PonyBoy Flashcards
“Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold…”
This quote, Johnny’s final advice to Ponyboy, urges him to keep his innocence and appreciation for beauty despite the harsh realities around him. It references the Robert Frost poem “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” symbolizing the fleeting nature of youth and purity.
“I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me.”
Here, Ponyboy reflects on the self-deception he uses to cope with his circumstances. This highlights his struggle between facing reality and finding solace in denial, underscoring the conflict between his tough life as a Greaser and his more sensitive nature.
“Maybe the two different worlds we lived in weren’t so different. We saw the same sunset.”
This quote represents Ponyboy’s growing understanding that Socs and Greasers aren’t as different as they seem, emphasizing a theme of shared humanity despite societal divisions.
