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That Was Then, This Is Now

by S. E. Hinton

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That Was Then, This Is Now

In That Was Then, This Is Now, Bryon's evolving relationship with Cathy highlights his journey towards maturity. Initially, he is drawn to her straightforward, down-to-earth nature, which contrasts...

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When Mark says he "found a shirt out in the street," he humorously implies he stole it, reflecting his disregard for right and wrong. Bryon, needing a shirt for a school dance, finds it in his size...

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M&M ran away because he was tired of his father's constant criticism about his long hair and poor grades, particularly in gym. Despite his mother's attempts to keep the peace, M&M felt...

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In "That Was Then, This Is Now," Charlie's car is used by Bryon to take Cathy to a school dance, but it gets hot-wired by Ponyboy to reach the hospital after a fight. When Bryon returns the car,...

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The actions in "That Was Then, This Is Now" are initiated by a violent incident in Chapter 3, where Mark is injured by a bottle meant for Ponyboy Curtis. This attack is orchestrated by Angela Shepard...

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