10 Questions
What does Johnny's note to Ponyboy in Gone With the Wind tell him?
to stay gold
What does the poem that Ponyboy recited at the church compare to?
the beauty of nature and retaining innocence
Who is the main character in The Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis
How old is Ponyboy at the beginning of the novel?
14
Who are Ponyboy's older brothers?
Sodapop and Darry
Who is the oldest member of their gang?
Darry
Why is Darry hard on Ponyboy?
He wants to see him succeed
Who is Ponyboy's favorite person?
Sodapop
Who kills Bob in order to save Ponyboy's life?
Johnny Cade
What does Dally do after Johnny's death?
he robs a store and puts himself in a standoff with the police
Study Notes
Character Analysis
- Ponyboy is the main character in The Outsiders.
Family Relations
- Ponyboy's older brothers are Darry and Sodapop.
- Darry is the oldest member of their gang.
Events and Motivations
- Darry is hard on Ponyboy because he is trying to take care of him and their family.
- Ponyboy's favorite person is Johnny.
- Johnny kills Bob in order to save Ponyboy's life.
- After Johnny's death, Dally dies as well.
Literary Significance
- The poem that Ponyboy recited at the church compares to a "gold ring" and "stay gold."
Novel Context
- Ponyboy is 14 years old at the beginning of the novel.
- Johnny's note to Ponyboy is a significant moment in the novel, but its exact content is not specified.
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