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Character Analysis Of The Hero In 'The Outsiders'
Chasity Arroyo
The Outsiders Hero

Just think about what a hero can do, they can fly, run on water, or the could become invisible. But, not Dallas Winston he has no powers but he is still the overall hero and not just because of his looks. Why? Well you’re just about to find out! There are many reasons to why he is the hero. Dallas is the hero because he didn't stop Ponyboy and Johhny from saving those kids and then saved Johnny and Pony while getting himself hurt. All he did was just made jokes about how he was fine and just needed a cigarette. As well as show up at the rumble against the doctors orders for johnny and the gang. He tries to make sure Johnny is comfortable even when johnny dies. So Dallas has a heart he just never shows it. He is just so sweet like a brother to the boys.
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He treated the gang like brothers but Pony and Johnny got the best part of Dally. Even though Dally can be stuck up sometimes he never failed Johnny and ponyboy. And the most important thing about Johnny and Pony. Dallas Winston was the kind of guy who was really caring but didn’t want anyone to know. He is a very important hero even though he doesn’t have any powers he saved Johnny and Ponyboy which is more than anyone could have done and kept a smile on their face. Some people may say that Johnny and Ponyboy where the heros and that may be true, because come on they saved children and Johnny died saving children but, Dally is the real hero because he save the other heros. Dally never once blamed Ponyboy For his injuries. A hero is someone who is hardcore, but they can get the job done just like Dallas

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