What is sodas reason for fighting?
Still apprehensive about the rumble, Pony questions everyone’s motivation for the fight: “Soda fought for fun, Steve for hatred, Darry for pride, and Two-Bit for conformity.” Pony can only think of one good reason to fight — self-defense.
Why do two bits fight?
Two-bit fights because it is a good way to blow off steam, and when someone deserves it. Two-bit is “the oldest of the gang and the wisecracker of the bunch,” and his nickname comes from the fact that he always has to tell his perspective. He liked to fight, and shoplift.
Why does Darry fight for pride?
Pony surmises that Darry fights for pride (he has pride in his strength and muscles) , Steve because he just likes to hurt people – he had hatred, Soda pop likes to fight because he feels it’s like a contest that he can win, it’s fun, and TwoBit – To conform with what everyone else is doing. You just studied 17 terms!
Why does Steve like to fight the SoCs?
Steve fights because he enjoys beating the Socs. When Ponyboy asks Darry why he likes to fight, Darry doesn’t answer the question. Instead, Soda answers for him.
Why do soda and Steve like to fight?
Soda likes to fight because it’s like a competition, something he can win. He compares fighting to a drag race. Steve fights because he enjoys beating the Socs.
Why does Steve like to fight in the Outsiders?
Steve fights because he enjoys beating the Socs. When Ponyboy asks Darry why he likes to fight, Darry doesn’t answer the question. Instead, Soda answers for him. Soda says that Darry likes to “show off his muscles,” but Ponyboy realizes that Soda is telling the truth.
Why do Steve and Ponyboy like to fight?
Steve tells Pony that he likes to fight because he can beat a Soc’s head in. Steve likes to fight because he has a lot of hatred inside of him. Darry doesn’t answer Ponyboy when he asks him why he likes to fight, but Soda says it’s because he likes to show off his muscles.