In chapter 5 of The Outsiders, how does the setting of the old abandoned church influence the mood? It is a potentially dangerous place because it is so old that is likely to fall in and injure the two boys, which adds to the conflict.
It is a neutral place where the boys can come and go as they like, so it has no influence on the mood.
It creates a somewhat safe place where the boys are likely to be discovered, creating even more tension.
It creates a safe place where the boys have time to think, but it also creates tension because they can’t stay there forever.