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“I started to turn and walk off, but simething in Cherry’s face made me stop. I was ahsmaed— i cant stand to see girls cry.” This is direct because the author states how Ponyboy is a good person showing how even though he yelled at Cherry. He felt ashamed afterwards and also felt guilty, which shows he cares.

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“He flipped up to walk on his hands and then did a no-hands cartwheel across the yard to beat Darry’s performance. The excitement was catching. Screeching like an Indian, Steve went running across the lawn in flying leaps, stopped suddenly, and flipped backward,” (111). This shows that they greasers were excited and ready and confident in the rumble. They started chanting after too and were getting hyped up.

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“Darry never went in for the long hair. He was short and clean all the time,” (109). While this can be seen as direct characterization because the author is directly describing Darry, it can also be seen as indirect characterization. This can  be seen as indirect characterization because a lot of Greasers, such as Ponyboy, value their hair a lot because it’s the “greasers’ trademark.” However, Darry always keeps his hair short. Earlier in the story, Ponyboy mentions that if it weren’t for the fact that he lives on the Westside, Darry would be a Soc. Darry probably keeps his hair short because he doesn’t like being associated with greasers, and if it weren’t for his family he wouldn’t want to be a greaser.

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Indirect Characterization- Lily and Sienna

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Indirect Characterization- Lily and Sienna

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“I surveyed the scene with pride. I was the youngest one there” (114). This is showing the reader that Ponyboy does not always use his head. He is proud to be the youngest one there, but if he thought about it one more time he may have thought of the possible ages of the Socs. He isn’t thinking about the problems this could cause if the police showed up or if the Socs didn’t follow the rules. He’s just there to prove himself, in a way,to the greasers.

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Direct Charactization - Armin and Marvin

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Direct Charactization - Armin and Marvin

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“I wished my T-shirt was tighter—I have a pretty good build for my size, but I lost a lot of weight in Windrixville and it just didn’t fit right,”(109).
This is direct characterization because tells us what Ponyboy looks like and that he has much less weight than he usually has and isn’t as fit for the rumble as he usually is when he is in the fight.

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“‘He’s in the cooler,’ Steve said, kicking the ace out of Soda’s show. ‘In the reformatory.’ Again?”(110). This shows that Curly Shepard is someone who doesn’t follow the rules and doesn’t what he think and wants, even if it is not right.

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“I swallowed five aspirins, though, when Darry and Soda weren’t looking. I do that all the time because I can’t sleep very well at night,” (108). When Ponyboy swallows aspirins without telling Darry or Soda it shows that Ponyboy thinks he can take care of himself without other people. This shows that Ponyboy is independent. When Ponyboy says that he has trouble sleeping often it shows that he might be stressed and have lots of things on his mind…maybe because he is independent and keeps to himself.

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“Yeah! screamed Soda as he too did a flying somersault off the steps. He flipped up to walk on his hands and then did a no-hands cartwheel across the yard to beat Darry’s performance”(37). This shows, but doesn't tell, how Soda has a fun and playful side to him.

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Direct characterization: Ananya and Julia

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Direct characterization: Ananya and Julia

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“Tim had the tense, tough look of an alley cat- that’s what he’s always reminded me of, an alley cat” (113). This description shows how Tim looks and an accurate picture of the character. It also gives me an uneasy vibe, Tim definitely wouldn’t be someone I would want to cross paths with.

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This is direct characterization because Ponyboy is describing Tim Shepard. He is describing him in a way that is more tell than show.(113)

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Indirect Characterization: Brady & Andre

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Indirect Characterization: Brady & Andre

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“‘But be careful, and if you get in a jam, holler and I’ll get you out,’” (111).

This is indirect characterization because it shows how Darry is protective of his brothers without telling us directly.

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“Dallas was getting the worst of it, so I jumped on his Soc’s back, pulling his hair and pounding him,”(89). This shows how the boys have each other’s back. This is indirect because Ponyboy doesn’t directly state he jumped on the Soc’s back for Dally you can just tell that Ponyboy’s intention was to have Dally’s back when he’s getting thrown around.

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(74-75) “Then Darry said,”I’ll take on anyone.” He stood there, tall, broad shouldered, his muscles taut under his T-Shirt and his eyes glittering like ice.” This is an example of Direct Characterization because it is giving the reader a brief description of Darry’s appearance.

“I’ll fight anyone anytime, but I don’t like to,” (110). This tells us directly how Ponyboy doesn’t like fighting.

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Indirect Characterization- Olivia and Claire 

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Indirect Characterization- Olivia and Claire 

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“Listen, Soda, you and Ponyboy,” Darry said as we strode down the street, “if the fuzz show, you two beat it out of there. The rest of us can only get jailed. You two can get sent to a boy’s home” (49). This shows how Darry is protective over his brothers, and doesn’t want them to get into trouble. This is indirect because Darry isn’t saying it definitely will happen, it’s just a possibility.

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“Talked the nurse into it with Two-Bit’s switch. Don’t you know a rumble aint a rumble Unless im it?”(118). This is indirect because it doesn’t clearly state by what he means. The character doesn’t clearly point out Dally’s actions. This sentence shows that Dally likes fights and is threatening by his actions and words.

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Direct characterization - Lily and Sienna

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Direct characterization - Lily and Sienna

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“Tim had the tense, hungry look of an alley cat. That’s what he’s always reminded me of- an alley cat. And he was constantly restless” (49). Ponyboy directly says how one of the socs is like, and also says he’s restless like an alley cat, which gives the readers better look at Tim.

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1. “I groaned, and it wasn’t all fake-out. I guess I looked pretty bad, too, being cut and bruised like I was,” (120). Ponyboy directly says that he is cut up and bruise. It visualizes his aching body.

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He did something dumb with a kid younger than him, and the Author dedicated a paragraph to this.

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Nick/Anish Indirect Comparison Characterization 

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Nick/Anish Indirect Comparison Characterization 

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This is a indirect comparison of Ponyboy’s childlike wonder and Two Bit’s childlike wonder. This shows how even though two bit is older than Ponyboy, he still acts like a little kid. (112)

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“‘How come you like fights, Darry?’… ‘He likes yo show off his muscles.’ ‘Im gonna show’s off on you, little buddy, if you get any mouthier'” (109). The author directly tells the readers that Darry like to fight and show off his muscles. It helps the readers get to learn more about Darry and his appearance.

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Direct Characterization- Claire and Olivia

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Direct Characterization- Claire and Olivia

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“Darry liked anything that took strength, like weight-lifting or playing football or roofing houses, even if he was proud of being smart too,” (110). The author directly tells us that Darry is a strong person and enjoys activities that uses his strength. It also tell us that Darry is a smart person and is proud of it.

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“Darry never went in for the long hair. He was short and clean all the time,” (109). This is direct characterization because the author is directly telling us what Darry looks like, and it better helps us picture Darry’s image and physical appearance.

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"Soda, Steve and I had put on more hair oil than was necessary, but we wanted to show that we were greasers" (132). This helps the reader SEE what the characters look like. The narrator is directly describing their greasy hair to offer a visual to the reader about how the characters look.

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"I was late for supper, as usual. I always come in late. I forget what time it is" (131).
The fact that Pony admits to always losing track of time speaks to his aloof nature. Being late to dinner is an example of this forgetful part of his personality.