Which statement best states the theme of this excerpt? Read this excerpt from The Outsiders.
Soda tries to understand, at least, which is more than
Darry does. But then, Soda is different from anybody; he
understands everything, almost. Like he's never
hollering at me all the time the way Darry is, or treating
me as if I was six instead of fourteen. I love Soda more
than I've ever loved anyone, even Mom and Dad.
People are alike inside.
Hardship builds character,
Kindness creates loyalty.
Appearances can be deceptive,