Geronimo's Ponies is told in the first person by Davey, apparently looking back at events from many years later.

He speaks with a maturity and sophistication that one would normally not expect to find in a young adult on his first adventure in the world. This can sometimes be unsettling; some of the realism of the story can be lost when Davey relates events in a style that notably contrasts with his voice in the 3234 Geronimo's Ponies dialogue. On the other hand, the perspective the older Davey offers allows for ironic commentary, often mixed with humor. For instance, when Davey hears Uncle Eph and Clotie's mother groaning, he is alarmed, thinking them in trouble—readers are likely to realize that Uncle Eph and Clotie's mother do not wish to be disturbed.

Symbolism is used well in Geronimo's Ponies. The ponies themselves are the central symbol...