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Ponyboy has many conflicts mainly with other people. But he does carry some against himself. For example he doesn’t like to express his feelings he seems to always keep them more to himself witch then could lead to more of a problem.
“I have quit rep for being quiet, almost as quiet as Jonny,” (chapter 3, p: 9) This shows Ponyboy is quiet given that Jonny is very quiet so it means Ponyboy is more to himself then other people.
“Nobody but Soda could really get me talking.” (Chapter 3 p:9) Not being a big talker… shy, quiet means Ponyboy is also more to himself type of guy.

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Ponyboy and Johnny both have a good relationship because, when Ponyboy asked Johnny to run away with him he didn’t say anything and just went with him. “Come on Johnny we’re running away. Johnny asked no questions.” This shows how Ponyboy and Johnny both understand each other without saying a word.

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Ponyboy isn’t like the other Greasers. He isn’t brash or dangerous… but he does drink and smoke weed. He has been taken in by his group, and things have MOSTLY worked out. The thing is, he doesn’t fully hate some Socs. And he is VERY young in the group, and overshadowed by his brother… who many enjoy the company of. Things just aren’t the same between him and the other Greasers… and he will eventually have to face the reality that… he may not grow up to be a greaser.

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Ponyboy is a soft mellow person, he likes to watch movies and read, (and smoke cigarettes but we don’t talk about that) but all the others like to fight and steal.

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“Darry doesn’t love anyone or anything, except maybe Soda. I didn’t hardly think of him as human.” (Pg. 101 Ch. 1) This shows how Ponyboy doesn’t like Darry, or even think Darry is capable of loving him.

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Ponyboy is completely different to an average greaser, with the exception of dressing like them, living with them, and smoking cigarettes.

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“Nobody but Soda could really get me talking. Till I met Cherry Valance”(paragraph 9, chapter 3). This shows the relationship between Cherry and Pony because you can see how they open up to each other and feel comfortable talking.

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“…because I was Darry and Soda’s kid brother…,” (Paragraph 43 Ch. 1). This shows how Ponyboy is Darry’s brother.

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"He didn't use to be like that...we used to get along okay...before mom and dad died. Now he just can't stand me"
This shows how Darry was nice before the death pf their parents. It shows that Darry relied on his parents, and with the loss of them has become colder to Ponyboy.

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Ponyboy has different relationships with different greasers

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Ponyboy has different relationships with different greasers

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Pony is close with Johnny and Soda but is a little tense with Darry. He is also scared of some and acts quiet and helpless but is actually a very interesting person.

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“I could just tell. I’ll bet you watch sunsets, too”(paragraph 17, chapter 3). You can see the relationship between Cherry and Pony and how Cherry is noticing things that Ponyboy never told her.

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“I never could please him. He would have hollered at me for carrying a blade if I had carried one. If I brought home B’s, he wanted A’s, and if I got A’s, he wanted to make sure they stayed A’s. If I was playing football, I should be in studying, and if I was reading, I should be out playing football,” (par. 61, Ch. 1). This shows how Darry always wants more from Ponyboy and is almost never pleased by him, which makes it difficult for them to have a good relationship, especially when Darry is the one who is supposed to be taking care of Ponyboy

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I think a the relationship between Ponyboy and Johnny is that they are both very similar. “But Johnny and I understand each other without saying anything,” (10). Both boys are in the Greaser gang and have troubles personally and with other people. These boys are also very good friends.

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“I don’t know which way’s best. I’ll find out one of these days.” (Paragraph 3)This is Ponyboy against himself because he knows somewhat how he wants to describe other people but not himself. He can go into high detail about most people he knows but not the person he knows best.

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“Well, it’s two in the morning, kiddo. Another hour and I would have had the police out after you. Where were you, Ponyboy?” (Chapter 3, page 94) Darry cares for his family, which is why he says that he would’ve sent the police out after Ponyboy, but at the same time is very aggressive about it. That’s why Ponyboy is in a conflict with Darry and doesn’t like him.

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“Nobody ever holler at m brother. I exploded ‘You don’t yell at him!’ I shouted. Darry wheeled around and slapped me so hard that it knocked me against the door.” (Paragraph 103 chapter 3) This is showing that Ponyboy and Darry got into an argument and Darry broke an unspoken rule and hurt Ponyboy after they got into an argument.

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Ponyboy is similar and different to the greasers. They’re similar because Ponyboy smokes weed and drinks alcohol. He also has greasy hair and the same style as them. A difference is that he doesn’t completely hate the socs, unlike the other greasers.

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“Johnny and I stretched out on out backs and looked at the stars,” (77). This shows how Johnny and Pony can find confort in being in each other’s company. Whenever they are feeling sad or off, they know they can get support from the other person without actually having to talk or explain what happened.

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Ponyboy thinks and describes Cherry as very pretty, “They were tuff-looking girls- dressed sharp and really good-looking…Boy, she was good-looking…Suddenly she smiled. Gosh, she was pretty,” (5, 7, 21).

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Some similarities about Johnny and Ponyboy is that the are both in the same greaser gang. One conflict between the boys was on chapter three, paragraph 37; “…and you can shut your trap, Johnny Cade, ‘cause we all know you ain’t wanted at home, either. And you can’t blame them.” This was Ponyboy yelling at Johnny.

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In paragraph two it says “No,’ Cherry said slowly when I said this. ‘It’s not just money part of it is, but not all. You greasers have a different set of values. You’re more emotional. We’re sophisticated— cool to the point of not feeling anything. Nothing is real with us. You know, sometimes I’ll catch myself talking to a girl-friend, and realize I don't mean half of what I’m saying. I don’t really think a beer blast on the River bottom is super-cool, but I’ll rave about one to a girl-friend just to be saying something.’ She smiled at me. “I never told anyone that. I think your the first person I’ve ever really got in through to.” This conversation shows that their relationship is starting to develop. Ponyboy can freely and comfortably talk to Cherry and she enjoys it.