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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Anastasia Ayers

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20 January, 07:29

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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Howard · 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.

Patience Grimes · 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