Why is Darry strict to Ponyboy?
Ponyboy realizes that Darry does care about him; Darry is strict because he loves Ponyboy and wants him to succeed. Ponyboy runs across the room and embraces his brother, thinking that everything will be fine once he gets home.
Why was it so hard for Darry to show Ponyboy he cared about him in a way that Ponyboy would understand?
Darry comes across as harsh and cruel at times, but that is because he feels responsible for Ponyboy. He has high expectations for Ponyboy and wants him to keep his grades up and come home on time. When Darry gets furious at Ponyboy after he comes home late from the movies, the tension rises.
Why does Ponyboy have a hard time with Darry?
Darry is hard on Pony, and Ponyboy feels that Darry is always criticizing him. In general, Pony feels that Darry has only negative things to say about him. The time that Darry hit Ponyboy doesn’t help things either. It’s hard to fault Darry though. He’s been put into a situation that he should not be in.
Why did Darry yell at Ponyboy in the Outsiders?
Darry is “madder than I’d seen him in a long time,” and he starts to yell at Ponyboy for falling asleep in the lot, saying, “Ponyboy, what on earth is the matter with you? Can’t you use your head? You haven’t even got a coat on.” When Soda starts to stick up for Ponyboy, Darry yells at him, too. Ponyboy says, “You don’t yell at him!”
Why did Ponyboy and Johnny stay in the lot?
Ponyboy runs home, scared of facing Darry, but Johnny stays in the lot, since his parents don’t care what happens to him. When Ponyboy gets home, Darry is up waiting for him, and Soda is asleep on the sofa.
How old is Ponyboy’s brother in the Outsiders?
Ponyboy has problems dealing with the new head of the household, his 20 year old brother, Darry. Darry works all the time, having given up his chance at a college football scholarship in order to support the family. Darry takes his responsibility seriously, since he knows his two younger brothers may be placed in a foster home if things go wrong.
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