Which conflict is best represented in this line of dialogue? "What kind of world is it where all I have to be proud of is a reputation for being a hood, and greasy hair? I don't want to be a hood...I don't steal things...I'm marked lousy

The conflict represented in the given quote is that of self vs. society.

Explanation:

The novel "The Outsiders" by S. E. Hinton tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggle to differentiate between what's right and wrong. He also finds it hard to grapple with his own identity where he deemed himself to be an outsider.

In the given quote or dialogue, Ponyboy admits it is hard enough to be labeled an outsider despite trying to ensure his goodness and strength. He criticizes the society's pre-determined classes of who is superior and inferior, in his case, him being a greaser no matter what happens while the Socs will always be the upper, higher class Socs even if they lose the fight. He questions "What kind of world is it where all I have to be proud of is a reputation for being a hood, and greasy hair?", suggesting a conflict of interest in himself and what the society thinks is right.

Thus, the conflict presented here is that of Ponyboy's self versus society.

based on the biblical principle proverbs 16: 32, i agree with the author of the passage "better is it that it takes longer to be angry than the strong " to the extent that i share the philosophy that the nobility of heart demonstrates the strength of a person. those who are very proud, get angry easily and show their anger toward others are really weak, but those who are noble and do not constantly obfuscate or contain their feelings of anger, are strong people