Chapter 9 and 10: Quote analysis

1. Quote: 

“I’m a greaser, same as Dally. He’s my buddy”

Context: 

Ponyboy said that to Cherry at the movies when she said something bad about Dallas.

Paraphrase: 

Ponyboy said that to protect Dally and stickup for him. He wants to say that all Greasers all the same and that Dallas is his friend.

Inference: 

It tells us that Ponyboy is a very good friend to all his gang members and sticks up for them no matter what.

2. Quote: 

“All Socs aren't like that… That’s like saying all you greasers are like Dallas Winston”.

Context:   

Cherry said that to Ponyboy when they were sitting together at the movies after Ponyboy told Cherry that Johnny got beaten up by the Socs.

Paraphrase:

I think that Cherry meant that just because the Socs have a reputation for jumping people and most of them are mean that not all of them are like that. When she said "That’s like saying all you greasers are like Dallas Winston” she meant the same: that just because the Greasers have a reputation for robbing stores and most of them do that, it doesn't mean all the Greasers are like that.

Inference:

This quote tells us that Cherry is different than the other Socs and she actually has a heart and doesn't want to harm anyone. She also understands that not all Greasers jump people. 

3. Quote: 

“Darry and the Soc walked slowly in a circle. Even I could feel their hatred. . They used to be buddies, I thought, they used to be friends, and now they hate each other because one has to work for a living and the other comes from the West side”.

Context: 

This is what Ponyboy was thinking whilst he was watching Darry and Paul walking in a circle glaring at each other before starting the rumble.

Paraphrase: 

With this thought, I think Ponyboy meant that he could feel how much they hated each other just because one has to work for a living and the other is from the West side. I think Ponyboy just feels astonished that they used to be friends and are now sworn enemies.

Inference:

This quote tells us that Ponyboy feels surprised that difference of living styles can make friends split apart. He can feel their hatred because its so strong.