Sodapop Sodapop is very caring and happy but he also has other emotions that he bottles up. He shows he is caring by looking out for the safety of both his older and younger brother. ‘Darry and me nearly went nuts when you ran out like that.”pg 81. This proves Soda was worried and cared for the safety of Ponyboy when he ran away. . Soda, as well as caring, is always in a happy or positive mood. Throughout the story Sodapop maintains a happy and positive mood. “He’s always happy-go-lucky and grinning.”pg 2. Sodapop always tries to keep a positive attitude even when the worst comes upon him and his brothers. He may be happy and positive, but he still has a lot of emotions he has bottled up. Soda tries to focus on other people's problems, than