Why did Darry and Ponyboy fight?

Why did Darry and Ponyboy fight?

Darry becomes upset with Ponyboy on different occasions because he perceives the potential that his youngest brother has and is frustrated when Ponyboy does not utilize his gifts. In Chapter 3 when Ponyboy is out until nearly 2:00 a.m., like any parent Darry becomes worried and anxious.

What evidence is there of tension between Ponyboy and Darry?

What evidence is there of tension between Ponyboy and Darry? Pony doesn’t like to show weakness in front of Darry. Darry treats Pony differently, more strictly, than he does Soda. They argue, Darry yells at Pony, pony doesn’t believe Darry cares about him.

Is the conflict between the SOCS and greasers resolved?

The conflict between the Socs and the greasers is not actually resolved in The Outsiders, but Bob’s death helps resolve it because some of them no longer want to fight. The Socs and greasers fight because they are in opposite social classes. The Socs are rich, and the greasers are poor.

What is a primary cause of the conflict between Ponyboy and Darry?

The main cause of this conflict, in my opinion, is the fact that Darry has been forced to serve as Ponyboy’s parent or parents. Even though Darry is so young, he has to do this (and he had to give up any hopes of going to college) because their parents died. This leads to conflict for two reasons. First, it must surely put a lot of stress on Darry.

Why is Darry upset with Ponyboy in the Outsiders?

All of this comes to a climax when Ponyboy comes home well past his curfew because he fell asleep in a park with Johnny. Darry is very upset and he and Ponyboy get into an argument. As a result, Darry hits Ponyboy causing Ponyboy to run away which leads to the main conflict in the story signaling the start of the action.

What’s the relationship between Ponyboy and his brother?

Pohnpei’s previous post covers most of the bases concerning the relationship between Ponyboy and his oldest brother, Darry. Darry felt like he had to be tough on Pony (as his parents may have done) because he saw that Pony had more potential than either he or Sodapop.

Why does pony and Darry agree not to argue?

Darry loves his little brother, and the decisions he makes are for Pony’s own good. Pony finally recognizes this by the end of the story, when Soda tells them that he can’t deal with the arguing all the time. When Darry and Pony both realize the pain they have caused Soda, they both agree not to argue anymore. “No more fights. Okay, Ponyboy?”