Answer:
Johnny does seem to be hardened by the aftermath of the Soc beating four months ago. His eyes are described as darkening and he’s scared all of the time, even carrying the switchblade with him. For Ponyboy, there is evidence of hardening feelings against the Socs when he talks about the economic differences between the two classes and the injustice of it all. Although Ponyboy isn’t as hard as the older boys, the reader can see the changes happening.
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