In Chapter 11 of ‘The Outsiders’, How does Ponyboy’s conversation with Randy reveal a contrast between each character’s situation? Support your answer with evidence from the text and explain how each piece of evidence supports your answer.
Answer: Ponyboy claims that it had nothing to do with his being a greaser. Ponyboy is comforted by his conversation with Randy and realizes that Socs can be human and vulnerable
His conversation with randy reveals that no matter what, society is stubborn and unwilling to change. With him saying "We're on the top, you'll always be at the bottom," It shows that he realizes the suffering that the greasers go through.
