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Why does Ponyboy feel uncomfortable about Sodapop dropping out of school?
Why is Ponyboy embarrassed about Sodapop dropping out of school and working at a gas station? In your opinion, should he be embarrassed? He can’t stand the thought of him being a highschool dropout and he knows that that he is better than that. Because it’s embarrassing and rude.
What does Ponyboy say about Sodapop?
Ponyboy describes his idolization of Sodapop from the very beginning, and says his brother “gets drunk on just plain living,” a quality he deeply admires. In contrast to his distant and tense relationship with Darry, Ponyboy’s relationship with Sodapop is one of admiration and trust.
Why does Ponyboy admire Sodapop so much?
Sodapop is easy-going and even-tempered, unlike the more serious and hot-headed Darry. Soda always listens to Ponyboy and never demeans him, and Ponyboy admires his movie star looks and popularity with the opposite sex.
Why does Ponyboy refer to Sodapop as a dropout?
Because Sodapop is his brother; and because Soda dropped out to help work for them. Q: Why doesn’t ponyboy like referring to sodapop as a dropout? Write your answer… Why doesn’tS. Ponyboy like referring to Sodapop as a dropout in The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton?
Who is Ponyboy’s older brother in the Outsiders?
Throughout the novel, Ponyboy expresses his admiration for his older brother Sodapop. Pony describes Sodapop as being happy-go-lucky, handsome, and understanding. Pony even mentions that he loves Sodapop more than anyone he’s ever loved before.
Why did Pony drop out of school in the Outsiders?
Soda has always been the one who protected and watched out for Pony, so when he drops out of school, Pony is left on his own. When Pony, Johnny, and Dally are at the drive-in, Cherry asks Pony what grade Soda is in. Pony hates it when he has to tell people that his brother is a drop-out.
Why did Darry slap poneyboy in the Outsiders?
Darry slaps Poneyboy because he was out all night and didnt call. Sodapop tells darry to calm down and darry yells at him. poneyboy gets protective over sodapop and yells at darry that he doesnt yell at sodapop… thus make darry slap him. ( but darry apologises after which poneyboy doesnt hear because he runs out of the house)