The movie, Pinocchio, shows the importance of honesty because their are two sorts of lies. Lies that have short legs are those that carry you a little distance but cannot outrun the truth and the consequences always catch up with the person who lied, and l<span>ies that have long noses are those that are obvious to everyone except the person who told the lie, which make the person who told the lie look ridiculous. Basically there's always a way for others to know if someone has been lying.</span>
Answer:
As Ponyboy is passionately hugging Darry, he realizes for the first time that Darry had a silent fear of losing another person he loved. Essentially, Ponyboy misinterpreted his brother's affection and finally realizes that Darry loves him when they see each other for the first time after the abandoned church fire. Approved by eNotes Editorial Team
Explanation:
As the classic "big-brother-turned-father-figure" character, Darry shows his love for Ponyboy through a number of different actions. He displays concern for his education, and hopes that Pony will finish high school to accept opportunities he never had.
He also knows that the world beyond their doorstep is tough, and so he does his best to "toughen up" Ponyboy and the others. All this, while at the same time, Darry is overseeing Pony's advancements in school and in productive areas that will benefit him later in life. As the family fell apart and Darry was thrust into the position of head of household, we see that he carries the responsibility well, and sees after his own in a number of very caring ways.
Because stray cats take over.
