Answer:
They are loyal to each other because they grew up together, and trust each other.
Explanation:
“Dally’s ok,” Johnny said defensively, and I nodded. You take up for your buddies no matter what they do. When you’re in a gang, you stick up for the members.
Loyalty is expected in the gang, and no matter even if one of the members are at fault, you stand up for them because of your loyalty to them.
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The answer is (d.) stream of consciousness.
I believe it's D. heavy symbolism because I have read a Gothic genre book before. It's called the The Postman Always Rings Twice. It's a very twisted story. :)