At some point or another, all humans, in general, think about heroes. Whether they are thinking about other people or themselves, they realize this: a hero saves people. So now the question must be asked, "Did Dally die a Hero?". The answer is clear. Yes, Dally did die a hero; he helped win the rumble even though he was injured, he helped Johnny and Ponyboy when they were in a desperate time of need, and most of all, he saved Johnny out of a rumbling fire.
Starting with the rumble, Dally fought even though he was in a critical state with broken bones and bruises everywhere. Yes, he was self-sacrificing when it came to fighting in the rumble and representing his loyal group, the Greasers. So when Dally decided to fight in the rumble, he was showing that his group meant more to him that healing in the hospital. This is very significant! If someone was truly a hoodlum or a corrupt person, they would not have this kind of big-hearted spirit that Dally had. This still is just one way that it is clear that Dally was a hero. …show more content…
So when Dally gave them the gun and the money, he had the best intentions in mind. He didn't want anyone to be able to hurt Johnny and Pony, and he wanted them to be able to eat when they were there in the church. So at first glance, it may look like Dally wanted them to use a gun when he handed it to them, but really, he just wanted them to be safe. As noted, the gun was not even loaded. But the biggest thing that Dally did comes next, the thing that truly defines him a