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   Johnny shocks Dally by telling him he wants to go back home and confess to his crime. Dally tries to change Johnny’s mind, telling him he never wants to see Johnny hardened the way prison would harden him.

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   One morning, Ponyboy and Johnny watch the sunrise. As they lament that the sunrise's beauty doesn't last, Ponyboy recites the poem "Nothing Gold Can Stay," by Robert Frost. They agree that the poem captures just what they feel, though Ponyboy can't explain the poem's meaning in words.

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   Johnny understands and offers the conclusion that maybe the two of them are just different from the others; Pony disagrees and says that, no, maybe the rest of the gang are the ones who are different.

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   Quick answer: In "The Outsiders", Johnny sees a parallel between Dally and the Southern gentlemen from "Gone with the Wind" in terms of bravery and gallantry. While Dally lacks the refinement...

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   Study with Quizlet and memorize flashcards containing terms like What does Johnny tell Ponyboy and Darry he is going to do?, Why is dally concerned about Johnny turning himself in?, What happens to the church? and more.

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   Johnny claims that Frost meant “you’re gold when you’re a kid...When you’re a kid, everything’s new, dawn.”. Johnny writes that Ponyboy’s love of sunsets is “gold.”. He wants Ponyboy to protect his childhood innocence, and nurture his ability to experience wonder.

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   Why did Johnny make a decision?

   • Johnny has a few different reasons for deciding to do this. He makes the decision after Dally comes to visit he and Ponyboy at the church. Ponyboy gets the letter from Sodapop, begging Ponyboy to come home and telling Pony how worried he and Darry are.

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   What does Johnny say before he dies?

   • Right before he dies in the hospital, Johnny says “Stay gold, Ponyboy.” Ponyboy cannot figure out what Johnny means until he reads the note Johnny left. Johnny writes that “stay gold” is a reference to the Robert Frost poem Ponyboy shared when they were hiding at the church.

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   Why does Johnny write'stay gold'?

   • Johnny writes that “stay gold” is a reference to the Robert Frost poem Ponyboy shared when they were hiding at the church. Johnny claims that Frost meant “you’re gold when you’re a kid...When you’re a kid, everything’s new, dawn.” Johnny writes that Ponyboy’s love of sunsets is “gold.”

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   What does Johnny say about Frost?

   • Johnny claims that Frost meant “you’re gold when you’re a kid...When you’re a kid, everything’s new, dawn.” Johnny writes that Ponyboy’s love of sunsets is “gold.” He wants Ponyboy to protect his childhood innocence, and nurture his ability to experience wonder.

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   What does Johnny mean when he reads the note Johnny left?

   • Ponyboy cannot figure out what Johnny means until he reads the note Johnny left. Johnny writes that “stay gold” is a reference to the Robert Frost poem Ponyboy shared when they were hiding at the church. Johnny claims that Frost meant “you’re gold when you’re a kid...When you’re a kid, everything’s new, dawn.”

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   Why does Johnny admire the Southern Gentlemen?

   • Johnny admires the Southern gentlemen in the novel and says that they remind him of Dally. When Ponyboy doesn't understand, Johnny tells about a time when Dally took the blame for a petty crime committed by Two-Bit. Ponyboy now understands Johnny's deep admiration for Dally, but still feels intimidated by Dally's intensity.

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   Ponyboy asks her if she'll visit Johnny in the hospital. She responds that she can't because Johnny killed Bob. Incensed, Ponyboy accuses Cherry of being a traitor, but when she says how hard Bob 's death has been on her and describes Bob's good qualities, Ponyboy asks for her forgiveness.