Based on the excerpt is that tom is clearly ignoring his aunt's remorse on purpose. It is stated that he knows that a "yearning glance" was upon him but he refused to recognize it that is to acknowledge it. He even goes so far to imagine denying his aunt what she wants to hear even on his deathbed.
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He develops Soda's character throughout the novel by gradually depicting his emotional depth and sensitive nature, which is something Sodapop rarely displays. Towards the beginning of the novel, Sodapop is depicted as a happy-go-lucky teenager who enjoys joking around and does not take life too seriously.
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