Who Does Ponyboy Describe Darry?

He is described as having dark-brown hair like his father but unique, piercing, blue-green eyes with a serious cast to them. Ponyboy thinks he would actually be handsome if he weren’t so cold and pragmatic. He describes his oldest brother at the start: “Darry’s hard and firm and never grins Read more…

Did Darry Slap Ponyboy?

Johnny awakens and sends Ponyboy home, whereupon Ponyboy discovers that it is 2 a.m. Darry has been waiting up for him and is furious. In the heat of the moment, Darry slaps Ponyboy and instantly regrets it. Why does Darry slap Ponyboy? As a result of frustration and fear for Read more…

How Is Johnny Loyal Ponyboy?

First, Johnny is loyal to Ponyboy by protecting and standing up for him from the Socs. Secondly, Bobs friends were disloyal because when Bob was murdered they fled the park when they could’ve gotten him help. This scene shows Ponyboy and Twobit being loyal to Dally and Johnny by visiting Read more…