Throughout the novel, Ponyboy dreams that his parents were still alive and that his family lived in the country. He dreams that Sodapop would have his horse, Mickey Mouse, and that Johnny would come live with his family in the country.

Darry also dreams that his parents were still alive. He dreams that he would accept a scholarship to play football in college and that he wouldn't have to work two jobs. Darry also dreams that he had a positive relationship with Ponyboy. 

Dally dreams that Johnny would not have been mortally wounded in the church fire and would have survived his injuries. Dally also dreams about not going to prison and turning into a callous individual.

Cherry dreams that her boyfriend, Bob Sheldon, was still alive and that she had authentic friends. She also dreams that the violence between the Socs and Greasers would end.