Why is Ponyboy surprised when Cherry tells him?

Why is Ponyboy surprised when Cherry tells him?

Ponyboy is surprised when Cherry says that she could fall in love with Dally Winston. ” I could fall in love with Dallas Winston…I hope I never see him again or I will.”

Why did Cherry fall in love with Bob?

Bob is out-of-control with his antics and constantly pushes the envelop much like Dally. Bob also feels unloved and is always trying to get the attention of his parents. That is a direct parallel to Dally who has been abandoned by his parents. Perhaps Cherry is attracted to this particular need in a guy.

Why does Cherry say she can fall in love with Dally?

Cherry is sick of being around superficial people, and Dally is authentic as they come. Cherry doesn’t give a specific reason why she could fall in love with Dally, just that if she ever saw him again, she would fall in love with him. However, judging by her taste in boys, namely Bob her boyfriend, we can assume she likes wild, bad boys.

Why did Ponyboy run away in the Outsiders?

Ponyboy’s surprised that Cherry said she might fall in love with Dallas. He’s surprised because Dallas was disrespecful and mean to Cherry. Explain Ponyboy’s motivation for running away. After Darry hits him, he gets real upset and mad. He thinks Darry hates him and doesn’t want him at home. That’s his motivation for running away.

Why is Cherry attracted to Bob in the Outsiders?

But, Cherry may be attracted to dangerous people because she is Bob’s boyfriend and he is a volatile member of the Socs. Cherry also finds attractive the emotional greasers as opposed to the jaded and spoiled Socs. About her group of friends she tells Ponyboy, “We’re always going and going and going, and never asking where.

Why does Ponyboy ask Dally for help rather than his brothers?

In one well written sentence characterize Dally. Dallas is a greaser, smoker, calm, and helpful to other greasers. Why does ponyboy choose to ask Dally for help rather than his brothers? Ponyboy asks dally for help rather than his brothers because Johnny is next to Darry, and Darry smacked him.