Darry was a football star in high school and got offered a scholarship, but turned it down because he didn't want to break apart his family. ... Likewise, Dally devoted his life to save Johnny from any danger. ... In fact, the protagonist recalls one of his memories, "But I remember Dally pulling Johnny through the window of the burning church; Dally giving us his gun, although it could mean jail for him, Dally risking his life for us, trying to keep Johnny out of trouble."(p.154) He is willing to put his life on the line to save the life of his friend, Johnny. ... Like it happ...

• Word Count: 1634
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

Ponyboy, the main character, lives with his brothers as a greaser. ... Johnny, realizing they might kill Ponyboy, retaliates and kills Bob, one of the Socs with his switchblade. ... Dally helps them by giving them some money, a gun, and a place to hide. ... When the cops pull up he pulls out an empty gun so the cops shoot him. ... Disappointments are shown when Bob dies and the Socs grieve for him, when Ponyboy grieves for his parents because they died, and when Johnny dies and it disturbs the Greasers. ...

• Word Count: 1477
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School