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What does two-bit mean when he says yall were heroes from the beginning you just didnt turn all of sudden How would Johnny and Ponyboy have been heroes already think about what makes a hero?

Writer Elijah King

“Y’all were heroes from the beginning. Two-Bit’s comment highlights what he has always known about the other three: that their strength of character was always heroic. If that character trait wasn’t ever there in the first place, those three boys would NOT have risked their lives to save the children in the church.

What does two bits switchblade represent?

Two-Bit’s switchblade is his most prized possession and, in several ways, represents the disregard for authority for which greasers traditionally pride themselves. First of all, the blade is stolen. Second, it represents a sense of the individual power that comes with the potential to commit violence.

What is revealed about two-bit?

Two-Bit Matthews is the oldest member of the Greasers. He is optimistic, kind, and very funny; he loves cracking jokes, and he is always loyal to the other Greasers. Physically, Two-Bit is tall and muscular, he has gray eyes and “rusty-colored sideburns,” and he is always grinning.

What important things happened in Chapter 7 of the outsiders?

Jonathan Beutlich, M.A. Chapter 7 takes place after Ponyboy and Johnny heroically rescued the kids from the church fire. The chapter begins with Ponyboy and his brothers at the hospital waiting for information on Johnny’s condition. Both police and reporters are also present trying to get information on what happened.

What do doctors say that makes Ponyboy realize Johnny is dying?

What do the doctors say that makes Ponyboy realize Johnny is dying? That it couldn’t hurt for him to have visitors now. That Ponyboy should go home.

Why was the outsiders banned?

The Outsiders was a controversial book at the time of its publication; it is still currently challenged and debated. This book has been banned from some schools and libraries because of the portrayal of gang violence, underage smoking and drinking, strong language/slang, and family dysfunction.

Why does Two-Bit complain about a switchblade?

Interestingly, Dally dies with Two-Bit’s switchblade in his pocket. Later, Two-Bit complains bitterly about the loss of his switchblade after the police search Dally’s body.

What crimes did Two-Bit commit?

He commits a third crime during the rumble between the Greasers and the Socs near the end of the novel. Street fighting is illegal and would fall under assault, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace.