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One half of him believes that Darry does not love him, but the other half knows that Darry loves him and cares for him. It is just that Ponyboy for whatever reason does not want to believe it. He most likely talked himself into believing that lie.
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∙ 12y agoThey needed to find their way to the mountain
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∙ 12y agoPonyboy is lying and saying that Johnny and Dally are still alive.
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∙ 7y agoPonyboy keeps telling himself that Johnny is not dead
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Why did Ponyboy keep telling himself that Johnny wasn't dead?
Ponyboy kept telling himself Johnny wasn't dead because he did not want to believe it. Ponyboy put all the blame on himself and felt really guilty. Dr. S
What does Ponyboy mean when he says i lie to myself all the time do you ever lie to yourself?
*contains spoilers* When Ponyboy says he lies to himself all the time, he means that, although he knows the truth, he tells himself differently. If he tells himself what he wants to believe, he will begin to believe it more and it subconsciously brings him comfort. Ponyboy uses this reference when saying he doesn't care about Darry and the way Darry treats him. Although it's only implied, Ponyboy also lies to himself after Johnny dies. Ponyboy convinces himself that he's the one who killed Bob and that Johnny isn't dead. It provides some comfort for Ponyboy to just put all the traumatic events he's experienced out of his mind.
How does johnny's note help ponyboy change his attitude toward himself his future and his friends?
I think ponyboy is a little happy because of the letters
Who is the antagonist in The Outsiders?
i believe it is also Ponyboy himself....he is battling himself in the processand this is called a self v.s self conflictThe socs are a different type of antagonist though
What advisor do you think ponyboy will be inclined to follow?
well maybe himself
What did Ponyboy remember as he was lying in his bed?
he was thinking og something
How does Ponyboy portray himself in the book Outsiders by S.E. Hinton?
Ponyboy protrays himself as dreamy, and sensitive,not very realistically-minded.
Why did Ponyboy keep telling himself that Johnny wasn't dead?
Ponyboy kept telling himself Johnny wasn't dead because he did not want to believe it. Ponyboy put all the blame on himself and felt really guilty. Dr. S
Why did Ponyboy tell himself not to think not to remember.?
Ponyboy is telling himself not to think, or to remember because he can't handle the fact that Johnny died.
What does Ponyboy mean when he says i lie to myself all the time do you ever lie to yourself?
*contains spoilers* When Ponyboy says he lies to himself all the time, he means that, although he knows the truth, he tells himself differently. If he tells himself what he wants to believe, he will begin to believe it more and it subconsciously brings him comfort. Ponyboy uses this reference when saying he doesn't care about Darry and the way Darry treats him. Although it's only implied, Ponyboy also lies to himself after Johnny dies. Ponyboy convinces himself that he's the one who killed Bob and that Johnny isn't dead. It provides some comfort for Ponyboy to just put all the traumatic events he's experienced out of his mind.
How does johnny's note help ponyboy change his attitude toward himself his future and his friends?
I think ponyboy is a little happy because of the letters
Who is the antagonist in The Outsiders?
i believe it is also Ponyboy himself....he is battling himself in the processand this is called a self v.s self conflictThe socs are a different type of antagonist though
What advisor do you think ponyboy will be inclined to follow?
well maybe himself
How does Johnny's note help change Ponyboy's attitude toward himself his future and his friends?
I think ponyboy is a little happy because of the letters
What two incorrect facts did ponyboy reveal to randy when discussing bob's death?
Ponyboy told him that Johnny and Dally weren't dead, and that he had killed Bob himself.
What does ponyboy learn about life and himself over the coarse of the novel?
that he should not inflict violence.
What was a time when ponyboy showed depression?
After Johnny died. He convinced himself he was still alive.
