Ponyboy Curtis, the protagonist of "The Outsiders," bears some responsibility for his actions and the events that unfold, but he is also a product of his environment and circumstances. While he makes choices, such as running away and associating with the Greasers, many of the situations he faces are influenced by societal pressures and the conflict between social classes. Ultimately, his journey reflects the struggles of adolescence and the search for identity amidst chaos, highlighting both personal accountability and external factors.
there is no definite reason. but it is infered because the boys' parents died.. and darry had to take charge and be responsible for ponyboy and sodapop
Ponyboy as a narrator and Ponyboy as a characterreally has no distiguistion. The story is narrated or told through the first person~as ponyboy. Ponyboy as a narrator is telling the story, more specifically, the life of Ponyboy as a character and his backdrop.
Ponyboy Curtis, the protagonist of S.E. Hinton's "The Outsiders," lives with his two older brothers, Darry and Sodapop, after the death of their parents. Darry, the oldest, acts as a guardian and is responsible for the family's well-being, while Sodapop is more easygoing and serves as a mediator between Darry and Ponyboy. Together, they navigate the challenges of adolescence and the divide between social classes.
Ponyboy is his real name. Ponyboy Curtis
Darry slaps Ponyboy because ponyboy was sassing back at him
Darry yelled at Ponyboy out of frustration and concern for his safety. He is the oldest brother and feels responsible for Ponyboy, wanting him to stay out of trouble and be safe. Darry's anger often stems from his worry and care for Ponyboy's well-being.
the name is darry and the effects that darry's discipline had on ponyboy was that pony did not think that darry loved him or even cared for him because all the seemed to do was fight, since their parent's death, with darry mostly yelling at ponyboy.
there is no definite reason. but it is infered because the boys' parents died.. and darry had to take charge and be responsible for ponyboy and sodapop
Ponyboy as a narrator and Ponyboy as a characterreally has no distiguistion. The story is narrated or told through the first person~as ponyboy. Ponyboy as a narrator is telling the story, more specifically, the life of Ponyboy as a character and his backdrop.
The greasers are Ponyboy's friends
Darry slaps Ponyboy because ponyboy was sassing back at him
Ponyboy is his real name. Ponyboy Curtis
"Stay Gold Ponyboy." Johnny Cade said it. :)
Ponyboy is 14
ponyboy is 14
Johnny and Ponyboy.
It was Johnny who killed Bob. There is no Jhonny, He killed Bob to protect Ponyboy because Bob was trying to drown him in the fountain at the park.