When the two girls at the drive-in say they recognize Dally as the

Greaser that jockeys for Slash J, Ponyboy states that he has heard that

same tone a million times: "Greaser. Greaser. Greaser. " What does this

reveal about Ponyboy's feelings towards the term Greaser?


Ponyboy feels pride in this label.


Ponyboy is frustrated that the girls recognize him as a Greaser.


Ponyboy is tired of the negative connotation associated with the term Greaser.


Ponyboy thinks others do not understand the meaning behind the term Greaser