Ponyboy's relationship with his brothers differs greatly. Darry, as the oldest brother, has given up a lot of his dreams to step into the parental role in his family. As such, he feels responsible for making sure that Ponyboy, as the youngest, stays on a path that will give him the opportunities that he didn't have.
Sodapop on the other hand, has already settled into a life of being a mechanic and dropped out of school to do so. He doesn't see the same value in education that Darry does and therefore doesn't pressure Ponyboy the same way. Sodapop and Ponyboy also spend time together in the same social group and view each other as friends as well as brothers. This helps them have a relationship of trust where they can speak freely to each other. Darry has experience in this social group, but as the parental figure can't accept Ponyboy's involvement in a gang at such a young age. He feels he knows what is best for Ponyboy, but communication between the two of them is rarely honest or open so his motives aren't clear to Ponyboy, which causes extra tension when Ponyboy resists.
In The Outsiders, Ponyboy is the youngest of three brothers. Soda is his second oldest brother and the one with whom Ponyboy has a close relationship. Ponyboy feels that Soda understands his interests in movies and books. Described by Ponyboy as " happy-go-lucky," Soda is easy to talk to and easy to get along with. Ponyboy shares his feelings with Soda and loves him more than anyone.
Darry is the oldest brother. Forced into the role of father figure for his two younger brothers after the death of their parents, Darry is much more serious than Soda. Ponyboy often struggles in his relationship with Darry because he feels that Darry treats him as if he is "six instead of fourteen." Although Darry often yells at Ponyboy, Ponyboy does understand that Darry has had to give up many opportunities to take care of him and Soda.
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