Questions and Answers
Why does Ponyboy decide to run away?
Darry slapped him in the face because he was home really late after being at a drive-in movie.
Where do Johnny and Ponyboy run to?
The park.
Why does Johnny think that Greasers came to the park?
Because Johnny and Ponyboy 'picked up their girls'.
What does 'reeling pickled' mean?
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What did the Socs smell like when they arrived at the park?
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What does Johnny notice that Bob is wearing when they arrive at the park?
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What does Bob call the Greasers?
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What does Ponyboy call Socs?
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What does Bob tell David to do to Ponyboy?
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What does Ponyboy think when the Socs are drowning him?
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What does Johnny do in fear of Ponyboy's life?
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What is the electric chair?
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Who do Ponyboy and Johnny go to for supplies to run away and what does he give them?
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Who is Buck Merril?
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Who is Curly Shepard?
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Where does Dally tell them to go?
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What does Ponyboy do on the train ride there?
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What do Ponyboy and Johnny ask the farmer when they get to Windrixville?
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What does the farmer say to the boys when they lie about playing army?
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What did Ponyboy think about the abandoned church?
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What happened at church that made Ponyboy not want to go back?
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What did Ponyboy wish the runaway was when he awoke at the church?
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What did Johnny buy at the store?
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What do Johnny and Ponyboy have to do to their hair and why?
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Why do Ponyboy and Johnny start crying on the second day?
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How did Ponyboy and Johnny kill time at the church?
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Who did Ponyboy like the least out of their gang and why?
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What does the poem that Ponyboy reads to Johnny symbolize?
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Why did Ponyboy get sick?
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Where does Johnny say that the police think that Johnny and Ponyboy are hiding?
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Study Notes
Ponyboy's Decision to Run Away
- Ponyboy decides to run away after Darry slaps him for returning home late from a drive-in movie.
Location of Escape
- Johnny and Ponyboy run to the park after the conflict with the Socs escalates.
Socs vs. Greasers Dynamics
- Johnny believes the Greasers came to the park for the same reason they did— to pick up girls.
Descriptions of Characters and Setting
- Socs smell like whiskey and English leather upon their arrival at the park.
- When confronted, Johnny notices Bob's rings, which previously injured him during a jump.
Insults and Tension Between Groups
- Bob refers to the Greasers as "white trash with long hair," while Ponyboy retorts, calling Socs "white trash with madras."
Escalation of Violence
- Bob instructs another Soc to "give Ponyboy a bath," implying an act of drowning in the fountain.
- As Ponyboy is drowning, he feels the Socs have crossed a line, leading Johnny to stab Bob out of fear for Ponyboy's life.
Consequences of Violence
- Johnny kills Bob with a switchblade, putting himself at risk of facing the electric chair, highlighting the gravity of his actions.
Seeking Help and Resources
- Ponyboy and Johnny seek assistance from Dally, who supplies them with $50, a gun, and oversized clothing for their escape.
Characters Discussed
- Buck Merril is identified as Dally's rodeo partner whom Ponyboy dislikes.
- Curly Shepard is mentioned as someone who informed Ponyboy about the consequences of crimes leading to the electric chair.
Destination for Hiding
- Dally advises the boys to hide in an abandoned church at Jay Mountain in Windrixville.
Journey to Hiding Spot
- During the train ride to Windrixville, Ponyboy sleeps, and Johnny wakes him when they reach their stop.
Encounter with Farmer
- Upon reaching Windrixville, the boys ask a farmer for directions to Jay Mountain, lying that they are playing "army."
Feelings About the Church
- Ponyboy finds the abandoned church eerie due to its old, spooky nature and spiderwebs. He becomes uncomfortable after witnessing other gang members' antics.
Emotional Reaction
- The realization that Johnny killed someone hits Ponyboy hard, leading to tears as they discuss the gravity of the crime.
Activities During Hiding
- To pass the time, Ponyboy and Johnny play poker and read "Gone with the Wind."
Personal Reflections
- Ponyboy expresses a dislike for Dally, recognizing his lack of the traits he admires in others, which makes Dally feel more 'real' to him.
Symbolism of Poetry
- The poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay" by Robert Frost symbolizes their lost innocence and the drastic changes in their lives after the violence.
Physical and Emotional Toll
- Ponyboy becomes ill from not eating and smoking on an empty stomach, showcasing the stress of their situation.
Misconceptions of Police Investigation
- Johnny shares his belief that the police suspect they have fled to Texas, which indicates the severity of their predicament.
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