Chapter 5

Chapter Five *

Vocabulary: Find the meaning for the following words and write one paragraph that uses all 6 words correctly.

reluctantly p. 71, unwillingly, opposing
sullen p. 73, showing irritation or ill humor
eluded p. 78, to avoid or escape by being clever, fast and tricky
imploringly p. 72, to beg urgently for aid or mercy
gallant p. 76, brave and spirited
indignant p. 80, angered at somthing.

Sadie was a rebel at school and never handed things on time, one day her mom gave her a warning saying that if she got another failing grade on her test she wouldn't be able to go to the concert comming up this weekend. Usually Sadie would ignore her mother but this time she was ingidnant and was imploringly asking her mom if she could go, her mom didn't budge. Sadie was known for her eluding plans since she was so gallant when it came to rebellion. the next day Sadie pretended she was sick but her sullen personality didn't get past her mom. so she had to go to school and then she reluctantly handed in her assignment to her teacher. Her teacher, Mr.Wallace was suprised that she had even bothered handing in an assignment so he decided to mark it right there. Sadie got a 80% on her assignment and was able to go to that crazy heavy metal concert.

1. Why does Pony have a problem with Johnny's idea to disguise themselves?
Pony has a problem with Johnny's idea to disguise themselves because Ponyboy is proud of his long greasy hair and Johnny wanted to cut it off and disguise themselves as normal country kids. Pony really wanted to keep his hair because he was also proud of being a greaser. plus his long hair looked good on him and made him look tuff.

2. What does Pony mean when he says, "I was supposed to be the deep one" (p. 75)?
Pony means when he says "I was supossed to be the deep one" because Johnny was understanding and getting more hidden meanings through the Story they were reading and Pony always thought he was the smart and deep one because everyone else was so into fighting.

3. Why does Johnny think he is a hero (p. 76)?
Do you think Dally is a hero based on what he did?
Johnny thinks that Dally is a hero because he was getting blamed by the police for something that he didn't do. His friends did the crime, but Dally was willing to take the punishment because he was a really good friend. Johnny thought he was a hero because instead of letting his friend take the blame, he saved him from getting in trouble. I also agree that Dally did a very nice thing. I think that taking the blame for something you didn't do is very compassionate. And the fact that Dally didn't without denying it and acted cool, was very heroic of him.

4. Why does Pony realize he doesn't like Dally? Can you explain what he means by this?
Pony realizes he doesn't like Dally because Dally was different from most people Pony admired. Pony liked Sodapop because he was understanding, he liked Two-Bit because of his humor, and Pony looked up to Darry for his superhero-like character and tough attitude. These were all qualities that Dally did not have. Dally was not like a made up character from a book, he was real. And thats why Ponyboy didn't like him. Dally was too real and that scared Pony.

5. Examine Robert Frost's poem, Nothing Gold can Stay. What do you think the poem is saying? How might this apply to the characters in the novel?
I think the poem is saying that cherish the moments, people, good times that you have in life because when they are gone, you'll miss them dearly since nothing lasts forever. Robert uses the leaves and trees as a metaphor to state the things that will come to an end.This might apply to the characters in the novel like Johnny and Pony because one second they were lying in the park admiring the night sky and the next second they are hiding out in an old abandoned house wishing they could stay in the park looking up at the night sky.

6. On page 78, Johnny compares Pony and his brothers to their parents. Which one of your parents are you most like? What similarities do you share?
I share a couple of things from both of my parents, but alot of people compare me to my dad the most because apparently we have the same nose, we both have a funny sense of humor, laugh at stupid things, and like to play pranks. With my mom its a little different, i may not notice it but i have some similarities to my mother aswell (not as much as my dad), we both worry alot and get annoyed at eachother when we take too long when we go shopping.

7. What does Pony mean when he says he drinks Pepsis like a friend (p.78)?
Pony means that when he drinks pepsis like a friend that he loves pepsi so much he couldn't be without it, and he spends alot of time drinking pepsi, its a metaphor because you see your friends almost everyday. So pony drinks pepsi everyday or often.

8. What's a 'heater'? Why does Dally have one?
A "heater" is slang for a gun or other firearm. Dally has one because there is a major conflict between the Socs and the Greasers. It is crazy back at the town, and Dally is going to use it to scare any Socs off. The gun isnt loaded. There is going to be a gang fight between the Socs and the Gresers. Dally needs the heater to protect himself from geting hurt or killed.

9. Why are the socs and the greasers going to fight in the vacant lot?
The Socs and the Greasers are going to have a fight in the vancant lot because of what Johnny and Pony did to Bob. The Soc they killed had alot of friends and were upset and angry about what happened. The Socs have so much anger, they'll do anything to get back at the Greasers.

10. Who's the spy for the greasers? Does this surprise you? Why or why not?
The Spy for the greasers is Cherry Valance. She is a Soc and none of the Socs would suspect her. This doesn't surprise me because Cherry had a real connection with the Greasers especially Ponyboy. Her and Pony talked the whole night and really seemed to be friends. If she would have just stayed with Bob, her boyfriend, he wouldn't be drunk and upset and might not have jumped Pony and Johnny. So Cherry might feel she might be part of the Issue. Also Cherry says that she would "fall in love with Dally Winston." This would make me think that Cherry might have a small crush on him, and if he asked for her help, she would say yes since shes in love with him.