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His parents died in an automobile accident 8 months ago (when the book begins). Since then his oldest brother Darry, who is 20, takes charge. Darry does not go to college even though he wants to and had gotten a scholarship. He chose to give it up to keep his brothers together. So since then he is the provider for the family and works two jobs one as a roofer and other is not known.

As for Sodapop he dropped out of school and works full time at the DX gas station to help Darry with the bills.

Ponyboy is just going to school and hanging out with his friends.

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