On page 155, Soda says to Ponyboy, “Now please shut up, will ya, honey. Go back to sleep.” What does Soda’s word choice reveal about how he is feeling about Ponyboy? Explain your thinking.

Ponyboy wants to know that Darry cares about him. He wants to know if Darry is sorry that he is sick. Soda, in his characteristic blase way, tells Pony to go to sleep. This shows Soda's playful yet gentle style and personality.