The Outsiders Chapter 6 Flashcards
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Who is helping the Greasers and why?

Cherry; she feels like the whole mess is her fault.

When the boys are at Dairy Queen, what does Johnny tell Dally he is going to do?

He states they are going to go back and turn themselves in.

How have Johnny's parents reacted to his running away?

They didn't even ask about him.

What do the boys see when they reach the top of Jay Mountain?

<p>The church; it was on fire.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the only time Ponyboy can remember seeing Johnny without a defeated, suspicious look in his eyes?

<p>When he was rescuing the children.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why doesn't Dally want Johnny to turn himself in?

<p>He is afraid if he goes to jail it will change him.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Dally get burned?

<p>He was trying to drag a kid out of the window.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Johnny get hurt?

<p>A piece of timber caught him across the back and he was burned pretty severely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Darry do when he sees Ponyboy in the hospital?

<p>He doesn't make a sound, but tears were streaming down his face.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Ponyboy finally realizes why Darry has been so strict. Why has he?

<p>He has been trying to make something of Ponyboy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Chapter 6 Overview

  • Cherry assists the Greasers because she feels responsible for the situation they are in.
  • At Dairy Queen, Johnny informs Dally of his plan to return and surrender to the authorities.

Johnny's Family Dynamics

  • Johnny's parents show indifference towards his absence, not inquiring about him when he runs away.

Events at Jay Mountain

  • Upon reaching the summit of Jay Mountain, the boys witness the church ablaze.

Johnny's Moment of Bravery

  • Ponyboy recalls the only time Johnny appeared confident and not defeated—during the rescue of children from the burning church.

Dally's Concerns for Johnny

  • Dally fears that turning himself in will negatively transform Johnny, stripping him of his spirit.

Injuries Sustained

  • Dally gets burned while attempting to save a child trapped in a window.
  • Johnny sustains severe burns and injuries when a piece of timber crashes onto him during the church fire.

Darry's Emotional Response

  • Upon seeing Ponyboy in the hospital, Darry is visibly emotional, with tears streaming down his face, though he remains silent.

Understanding Darry's Intentions

  • Ponyboy comes to understand that Darry’s strictness is driven by a desire to help him succeed and reach his potential.

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