One of the Socs greets Darrel who in turn greets and calls him Paul. As the Socs approach, Darrel instructs Ponyboy to stay close to him so that he can keep him safe and he agrees. It is then that the Socs arrive in a flock of cars, Darrel and the greasers then stand firm ready to rumble. Darrel instructs Ponyboy and Sodapop to run away if they see any cops during the rumble.ĭarrel and the other boys arrive to the site of the rumble and greet Tim Shepard, who compliments Ponyboy for taking down one of the Socs. Darrel then bursts out the door with the others following suit, they celebrate while walking on street to the site of the rumble. Later on, Darrel is seen getting ready for the big rumble and talking to Ponyboy concerned that he doesn’t seem to be doing too well and recommends he sit out from the rumble, but nonetheless allows him to participate as along as he is careful. Darrel is visibly worried about Ponyboy but nevertheless leaves him in Two-bit’s care. They all go home and the next day Darrel is seen playing around with the other boys and talking to Ponyboy about the circumstances regarding the case involving Johnny, Ponyboy, and Bob. Darrel is mentioned in a letter written by Sodapop to Ponyboy while he is in hiding and it says that Darrel is real sorry for hitting him the way he did.ĭarrel is seen with Sodapop at the hospital tearfully reuniting with Ponyboy, relieved that he is safe. When Ponyboy tries to defend Sodapop, Darrel shoves him and immediately regrets it but before he can properly apologize Ponyboy runs off. When Ponyboy returns, he immediately scolds him for staying out late, when Sodapop tries to defend him Darrel yells at him as well irritated that he constantly defends Ponyboy. Later on, Darrel is seen again reading a newspaper at 2am waiting for Ponyboy to come home. But Sodapop interjects saying that would’ve made things worse, but Darrel brushes him off stating that he did not ask for his opinion. Darrel concerned about Ponyboy asks him what he was doing walking home alone and tells him that he should’ve carried a switchblade with him. He checks on Ponyboy along with Sodapop who learn that the Socs had pulled a switchblade on him. Darry says his favorite gang member is Johnny Cade, however, he values his brother a lot.ĭarrel’s Birth year is in 1945, Meaning that he is born somewhere at the end of World War IIĪt the beginning of the film, Darrel is shown racing towards Ponyboy after he is attacked by the Socs. His best friend was a guy from his roofing job that didn’t want to be in a gang but him and Darry knew each other since they were in pre-k. He had one kid and got married when Sodapop moved out in 1965 and Ponyboy moved out in 1967. After the show in 2009, he died from cancer. He wishes that he could go back to college but won't because of financial problems and because he won't leave his younger brothers. He wants Ponyboy to grow up well and go to college since that is an opportunity he and Soda, the middle brother, missed out on. Ponyboy describes him as a young man who grew up too fast and as someone handling things no one his age should have to.ĭarry is very intelligent and athletic. He doesn't goof around often, though has been seen teasing Soda on occasion - he doesn't like when anyone teases him, except for Soda - Pony says he'd just as soon tease a grizzly bear. However, this is only because he doesn't want to lose them to a boy's home. Instead of being caring and understanding, he is stern and protective of them. He loves them dearly, though he has a bit of a weird way of showing it. Personalityĭarry is, in short, a mother and father for his younger brothers. Ponyboy says he would be better looking if his eyes weren't so cold. Also, he looks older than his actual age, which is twenty. His eyes "are like two pieces of pale blue-green ice." He is said to look exactly like his father, but with different eyes. His hair is said to be like his father's - dark brown that sticks out in the front of his head with a cowlick in the back. Darry is a muscular and tall man, standing at 6' 2", who is broad shouldered.
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