Dally (Junior Cert English): Quizzes
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What dual role does Dally serve in the novel?
What dual role does Dally serve in the novel?
Protector figure & cautionary tale
What physical feature mirrors Dally's emotional detachment?
What physical feature mirrors Dally's emotional detachment?
His icy blue eyes
Where did Dally grow up and learn his survival tactics?
Where did Dally grow up and learn his survival tactics?
Streets of New York
What philosophy does Dally express about emotional toughness?
What philosophy does Dally express about emotional toughness?
'You get tough like me & don't get hurt'
According to the text, what was the only thing Dally loved?
According to the text, what was the only thing Dally loved?
Johnny
What did the church fire incident reveal about Dally?
What did the church fire incident reveal about Dally?
Deep, hidden capacity for selfless love
How does Dally typically advise Ponyboy?
How does Dally typically advise Ponyboy?
Urges him to 'toughen up'
What theme does Dally embody in the novel?
What theme does Dally embody in the novel?
Emotional repression & its consequences
How does Dally contrast with Johnny's philosophy?
How does Dally contrast with Johnny's philosophy?
Dally advocates toughness vs. stay gold
How does Dally deliberately end his own life?
How does Dally deliberately end his own life?
Suicide by cop after robbing a store
How does Ponyboy reflect on Dally's death?
How does Ponyboy reflect on Dally's death?
'He died violent & young & desperate'
What lesson does Dally's death teach about toughness?
What lesson does Dally's death teach about toughness?
Toughness without compassion = despair
How are Dally's violence & intimidation characterised?
How are Dally's violence & intimidation characterised?
Survival mechanisms, not flaws