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When Ponyboy reflects on the similarities and differences between himself and Cherry, he says, “There was a basic sameness.” What is the significance of this statement?

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While they come from 2 different sides of cities and different gangs they are still people and go through some of the same things as human beings and aren’t as different as they assume. It’s a moment of maturity as he realizes this
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Although they come from different groups they have things in common like living up to the expectations of their groups (I did all of that 2 years ago so if it’s wrong sorry)
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