For his whole life, he has only viewed Dally as “cold, hard and mean”, and in this quote he is realizing that Dally is different. Dally didn’t give a Yankee dime about anyone but himself, and he was cold and hard and mean” (90). “I kept staring out the window at the passing scenery, but my eyes kept getting round.
He is explaining that he doesn't want Ponyboy, and Johnny (especially), to get all tough and mean like him. One way this is shown is really aight before they approach the church fire, Dally is talking with Ponyboy and Johnny at the Dairy Queen. Dally is just as glad to see Ponyboy, and has found some sympathy for Ponyboy and Johnny, because of all that they've been …show more content… He is ultimately selfless and caring, even during his last moments. For someone whose eyes are always cold ice, full of hatred of the world, doing something like grinning is important. Ponyboy is glad that Dallas showed up, but Dally seems happy too. I'd never thought I'd live to see the day when I would be so glad to see Dallas Winston” (80). Another time is when Ponyboy and Johnny run away to Jay Mountain, Dally comes up to visit them: “Hey Ponyboy!” He grinned down at me. He is not only making sure that Ponyboy and Johnny are okay, but he is genuinely worried for their safety and is helping deal with the aftermath of what happened in the park. Although Dally always babies Johnny, this is the beginning of Dally turning softer. He gives them money, a gun and some dry clothes. When …show more content… One example of this is when Johnny and Ponyboy need help after Johnny kills a Soc in the park. From Pony's eyes, Dally really only cares about himself. However, as the novel progresses, he realizes that Dally can also be a soft, caring, and kind person, and look out for all of his friends, most especially Johnny. In the first half of the book, Ponyboy views Dally as extremely mean, selfish, and tough. One very important character, who changes drastically over the course of the novel, is Dally Winston. Some members of their "Greaser" gang are tough, or happy-go-lucky, while others are shy or serious. There are many characters that are important to the narrator Ponyboy, some more than others. The Outsiders, by S.E Hinton is an inspirational book about teenagers, choices, and change. Show More Ponyboy’s Changed Perspective in The Outsiders
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