What Is Darry’S Opinion Of Having Ponyboy Participate In The Rumble?

Why does Darry not want to let Ponyboy fight in the rumble? Ponyboy looks weaker than usual and has lost some weight. Plus Johnny will not be there to help him. You just studied 7 terms!

How does Darry feel about Pony participating in the rumble?

Why is Darry concerned about Pony participating in the rumble? Darry doesn’t want Pony to get hurt because Darry is the oldest and the protector of his brothers. Pony wasn’t looking to good before the rumble. What are the reasons that the gang members fight?

Why is it so important for Ponyboy to participate in the rumble?

Nevertheless, Ponyboy ignores his instincts and goes through with the fight because he wants to please his social group. His participation in the rumble cements his place in the gang; he is no longer a tagalong little brother but rather a fighter in his own right. Read more about the cycle of violence as a theme.

What is Darry’s reason for fighting in the rumble?

Still apprehensive about the rumble, Pony questions everyone’s motivation for the fight: “Soda fought for fun, Steve for hatred, Darry for pride, and Two-Bit for conformity.” Pony can only think of one good reason to fight — self-defense.

How does Ponyboy feel about the rumble?

Ponyboy has a bad feeling about the rumble. He tries to convey it to Two-Bit, but Two-Bit doesn’t want to understand. He accuses Pony of being a chicken, but Pony defends himself and says that it isn’t about being chicken, it is about the awful feeling that something bad is going to happen at the rumble.

Why does Darry not want to let Ponyboy fight in the rumble?

Why does Darry not want to let Ponyboy fight in the rumble? Ponyboy looks weaker than usual and has lost some weight. Plus Johnny will not be there to help him.

Why did Dally grab Ponyboy after the rumble?

After the Greasers win the rumble between the Socs, Dally grabs Ponyboy and heads for the hospital. Dally wants to tell Johnny that the Greasers have won. Dally and Ponyboy are pulled over for speeding on the way to the hospital.

Why did Randy decide not to participate in the Rumble the outsiders?

Randy refuses to fight in the big rumble because “Greasers will still be greasers and Socs will still be Socs.” Out of friendship, Randy comes to visit Pony while he is sick. Randy tells Pony that he regrets ever being involved with any of the violence because of the impact it is having on his father.

What does rumble mean in the outsiders?

17) rumble – Gang fight. 18) scrap – To fight.

What are Johnny’s last words?

What do Johnny’s last words mean? Right before he dies in the hospital, Johnny says “Stay gold, Ponyboy.” Ponyboy cannot figure out what Johnny means until he reads the note Johnny left. Johnny writes that “stay gold” is a reference to the Robert Frost poem Ponyboy shared when they were hiding at the church.

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 does Darry think about fighting?

Despite his hard-working nature and ability to differentiate right from wrong, Darry also loves fighting, and is proud to use his strong body to defend the other greasers.

Who does Darry fight against in the rumble?

Terms in this set (18) how did the rumble start? the rumble starts off with darry and his old friend paul circling eachother. once dally comes, darry looks at dally, and paul punches darry in the jaw, making the fight begin.

Who tells Ponyboy that he shouldn’t fight in the rumble?

Darry
Who tells Ponyboy in Chapter 9 that he shouldn’t fight in the rumble? Darry.

Who hit Ponyboy in Chapter 3?

They defend Darry, which only infuriates Ponyboy, so he verbally attacks Johnny about his own terrible home life. In response to this attack, Two-Bit slaps Ponyboy on the side of the head, which sets off a tirade from Ponyboy about the injustice in their world. The blue Mustang returns and this time it stops.

Why is Darry not a SOC?

Ponyboy, Soda, and the greasers are the only reason Darry is not a soc. Darry had to take care of the Ponyboy and Soda after their parents died in the car accident. This changed Darry because he had to quit school and get a job to get money to raise Ponyboy and Soda.

Why does Darry slap Ponyboy in Chapter 3?

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 rage. He feels sure now that Darry does not want him around.

What advice did Dally give Pony after the rumble?

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 touch you…” -This is the advice Dally gives Ponyboy on the way to see Johnny in the hospital after the rumble.

How long was Ponyboy in bed after the rumble?

Summary: Chapter 11
Ponyboy is restricted to bed rest for a week after he wakes up from his concussion.

Who did Darry first take on in the rumble?

Darry first takes on Paul Holden in the Rumble. Paul is significant because “he and Darry used to buddy it around all the time” (142). Paul and Darry have a lot in common as they were both on the football team together.

Did Sandy get pregnant in the outsiders?

She indeed cheated on Soda and got pregnant with someone else. Soda wanted to marry her, and help care for the baby, but she told him to stay away from her, moving to Florida to live with her grandparents.