The Outsiders
How does Ponyboy blaming Darry (loving father figure) and Johnny not blaming his abusive parents reflect their view of responsibility for things in life?
Study guide
Study guide
Ponyboy is looking for a scapegoat..... looking to blame someone else for his problems. He used to being taken care of, and Darry is the easiest person to blame. Johnny, however, had been functioning alone for a long time. His parents were not people he could rely on, thus, he knew he had to rely on himself.
The Outsiders