Chapters 5-7 P2

This poem symbolizes the friendship between Ponyboy and Johnny and Pony's belief that some things never change.

This poem symbolizes the death of his parents, the goodness of life with them, and the inevitability that all of life will change.

This poem represents Pony's desire for money and wealth (gold). He thinks if he can be rich someday he will not have any more problems.

This poem represents the violence that is to come in the novel.

Darry

Two-Bit

Sodapop

Dally

He's angry that Johnny made him waste his time.

He's tired from when he was interrogated by the police.

He thinks the whole situation is funny.

He really cares about Johnny.

Because the fire at the church scared him.

Because he knew the Socs would find their hideout within 24 hours.

Because Cherry said she would testify in court that the Socs were drunk and looking for a fight.

Because he wants to upset his parents.

Because this could be the first time he has ever felt truly needed. He is doing something worthwhile and helpful for others.

Because he is hoping that Dally will appreciate him more if he saves the kids.

Because he wants to prove something to Ponyboy.

Because he is hoping that his sister will treat him better when she sees that he is a hero.

The cycle of violence

Bridging the gap between the rich and the poor

Honor among the lawless

Peace through forgiveness

The cycle of violence

Bridging the gap between the rich and the poor

Honor among the lawless

Peace through forgiveness

Pony is beginning to understand that Darry cares about him.

Ponyboy is beginning to understand that Darry never cared about him.

Ponyboy is beginning to understand that Two-Bit is almost always right.

Ponyboy dislikes Dally and how he interferes in his family.

Johnny

Dally

Ponyboy

Two-Bit

He loved drama and fights too much.

His sister died in a car wreck and he couldn't deal with his grief.

His parents were cruel to him.

His parents spoiled him and never laid down the law, or set a boundary with him.