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Heroes In The Outsiders

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Everyone is a hero at some point in there life. A hero is kind and helps others with their actions and words. Pony, Dallas, and Johnny are heroes in the book The Outsiders. They all fit my definition of a hero and maybe add a little more meaning that fits their personality. All of us are a hero but only some of us show it.

Ponyboy is kind and helps others who are in need. This little boy also cares for others, even people he doesn't know. “I didn't want anyone to get a flat tire.” (page 172) is what Pony thinks while picking up glass. This statement shows that he cares for people he doesn’t know personally by picking up some glass and making sure they don't get a flat tire. Ponyboy is also very kind and polite in way. “ ‘Gosh mister, I’m sorry’ ” (page 151) he says politely because he bleeding all over a strangers seats. Ponyboy is kind and polite enough to say sorry which is unusual for greasers. …show more content…

While helping he is caring and loving towards others. “ ‘Take care kid,’ ”(page 62) he says speaking to Pony because Dallas cares for him. He wants to make sure that Ponyboy will be safe and will take care of himself. Dally also doesn't want anyone to get mentally of physically injured. “ ‘I just don’t want you do get hurt,’ ”(page 89) Dally directly says to Johnny because Dallas doesn't want Johnny to get hurt by turning himself in. Dallas is a true hero when it comes to helping and caring for others he

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He didn’t care, after finding out that johnny has died he goes crazy and robs a store. As he is running out he gets shot in his lower abdomen but still runs off. He calls Pony, Steve, Two-bit, Darry, and Soda, when they get to the vacant lot where he was surrounded by policemen, he pulled out an unloaded gun, he wanted to die that 's why he did it, he was gunned down by the police. Dally got what he wanted and dying was what he wanted after Johnny died, he died a hoodlum… ‘“Dally didn 't die a hero, he died violent, violent, and desperate. Like we knew he

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Furthermore, Dally shows that he is willing to help the group no matter what when, at the rumble, he helps to pull the Soc that is kicking Ponyboy off of him. When Dally gave Ponyboy and Johnny a gun and some money he was helping them even though he could be arrested for assisting in a murder. Continuing on, even though it was extremely dangerous, Dally risked getting seriously injured or even killed to dart into the burning church to save Johnny. Finally, Dally attacks a Soc, risking being attacked himself from behind to save

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This is why Ponyboy is a hero. Dally is a anti hero. He thinks of other sometime but he also regrets helping people and sometimes ignores people in need. After he helps

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””(90) Although Dally is cold hearted towards others, he cares about Johnny, who is different than the other greasers because, unlike them, is sensitive and quiet. Ponyboy says, “He was sensitive and that isn’t a good way to be when you’re a greaser.”(88) It is not good to be sensitive when you are a greaser because there are lots of hardships, and emotions can take a toll on people. After getting beat up by the socs, Johnny even more skittish and nervous then he was before.

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Sure, I got time The Websters dictionary defines a hero as someone who is admired or idealized for courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. Heroes are ordinary people who find the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. They are the real heroes, and so are the families and friends who have stood by them. Maya Angelou stated, “I think a hero is any person really intent on making this world a better place for all people.”

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This whole paragraph really shows how Dally knows what he was doing and is a person that will keep their word. He is able to be trusted and is even going to risk getting caught to help them out. This is the type of person that I would want to help me if something bad like this were to happen. To wrap things up Ponyboy and Johnny went to Dally for help because of quick thinking skills, his past experience, and

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Dally is the kind of person that you hear about but never meet. He speaks to the part of everyone that wants to fight with more than words. Dallas showed Ponyboy and Johnny how to be tough, courageous, and gallant no matter what happens. To begin with, Dallas Winston is a very tough character. He can be found in a brawl with a broken arm. "

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When Johnny and ponyboy are talking in the Tasty Freeze, Dallas Winston admits some of his feelings by saying (Hinton 75) “ Shoot, my old man don't give a hang whether I'm in jail or dead in a car wreck or drunk…”, since Dallas doesn’t have anyone to love or care for him, he seems to replace those figures with caring for someone in the same situation, Johnny. Later on in this conversation, Dally reveals ever more emotion by saying, (Hinton 76) “ "you get hardened in jail. I don't want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me…”

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He does not want Darry to stay home with him because Darry could not afford the day off. Another example of Pony being a hero is when he wants to save the children from the burning building. “I’ll get them don't worry. I started at a dead run for the church and the man caught my arm you kids stay out. ”Pg.78

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This quotation supports my statement because it he said to not worry, because he’ll get them which shows he’s courageous and helps others. Ponyboy is also very strong and not a coward. One of the quotations that can support my statement is when he goes inside the burning church and it was “a red hell”, Ponyboy said, “I should be scared, I thought with an old detached feeling, but I’m not.” (p. 92)

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(1.48) After Johnny died, Dally makes an enormous sacrifice that took away his life. He loved Johnny so much that he couldn't take the fact he was gone. Dally was known to be the most cold-blooded member of the gang but after Johnny's death, he was the one who showed the most affection. Dally wouldn’t have been shot if he didn’t love Johnny so much, and sacrificed himself.

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