Question

What is the falling action in the book THE OUTSIDERS?

Answer 1

Ponyboy runs away with Johnny till Ponyboy calmed down. They walk back and stop at a park, then five Socs show up. The Socs started drowning Ponyboy in fountain and Johnny pulls out his switch blade. Johnny stabs a Soc named Bob, they rest of the Socs run away.

Answer 2

The falling action is that The greasers win the rumble; Dally dies; Pony boy recovers from his emotional and physical trauma.