The significance of the sentence is that the possibilities for survival are not almost non-existent.
its is correct this is correct beacuse hen you think about the question the answer will be the answer you got.
Answer:
Darry is hard on him but only because he wants the best from ponyboy and more. Sometimes he doesn't mean to do it intentionally and yells at him. That would really show why they don't get along.
Hope it helps and have a great day! =D
~sunshine~
What? Can you explain your question please?