The outsiders chapter 5 who is their spy why has this person taken on this role?

In Chapter 5 of "The Outsiders," the spy for the Greasers is Cherry Valance, a Soc girl. She takes on this role because she feels a sense of empathy for the Greasers and wants to bridge the gap between the two rival groups. Cherry believes that understanding and communication can help reduce the tension and violence between them, demonstrating her desire for change despite the societal divide.