Other characters in the book have a solid definition of Ponyboy in their head because they have lived and been with him for a long time. However as shown through the question answers above Ponyboys definition or actions change throughout the book and since the book happened in the time span of a few weeks the changes that overcame Ponyboy were very sudden in appearance to the other characters in the story. These characters think of Ponyboy as a good kid that gets good grades in school and is like the baby the gang. A good example of Ponyboy’s change to be noticed by his friends would be when he breaks a pop bottle by his own free will to defend himself. This action leads to Two - Bit shocked at his sudden change in “Tuffness” and says “Ponyboy,
