At the beginning of the novel, Ponyboy meets Cherry Valance and her friend, Marcia, at the drive-ins. Although Cherry is a Soc cheerleader who dates Bob Sheldon, the two characters share a connection after Johnny stands up to Dally for annoying the girls. Cherry and Ponyboy talk about the differences between the Socs and Greasers, and she tells Pony that he is the first person she's gotten through to. Both characters gain perspective into each other's lifestyles, and they share the same interests, which includes watching sunsets. Cherry and Ponyboy are essentially "soul-mates" throughout the novel. Cherry becomes a spy for the Greasers and provides information about the Socs before the upcoming rumble. Ponyboy respects Cherry and understands the difficult situation she is in. Cherry is loyal to Ponyboy and even testifies that Johnny acted in self-defense during the trial. Although the two characters never become romantically involved, Ponyboy and Cherry share a close understanding of one another and see eye-to-eye on numerous topics.
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