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What are some modern songs that could represent Ponyboy from the book The Outsiders by S. E. Hinton?

One song that could represent Ponyboy is "Buddy's Song" by Fleetwood Mac, as part of the lyrics are "Think it over before you leavev/ I got the love, that kind you need." This is similar to what Darry, Ponyboy's older brother, tells him--that Ponyboy should not leave home. When Darry tells Ponyboy, "Sure, little buddy," Ponyboy knows from this name that Darry loves him and wants him to stay at home.


Another song that could represent Ponyboy is "Land of Confusion" by Genesis, which is about constant fighting. Part of the lyrics are "There's too many men / Too many people / Making too many problems / And not much love to go round." Ponyboy wants an end to the fighting between the Socs and Greasers and an end to the misunderstanding between them. He isn't really a fighter, and he understands that the Socs are similar to him in some ways. 


Finally, "Little Brother" by Hootie and the Blowfish is representative of Ponyboy. Part of the lyrics to this song are "Little brother, a ship can't sail without the water / The world could be yours if you want her / But you gotta be willing to go out and get it / When you get it, keep winning." Ponyboy is of course a little brother, and his brothers, particularly Darry, know that he is capable of great things if he stays in school and keeps working and if he believes in himself. 

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