Ponyboy Curtis and Will Knox’s Similarities and Differences

Authors note: The author’s purpose for writing this is to show you the differences and similarities between Ponyboy Curtis and Will Knox.

Have you ever compared the way you are to the way someone else is? Usually, when you compare yourself to someone else, you have both similarities and differences. In the two books, “Guns for General Washington” and “The Outsiders”, the two main characters Ponyboy Curtis and Will Knox have similar relations.  If you read the two novels, you would know exactly what I’m talking about. Although the books are completely different, they still relate to each other.  

In ways, Will and Ponyboy have similar traits. They both are the youngest of their groups. Will Knox being the youngest soldier fighting for George Washington, and Ponyboy being the youngest person in the Greasers. Will is very outgoing just like Ponyboy. Will was young, yet determined to battle, and Ponyboy was brave and determined to get revenge on the Socs, but realized they were all human, just like you and me. Both Pony and Will were courageous and brave. Ponyboy never backed down, he always kept going. An example would be like when at the rumble, Pony being the youngest at the rumble, didn’t back down at all, even though he had to be half all the Socs sizes.

Another way Will and Pony are alike is neither of them were leaders. They were both more of followers of their two groups. Ponyboys group is the Greasers and Will is part of the army. Neither are leaders, but they have a great impact on what happens. Will comes up with the idea to deliver supplies to General Washington from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. Ponyboy is the main reason why Johnny had killed Bob, He ran away and the drunken Socs decided to pick a fight. Johnny had no other choice but to kill the Socs from drowning Ponyboy. These two boys left major impacts on others. This shows how Will Knox and Ponyboy Curtis are alike.    

On the other hand, Will and Ponyboy have their differences. One way is that Pony is a dynamic character and Will is a static character. Pony grows tremendously throughout his life, but Will doesn’t. Ponyboy realizes that just because people are Socs, doesn’t mean they’re exactly like their background or reputation, and same with the Greasers. People change throughout life. They learn to grow up and realize what’s right from wrong. He also realizes that the rumble wouldn’t resolve anything. Will is a static character because he stays the same throughout the novel. He’s always loved the army and his dream was to finally join them and to make a difference. He was born a good kid, always wanted to join the army, and accomplished this. Not once did Will back down. The boy could hardly ever even think about quitting. He never gave up, whether it was just a measly puzzle or battling the British. He had a passion and love to help and resolve problems. He still does, and this is why he is a static character. This is also why Ponyboy and Will are different from one another.         

As you can see, this essay shows many examples of similarities and differences between the two. No matter what, no one is the same as you. If anything, you’re most likely more different than you are a like from some. Although this is not always true in many cases, it’s a logical guess. Will and Ponyboy are more different then they are alike. Sure they have similarities but honestly, things are much different between them. This is shown because Will is a static character and Pony is a dynamic character. Although the books are completely different, they still relate to each other.

Future for the Greasers

Authors Note: The author's purpose for writing this is to show you what life may be like for the Greaser's later on in the future.
Have you ever thought of what could happen after a story ends? Have you ever had a fortune teller predict your future? I certainly have. In the story “The Outsiders”, by SE Hinton, many events happen which make me wonder, “What would happen next?”  I don’t exactly know what could have or what did happen, but I have a good representation of what might have happened. Before doing something without knowing exactly what’s going to happen, you should make a prediction.

I believe Ponyboy and the rest of the Greasers will part away from each other. They will grow older and realize, “its time I make a decision, remain a kid and misbehave, or become an adult and take responsibility.” I think they will all decide it’s time to grow up. They’ve gone through too much and it’s time for a change. Also, I think they will depart from each other because of all the hysteria going around. First Johnny died, and now Dallas! I believe Ponyboy will go on to finish college and get a job and start a family. Although the Greasers are a family, sometimes you have to do what’s best for yourself. I believe they will part away because of all the mayhem thats gone on with their lives.

As you can see, this is a very logical prediction of what may occur in the future for the Greasers. I mean, Even if the Greasers did break up, the group would just get more members to it to keep the Greasers going. Everything happens for a reason though. Life isn’t always about taking the easiest path; it’s about doing the right thing and doing what’s best for you. Not only will the Greasers change, but so will the Socs. Not everything will always be like it is now for Ponyboy or the rest of the gang. Before doing something without knowing exactly what’s going to happen, you should make a prediction.

Ponyboy Curtis and Will Knox’s Similarities and Differences

Authors note: The author’s purpose for writing this is to show you the differences and similarities between Ponyboy Curtis and Will Knox.

Have you ever compared the way you are to the way someone else is? Usually, when you compare yourself to someone else, you have similarities and differences. In the two books, “Guns for General Washington” and “The Outsiders”, the two main characters Ponyboy Curtis and Will Knox have similar relations.  If you read the two novels, you would know exactly what I’m talking about. Although the books are completely different, they still relate to each other.

In ways, Will and Ponyboy have similar traits. They both are the youngest of their groups. Will Knox being the youngest soldier fighting for George Washington, and Ponyboy being the youngest person in the Greasers. Will is very outgoing just like Ponyboy. Will was young, yet determined to battle, and Ponyboy was brave and determined to get revenge on the Socs, but realized they were all human, just like me and you. Both Pony and Will were courageous and brave. Ponyboy never backed down, he always kept going. At the rumble, Pony being which the youngest at the rumble, didn’t back down at all, even though he had to be half all the Socs sizes.

Another way Will and Pony are alike is neither of them were leaders. They were both more of followers of their two groups. Ponyboys group is the Greasers and Will is part of the army. Neither are leaders, but they have a great impact on what happens. Will comes up with the idea to deliver supplies to General Washington from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. Ponyboy is the main reason why Johnny had killed Bob, He ran away and the drunken Socs decided to pick a fight. Johnny had no other choice but to kill the Socs from drowning Ponyboy. These two boys left major impacts on others. This shows how Will Knox and Ponyboy Curtis are alike.

On the other hand, Will and Ponyboy have their differences. One way is that Pony is a dynamic character and Will is a static character. Pony grows tremendously throughout his life, but Will doesn’t. Ponyboy realizes that just because people are Socs, doesn’t mean they’re exactly like their background or reputation, and same with the Greasers. People change throughout life. They learn to grow up and realize what’s right from wrong. He also realizes that the rumble wouldn’t resolve anything. Will is a static character because he stays the same throughout the novel. He’s always loved the army and his dream was to finally join them and to make a difference. He was born a good kid, always wanted to join the army, and accomplished this. Not once did Will back down. The boy could hardly ever even think about quitting. He never gave up, whether it was just a measly puzzle or battling the British. He had a passion and love to help and resolve problems. He still does, and this is why he is a static character. This is also why Ponyboy and Will are different from one another.

To conclude my essay, this shows similarities and differences between the two. No matter what, no one is the same as you. If anything, you’re most likely more different than you are a like from some. Although this is not always true in many cases, it’s a logical guess. Will and Ponyboy are more different then they are alike. Sure they have similarities but honestly, things are much different between them. This is shown because Will is a static character and Pony is a dynamic character. Although the books are completely different, they still relate to each other.

The Hardships of the Journey to Boston

Authors Note: The authors purpose is to show you what it was like while going to Boston and show the major conflicts that happened throughout the story.

What does the Revolutionary War mean to you? George Washington once said, “Associate with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation; for it is better to be alone than in bad company.” This means that it’s better to work alone than with a bad group of people. During the revolutionary war, George Washington had a good fleet of people to acquaint him at battle. During the story, “Guns for General Washington” Will Knox and his brother Henry Knox are trying to transport supplies for war from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston to General Washington. After they get all these supplies, they have to deal with the British and plot an attack on them to win the war and claim the country as theirs.

The climax of the story is when Henry and Will Knox were trying to deliver the supplies to Boston.  Will and Henry had to risk a lot in order to deliver the supplies to General Washington. They fought many obstacles on their voyage to Boston. They went up against soldiers flanking them from everywhere, and blistering storms. Things were not easy for those who travelled with them. Half of them didn’t even have shoes. Many people suffered from the small pox and other sorts of diseases and did not make it. Carrying things through mountains was also difficult. In the end, it was all worth it though.

Another conflict they faced was the British, the war especially. They had to be very precautious about what they were planning on doing. If word hit the British about what was going on, they would have came after us instantly. They were everywhere, the British were always around no matter what you did or what you were doing, the British were there. The British were more prepared and had better supplies yet the lost. I believe this is so because of the determination and leadership by General Washington. Although, after Henry and will arrived they had all the supplies they needed to beat the British. Many people’s lives were lost but in the end it was all worth it. After beating the British, we all celebrated for our new land and country.

The events leading up to this were the British always trying to take over and boss the citizens around. They all agreed it was time for a change, time to say enough. General Washington gathered a fleet of men to fight the British with him. Will and Henry Knox got word of this and did the same. They delivered the goods to Boston to help stop the British from taking their land and bossing them around. This caused us to go to war and fight the British. The main conflict was resolved because they did beat the British and kick them back to where they came from. They delivered the supplies safely and went on to win the war.

That Horrifying Night for Paul Revere

Authors Note: The author’s purpose for writing this piece is to show you how it might be different for the reader if it was in Paul Revere’s prospective.

 

In the book “Guns for General Washington” the main character William Knox and his brother Henry Knox are soldiers in the Continental Army decide to bring General Washington cannons and other supplies to fight the British. Winter is brewing and they have yet to walk over 300 miles to receive their supplies. William, Henry, and their group of men must travel through brutal weather and harsh situations in order to reach Fort Ticonderoga, there destination. General Washington’s loyal spy Paul Revere is the one that figured out that this ambush would be happening. If it wasn’t for Henry Knox’s brilliant idea and Paul Revere’s bravery, none of this would ever happen and the people of Fort Ticonderoga would not live much longer. Their supplies are running low and they are in dire need of help. The scene I will be doing is Paul Revere spying on the British.

One way that Henry Knox’s point of view influences the reader is how he describes what’s going on and why. Henry is a soldier. He’s determined to help General Washington and fight for his and the people of Fort Ticonderoga’s freedom. Being the youngest soldier of the legion, he’s one of the most determined and bravest one of them all along. His older brother William Knox is also a very outgoing and brave soldier. He plays a big roll on Henry’s life and helped him to become such a great warrior. Although, if this story had been in Paul Revere’s prospective, the reader’s connection to the book would be a lot more thorough. Paul Revere Jr. is a very outgoing character and describes and acts more like he knows what’s going on. It’s also much easier and more interesting from his point of view because there’s more action and excitement. When Paul Revere told General Washington about British’s plan, if it would have been in Paul Revere’s point  of view, it would have been much clearer.

Without Paul Revere warning General Washington, the outcome of the upcoming battle may not have been the same. People could’ve died or been taken prisoner by the British. Luckily for General Washington, his two prestigious soldiers Henry and William Knox had brought supplies and food for their famine. Although, this is also because of Paul Revere’s courageous and brave acts.  These men all had a major role on this war. Without Paul, They wouldn’t have known what was coming, but without Will and Henry Knox, they wouldn’t have had enough of the right supplies to fight the British.

Ponyboy's Develpoment Through Life

Authors Note: The authors purpose for writing this was to show you how and why Ponyboy is a dynamic character.

What’s the difference between static and dynamic characters? A dynamic character is a character that changes throughout his or her life, and a static character is someone who stays the same. Ponyboy Curtis is a dynamic character. He Changes a lot throughout this story. Ponyboy is a 14 year old greaser, but doesn’t act like one. He lives with his two brothers Darry and Sodapop. He is a very interesting boy who changes a lot. Ponyboy resembles a dynamic character because of how much he changes throughout the story.

Ponyboy starts to get tougher as the story goes along. After his encounter with the Soc’s, he starts to push himself towards getting tougher. He also starts to get accepted by the Greaser’s. He’s no longer just Soda and Darry’s brother, he’s a Greaser. Even if he doesn’t act like one or seem to be one, it’s part of who he is. The whole gang starts to grow more found of Ponyboy and they don’t think of him as a follower. It shows this when Ponyboy, Two-Bit, and Johnny go to the movies together and start to talk more and become better friends.

After Johnny and Ponyboy kill Bob and run away, they have to change their looks. Ponyboy has to bleach his hair so that the police wouldn’t notice him and so that he wouldn’t blend in. Johnny cuts his hair and they pour peroxide on it and have him sit in the sun for fifteen minutes to lighten up the color. Now, there’s no way that he would be recognizable by anybody. Also, when Ponyboy is at the church, he starts to lose a lot of weight. The reason why is because the only food they had is bologna, and he absolutely despises it! Though this band of brotherhood within the Greasers is already so strong when Ponyboy and Johnny kill Bob, their brotherhood is pushed to its limits and turns out for the better.

As the books progresses, Ponyboy starts to grow up. He realizes that everyone is human and they all deserve equal respect. No one is any better than someone else, and Ponyboy realizes this when he looks at a different perspective of people. Instead of the Greasers being Greasers and the Socs being Socs, He realizes that hey, there really isn’t too much of a difference between the two of us, we’re all human, we just don’t act the same, look the same, or maybe even be the same, but we are all human. He also realizes the fight won’t get them anywhere at all.

In conclusion, this is why Ponyboy is a dynamic character. Throughout the story his looks, personality, and his prospective of Greasers and Socs all change quite a bit. Although not everyone is a dynamic character, Ponyboy is. He shows much growth and acts older and handles situations very well. He’s an outgoing boy and never gives up. Due to this, Ponyboy is a dynamic character. Ponyboy is a dynamic character because of how much he changes throughout the story.

Gresers Vs. Society and Socs

Authors Note: The authors purpose for writing this was to show you how and why Ponyboy is a dynamic character.

Don’t you just hate when people judge you by your looks before even knowing you? Have you ever heard the expression, “Don’t judge a book by its cover”? In the book “the outsiders”, there are two different types of people, the Socs and the Greasers. The Socs are known as the more popular, rich kids. The greasers are known as the poor delinquents. Although they aren’t really as bad as people may think. Too add to this, defying stereotypes is a very complex theme in this story.

Johnny Cade, a young Greaser, is thought to be a delinquent, but really, he's just misjudged. The Socs judge the Greasers by their looks. Johnny isn’t the most fortunate of people so he doesn’t look like he’s rich, he looks like he belongs to a gang, which he does. Johnny is actual a very nice 16 year old boy that is judged by the people he hangs out with. Just because the Greasers aren’t all rich, they shouldn’t be thought of as the scum on someone’s shoe.  Darry Curtis, the oldest member of the Greasers, is judge just because of who he hangs around with.

If Darry's parents hadn’t died in a car crash, he would have been most likely been a soc. He had a choice, give up his future in order to keep his family by taking care of his younger brothers Sodapop and Ponyboy, or take his chance at a scholership and be a very successful man. He used to be on the football team, he was once a star. He even had a scholarship for college, both academic and sport wise. Darry had his life set. He was popular, athletic, and smart, but he lost it all when his parents had died. If his parents hadn’t died, he would’ve been a Soc, and be living a good life. Instead, he is living in a bad neighborhood with the Greasers when he could be a Soc.

Before Ponyboy, Johnny, and Dallas had saved those kids from burning a live, they were believed to be horrible people because of their reputation, but really, they are no different from you and I. They just have a bad reputation. If people would stop and talk to them they would say,” hey, these guys aren’t half bad”. No one deserves to be mistreated for their looks or for who their friends are. I believe it isn't as much as the Greasers vs. Socs, but more of the Greasers vs. society. They are known as the bad, poor, and scummy kids, and no matter what they do, it doesn't change.

You shouldn’t judge a person before you get to know them it’s just not right. Who knows, maybe there really cool but look sort of funny, so you avoid them instead of finding out who they really are. People dont always have to be so stereotipical towards one another. Johnny, Darry, and the rest of the gang are judged before people ever really find out who they really are. They might be tough, and kind of scummy, but they still are humans.