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Why is it important that Johnny see Gone with the Wind?
Why was it important for Johnny to be able to see “Gone With the Wind” when he woke? Johnny had really enjoyed listening to Pony read the book to him while they were in the church. He had gotten a lot of deep meaning out of it. He was impressed by the manners and charm of the Southern Gentlemen during the Civil War.
Who was Johnny impressed with in Gone with the Wind and why?
Ponyboy was surprised that Johnny liked the book despite not knowing much about the setting of the story. Pony added that Johnny was also impressed by the courage expressed by the Southern gentlemen when they were riding to their deaths. In Johnny’s opinion, the part reminded him of Dally.
What does Ponyboy learn about Johnny while reading Gone with the Wind?
Ponyboy speaks these words in Chapter 5, during his stay with Johnny in the abandoned church in Windrixville. Pony’s realization stems from a comment Johnny makes after reading a passage from Gone with the Wind, in which he says that Dally reminds him of one of the gallant Southern gentlemen from the Civil War.
What strikes Johnny about the characters in Gone with the Wind?
What strikes Johnny about the characters in Gone With The Wind? Johnny is impressed by the Southern gentlemen in Gone With The Wind. He admires their manners and charm, and they remind him of Dally.
Why does Johnny like Dally so much?
Johnny views Dally as a hero because he is willing to accept punishment and take the blame for his friends. The well-being of Dally’s friends is his top priority, and Johnny admires Dally’s gallant personality.
Who brings Gone with the Wind to the church?
Ponyboy had always wanted to read Gone with the Wind, so Johnny brought him a copy when they were hiding out at the church. Ponyboy is a good student and a voracious reader. Not only does he love books, he loves movies. He is thrilled when Johnny brings him a copy of Gone with the Wind.
Who is most responsible for Bob’s death?
Johnny tells Ponyboy that he (Johnny) killed Bob because the Socs were going to drown Ponyboy and beat up Johnny.
Why is Johnny able to see Gone with the Wind?
The book was special because Johnny had shared it with Ponyboy. Johnny likes the mythology of it. He could see the gang, like Dally, as different characters in the story. The book was a comfort to him.
Why was Gone with the Wind so important?
Gone with the Wind is the book that Ponyboy and Johnny read together while they hide in the old church. Johnny finds the book significant because he remembered Pony “sayin’ somethin’ about it once.”
Why was Gone with the Wind important to Ponyboy?
Gone with the Wind is the book that Ponyboy and Johnny read together while they hide in the old church. Johnny finds the book significant because he remembered Pony “sayin’ somethin’ about it once.”. This speaks to the significance of Pony in Johnny’s life.
Educators go through a rigorous application process, and every answer they submit is reviewed by our in-house editorial team. Gone with the Wind is an American novel written by Margaret Mitchell in 1936. In The Outsiders, it symbolizes the closeness between Ponyboy and his friend Johnny.