At first thought, the word hero brings up the idea of sacrifices. Firefighters could be known as heroes, they risk their lives to protect citizens. Though not all heroes sacrifice their lives, some heroes solve difficult problems for the benefit of others. In the story, The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton, the author writes about a group of boys who have both struggles and heroic titles. Hinton shows that heroism can come in different forms, big or small, life-changing or heartwarming. Darry Curtis shows that he is best-considered a hero through his definite acts of sacrifice and care.
Darry Curtis revealed his heroic trait through his acts of sacrifice. Darry may seem tough on Ponyboy but throughout the book, the reader starts to notice what Darry