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Johnny As A Hero In The Outsider

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Heroes are generally humble. They do not brag about their deeds. When they save others, they show bravery and courage. Some heroes have their flaws which are part of their bad qualities. This could be selfishness and bragging. Although Ponyboy can be seen as a hero in The Outsider, Johnny is the most heroic in The Outsiders. He is willing to sacrifice his life to save multiple young children in a burning church. He nearly got killed because he got hit by a pillar on his back. Johnny is selfless, loyal, and daring. One quality Johnny shows in The Outsiders is being selfless. In The Outsiders, Johnny shows this trait when he saves the children from the burning church. They children were stuck inside the church when it was burning, and Johnny immediately tried to save them. Ponyboy was also saving the children, but he saw something different in Johnny which represented selflessness. “I blinked myself-- Johnny wasn't behaving at all like his old self... I caught one quick look at his face; it was red marked from falling embers and sweat streaked, but he grinned at me. He wasn't scared either. That was the only time I …show more content…

Before Johnny and Ponyboy head to Windrixville, they encounter the Socs. The Socs jump them and make Ponyboy “have a bath” in the fountain at the park. Johnny could not do anything but watch Ponyboy drown. Soon, Johnny helps Ponyboy by stabbing the Soc, Bob, killing him. "I had to. They were drowning you, Pony. They might have killed you. And they had a blade... they were gonna beat me up...." (Hinton, 57). Johnny is being loyal as a Greaser. He helps his fellow gang members against their rivals, the Socs. Usually, Johnny’s face would be pale and he would freeze because of his fear. Instead, Johnny is loyal and helps Pony. Even as a shy and quiet person, Johnny changes and takes a big leap. He kills Bob, causing Pony and himself to flee town. Johnny can do anything to help his own

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