[chapter 6]

Vocabulary
bewildered - confused or befuddled, especially with a lot of conflicting situations, objects, or statements

As the lady in blue explained the instructions for that day of work, Bernice was bewildered because it was like nothing she had done before.
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1. Q: Do you think Dally's parents have influenced the way he is; his personality? Explain.
A: Yes, I do think that Dally’s parents have influenced the way he is and his personality. I think this because they didn’t care much about him, what he did or what happened to him. They basically had let him run wild, so growing up with no discipline defiantly made him feel like he could do anything and get away with it. Also, he isn’t dependent on anyone because earlier on he couldn’t depend on his parents.

2. Q: Why doesn't Dally want Johnny to turn himself in?
A: Dally doesn’t want Johnny to turn himself in because it would hard for Johnny to prove his innocence and the Greasers “get it worse then anyone else”. He also thought it was pointless since he went through all that trouble to keep them a secret and now they are giving up that easily.

3. Q: What "other side" of Dallas is revealed in this chapter?
A: The “other side” of Dallas that is revealed in this chapter is a very kind, nurturing personality. Up until this point he didn’t care about anyone but him self, but he comforted Johnny when he felt down and didn’t know what to do in a soft voice that was never heard before. He helped Pony and Johnny get through this time of hardship and even helped save the group of small children.

4. Q: What's your own definition of a hero? Do the three boys prove themselves to be heroes, according to your definition? Explain.
A: My own definition of hero would be one who is fighting for someone or a certain cause no matter what the consequence. Yes, I think the three boys demonstrated my heroic definition very well because Johnny, Pony and Dally all fought to save those tiny children even though their own lives were at stake.

5. Q: Why do you think Johnny wasn't scared, despite the obvious danger, on page 92?
A: I think Johnny wasn’t scared despite the obvious danger because he has already been through so much and he felt that this was his fault and he needed to correct this mistake. He was fighting for a good cause for once in his life instead of the wrong one. I think he felt that this was something important he had to do and prove to himself how heroic and brave he really can be.