In S.E Hinton’s book, The Outsiders I would love to have Johnny Cade as a friend. Johnny displays several traits in the story that would make him a great friend to have. These traits include, his strong will and compassion, loyalty and, bravery. Throughout the book Johnny demonstrate these characteristics making him a very valuable friend to have.
Johnny’s stronged willed, compassionate personality makes him truly a desirable friend. Even though at home he his mentally and physically abused by his parents, he doesn't let it affected the way he kindly treats others. "My parents," Johnny repeated doggedly, "did they ask about me." "No," snapped Dally, "they didn't'.(Hinton )” This quote proves that Johnny’s parents show no interest in him. …show more content…
His loyalty is another reason why he would make a great friend. Loyalty is a very big deal to me and Johnny has plenty of it. “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 )" When Ponyboy was being drowned by socs Johnny’s loyalty to Ponyboy saved his life. His decision to kill Bob saving Pony’s life was a true act of loyalty. He put it on himself to protect Pony no matter the circumstance. That right there would make Johnny a great friend to have.
Johnny’s bravery is a desirable trait that every friend should have. Just as he showed bravery in saving Ponyboy’s life he also showed bravery when he went in a burning church to save a bunch of kids lives. “Listen, I don't mind dying now. It's worth it. It's worth saving their kids.(Hinton )” This quote exemplifies Johnny’s bravery. He sacrificed his life in order to save the kids lives. Anybody would want a friend with unbelievable bravery in the face of danger. Johnny’s bravery is just another trait that makes me want him as a friend.
In The Outsiders by S.E Hinton I would love to have Johnny Cade as a friend. Johnny is a remarkable individual who is a fighter and never abandons his friends. His strong mindedness, compassion, loyalty, and bravery are all valuable characteristics that make him a terrific person. It would be a true honor to be friends with Johnny
Johnny’s stronged willed, compassionate personality makes him truly a desirable friend. Even though at home he his mentally and physically abused by his parents, he doesn't let it affected the way he kindly treats others. "My parents," Johnny repeated doggedly, "did they ask about me." "No," snapped Dally, "they didn't'.(Hinton )” This quote proves that Johnny’s parents show no interest in him. …show more content…
His loyalty is another reason why he would make a great friend. Loyalty is a very big deal to me and Johnny has plenty of it. “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 )" When Ponyboy was being drowned by socs Johnny’s loyalty to Ponyboy saved his life. His decision to kill Bob saving Pony’s life was a true act of loyalty. He put it on himself to protect Pony no matter the circumstance. That right there would make Johnny a great friend to have.
Johnny’s bravery is a desirable trait that every friend should have. Just as he showed bravery in saving Ponyboy’s life he also showed bravery when he went in a burning church to save a bunch of kids lives. “Listen, I don't mind dying now. It's worth it. It's worth saving their kids.(Hinton )” This quote exemplifies Johnny’s bravery. He sacrificed his life in order to save the kids lives. Anybody would want a friend with unbelievable bravery in the face of danger. Johnny’s bravery is just another trait that makes me want him as a friend.
In The Outsiders by S.E Hinton I would love to have Johnny Cade as a friend. Johnny is a remarkable individual who is a fighter and never abandons his friends. His strong mindedness, compassion, loyalty, and bravery are all valuable characteristics that make him a terrific person. It would be a true honor to be friends with Johnny