Character Knowledge
The "hero" in the papers currently in critical condition.
Johnny
The "rule" agreed upon for the big rumble.
No weapons
The deeper meaning behind Johnny’s command to "Stay gold."
retaining childhood innocence/purity
The fundamental difference between Greasers & Socs that goes beyond money.
Greasers feel too much and Socs feel to little
The Soc who visits Ponyboy to say he’s skipping the rumble.
Randy
How Dally "escapes" the hospital to join the fight.
Using Two-Bit's switchblade on a nurse
How the "sunset" symbolizes the connection between Pony and Cherry.
They see the same thing despite their social class
The realization Ponyboy has about the "Socs" after talking to Randy at the Tasty Freeze.
The Socs are just ordinary guys
He finally realizes Darry’s "hard" attitude is actually love.
Ponyboy
The winner of the rumble.
Greasers
hat the Greasers’ hair symbolizes beyond just a "look."
Rebellion and their only source of identity
Why Cherry refuses to visit Johnny in the hospital, despite her role as a spy.
He killed Bob, whom she saw as a good person (loyalty to her own)
The character who tells Ponyboy to "Stay gold.
Johnny
The lie Dally tells the police to get Pony to the hospital.
Motorcycle accident
The theme reflected in Randy’s choice to run away from the rumble.
The pointlessness of violence
The irony of Darry and Paul Holden facing off to start the rumble.
They were once friends/teammates who are now divided by class
The Greaser who "could have been a Soc" if not for the gang.
Darry
The person Johnny refuses to see at the hospital.
His mother
What Johnny’s "Southern Gentlemen" obsession symbolizes about his character.
His desire for honor and gallant sacrifice
The irony Ponyboy notes about the Socs’ appearance as they arrive at the rumble.
They look "decent" while Greasers look "hoody"