The reason is <span>because ponyboy experiencing Post traumatic stress disorder.
In his statement, ponyboy keep repeating that 'Bobby is not dead yer, he is still alive'. He is shaken mentally. It is a defense mechanism that his mind created because Ponyboy unable to accept the fact that Bobby has died right in front of him.</span>
Answer:
Someone is sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.
Explanation:
I used docs...it took a while sorry!
I think the easiest way to describe it would be sarcastic, indifferent, and journalistic.