Johnny writes that he had figured out what the poem Nothing Gold Can Stay really meant. He picks up Gone with the Wind and a note from Johnny falls out. All agree that they need to pull together, not apart.Īt home that night, Pony cannot make himself work on his theme. Soda reminds them that they should be sticking together, not tearing each other apart. Neither Darry nor Pony had ever thought about how their fighting was impacting Soda. Soda explains that he just can't stand it anymore - always being in the middle, always being torn from one side to the other. Pony and Darry chase after him and finally catch him down at the park. When Darry and Pony try to bring Soda into the fight and ask him to choose sides, he runs out of the house. Darry's constant nagging only results in arguments. The topic is to be Pony's choice and the theme is proving to be an overwhelming task for him to accomplish. Pony's English teacher assigns a semester theme for him to write, and if he does well on it, he will give him a C for the class even though his work has earned him a failing grade. Pony calmly breaks a bottle and threatens to "split" them if they don't get back into their car: "I've had about all I can take from you guys." The Socs retreat, and Pony picks up the broken glass. The Socs accuse him of being the one that killed Bob Sheldon, and start coming toward him. Pony feels nothing he isn't scared or mad.
Two-Bit and Steve go inside and a carload of Socs drive up and three get out.
Nothing really matters to Pony any more, and getting through each day is a struggle for him.Īt lunch one afternoon, Pony, Two-Bit, and Steve walk over to the gas station. Fighting resumes with Darry as he continually has to berate Pony about getting his homework done. Pony is having a hard time at school, and he is forgetful and clumsy.
But things are not back to normal at home. The judge listens to everyone, acquits Pony, and closes the case. Everyone except Pony was able to tell the judge what had happened that night Pony is only questioned about his home life. The hearing with the judge wasn't what Ponyboy had expected.
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