Darry and Ponyboy are chasing Sodapop because he ran from home because Darry and Ponyboy were fighting and Sodapop was getting pulled into the argument. When Pony caught up to Soda he tackled him. Soda then said to Pony, “You don't realize all Darry’s giving up just to give you a chance he missed out on” (Hinton 175). This means that Darry is giving up part of his life for to make Ponyboy’s life better. He gave up collage for Pony. Heroism is showed in this act because Darry is being unselfish and is giving up a huge opportunity of his life to make Ponyboy's life better. Many people might see Darry as an uneducated greaser who did not save anyone. That, however ignores his heroic qualities of a dependable, unselfish, caring person. Darry does not have to run into burning building to save people to be a hero. Yes Darry has made mistakes, but he did save Pony and Soda. If Darry left to college Soda and Pony would be lost without him. Darry is an unselfish person who gave up college to make pony and Sodas life
Darry and Ponyboy are chasing Sodapop because he ran from home because Darry and Ponyboy were fighting and Sodapop was getting pulled into the argument. When Pony caught up to Soda he tackled him. Soda then said to Pony, “You don't realize all Darry’s giving up just to give you a chance he missed out on” (Hinton 175). This means that Darry is giving up part of his life for to make Ponyboy’s life better. He gave up collage for Pony. Heroism is showed in this act because Darry is being unselfish and is giving up a huge opportunity of his life to make Ponyboy's life better. Many people might see Darry as an uneducated greaser who did not save anyone. That, however ignores his heroic qualities of a dependable, unselfish, caring person. Darry does not have to run into burning building to save people to be a hero. Yes Darry has made mistakes, but he did save Pony and Soda. If Darry left to college Soda and Pony would be lost without him. Darry is an unselfish person who gave up college to make pony and Sodas life