Table of Contents
- 1 What made Randy feel something for the first time in a long time?
- 2 What is Randy’s role in the outsiders?
- 3 What angered pony about Randy’s visit?
- 4 What did Randy say about his dad and how does pony react to this?
- 5 What did Randy say kids want from parents in the outsiders?
- 6 What was Pony’s reaction to Randy’s visit?
- 7 Why did Randy come to visit Pony in the Outsiders?
- 8 Why is Ponyboy so disappointed in Randy Adderson?
What made Randy feel something for the first time in a long time?
Randy tells Pony that his father wants him to tell the truth about what happened that night. He feels bad for putting his father through this. Randy tells Pony that “it’s the first time [he’s] felt anything in a long time” (11.20). Pony thinks that the only thing he’s been feeling is fear.
What is Randy’s role in the outsiders?
Randy Adderson Marcia’s boyfriend and Bob’s best friend. Randy is a handsome Soc who eventually sees the futility of fighting. Along with Cherry, Randy humanizes the Socs by showing that some of them have redeeming qualities. Randy helps Ponyboy realize that Socs are as susceptible to pain as anyone else.
How does Randy feel about the greasers?
He had a high attitude and saw all greasers as white trash while also being as reckless as Bob. Though, it is possible that he did this out of conformity given what happens later on. After Bob’s death, Randy comes to his senses and starts to feel remorseful for his actions.
What is something that Randy admits to?
Outsiders
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What happens when the blue mustang approaches Ponyboy and Two-Bit? | Socs get out and the boys have a good talk |
| Who was Randy’s best friend? | Bob |
| Of the following, what is something that Randy admits to? | That he is not fighting any more |
What angered pony about Randy’s visit?
When Randy begins to lament about his relationship with his father, Pony starts to view him with contempt because he realizes that Randy’s situation is significantly less serious than his. Randy then shifts the conversation to their upcoming trial and Pony insists that he killed Bob.
What did Randy say about his dad and how does pony react to this?
Randy feels that his father is a “good guy” and doesn’t deserve to go through this disappointment and embarrassment because of him. And Pony believes that his brothers do not deserve to be separated because of his actions.
What is Randy’s influence on Ponyboy?
Randy Adderson, a soc, tells Ponyboy that he won’t be showing up at the rumble that night because he’s tired of the fighting. Randy also tells Ponyboy that Bob’s parents spoiled him rotten. Bob was good looking and intelligent, and his parents allowed him to do whatever he wanted.
What happened to Randy in the outsiders?
Randy is Marcia’s boyfriend, as well as Bob’s best friend and partner in crime. He probably participated in the beating of Johnny, and certainly in the violence against other Greasers. When Bob is stabbed by Johnny in the park, Randy runs off with his friends, leaving Bob’s bleeding body behind.
What did Randy say kids want from parents in the outsiders?
In chapter 7 of The Outsiders, Randy says that what kids want from their parents is for them to lay down the law, set the limits, and give them something solid to stand on.
What was Pony’s reaction to Randy’s visit?
Pony is amazed, because he sees the consequences Randy faces as minimal — Randy’s father is rich; he can pay any fine the judge imposes and clear his son of any charges. Ponyboy and his brothers have avoided talking about the upcoming meeting with the judge.
What is the importance of Randy’s conversation with Ponyboy?
What was Randy’s purpose in visiting Pony? What was the outcome of their conversation? He wanted talk to Pony about going to see the judge tomorrow. He also wanted to make sure that Pony realized it was not him who killed Bob, but Johnny, and to tell him that Johnny only did what he did in self-defense.
Who is Randy Adderson in’the outsiders’?
Randy Adderson is Bob’s best friend; he is a fellow Soc. After Bob’s death, Randy stops Pony on the street and tells him that the fighting between the Socs and the greasers is pointless.
Why did Randy come to visit Pony in the Outsiders?
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. Randy believes that his father is disappointed in him.
Why is Ponyboy so disappointed in Randy Adderson?
Randy believes that his father is disappointed in him. Ponyboy can’t fully understand Randy’s concerns, because Randy didn’t kill anyone, or get hurt in the runble, or see his friend shot down by the police.
Why does Randy think his father is disappointed in him?
Randy believes that his father is disappointed in him. Ponyboy can’t fully understand Randy’s concerns, because Randy didn’t kill anyone, or get hurt in the runble, or see his friend shot down by the police. Because his involvement was minimal, Randy’s wealthy father could pay any fines imposed and clear his son.