Question

Why does Johnny get defensive about Dally, even though he told Dally to leave the girls alone? What does Ponyboy mean by "you take up for your buddies"?

Answer 1

Answer:

Johnny is defending Dally in front of Cherry because greasers stick up for each other.

Explanation:

What quote in Chapter 2 indicates how Ponyboy feels about his friends? "You take up for your buddies, no matter what they do. When you're a gang, you stick up for the members. If you don't stick up for them, stick together, make like brothers, it isn't a gang any more. It's a pack"

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