For the next week, the boys hide out at the church, reading Gone with the Wind, smoking, and eating sandwiches.

What is Ponyboy’s main conflict?

Major conflict Against the background of the clash between the poor greasers and the rich Socs, the greaser Ponyboy struggles to mature. Rising action Johnny kills a Soc; Johnny and Ponyboy flee; tension mounts between the greasers and Socs.

What is the conflict in Ponyboys?

External and Internal Conflict
After Ponyboy’s friend Johnny kills one of the Socs in a fight, the two skip town. As the story focuses on their experiences on the run, the primary conflict evolves into Ponyboy’s struggles with becoming a mature young man.

Who dies in the Rumble in the outsiders?

At the rumble, the greasers defeat the Socs. Dally shows up just in time for the fight; he has escaped from the hospital. After the fight, Ponyboy and Dally hurry back to see Johnny and find that he is dying. When Johnny dies, Dally loses control and runs from the room in a frenzy.

What did Pony realize when he saw Dally’s reaction to Johnny’s death?

Pony is confused. He tells them Johnny’s dead, even though something inside him doesn’t believe it. He also tells them Dallas ran off, like he was about to explode. Pony realizes that “Johnny was the one thing Dally loved” (10.22).

What is the one thing Dally loved?

Johnny
When he tries to make sense of Dally’s reaction to Johnny’s death, it dawns on him, “Johnny was the only thing that Dally loved.”

What word does Pony use to describe the way Dally dies?

Gallant
What word does Ponyboy use to describe the way Dally dies? Gallant.

How does Ponyboy find his identity?

Ponyboy’s willingness to enter friendships with Socs signals the development of a distinct personal identity, one that includes association with the greasers but excludes total devotion to the greaser way of life.

What problems does Ponyboy face?

Ponyboy also faces the challenges that arise when he is with Johnny when he kills Bob and then witnesses Johnny do something heroic before he passes away. He worries about whether he will get in trouble for Bob’s death, and also struggles with seeing people close to him like Johnny and Dally die.

Why does Ponyboy become depressed?

Pony was trapped in the darkness of his life; sinking into depression, denial, and, as Darry describes it, a “vacuum.” The darkness symbolized his despair, his lack of understanding, and his feeling of being lost.

Who does Ponyboy love most?

4. Who does Ponyboy love the most out of anyone? Soda. 5.

Is Ponyboy a girl?

Ponyboy Michael Curtis A 14-year-old boy who is the narrator and main character in The Outsiders. His parents have been killed in an automobile accident, and he lives with his two brothers.