Question

What is Ponyboy suggesting about Johnny in this statement?

a) Johnny is not showing up and is not scared.
b) Johnny is not showing up, and Ponyboy can't say he isn't scared.
c) Johnny is not showing up because he is brave.
d) Johnny is not showing up because he is confident.

Answer 1

Ponyboy is suggesting that Johnny is not showing up, but Ponyboy can't say that he isn't scared. This implies that Johnny is likely scared but does not want to admit it. Ponyboy's observation suggests that Johnny is trying to maintain a brave front despite his fear.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the statement, Ponyboy is suggesting that Johnny is not showing up, but Ponyboy can't say that he isn't scared.

This implies that Johnny is likely scared but does not want to admit it.

Ponyboy's observation suggests that Johnny is trying to maintain a brave front despite his fear.