Towards the beginning of the novel, Ponyboy views Dally with contempt, fear, and respect. He states that Dally is the toughest, meanest, coldest person he's ever met. In Chapter 1, Ponyboy explains Dally's background and arrest record. He likes to draw Dally when he's in a dangerous mood, and states that Dally is bitter towards the world. Pony says, "I didn't like him, but he was smart and you had to respect him." (Hinton 11) Another scene throughout the novel where Ponyboy expresses contempt for Dally is in Chapter 5 when Dally comes to visit the boys at the abandoned church. Pony comments, "I never thought I'd live to see the day when I would be so glad to see Dally Winston." (Hinton 80) Ponyboy knows that Dally is a dangerous person with a quick temper and is often quiet around him. In Chapter 2, Dally forces the boys to sneak into the movies and Pony goes along with it. Later on in the chapter when Dally is messing with Cherry, Johnny steps in and tells Dally to leave her alone. Pony makes the comment that if he were to talk back to Dally, he would have been "flattened." Ponyboy's hesitation to speak his mind and possibly upset Dally depicts the fear Pony feels when he's around him. Despite not liking Dally, Ponyboy shows admiration and respect for his abilities. Pony comments, "Dallas Winston could do anything." (Hinton 58)
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