Ponyboy is a hero because he shows courage during the time the church was on fire. He and Johnny decided to save the little kids from the burning church. He’s also a courageous hero because when he was saving people in the burning church he says “ I didn’t pay any attention, although pieces of the old roof were crashing down too close for comfort. I snatched up another kid, hoping he didnt bite, and dropped him without waiting to see if he landed okay or not,”(79). Or when he said, I would, I would help her and Randy both if I could. "Hey," I said suddenly, "can you see the sunset real good from the West Side?" (101) he …show more content…
Crazy for wantin' Johnny to stay out of trouble, for not wanting' him to get hard. If he'd been like me he'd never have been in this mess." (106). He is also brave because when he had a broken arm due to the fire, he still went to the rumble to help fight the Soc, when he said, “We gotta win that fight tonight. We gotta get even with those Socs! Let's do it for Johnny, man. We'll do it for Johnny!:He is a hero because he at least cared for one person which was Johnny because he felt bad for him. Dally is a good hero because he genuinely put his effort into trying to help the gang and to help Johnny and Ponyboy run away. He even provided them with money,gun,and sweater. He's an example of a hero because even though he loved just Johnny, he still loved the whole