The Outsiders
The Outsiders
On p. 51, Johnny admits: “I think I like it better when the old man’s hitting me.”What does Johnny mean by this? (include citations)
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In context, this refers to the fact that when his father hits him.... his father is acknowledging that he is there. Negative attention is better than no attention.
"I think I like it better when the old man's hittin' me." Johnny sighed. "At least then I know he knows who I am. I walk in that house, and nobody says anything. I walk out, and nobody says anything. I stay away all night, and nobody notices. At least you got Soda. I ain't got nobody."
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