The Outsiders
why do you think pony's oldest brother is so hard on him does darry have a right to treat pony this way?
Chapters 3&4
Chapters 3&4
Darry is responsible for Pony. Since their parents death, he's had to take the place of both parents, thus, he looks out for him in a completely different way. He doesn't want his brothers to be taken away and placed with other families, which is a definite possibility in their circumstances. Does he have a right to being over protective and placing high expectations..... yes, he does.
The Outsiders