The gangs are entirely devoted to their members and are willing to put anything on the line to aid one another. This principal is proven most obviously when Johnny stood up to the Socs, who were drowning Ponyboy, and killed Bob to save his friend. Johnny knew that his act would have harsh repercussions, he could be jailed for life, but he defended his fellow Greaser nonetheless (Hinton 56). On the opposing side, Cherry Valance made the honorable decision to not go see Johnny when he was in the hospital, out of respect for Bob, her late boyfriend. She showed her devotion for him even after he was gone, showing her sense of pride for the Socs. The one character that truly embodied this theme was Dally. He was rebellious and spiteful and didn’t show much emotion except when it came to Johnny. He gave him food, supplies, and a place to stay and after he passed, Dally didn’t see any other reason to live (Hinton 154). His had been committed to a lawless life, but despite that, he still managed to remain
The gangs are entirely devoted to their members and are willing to put anything on the line to aid one another. This principal is proven most obviously when Johnny stood up to the Socs, who were drowning Ponyboy, and killed Bob to save his friend. Johnny knew that his act would have harsh repercussions, he could be jailed for life, but he defended his fellow Greaser nonetheless (Hinton 56). On the opposing side, Cherry Valance made the honorable decision to not go see Johnny when he was in the hospital, out of respect for Bob, her late boyfriend. She showed her devotion for him even after he was gone, showing her sense of pride for the Socs. The one character that truly embodied this theme was Dally. He was rebellious and spiteful and didn’t show much emotion except when it came to Johnny. He gave him food, supplies, and a place to stay and after he passed, Dally didn’t see any other reason to live (Hinton 154). His had been committed to a lawless life, but despite that, he still managed to remain