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1. On the first page of Chapter 10. Ponyboy is trying to convince himself that Johnny is not dead. He isn't dead. And this time my dreaming worked . . I convinced myself that he wasn't dead Remember at the end of Chapter 1 when Ponyboy says I lie to myself all the time. But I never believe me Why do you think he believes his lie now? Why do you think he needs to believe that Johnny is not really dead?​