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Character Analysis Of Johnny's Character From 'The Outsiders'

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I agree with Ponyboy because I noticed it is very true. I realized that Johnny is a very good example of this. Before Johnny was jumped he didn’t even have a switchblade but now he always carries a switchblade in his back pocket because he is so fearful of getting jumped again that he doesn’t feel safe without it. Also, Darry was so stressed and worried because Ponyboy was missing and he had no idea what happened to him that he started screaming and (I am sure it was accidentally) slapped him. This is clearly shown when Darry says “I reckon it didn’t even occur to you that your brothers might be worrying their heads off and afraid…” Not to mention Ponyboy was so hurt by the fact that Darry hit him that he ran away. While the socs don’t feel

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