In the novel Ponyboy learns how to see the world from someone else's perspective. Pony's conversation with Randy just before the rumble opens his eyes to the individuals involved in this feud. Why is it important that Pony sees the Socs as just "one of the guys"?

Tobias wolff most likely named his short story "mortals" because the story explores the theme of people coming to terms with the idea that one day they too will die. wanting to find out what their loved ones really think of them. achieving immortalit by being "big people" while they are alive. hoping that they will have accomplished something before they die.