Question

the outsiders: chapter 3 - 4 review
open - ended question
why did johnny attack bob? two reasons.
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Explanation:

1. Bob and his friends had previously beaten Johnny severely, leaving him traumatized and fearful for his safety whenever he encountered the Socs.
2. When Bob and his gang attacked Ponyboy, holding his head under a fountain and threatening to drown him, Johnny acted to protect Ponyboy, as he believed Ponyboy's life was in immediate danger.

Answer:

1. Johnny was traumatized by a prior violent beating at the hands of Bob and his friends, so he acted out of fear and self-defense instinct when confronted again.
2. Johnny attacked Bob to save Ponyboy, who was being held under a fountain by Bob and was at risk of drowning.