After looking at the hoods, who would just become older hoods, Ponyboy says of Darry, “He was going to get somewhere.” He adds that neither he nor Darry will live in a lousy neighborhood all their lives. He makes it sound as if getting ahead is simply a matter of determination.
How true do you think that is? Does it (getting ahead) take more than determination? If so, what does it take?
How true do you think that is? Does it (getting ahead) take more than determination? If so, what does it take?
Your writing should...
- Provide enough supporting details and specific examples to develop your answer.
- Showcase your best use of the English language
* If you lack the life experience to answer this question, interview an adult to gather their opinion and include your research in your response.*
* Please know that you will be expected to share this writing with a peer in class.*
- Showcase your best use of the English language
* If you lack the life experience to answer this question, interview an adult to gather their opinion and include your research in your response.*
* Please know that you will be expected to share this writing with a peer in class.*
