Exemplification Essay: Is Johnny A Hero?

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Once a hero always a hero Some heroes are not recognized until they do something big, and some are never recognized. A hero could do many amazing things and only get recognized for one. A hero could do many great things and one bad, and only get recognized for the bad stuff. Johnny was a hero. Some might say he wasn't because he did kill someone. Just because he made one mistake doesn't mean anything, all the kind,caring and heroic things he has done should overthrow that one bad thing. Johnny is a hero and he was one eve before people noticed. To start it off with Johnny is very caring. He put other people before himself. On page 178 Johnny says “I don't mind dying now. It's worth it. It's worth saving those kids.” while he is in the

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