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"The fire is the most important thing on the island.  How can we ever be rescued except by luck, if we don't keep a fire going?  Is a fire too much for us to make?" (pg 80)

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The boys feel responsible for the fire in "The Outsiders" because they were the ones who started it during the fight with the Socs. They understand that their actions led to the church burning down, causing significant damage and putting their friend Johnny in danger. This sense of responsibility weighs heavily on them throughout the story.

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