Ponyboy compares himself to Pip from Charles Dickens' "Great Expectations" because both characters experience feelings of alienation and a desire for self-improvement. Like Pip, who seeks to rise above his humble beginnings and grapple with societal expectations, Ponyboy feels the weight of his environment and yearns for a better life beyond the confines of his gang and socioeconomic status. This comparison highlights their struggles with identity, class differences, and the pursuit of personal dreams amidst adversity.
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
I think ponyboy is a little happy because of the letters
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
well maybe himself
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.
Ponyboy protrays himself as dreamy, and sensitive,not very realistically-minded.
Pip from "Great Expectations" is mentioned in S.E. Hinton's novel "The Outsiders" in Chapter 11. Ponyboy references Pip when he is discussing the differences between the greasers and the Socs with Cherry.
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
Ponyboy is telling himself not to think, or to remember because he can't handle the fact that Johnny died.
Pip called himself Pip as a child because he struggled to pronounce his name Philip when he was young. As he grew older, the nickname stuck and became the name he was known by. Additionally, the name Pip is more endearing and memorable, contributing to its continued use throughout the story.
I think ponyboy is a little happy because of the letters
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
Scroobius Pip has: Played himself in "Last Call with Carson Daly" in 2002. Played himself in "How to Fix the Music Industry" in 2008. Played Scroobius Pip in "The Summit" in 2008. Played himself in "Bestival 2009" in 2009. Played himself in "War of Words: Battle Rap in the UK" in 2014.
Mr. Wemmick...
Wemmick's note to Pip advised him to prepare for unexpected events and to be vigilant in protecting himself and his interests. He warned Pip to stay cautious and keep a low profile.
well maybe himself
I think ponyboy is a little happy because of the letters