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What did Ponyboy hate?
Ponyboy dislikes the Socs, whom we see through his subjective viewpoint. The distorting effects of hatred and group rivalry make his narration less than objective.
Why did Ponyboy hope Bob’s parents hated him?
Ponyboy hoped that Bob’s parents hated him and the other greasers because he would rather have their hate than their pity. Ponyboy despises “that pity-the-victims-of-environment junk” because it demeans him and the greasers, he “would much rather have anybody’s hate than their pity”.
Why is Ponyboy friendly?
Overall, Ponyboy and Cherry become close friends because they are both tolerant, sympathetic people, who take time to listen to each other and connect on various emotional levels. Ponyboy is a genuinely nice kid.
How did Ponyboy get hurt?
Ponyboy learns that he got a concussion when a Soc kicked him in the head during the rumble, and that he has been delirious in bed for three days.
What is Ponyboy’s conflict?
Major conflict Against the background of the clash between the poor greasers and the rich Socs, the greaser Ponyboy struggles to mature. Rising action Johnny kills a Soc; Johnny and Ponyboy flee; tension mounts between the greasers and Socs.
Who said no Johnny not hair?
Identifying Outsiders Characters
| A | B |
|---|---|
| “No, Johnny, not my hair!” | Ponyboy |
| “I quess we ruined our hair for nothing” | Johnny |
| “Oh, Pony, I thought we’d lost you” | Darry |
| “Work? And ruin my rep?” | Two-bit |
What are two conflicts Ponyboy faces in the outsiders?
Ponyboy faces criminal charges for being involved in Bob’s death. The Curtis boys face the possibility of being split up by the courts. Ponyboy faces the threat of being jumped by the Socs. The Curtis family is being torn apart by arguments.