The Outsiders

Why did Darry decide to take care of Ponyboy

why did darry protect ponyboy

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Darry protected Ponyboy because he was the youngest of the family. After their parents' deaths, Darry immediately became the caregiver. He took responsibility for his brothers and gave up his own dreams to insure theirs.

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