Who does Ponyboy want to look like?
After stepping out of the movie theater, Pony mentions that he wishes he looked like Paul Newman. Pony then tells the reader that he has light brown “almost red” hair and greenish-gray eyes. Pony also mentions that he has long hair, which is squared off in the back and kept long towards the front and sides of his head.
What was wrong with Ponyboy?
Ponyboy learns that he got a concussion when a Soc kicked him in the head during the rumble, and that he has been delirious in bed for three days.
Is Ponyboy a boy?
Ponyboy Curtis is a 14-year-old boy whose world has been turned upside down. His parents were killed in an automobile accident just eight months before The Outsiders story takes place. He lives with his oldest brother, Darry, who is 20 years old and has legal custody of him and his other brother, Sodapop, who is 16.
What Colour is Ponyboy’s hair?
Ponyboy is the youngest of the greaser gang. In the novel, Ponyboy has light-brown hair and greenish-gray eyes. He has a good build for his size and is a fast runner. At the beginning of the novel, Ponyboy’s hair is long and dark, but in Windrixville, it is cut short and bleached blond.
Will Curtis boys break up?
The biggest concern for the Curtis brothers is that the authorities will split up their family by sending Pony to a boys home. During the court hearing, the judge allows Ponyboy to remain at home with Darry and Sodapop and does not break up the Curtis family.
What does Ponyboy want to do in the country?
Pony initially dreams of residing in the country, away from the big town and threatening rival gangs. Ponyboy envisions the country as a tranquil environment where he would have enough leisure time to lay down beneath a tree, read a book, or draw a picture.
Why does Ponyboy say, ” I don’t use my head “?
Why does ponyboy repeatedly say, “I don’t use my head”? All in chapter one ponyboy keeps saying he doesn’t use his head, why? Ponyboy is referring to his common sense….. thinking before he acts. I think ponyboy says it because he is not thinking at the time or he is not thinking straight
Why does Ponyboy want to be a greaser?
Log in here. I believe Ponyboy decides to present himself as a greaser simply because society perceives him as one; he is often criticized for not having proper manners or not being gentleman enough, which is why he is seen as an outsider or as a greaser.
How is Ponyboy different from the other gangs?
Ponyboy believes they’re different than the other gangs. They aren’t simply out to rob and hurt people. Ponyboy notes that the difference between their gang and the Shepard gang is that Tim Shepard uses “strict discipline;” there is a clear leader and they are organized, while Ponyboy’s gang is “just buddies who stuck together.”