"I could see that even a few words were tiring him out, and he was as pale as the pillow and looked awful. Two Bit pretended not to notice." -Ponyboy (Narration)
This is narrated when Two Bit and Ponyboy go see Johnny at the hospital. The quote provides us with imagery on Johnny's condition and through context, it greatly upsets Ponyboy and Two Bit. Johnny's injury is hard according to Ponyboy. Johnny was the most vulnerable out of the gang and because of his living conditions and personality, he needs protection from the gang. They were the only real family he has ever had and they provided him a space where he felt like he belonged. The gang can't function without him because in a sense, he links them together. They show him affection and respect which causes them to feel lost without him. When Two Bit pretends not to notice this shows that it is hard for him to accept that Johnny is dying.
This is narrated when Two Bit and Ponyboy go see Johnny at the hospital. The quote provides us with imagery on Johnny's condition and through context, it greatly upsets Ponyboy and Two Bit. Johnny's injury is hard according to Ponyboy. Johnny was the most vulnerable out of the gang and because of his living conditions and personality, he needs protection from the gang. They were the only real family he has ever had and they provided him a space where he felt like he belonged. The gang can't function without him because in a sense, he links them together. They show him affection and respect which causes them to feel lost without him. When Two Bit pretends not to notice this shows that it is hard for him to accept that Johnny is dying.