Admin What does Ponyboy mean when he asks what kind of world it is?
In the novel, The Outsiders, Ponyboy asks a question about society which underpins the theme of the entire novel. He’s saying that it is pathetic how society judges a book by its proverbial cover, never taking the time to see the worth of a person, or their potential.
What kind of world is it where all I have to be proud of is a reputation for being a hood and greasy hair?
It doesn’t matter.” This makes Ponyboy think “What kind of world is it where all I have to be proud of is a reputation for being a hood, and greasy hair?” This shows how even though he is still young, Ponyboy realizes how tough it is to put something behind you once it has already happened.
What does pony mean when he says the SOCS were reeling pickled on page 54 quizlet?
What does Pony mean when he says the socs were “reeling pickled” on page 54? what Ponyboy meant was, that They were drunk.
How does Pony describe dally as being a person who made a difference on pg 154?
154? Pony describes Dally as being a person who made a difference when he says he pulled Johnny out of the burning church, he gave them his gun even though it could have cause him to be imprisoned, and he risked his life to keep Johnny out of trouble. Dally risked a lot for Johnny and Ponyboy’s lives.
What does pony mean when he says the SOCS were reeling pickled Why is this detail important explain?
Ponyboy says the Socs were staggering, and he figured they were “reeling pickled.” Reeling is defined as losing one’s balance, and “pickled” is slang for extremely intoxicated. Ponyboy recognizes the Socs are drunk, which is why they stagger towards them.
What does pony mean when he says the SOCS were reeling pickled?
Ponyboy is inferring that the Socs are drunk. Five Socs were coming straight at us, and from the way they were staggering I figured they were reeling pickled.