At the end of the chapter, Ponyboy states, "I had taken the long way around, but I was finally home. To stay." (pg. 99) What does this quote tell us about Ponyboy?

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Billy Mccullough

25 September, 20:16

At the end of the chapter, Ponyboy states, "I had taken the long way around, but I was finally home. To stay." (pg. 99) What does this quote tell us about Ponyboy?

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Zaire Bird · Answer 1

Ponyboy now knows what the

. real value of family is

. returning home from "hiding out," but now not only he is physically coming but he is also emotionally coming this time.

Evan Odonnell · Answer 2

Ponyboy means that he is now home both physically and emotionally. He is home physically but also home emotionally because he realizes how much Darry cares for him. He knows that Darry is hard on him because he loves him. (Silent fear for losing someone he loves)

At the end of the chapter, Ponyboy states, "I had taken the long way around, but I was finally home. To stay." (pg. 99) What does this quote tell us about Ponyboy?The Outsiders ch6

At the end of the chapter, Ponyboy states, "I had taken the long way around, but I was finally home. To stay." (pg. 99) What does this quote tell us about Ponyboy?

The Outsiders ch6