In the book, it is also said by Ponyboy that Soda enjoys dancing or a drag race without even getting near alcohol, and that “it’s rare to find a kid in our neighborhood who doesn’t drink once in a while. Read more…
Ponyboy walks home and finds Darry furious with him for staying out so late. In the ensuing argument, Darry slaps Ponyboy. No one in Ponyboy’s family has ever hit him before, and Ponyboy storms out of the house in a Read more…
The rumble between the greasers and the Socs is set for 7 p.m. that night. Pony slams down five aspirins while no one is looking; he is still successfully hiding his illness. Where did the Rumble take place in The Read more…
Darry. Who tells Ponyboy in Chapter 9 that he shouldn’t fight in the rumble? Darry. Who tells Ponyboy that he shouldn’t fight in the Rumble in Chapter 9? DarryWho tells Ponyboy in Chapter 9 that he shouldn’t fight in the Read more…
Darry manages to convince the doctor that they, the three Curtis brothers, are the only real family that these two boys have, so the doctor gives them the bad news. Dally’s one arm is severely burned, but he will eventually Read more…
What do Johnny and Ponyboy do to disguise themselves? To disguise themselves, Johnny and Ponyboy cut their hair and dye Ponyboy’s blond. How did the boys disguise themselves The Outsiders? In an effort to blend in and disguise their appearances, Read more…
Two-Bit asks Pony what it feels like to be a hero, and shows Pony today’s newspaper and the article titled, “JUVENILE DELINQUENTS TURN HEROES” (7.35). The article tells the whole story, from the church fire to the death of Bob. Read more…
The Outsiders Chapter 5 themes of childhood, innocence, and identity are especially poignant. The boys, so young and innocent, are waking up not only to the world where they are fugitives, but also waking to the realization that they must Read more…
What does the newspaper say about the Curtis brothers in Chapter 7 of The Outsiders? That they are all cleared of all charges. That Pony is being charged with manslaughter, and his brothers as accessories. What did the newspaper headline Read more…
What’s a characteristic Pony repeats about himself in this chapter? He says that his hair makes him look tough and identifies him as a greaser. How does Ponyboy change in Chapter 5? Summary: Chapter 5 Ponyboy makes a wisecrack and Read more…