The Outsiders: What Makes Johnny A Hero

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Throughout the book “ The Outsiders” Johnny becomes more and more of hero. He takes responsibility for his own actions, he shows true acts of courage, and he has a huge impact on people's lives. These three characteristics is what a hero must have. Johnny does not need a hand to hold or wings to fly, he holds himself up high. That is what makes Johnny a hero.

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The Outsiders: Johnny Cade As A Hero

However, a hero doesn't necessarily have to be someone who saves the planet. Sometimes a hero can be someone who gave up his or her life so another could live. A hero does not always have to show courage, he can be afraid, and still be a hero through his actions. According to the famous writer, Joseph Campbell, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” The famous statement relates to the character Johnny Cade from the famous book The Outsiders. When Campbell…

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Heroism In The Outsiders

change what will happen. I can only change how I react in the face of it.” This means, there is no point in dwelling on the past if it won't take place in your future. You don't have control over what happens but you do have control over how you react to it. This is true in The Outsiders. The Socs and the Greasers never really got along well so they were always fighting. Then, when a series of events took place, they realized that there is more to life than pointless bickering. Pony and Johnny show…

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The Outsiders Reflection

Did you know that The Outsiders was written by a 16 year old girl who was inspired to write the book because she was experiencing rival gangs beating each other up and she wanted to change the interaction between them? S.E Hinton writes in a way to change the reader's evaluation on topics that troubled her throughout high school. One of the most important topics that S.E Hinton emphasizes in the book The Outsiders, is how characters exit the world, and how they will be remembered. Simon Sinek once…

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John Hinton's The Outsiders: Johnny The Hero

Johnny The Hero What is a hero? A hero is someone who does good for someone or something. The Outsiders has a lot of things that can relate to a hero. In The Outsiders, there are many heroes but one stood out because he risked his own life and saved many people. Johnny is that hero because he has saved so many people, stood up to a Dally, and risked his life to save children. One reason why Johnny is a hero is he finally stood up to people. He stood up to Dally because Dally was picking on two…

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The Outsiders Book Report

The book “The Outsiders’’ is written by S.E. Hinton. The Outsiders is about two weeks in the life of a 14-year-old boy. The novel tells the story of Ponyboy Curtis and his struggles with right and wrong in a society in which he believes that he is an outsider. Ponyboy and his two brothers Darrell who is 20, and Sodapop, who is 16 have recently lost their parents in an automobile accident. Pony and Soda are allowed to stay under Darry's guardianship as long as they all behave themselves. The boys…

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'Johnny The Hero In S. E. Hinton's The Outsiders'

S.E. Hinton’s The Outsiders started out as a high school girl’s imagination with a broad point of view and a rough plot. In 1967, it transformed into a book with heroic characters and a variety of strong events. Ponyboy and his gang live in the minds of children and their heroic actions inspire our lives. One of the most fearless characters is Johnny. He is there for everyone in the gang; from being selfless to just someone they can depend on. A hero possesses loyalty, courage, and the willingness…

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Dally Cannot Die A Hero In 'The Outsiders'

In the novel, "The Outsiders," Dally did not die a hero, he committed suicide. Dally's character or reputation in the story portrays experience and strength, while only having a few weaknesses. Throughout the narrative, the main character, Ponyboy, recollects stories of Dally's time on the streets of New York where he gained experience in killers and gang bangers. Ponyboy also made remarks to Dally doing time in jail. The flaws that the author shows in the story are opinionated, meaning that his…

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Examples Of Heroism In The Outsiders

People change, grow, learn new things, and make differences in their own life which can make them heroes in their own stories, or others. Just like Ponyboy, Dally, and Johnny. They all were heroes, that made a difference. Even though they may not look the part, they are still brave and heroic. Which they all did things to earn, being called a hero. To start off Dally was a hero, because he saved Johnny at the fire in the church. As it said in The outsiders on page 81, it states, "We think the towheaded…

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Is Ponyboy A Hero

Well, Ponyboy didn’t hesitate at all when people were inside a burning church. Ponyboy saved people that day and this makes him a true hero. There’s many more reasons to why Ponyboy is a hero and here they are. Ponyboy was the first to run into the church that day. Many people would argue that Johnny was the best hero because he died from saving the children, however Johnny may of never ran into that church if Ponyboy didn’t run in first. Ponyboy’s actions were very heroic and he didn’t think…

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Heroism In The Outsiders By S. E. Hinton

Showing Heroism Does everyone have a hero in their life? How so? Do Ponyboy and Johnny fit the description of what someone might think a hero would look like/be like? This book is called “The Outsiders” by S.E Hinton. The main character is Ponyboy Curtis. In the story, Ponyboy is apart of a gang called the Greasers. Him and his buddy Johnny get into a fight with another group/gang called the Socs. The Socs attempt to drown Pony so Johnny stabs one of them. This killed one of the Socs. The two boys…

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