Answer :
Final answer:
Cherry cannot look at Johnny, the one who killed Bob, because it forces her to confront the conflict between knowing Johnny as a good kid and the severity of his actions.
Explanation:
The question posed revolves around the character Cherry in the novel The Outsiders, specifically why she cannot face Johnny after he has killed Bob. It appears that the information provided does not directly relate to The Outsiders or the character Cherry's dilemma in the story. However, to answer the student's question, it's worth noting that Cherry is struggling with the complexity of her emotions because, while she understands Johnny is a good kid, he has committed a serious crime by killing Bob. This creates a dissonance for Cherry; she is grappling with her feelings of empathy for Johnny as a person she identifies as good, at the same time recognizing the gravity of his actions. The act of looking at Johnny would force Cherry to confront this challenging and conflicting reality, which can be a reason for her aversion.
