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What happens to pony in the rumble?
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.
Who shows up unexpectedly at the Rumble in the outsiders?
Dally
Just as the rumble begins, Dally shows up. Able to fight with only one arm, he announces that a rumble can’t happen without him. The Socs lose the rumble because they run first.
What were two bit’s injuries from the rumble?
“You got a concussion from getting kicked in the head—Soda saw it.” Tim Shepard has another broken nose, and Steve has three broken ribs. We are told that Two-Bit has blood streaming down his face.
Who shows Pony the news stories about the heroes?
Ponyboy is the first one up the next morning and is making breakfast when Steve and Two-Bit stop by. They tease Ponyboy about being a hero and show him the story about him in the paper.
Why does Pony fight?
In The Outsiders, it is important to Ponyboy that he fight because he wants to show solidarity with his friends and because he is fed up. It is an unwritten rule among them to stick together. Two-bit and Johnny explain this at the movies.
What happens to Ponyboy in the Rumble in the?
Ponyboy gets tackled by a Soc, who begins to punch him in the face while he is talking to Dally. Darry protects Pony during the fight and lifts the Soc off his back and slugs him hard, sending him three feet from Pony. During the fight, Ponyboy gets kicked hard in the head and suffers a concussion.
What happens in Chapter 9 of the Rumble?
In Chapter 9, the greasers face off against the Socs in a rumble at a vacant lot. Prior to the fight, the Socs and greasers made an agreement to fight without using weapons. As the two gangs stand across from each other, Darry steps out from his group to begin the rumble.
What happens in the Rumble in the jungle?
As the two gangs stand across from each other, Darry steps out from his group to begin the rumble. Paul Holden, a Soc who used to play on Darry’s football team, steps out from his gang and says he’ll take Darry. Dally yells “Hold up!”
Why did Johnny want pony to be an outsider?
Johnny knew that Pony was capable of accomplishing many goals, but most importantly he saw the good life that Pony had with his brothers. He wanted Pony to realize the importance of these gifts, especially having brothers who are truly family, while he still had them. The perspective of being an outsider has now almost come full circle.