At home, he informs the other Greasers of Johnny’s death and Dally’s escape. A concerned stranger offers to drop him home. In a state of loss and shock after Johnny’s death, Ponyboy roams aimlessly in the corridors of the hospital and the streets of the town.
Just before Johnny passes away, he says “Stay gold, Ponyboy. Johnny’s eyes glow when Dally tells him that everybody is very proud of Johnny for helping the children who were trapped in the church. To him, the fight seems irrelevant and useless. Dally informs Johnny that the Greasers won the fight, but Johnny is not impressed. The doctor clarifies that they can meet Johnny because they are his friends but does not appreciate the threat involving the switchblade. Dally reflexively shows the switchblade to the doctor preempting that they will not be allowed to see Johnny. Dally, during the drive, gives Ponyboy the advice that he and Johnny should toughen up like Dally and not be so sentimental.Īs they reach the hospital, a doctor informs them that Johnny is breathing his last. Fortunately, the cop believes them and they resume their journey to reach Johnny. Dally lies to them saying that Ponyboy is injured and needs to be rushed to the hospital. On their way to the hospital, they are stopped by a policeman for speeding. Dally grabs Ponyboy and tells him that they must inform Johnny of their victory. The Greasers are incredibly injured, tired, and wounded but are enlivened by their victory. Ponyboy is on the verge of blacking out when the victorious announcement that the Socs have fled is made. The fight ensues and is a hard fought one. He forced his way out of the hospital by using the switchblade. As the rumble begins, Dally joins the Greasers to fight. Darry challenges that he could take on any of the Socs, and Paul, Darry’s friend from high school, steps forward. The Socs looked suave but are mean and horrible. He mentions that while the Greasers might look rugged, they are actually kind and generous. He notes that the external appearances are a means to conceal their realities. There are twenty Greasers and twenty-two Socs. Ponyboy watches as the Socs and Greasers prepare to fight.
He realizes that the Curtis brothers differ from the other gangs in their desire to make a better life for themselves. They meet Tim Shepard’s gang and the Brumly gang at the vacant plot. He realizes that none of these are good enough reasons for a fight the only acceptable reason is self-defense. He ascertains that Sodapop fights for fun, Darry fights for pride, Steve fights because he hates the other side, and Two-Bit fights for his desire of belongingness. Ponyboy is still unsure about the gang’s decision to proceed with the rumble. The Greasers walk toward the decided area. The Curtis brothers prepare for the rumble and make their hair slick for the upcoming challenge.
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