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Here is another quote from the article: "You’re either a victim and let the bad experiences control you, or you become better in spite of it.”

Consider Dally from The Outsiders. It would be easy to say that he is letting the “bad experiences control” him. How might we argue that he [became] better in spite” of his bad experiences? Give multiple text examples to support your explanation.

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In S.E. Hinton's The Outsiders, Dally is a character who has experienced a great deal of trauma and hardship in his life. Despite this, it could be argued that he has "become better in spite of" his bad experiences. One example of this is seen in his loyalty and dedication to the other members of the Greaser gang, particularly Johnny and Ponyboy. Despite his tough exterior, Dally cares deeply about his friends and is willing to risk his own safety to protect them. This is demonstrated when he helps Johnny and Ponyboy escape to Windrixville after they accidentally kill a Soc, showing that Dally has a sense of morality and compassion, despite his traumatic past.

Another example is seen when Dally comes to the rescue of Ponyboy and Johnny, when they were in trouble, after they ran away. He provided them with a gun, money and a plan to escape. He also was able to convince the church ladies to take care of Ponyboy and Johnny when they were injured.

Additionally, Dally's willingness to sacrifice himself in the end of the novel to save the children trapped in the burning church demonstrates his sense of selflessness and bravery, despite his difficult upbringing and the traumas he has faced.

Overall, while Dally may have been hardened by his experiences, they have also made him a loyal, compassionate and selfless individual, who is willing to help others despite his own struggles.

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