What Are Ponyboy Vices?

Both Bob and Ponyboy have silly vices (drinking and smoking, respectively) that are shown to be more dangerous than they at first seem. What are Ponyboys worst qualities? We understand Ponyboy’s moodiness, forgetfulness, and confusion intimately (being fourteen sucks), but, given his biography, these character traits are even more understandable… Read more…

What Was Carried On The Pony Express?

While the lines were under construction the Pony Express operated as usual. Letters and newspapers were carried the entire length of the line from St. Joseph to Sacramento, but telegrams were carried only between the rapidly advancing wire ends. What did Pony Express riders bring with them? In addition to Read more…

What Is A Pony Trap Meaning?

A trap, pony trap (sometimes pony and trap) or horse trap is a light, often sporty, two-wheeled or sometimes four-wheeled horse- or pony-drawn carriage, usually accommodating two to four persons in various seating arrangements, such as face-to-face or back-to-back. What does pony in slang mean? To “pony up” in America Read more…