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Causes Of Bob's Death In The Outsiders

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Bob’s death was and wasn’t a form of justice. Bob definitely provoked the attack which lead to his death, not only by beating Johnny up in the beginning, but also by trying to drown Ponyboy. In The Outsiders Johnny rambled about how he didn’t know what to do and how scared he was especially when the Socs were drowning Ponyboy; which is why he stabbed Bob. Because of what Bob did to Ponyboy and Johnny his death is a form of Justice.
Although, in the book Johnny clearly didn't mean to kill Bob. He was feeling desperate and scared for Ponyboy so he stabbed Bob feeling as though he had no other option. Later on, Johnny is really upset and explains that he mean to or want to kill Bob.
Bob’s death damaged Johnny and probably scared Ponyboy pretty
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