kindness, and even risking their own life for another’s. In S. E. Hinton’s book “The Outsiders,” there are three characters that portray acts of gallantry: Ponyboy Curtis, Darry Curtis, and Johnny Cade. They are all different kinds of heroes, yet they all were able to step-up when they were needed.
To begin, Ponyboy is a hero because he always looked out for his friends, no matter what. He wasn’t afraid to do what needed to be done. When Johnny needed protecting, Ponyboy didn’t hesitate to defend him…
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