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Bravery In The Outsiders

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The outsiders. An astonishing book, written by S. E. Hinton in 1967. It shows how teenagers have to deal with change 50 years ago. And it is still very relatable today, the outsiders show many forms of bravery, Like physical bravery when people jump in to save someone, moral bravery; to do what's right. Even if it's unpopular. Moral courage. To do what's morally correct. And this book has some amazing examples of all of these. Darry is a Greaser and will defend his brothers from the socs that are not as nice. Darry is an outstanding role model, Darry is brave and shows heroism. Even after both, his parents are dead. Takes care of his brothers and Ponyboy, sacrificed his own education to school get a job and also make sure that the council didn't split all apart and into homes. He saved Ponyboy and Johnny from the fire. Even though he was hurt himself he would do anything in his power to help his brothers. Even if he can't show it through his own words. He is willing to fight to protect the ones he cares about, and that is what I can safely consider bravery. …show more content…

Randy tried to kill Ponyboy at one point but instead saved him from dying. Randy said that he didn't want to go to an event called "a rumble" this event is a fight against gangs. The socs, versus the greasers. Randy showed courage by talking Randy tells Ponyboy that "greasers will still be greasers and socs will still be socs" he also shows courage by going to Ponyboys house while ponyboy is sick and tells Ponyboy to think about his family before he thinks about himself because Ponyboy is trying to believe two of his friends are not dead. Randy shows courage in these situations because he is trying to help someone he doesn't really know and someone who isn't related to

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