Explain how Pony feels this difference give his group the upper hand? Ponyboy says that the Sheppard Gang “had a leader and were organized”, while Ponyboy’s group “were just buddies who stuck together – each man was his own leader”. Ponyboy thinks, “maybe that was why we could whip them” Read more…
The judge acquits Ponyboy of the charges against him for his involvement in Bob’s murder, and closes the entire case. Despite their fears, the judge does not send Ponyboy and Sodapop to a “boy’s home,” and allows them to continue living under Darry’s guardianship. What will the court decide about Read more…
When Ponyboy regains consciousness, he hears sirens. He assumes that he is in a police car until Jerry Wood (who accompanies him) tells him that they are in an ambulance, and Johnny and Dally are in the ambulance behind them. What does Johnny admit to when Ponyboy regains consciousness? What Read more…
How does Ponyboy feel about fighting? Ponyboy thinks a person should only fight in self-defense. How do the other Greasers feel about fighting? Soda fights for fun, Steve for hatred, Darry for pride, and Two-Bit for conformity. What does Pony say about fighting? Still apprehensive about the rumble, Pony questions Read more…
What is Pony’s dream and why will it not come true? It won’t come true because his parents are dead and they can’t afford to move. What was Ponyboy’s dream in chapter 3? Ponyboy says it would be nice to be in the country. He falls asleep and starts dreaming Read more…
The main reason for this conflict is Darry wanting to do the best for his family. Sometimes, Darry yells at his brother in a somewhat overly-aggressive way, which is the reason why Ponyboy is in conflict with his brother. What is the conflict for Ponyboy? Major conflict Against the background Read more…
Ponyboy. What does Ponyboy ask Two-Bit to do for him before the rumble? Not to tell anyone he is sick. What does Dally ask Two-Bit to give him? Pony and Two-Bit also visit Dally, who is still in the hospital. He is his old self, and resents the fact that Read more…
He is described as smart, impulsive, and handsome like his brother, Sodapop. Ponyboy Curtis is in a gang called the greasers. What are 5 adjectives for The Outsiders? Terms in this set (5) disgrace. the loss of respect. incredulous. indicating or showing unbelief. reckless. carelessness. unfathomable. difficult to understand or Read more…
Ponyboy collapse’s the night of the rumble because he got hit in the head and in the ribs, and he was losing a lot of weight when he was at the abandoned church. Describe what Johnny gives to the nurse that he wants her to give to Ponyboy. Johnny gave Read more…
He would rather die defending himself with a switchblade than receive another beating by the Socs. Not only does this moment hint at Johnny using his switchblade later in the book, but it also alludes to Johnny’s own death in the final sentence. What did Ponyboy do when the Socs Read more…