Ponyboy thinks that Johnny is more gallant than Dally. He admires Johnny's bravery and selflessness, especially in the way he acts during the fire rescue, putting others' lives before his own. Unlike Dally, whose bravado often masks deeper struggles, Johnny embodies a quiet strength and heroism that Ponyboy deeply respects.
Ponyboy is embarrassed when Dally talks to the girls at the drive-in because Dally's brash and disrespectful attitude contrasts sharply with Pony's more sensitive nature. He feels uncomfortable with Dally's crude behavior, especially since he wants to impress the girls and make a good impression. Ponyboy is also aware of the differences between their social statuses, which adds to his embarrassment.
"Of all of us, Dally was the one I liked least. He didn't have Soda's understanding or dash, or Two-Bit's humor, or even Darry's superman qualities. But I realized that these three appealed to me because they were like the heroes in the novels I read. Dally was real. I liked my books and clouds, and sunsets. Dally was so real he scared me." pg 76
Ponyboy has a hard time liking Dally because he sees Dally as a representation of the toughness and aggression that he associates with the harsh realities of their world. Dally's reckless behavior and criminal background contrast sharply with Ponyboy's more sensitive and introspective nature. Furthermore, Ponyboy struggles to reconcile Dally's loyalty to his friends with his violent tendencies, making it difficult for him to fully accept Dally as a person. Ultimately, Ponyboy's feelings reflect his internal conflict between understanding loyalty and grappling with the darker aspects of their lives.
Dallas Winston (Dally)
Johnny felt like Dally was his big brother. Dally was always there for Johnny and they shared a brotherly love, not a gay love. When Johnny was stuck in the burning church Dally saved him. When Johnny said he wanted to turn himself into the cops Dally told Johnny not to because he didn't want Johnny to become like him because jail hardened him. He doesn't want Johnny to be cold-hearted and mean like himself.
Ponyboy is embarrassed when Dally talks to the girls at the drive-in because Dally's brash and disrespectful attitude contrasts sharply with Pony's more sensitive nature. He feels uncomfortable with Dally's crude behavior, especially since he wants to impress the girls and make a good impression. Ponyboy is also aware of the differences between their social statuses, which adds to his embarrassment.
"Of all of us, Dally was the one I liked least. He didn't have Soda's understanding or dash, or Two-Bit's humor, or even Darry's superman qualities. But I realized that these three appealed to me because they were like the heroes in the novels I read. Dally was real. I liked my books and clouds, and sunsets. Dally was so real he scared me." pg 76
Ponyboy has a hard time liking Dally because he sees Dally as a representation of the toughness and aggression that he associates with the harsh realities of their world. Dally's reckless behavior and criminal background contrast sharply with Ponyboy's more sensitive and introspective nature. Furthermore, Ponyboy struggles to reconcile Dally's loyalty to his friends with his violent tendencies, making it difficult for him to fully accept Dally as a person. Ultimately, Ponyboy's feelings reflect his internal conflict between understanding loyalty and grappling with the darker aspects of their lives.
Dallas Winston (Dally)
Johnny felt like Dally was his big brother. Dally was always there for Johnny and they shared a brotherly love, not a gay love. When Johnny was stuck in the burning church Dally saved him. When Johnny said he wanted to turn himself into the cops Dally told Johnny not to because he didn't want Johnny to become like him because jail hardened him. He doesn't want Johnny to be cold-hearted and mean like himself.
In Chapter 7 of "The Outsiders," Pony and Darry's relationship begins to evolve as they start to understand each other better. After the incident with Johnny and Dally, Darry shows genuine concern for Pony's well-being, revealing a softer side that helps bridge the emotional gap between them. For instance, when Darry expresses relief that Pony is safe after the rumble, it highlights his protective nature and deep care, suggesting that Pony may start to see Darry less as an authoritative figure and more as a caring brother. This shift indicates a growing mutual respect and understanding, fostering a more supportive bond between them.
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The word for more then one pony is, ponies.
I do believe that the Dartmoor pony is more rare than the Shetland pony.
Johnny will start becoming more like Dally. By commiting crimes.
In S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders," Dally Winston takes Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade to Dairy Queen. After the two boys run away following the incident with Bob, Dally, who is a more experienced greaser, helps them by providing company and a sense of normalcy. This trip highlights the bond between the characters and the camaraderie within their group.
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