Dally (Junior Cert English): Flashcards
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What is Dally's personality in The Outsiders?
What is Dally's personality in The Outsiders?
Dally is the toughest and most reckless of the Greasers.
What type of record does Dally have?
What type of record does Dally have?
He has a criminal record and has spent time in jail.
Who does Dally fiercely protect?
Who does Dally fiercely protect?
He is fiercely protective of Johnny, his only true love.
What does Dally believe is necessary to survive?
What does Dally believe is necessary to survive?
He believes emotional detachment is necessary to survive.
How does Dally change after Johnny's death?
How does Dally change after Johnny's death?
He loses all hope and chooses to die by provoking the police.
What does Johnny's influence do to Dally?
What does Johnny's influence do to Dally?
It softens Dally slightly, showing he cares about something.
What does Dally's death symbolize?
What does Dally's death symbolize?
His death warns of living without love and hope leads to destruction.
What key quote shows Dally's emotional state?
What key quote shows Dally's emotional state?
He says, 'Shoot me, damn it,' showing he gives up on life.
What could Ponyboy become like Dally?
What could Ponyboy become like Dally?
Ponyboy could become hardened like Dally if not careful.
How does Dally's character serve the story's themes?
How does Dally's character serve the story's themes?
He represents the consequences of a hard life and loss.