of course he just gets worried about him and want to protect him
I think that Darry likes Ponyboy in some ways. He kinda thinks that Ponyboy is a good kid.
yes.
Darry's crying have such a profound effect on Ponyboy because Ponyboy realizes that Darry does care and love him after all. At the beginning of the story Ponyboy thinks Darry doesn't like and he thinks he likes Sodapop. But then of the story when Darry starts crying, Ponyboy realizes that Darry does care about him.
When Ponyboy sees Darry at the hospital, he realizes that Darry genuinely cares about him and is deeply affected by the events that have unfolded. He understands that Darry's tough exterior is driven by love and concern, rather than mere discipline. This moment helps Ponyboy appreciate the sacrifices Darry makes as an older brother and strengthens their bond. Overall, Ponyboy discovers that Darry's actions stem from a place of love and responsibility.
because Darry takes care of him when he is sick
Darry slaps Ponyboy because ponyboy was sassing back at him
Soda tells Ponyboy that Darry loves him (Ponyboy) but he does not understand him. Ponyboy only see the strict side of Darry.
Ponyboy realizes that Darry loves him after the two have a heated argument and Darry breaks down in tears, showing his deep concern and love for his younger brother. This moment helps Ponyboy see past Darry's tough exterior and understand the sacrifices he makes to care for him and keep their family together.
Ponyboy finally understands Darryl when he realizes that Darry's tough love stems from a deep concern for his well-being and future. Darry, burdened with the responsibility of caring for his younger brothers after their parents' death, pushes Ponyboy to excel and stay out of trouble. This understanding allows Ponyboy to see that Darry's actions, though sometimes harsh, are motivated by love and a desire to protect their family. Ultimately, this realization strengthens their bond and helps Ponyboy appreciate the sacrifices Darry makes for them.
Johnny and ponyboy differ from dally because johnny and ponyboy aren't "tuff" like dally is. Dally has a mean and rough look to him unlike pony and johnny, and dally's eyes show that he has seeen things no other person has.
Ponyboy notes that the main difference between Darry and their father is that Darry is more strict and holds higher expectations for him and his brothers. While their father was caring and nurturing, Darry feels a responsibility to keep the family together after their parents' death. This often leads to tension between them, as Ponyboy struggles to understand Darry's tough love.
In contrast to this close loving relationship with Sodapop is Ponyboy's volatile relationship with his oldest brother, Darry. Pony and Darry are always at odds. Darry gets frustrated because Ponyboy "never thinks" and is always doing things that put the family's living arrangements at risk. Darry is the "father figure" since the death of the boy's parents. If they get into trouble the state agency will separate them. Darry is working two jobs to try to keep the family together and is hard on Ponyboy because he has to be. It isn't until the end of the novel that Ponyboy grows up enough to realize that Darry and he may not ever be close, but Darry really does love him.