Ponyboy is one of the few greasers portrayed in The Outsiders who has a chance to make something of himself later in life. He is intelligent, sensitive and aware that an education can lead to better things. Unlike Darry, who has lost his chance to attend college, and Soda, who has dropped out of high school, Pony's future is still bright. He makes good grades in school--at least before the tragic circumstances of the deaths of Bob, Johnny and Dally--and hopes to eventually graduate and attend college. Although he is described as a good fighter and helpful in a rumble, Pony does not enjoy fights as much as the other gang members, such as Dally and Two-Bit. Pony's friendship with Cherry, and later Randy, also gives him insight into the lives of the Socs--something else none of the other greasers have experienced.
Pony's gang is like a family, especially since his parents have been killed. Without formal parental supervision, the gang have become his kindred. Brothers Darry and Soda are members; best friend Johnny spends a great deal of time at the Curtis house since he is not welcome at his own home; Two-Bit makes the Curtis house his second home; and Soda's best friend, Steve, is also a frequent visitor. They look out for each other and deal with their own problems and emergencies much in the way parents would.
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