Sodapop, sometimes called “Soda,” is the middle of the three Curtis brothers. He is energetic, disinterested in school, and movie-star handsome. Ponyboy describes his idolization of Sodapop from the very beginning, and says his brother “gets drunk on just plain living,” a quality he deeply admires. He is the middle child of his family, younger than his brother Darrel Curtis and older than his brother Ponyboy Curtis. Ponyboy is the protagonist and narrator, so Sodapop is presented from his perspective. Sodapop is an attractive, compassionate, and enduringly happy character.

Darry is serious about keeping his family together after his parents' death. This makes him tense and confrontational, at time authoritarian. But he is loyal and devoted to caring for his brothers. Despite his hard-working nature and ability to differentiate right from wrong, Darry also loves fighting and is proud to use his strong body to defend the other greasers. (PLEASE DON'T LISTEN TO THE VOICE)