University:
Cambridge College
Course:
PHI 320 | Philosophy of Film
Academic year:

2023
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163

Pages:

1
Author:

Hayley Clayton

THE OUTSIDERS S.E. HINTON CHAPTER TEN VOCABULARY: • Stupor • Stricken • Clad • Delirious QUESTIONS: 1) How does Ponyboy react to Johnny’s death? Ponyboy reacts to Johnny's death with shock, disbelief, and deep grief. He is devastated by the loss of his friend and struggles to come to terms with the reality of Johnny's death. 2) Why does Ponyboy think Dally takes Johnny’s death so hard? Ponyboy thinks Dally takes Johnny's death so hard because Johnny was the one person Dally truly cared about and had a deep emotional connection with. Johnny's death represents a significant loss for Dally, and it shatters his tough exterior, revealing his vulnerability and pain. 3) What happens to Dally in the park? Why did Dally do this? In the park, Dally pulls out an unloaded gun and threatens the police officers to shoot him. He does this because he cannot bear to live without Johnny, and he sees no future for himself without his best friend. 4) Why does Ponyboy think Dally died “gallantly”? Do you agree? Explain your answer. Ponyboy thinks Dally died "gallantly" because he faced his death with courage and defiance. Despite being surrounded by police officers and knowing he had no chance of escaping, Dally refused to surrender and went down fighting. He chose to die on his own terms rather than be captured or imprisoned. Whether or not one agrees with this assessment may depend on their interpretation of Dally's actions and motives. While Dally's defiance and refusal to give up may be seen as courageous, his decision to confront the police with an unloaded gun ultimately led to his death, which some may view as unnecessary and tragic. 5) What does Johnny leave Ponyboy? Johnny leaves Ponyboy a copy of Gone With the Wind with a note inside, in which he writes, "Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold." This book and message serve as a reminder for Ponyboy to hold onto his innocence, idealism, and inner goodness despite the challenges and hardships he faces. It is Johnny's way of encouraging Ponyboy to remain true to himself and not let the harsh realities of life tarnish his spirit.