What Ponyboy means when he says, "I lie to myself all the time" is that, for example if he knows somthing goes wrong he'll try to think the opposite and the positive aspects in the situation. What does Ponyboy mean on page 8 when he says, "I lie to myself all the time"? Do you ever lie to yourself? Why? He might be trying to toughen up Ponyboy to be a stronger person.ħ. Hes only treating Ponyboy the way he does because he is protective and wants him to turn out into a better person then just a greaser, or a dropout or some kind of deliqinuent. Do you think Darry loves Ponyboy? Why does he treat Ponyboy the way he does? Darry loves Ponyboy because he's his brother. Sodapop tells Ponyboy about Darry actually being proud of him because hes so brainy and loves him alot, he reacts by just going with the flow with Sodapop when secretly he doesn't believe him.Ħ. How does Ponyboy react to what Sodapop tells him about Darry?
the gang was always behind him when he got into touble and he wouldn't be there if the gang wasn't with him.ĥ. One time Johnny got attacked by the Socs real bad, and the gang came in to get him help. The Gang gives him a chance to feel love and affection from his friends. His parents dont care about him and feels like he has nobody else to turn to since he's been so hurt. The 'gang' is important to Johnny because Johnny was abused at home and still is. Darry's always pushing him to do better in school, and has changed alot since their mom and dad had died.Ĥ. he feels that darry isn't sorry for anything he does. Darry and Ponyboy's relationship is more quieter and colder, Darry makes Ponyboy feel like he isn't wanted and that Darry doesn't care about him. Sodapop is always sticking up for Ponyboy if anyone yells at him. Ponyboy's relationship with Darry and Sodapop are different because Ponyboy and Sodapop are always talking to eachother and are much closer, Ponyboy feels that Sodapop is the only one who he can communicate with and laugh with. How do Ponyboy's relationships with Darry and Sodapop differ? Explain. Who are the Socs? Who are the Greasers?ģ.
like a small puppy dog thats been kicked too oftenĢ. too poor to go to college for his football schollarship Describe each of the characters in this chapter and their relationship with one another.