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Why were athletics so important to Ponyboy and Darry? The Outsiders

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They were talented athletes, and sports could be a way out of their predicament. (Hope this helps) :)
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Answer:Athletics is the one arena in which they can compete as equals to the others, and possibly win. It's the same in real life: many professional athletes who make huge salaries came up from poor neighborhoods and gangs, but someone discovered their athletic talent and they were able to get out.

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