Mr. Shifflet's abandonment of Lucynell is not a surprise. In the beginning, Mr. Shifflet's interest in the car foreshadows his intentions. He takes advantage of Lucynell's adoration and uses it to con the women out of their car. He has no care for anyone except himself as can be seen by the story about his parents.
The law does not condone the violation of other people’s rights.
Climax leading up to Johnny’s deaths and eventually reaching it includes “Stay gold, stay gold Ponyboy”
C. Point of view because it is who tells the story and how is it told
