Darry Curtis

Darry Curtis is Darrel "Darry" Shaynne Curtis Jr., from the series "The Outsiders". He is the guardian of his younger brothers Sodapop and Ponyboy after the death of their parents in a car accident almost a year ago. He loves them dearly, though he struggles to show affection. Instead of being caring and understanding, he is stern and protective of them. However, this is only because he doesn't want to lose them to a boy's home. He makes a big impact on his brothers and the other boys in their gang of friends. 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." He is described by Ponyboy as a young man who grew up too fast and as someone handling things no one his age should have to. Darry is very intelligent and athletic. However, his intelligence doesn't stop him from making mistakes ……