What is a hero? People usually think of Superman, Batman or Captain America when ‘hero’ is brought up. But, are heroes people who fight criminals, or have supernatural powers? Take Darry Curtis as and example. Darry isn't like the stereotypical heroes- he’s not strong like Batman, or have supernatural powers like Superman, but he is selfless, loyal and caring.
Darry is the most selfless person that has been written about. For example, Darry was “a real popular guy in school; he was captain of the football team and he had been voted Boy of the Year.” (16) This shows that Darry gave up a lot after his parents died just so he could take care of his two little brothers. Also, Darry didn’t go to college, because they didn't have enough money …show more content…
For example, when he and Pony were reunited at the hospital, Pony realized that “[Darry] didn’t make a sound, but tears were running down his cheeks.” But, “[Darry] hadn’t cried in years, even when [their parents] died.” The fact that Darry cried because he was scared that he had almost lost another family member, shows the great amount of love Darry has for his family. Darry shows his caring side even to the people in the gang. Pony said “[Our] front door is always unlocked in case one of the boys is hacked off at his parents and needs a place to lay off and cool off.” Not only does this show how much Darry cares for his gang members, but it also shows how much Darry’s willing to give up in order for his gang mates to be happy and feel a sense of safety.
In The Outsiders, the author, S.E Hinton shows us what heroes are. Darry isn’t super strong, or have superpowers, but he’s more of a hero then anyone will ever be through their entire lives. Not all people can give up college, an athletic scholarship, become the parent figure to two high school boys, work multiple part-time jobs, allow anyone to come into their house and crash for the night, or become a leader of a group, or in this case a gang, and take care of his two younger siblings all at the same time. Though his actions, Darry is just like a real-life superhero, minus the
Darry is the most selfless person that has been written about. For example, Darry was “a real popular guy in school; he was captain of the football team and he had been voted Boy of the Year.” (16) This shows that Darry gave up a lot after his parents died just so he could take care of his two little brothers. Also, Darry didn’t go to college, because they didn't have enough money …show more content…
For example, when he and Pony were reunited at the hospital, Pony realized that “[Darry] didn’t make a sound, but tears were running down his cheeks.” But, “[Darry] hadn’t cried in years, even when [their parents] died.” The fact that Darry cried because he was scared that he had almost lost another family member, shows the great amount of love Darry has for his family. Darry shows his caring side even to the people in the gang. Pony said “[Our] front door is always unlocked in case one of the boys is hacked off at his parents and needs a place to lay off and cool off.” Not only does this show how much Darry cares for his gang members, but it also shows how much Darry’s willing to give up in order for his gang mates to be happy and feel a sense of safety.
In The Outsiders, the author, S.E Hinton shows us what heroes are. Darry isn’t super strong, or have superpowers, but he’s more of a hero then anyone will ever be through their entire lives. Not all people can give up college, an athletic scholarship, become the parent figure to two high school boys, work multiple part-time jobs, allow anyone to come into their house and crash for the night, or become a leader of a group, or in this case a gang, and take care of his two younger siblings all at the same time. Though his actions, Darry is just like a real-life superhero, minus the