How Does Johnny Change In The Outsiders

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Outsiders Essay People can change at all ages and these changes can be good or bad. Some changes are on the outside and some are on the inside. In the Outsiders, S.E. Hinton shows that people can change. The characters that change the most are Johnny and Ponyboy. The first reason is that Johnny used to fight,but now does not want to. The second reason is that pony started to see how the greasers and socials were really alike. The final reason is Pony and Darry start to get along at the end. Johnny was good at fighting and in his experience he learned that fighting is bad. Johnny soon realizes the danger and that it is wrong. Nothing will change it will not save lives just hurt them. Johnny was wise he told pony to stay golden because he

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