![]() ![]() He is still sick and has been cut and bruised. Everyone in Pony's gang is banged up, but the greasers win and that is all that matters.ĭally grabs Ponyboy and says that they have to quickly go to the hospital because Johnny is dying. The Socs lose the rumble because they run first. ![]() Able to fight with only one arm, he announces that a rumble can't happen without him. Just as the rumble begins, Dally shows up. It is a former buddy, one who is now in college, while Darry has to work for a living. When the Socs gather, Darry steps forward and says, "I'll take on anyone." One Soc steps forward and says hello to him. Ponyboy realizes that, unlike these hoods, Darry has the potential to be successful in life. Pony realizes that they (his gang) are not hoods, and they don't belong with this group of future convicts. His gang never uses weapons and has never really hurt anyone. Still apprehensive about the rumble, Pony questions everyone's motivation for the fight: "Soda fought for fun, Steve for hatred, Darry for pride, and Two-Bit for conformity." Pony can only think of one good reason to fight - self-defense.Īs the greasers gather together at the vacant lot, Pony compares the other greasers to his own gang. Pony slams down five aspirins while no one is looking he is still successfully hiding his illness. The rumble between the greasers and the Socs is set for 7 p.m.
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