Have you ever read the book the Outsiders? It is obvious who the hero is in the Outsiders, and it isn’t shocking. Ponyboy Curtis is the true hero of the Outsiders. Ponyboy is different than the other Greasers, Ponyboy puts himself in front of others, Ponyboy is intelligent, he has something to live for in life.
First, Ponyboy cares for other people, other than himself. Why? If it were different Greaser’s that murdered Bob and had to hide out, they would have let the kids in that church die. Ponyboy saved those kids, he didn't have to, but he did. When Dallas was messing with Cherry, Ponyboy wanted to help her by telling him to leave her alone. Although he couldn’t because Dallas would have beat him up. When Ponyboy talked to Randy in his car
First, Ponyboy cares for other people, other than himself. Why? If it were different Greaser’s that murdered Bob and had to hide out, they would have let the kids in that church die. Ponyboy saved those kids, he didn't have to, but he did. When Dallas was messing with Cherry, Ponyboy wanted to help her by telling him to leave her alone. Although he couldn’t because Dallas would have beat him up. When Ponyboy talked to Randy in his car