Going through a strenuous and stressful time, Ponyboy an outsider, is growing up. Ponyboy is a main character from the book The Outsiders. The Outsiders is an interesting novel written by S.E. Hinton. In the book many of characters face their own challenges and change throughout the story. Ponyboy is one of these characters who develops and matures greatly throughout the novel. In the beginning of the novel Ponyboy is scared of the Socs, eventually towards the end of the book he faces them with more confidence.At the beginning of the book Ponyboy is attacked by the Socs and is terrified, however the second time it happened he was brave. “...three socs got out. I wasn't scared. I busted the end off my bottle and held on to the neck and
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In the beginning of the novel Ponyboy believes Darry does not love him, although he eventually sees it. On page 42 Ponyboy describes Darry thinking “He's as hard as a rock and about as human. He thinks I'm a pain in the neck.” But in the middle of the story he sees how Darry truly does love him when Darry was clearly worried about Ponyboy at the hospital. Ponyboy thinks to himself “Darry did care about me, maybe as much as he cared about Soda, and because he cared he was trying too hard to make something out of me.” Pony did not see how Darry was being overprotective until later in the book. His understanding of his brother proves he is growing up. Towards the end of the book Ponyboy’s perspective changed as well. Ponyboy sees the world as Soc vs grease, but eventually starts to see everyone as just people.On page 118 he thought “Socs were just guys after all.”Ponyboy is constantly being harassed by the Socs and sees them as bullies. But at the end of the novel he sees them as humans who have had a rough time. Anybody’s perspective changing to seeing that everyone has their own struggles and difficulties shows prosperity to development and maturity. Many things about Ponyboy’s maturity have changed throughout the story.Many other characters in The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton have changed as well. A struggling person will always change and develop. Ponyboy’s perspective, bravery, and understanding has greatly changed throughout his difficult times. He will end up inspiring others as well with his
In the beginning of the novel Ponyboy believes Darry does not love him, although he eventually sees it. On page 42 Ponyboy describes Darry thinking “He's as hard as a rock and about as human. He thinks I'm a pain in the neck.” But in the middle of the story he sees how Darry truly does love him when Darry was clearly worried about Ponyboy at the hospital. Ponyboy thinks to himself “Darry did care about me, maybe as much as he cared about Soda, and because he cared he was trying too hard to make something out of me.” Pony did not see how Darry was being overprotective until later in the book. His understanding of his brother proves he is growing up. Towards the end of the book Ponyboy’s perspective changed as well. Ponyboy sees the world as Soc vs grease, but eventually starts to see everyone as just people.On page 118 he thought “Socs were just guys after all.”Ponyboy is constantly being harassed by the Socs and sees them as bullies. But at the end of the novel he sees them as humans who have had a rough time. Anybody’s perspective changing to seeing that everyone has their own struggles and difficulties shows prosperity to development and maturity. Many things about Ponyboy’s maturity have changed throughout the story.Many other characters in The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton have changed as well. A struggling person will always change and develop. Ponyboy’s perspective, bravery, and understanding has greatly changed throughout his difficult times. He will end up inspiring others as well with his