Evaluate the narrator of the outsider how credible is his presentation of events? explain whether your understaning of the narrator added to the story's suspense

The narrator of ‘The Outsiders’ is named Ponyboy Curtis, a 14-year-old boy. The story is set in his perspective and you see the events unfold in his point of view. He exposes all his imperfections throughout the story giving the reader a clear description of his environment. His surroundings is full of crimes, alcoholic drinks, and violence which helped him to mature.

My understanding of the narrator added suspense to the story because I feel nervous and anxious for Ponyboy that I hope he will survive that kind of environment.