The Outsiders
How does the poem relate to him and to the other characters in the book?
how does it relate to them and the book
how does it relate to them and the book
This is very similar to your last questions. Jonny is trying to convince Johnny to see the goodness in people and hold on to his innocence as long as he can because eventually everything good comes to an end. That is pretty good advice within the context of the story and for life in general.