How did Darry act like a parent when pony boy came home late?

Answer 1

If you are asking about the time Darry reacted when Ponyboy came home after falling asleep in the empty lot. Then your answer is that Darry acted out of fear and anger. He shoved Ponyboy, thus making Ponyboy flee.

If you are asking about the time he came home after the rumble and from the hospital. Then Darry acted out in concern because he saw from Ponyboy's expression that something bad had happened.

Answer 2

Darry told Soda not to interrupt (he never said that to soda

before when he tries to tell him not to scream at pony) and he

slapped pony boy which caused pony boy to runaway

Answer 3

Darry told Soda not to interrupt (he never said that to soda before when he tries to tell him not to scream at pony) and he slapped pony boy which caused pony boy to runaway

Answer 4

Darry gets in a fight with Ponyboy and hits him

Answer 5

he was angry so he hit him,