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Who runs from the rumble first outsiders?
The Socs
Just as the rumble begins, Dally shows up. Able to fight with only one arm, he announces that a rumble can’t happen without him. The Socs lose the rumble because they run first. Everyone in Pony’s gang is banged up, but the greasers win and that is all that matters.
Who was the first person to be punched in the rumble?
Their differences could be attributed to the fact that Howell was only fifteen years old and Macchio was twenty at the time. In the rumble scene, the first punch is given to Ponyboy. C. Thomas Howell (Ponyboy) recalls that the hit was real, and it knocked him out cold on-set.
Which two people start the Rumble in the outsiders?
The answer is that Ponyboy’s brother Darry (his real name is Darrel) and a blond Soc named Paul Holden are the ones who start the rumble. Their past relationship is that they played football together in high school. When the two sides have met and agreed to the rules for the rumble, no one is sure how to start things.
Who is the first SOC to step up and challenge Darry?
Paul Holden
What’s ironic about Paul Holden being the first Soc to step up to Darry’s challenge? The two young men used to be football teammates and friends in high school. Paul is now a junior in college and, but for a cruel twist of fate that killed the Curtis parents, Darry could’ve had a similarly bright future.
Who wins the Rumble who wins?
Apparently, the winners of the rumble are determined by which gang runs away first. Despite the fact that members of both gangs are seriously injured, the Greasers win the rumble because they did not retreat from the scene of the fight and were the last ones standing.
Who won the Rumble outsiders?
the greasers
After a long struggle, the greasers win. When the rumble ends, Dally and Ponyboy go to the hospital to see Johnny.
What Greaser is closest to being a SOC?
Cards
| Term Ponyboy runs away when Darry | Definition slaps Ponyboy |
|---|---|
| Term While at the church, Johnny and Ponyboy | Definition eat chocolate cake |
| Term Sodapop’s best friend is | Definition Steve |
| Term The Windrixville sunrise reminds Ponyboy of | Definition Robert Frost’s poem |
| Term The greaser closest to being a Soc is | Definition Darry |
Which 2 groups fight with the Greasers in the rumble?
Socs
A rumble is an organized fight between a group of Socs and a group of Greasers.
What were Johnny’s final words before he died?
What do Johnny’s last words mean? 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.
Who loaned Dally knives?
The answer to this is that Dally (Dallas Winston) asks to borrow Two-bit’s switchblade. This happens in Chapter 8 of the book. Dally is in the hospital recovering from his injuries that he got when the church burned down. Two-bit really doesn’t want to give it to him, because the knife is Two-bit’s pride and joy.
Why did the greasers win the rumble?
Despite the fact that both gangs are severely injured and beat up, the Greasers win the rumble because the Socs were the first to flee from the lot. Pony recalls seeing the Socs members run to their cars before Dally grabs him and says that they are going to see Johnny.
When is the rumble between the greasers and the SoCs?
The rumble between the greasers and the Socs is set for 7 p.m. that night. Pony slams down five aspirins while no one is looking; he is still successfully hiding his illness.
Who are the other characters in the Rumble?
Ponyboy arrives late for dinner, and the others– Darry , Soda, and Steve–are getting ready for the rumble. Darry’s muscles bulge in his tight t-shirt, and Pony pities “the Soc that takes a crack at him.”
Who is Dally in the Rumble Chapter 9?
It is Dally, who has run from the hospital after threatening the nurse with a switchblade in order to join his friends. When Darry turns to see who it is, Paul delivers a hard right to the jaw that would have felled anyone but Darry. The rumble was on.
Why did Pony lose the rumble with only one arm?
Able to fight with only one arm, he announces that a rumble can’t happen without him. The Socs lose the rumble because they run first. Everyone in Pony’s gang is banged up, but the greasers win and that is all that matters.