The only difference between the two is the action in which it was done. They are still similar because you are physically hurting another individual.
The difference between Johnny's claim in The Outsiders that he could not shoot anybody and his stabbing someone shows a dramatic irony.
Dramatic irony is demonstrated by Johnny when his words differ greatly from his actions.
The implication is that Johnny's character in The Outsiders cannot be determined by what he says but by his actions since his words do not reflect his behavior.
Thus, the difference between Johnny's claim in The Outsiders that he could not shoot anybody and his stabbing someone shows a dramatic irony.
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