Do you agree with me?

Question

Don't you think in "The Outsiders" Ponyboy's character has been portrayed too sensitive?Doesn't he cry too much for a guy?Usually a male character is not presented like that in any literature or movie.Or at least that's what I have found.He's very emotional,very soft,very clutchy,very dependent.Another unique thing about him is he's 14,which means a teenager.How many boys that age are attracted to things like books & sunsets?They are into other lighter sides of life.One reason may be the period the novel dates back to.The 60's.Anyway.What's your opinion?

Answer 1

Ponyboy's fragility was endearing to me. I liked that he was overly sensitive. It contrasted with his reality in an interesting way.  

Answer 2

He's sweet. Anyway he is an orphan. Didn't he read Gone with The Wind? That bit was a bit strange I thought.

Answer 3

I do agreed but it is possible for someone to be like that!

Answer 4

I do.

Answer 5

Yes.

Answer 6

i think that was the point of the book - to show a teenage boy who is quite emotional, but i do agree that it was overdone than what it shud be.