Why is this characterization?
“Dally licked his lips nervously. “They’re still writing editorials about you in the
paper. For being a hero and all.” He was talking too fast and too calmly. “Yeah, they’re
calling you a hero now and heroizin’ all the greasers. We’re all proud of you, buddy.”
Johnny’s eyes glowed. Dally was proud of him. That was all Johnny had ever
wanted