One example of a man versus man conflict in this book is Darry Curtis versus his younger brother Ponyboy. The main reason for this conflict is Darry wanting to do the best for his family. Who does Darry fight? Twenty-two Read more…
Bob is Cherry’s boyfriend, and he’s a complete dirtbag. In a novel full of mostly likable characters, this guy is completely hate-inspiring. Yup: he’s one sadistic bully. Is Bob dating cherry in the outsiders? To Pony, Cherry Valance typifies the Read more…
Why does Two-Bit grin when Ponyboy picks up the broken glass? Two-Bit realizes that Ponyboy isn’t really getting tough. He was simply defending himself. What does Ponyboy do with the broken glass that makes Two-Bit know that Ponyboy will not Read more…
Johnny is dying and is not impressed that the greasers won the rumble: “Useless . . . fighting’s no good.” He asks to speak to greasers, and, leaning over him, Johnny’s last words are “Stay gold, Ponyboy. What were Johnny’s Read more…
The three Curtis brothers working together have the power to save their family. Three greasers working together save the lives of children trapped by fire. And the three rings on the fist of a Soc change Johnny’s life forever, and Read more…
Bob has dark brown curly hair. Like all Socs, he wears dress pants with a button-up shirt and button-up Jacket. He also has a Mustang like most Socs, meaning he prided himself in his good looks and cars. Bob expresses Read more…
Jerry agrees that Johnny killed Bob in self-defense. He tells Ponyboy he shouldn’t smoke, something that no one has ever said to Ponyboy before. Why is Pony confused when Jerry tells him not to smoke? Why is Pony confused when Read more…
How does Zuko’s hair grow so fast? The hair of the average person grows ½ inch per month. Zuko goes from bald to long flowing locks in a matter of months. Why is Zuko’s hair like that in Season 1? Read more…
Cherry Valance “It’s not my idea of a good time to sit in a drive-in and watch people get drunk.” “Things are rough all over.” “Ponyboy… “I could fall in love with Dallas Winston,” she said. “I could just tell. Read more…
Even Ponyboy was confused at how he talked because “he never talked like that”. Dally goes on, “You’d better wise up Pony… you get tough like me and you don’t get hurt. You look out for yourself and nothing can Read more…