This is making a comparison to Pinocchio. Saying it was such an obvious lie I’m surprised his nose didn’t start growing is an exaggeration of how unbelievable and far-fetched his lie fib was.
Darry is a twenty-year old greaser who is raising Ponyboy, because his parents passed away in a car crash. Although very intelligent, Darry has quit school to work two jobs to keep his family thriving. He is very heroic.
Your answer is: Young man caring for an orphan boy. Darry quits school to work to keep his family from being homeless
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