What are pony boys characteristics

Ponyboy is intelligent and gets good grades in school. He is empathetic toward his friends—as well as selfless and brave, as is demonstrated in his reaction to the church fire.

Explanation:

"facing the rising sun of our new day begun

let us march on till victory is won.",

because the rising sun is a symbol of hope.

to gain popularity at school, fitzgerald wrote plays for the school and cast himself as the star. he also joined one of the universitys most prestigious clubs.