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The theme is shown here when Darry and Soda come to see Ponyboy in the hospital.
This supports the theme because Darry and Ponyboy really care about each other and they came to make sure he was okay. This also shows friendship because Darry was mad that Ponyboy ran away and he didn't know where he went but he still came to see him when he found out where he was. "Pony, you've scared me to death. Please be careful, because I couldn't stand if anything happened to you."

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S.E. Hinton develops the theme through the use of characters and how they interact with each other throughout the text.  In the beginning of the book Ponyboy got jumped by the Soc's but the other Greasers had his back to help him. In the middle of the book Johnny killed Bob to save Ponyboy and then Ponyboy ran away with Johnny. In the end of the book Darry and Soda go to the hospital to see Ponyboy because they really care about him and want him to be alright. Throughout the book members of the Greasers are always there for each other in important times no matter the situation. She develops theme throughout the setting because no matter where an argument or fight is happening there is always someone there to help out even in a divided town. It was important for them to have each others back in a town where there were 2 groups and they did not get along with each other. She uses the plot to develop theme by adding important moments where the Greasers need some help from each other.  Also, to show how all the Greasers were  like brothers and had a special relationship with each other. The settings, characters, and plot show how it is important to have people around you who are willing to help and be there for you all the time.

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The theme is shown here when it says "By then I had figured all the noise I heard was the gang coming to rescue me."
This supports the theme because Ponyboy knew his friends had his back and would be there to help him when he needed it.

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The theme is shown here when Dally comes to visit Johnny and Ponyboy at the church.
This supports the theme because Dally came to help Johnny and Ponyboy with something that he did not do.

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The theme is shown here when Ponyboy runs away with Johnny after Johnny kills Bob.

This supports the theme because Ponyboy did not just leave Johnny even though this could get Ponyboy in a lot of trouble for something he didn't do. He stuck with his friend and tried to help him.

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"The Outsiders" by  S.E. Hinton is about friendship and reveals that friends should always have their other friends back no matter the situation.