What was the question ponyboy had before the rumble and what was the answer?

Before the rumble in "The Outsiders," Ponyboy questions whether the fight is worth the potential consequences and what it truly means to be a Greaser. He wonders if the violence will change anything or if it’s just a cycle of conflict. The answer he ultimately contemplates is that despite the rivalry, the connections and loyalty among the Greasers are what truly matter, highlighting the importance of brotherhood over physical battles.