He went through so much he was jumped by socs almost leaving him dead, his parents didn't care about him. He could come home whenever he wanted or not come at all, that's how much they didn't care. One reason why he should be considered a hero is because he saved ponyboy's life, in the story ponyboy is getting drown in a fountain and at that moment johnny stabs bob saving ponyboy from drowning. Another reason is johnny was brave enough to go inside the church on fire and save children stuck in there, knowing it was dangerous he'd risk his life for others. Unfortunately costing him his life in which he dies, later in the hospital. That is why johnny should be considered a