How does Ponyboy mature throughout the novel?
One of the ways that Ponyboy matured through the novel is through his friendships. One of the friendships that matured the most was Ponyboy’s friendship with Dally. When the book started Ponyboy admired Dally. Ponyboy then slowly throughout the novel realizes who Dally really is.
What made Ponyboy change?
In The Outsiders, Ponyboy changes by maturing. At the beginning of the book, he is very set in his ideas about himself and other people. A key example of this is his relationship with his brothers. He is convinced his older brother Darry hates him, even while Ponyboy openly favors middle brother Soda over Darry.
Who changed most in The Outsiders?
Jem
In To Kill a Mockingbird, Jem has changed the most because as the book goes on Jem grows older and starts to go into puberty as all boys do. Jem started changing at home when he was about twelve years old and at first he just wanted to be alone all the time.
How does Ponyboy change from the beginning of the Outsiders?
Ponyboy Curtis probably changes more throughout the course of The Outsiders than any other character. His loss of innocence is a major theme of the novel. Pony is a good student at the start of the story, and he is a member of the track team. Aside from the death of his parents, Pony has suffered less than most of the characters.
Which is an example of maturity in pony and Johnny?
There is no particular order to my list. I think one event that shows maturity is the church fire. The entire goal of staying at the church was to stay low and off of the radar. Pony and Johnny were successful at that, and had the chance to leave with nobody knowing that they were there.
How did Ponyboy gain perspective on his older brother?
Ponyboy gains perspective on his older brother by realizing that Darry is only twenty years old and has a lot of responsibility. Ponyboy is aware that he has neglected Darry’s feelings and recognizes that he needs to try understanding Darry for once.
What does Ponyboy say in Chapter 12 of Ponyboy?
In Chapter 12, Ponyboy and Darry begin arguing at the dinner table about Ponyboy completing his English paper. Ponyboy mentions that it is their fourth fight this week, and brings Sodapop into the conversation. Sodapop has just received his letter to Sandy unopened and takes off running out of the house.