The Outsiders Essay Have you ever been compared to someone? Ever been asked if they are brother or sisters with you ?Well, the character i’m gonna compare and contrast from “The Outsiders” is Johnny Cade. The reason why I picked Johnny Cade is because we both have some similarities. We also have some differences. The first similarities that me and Johnny Cade have is that we both look thirteen or fourteen. The reason why we do look thirteen or fourteen is because that’s just how we are.
In “The Outsiders” a realistic fiction novel by S.E. Hinton, the story follows a group of boys who are known as “greasers” as they go on adventures, get in fights and arguments, and get in trouble. If someone is an outsider, it means that they are different from everyone else and don't completely fit into a social group and are unique. Johnny Cade is the biggest outsider because unlike his friends he is very timid and is scared easily, he has a very rough and different home life than the others,
A hero is a person who is determined to help others out of the goodness of their heart, no matter where they come from, and even if it doesn’t benefit themselves. The characters Johnny, Dally, and Ponyboy, could be considered heroes in the novel, The Outsiders, for several reasons. The character, Johnny Cade, can be considered a hero for his many good qualities, but his heroic actions in saving children from a church fire, ultimately resulted in his untimely death. The character, Dallas Winston,
Johnny Cade in the story of the outsiders is described as the gang’s pet who has been through so much in life only at the age of 16. He’s been kicked out too many times and has already faced the cruelty of reality. When saving the kids from the burning down church Johnny has a piece wood with fire on it fall on him. Making it impossible to move or heal every again. I think Johnny never gave up on his innocent but, he became age when he saved the kids from the burning down church. He was the only
Within the book ‘The Outsiders’, written by S.E Hinton in 1967, the character Johnny Cade is represented as an innocent and ‘good’ young boy through his dialogue, actions and by the way others speak of him. Johnny conveys the theme that not everything is 'black and white', and that everyone is a shade of grey, through actions and events that involved him. This presentation will show that Johnny himself is a shade of grey, even with everyone else saying how 'good' he is, because of his murder of Bob
selfless and helps others. A hero is willing to sacrifice their life, reputation, etc. and risk their friendships to help somebody else. A hero is also brave and courageous. The characters Johnny, Darry and Dally, could be considered heroes in the novel, The Outsiders, for several reasons. The character, Johnny Cade, can be considered a hero for his many good qualities, but his heroic actions in saving children from a church fire, ultimately resulted in his untimely death. The character Dallas Winston
seen as too scared, or maybe you’re even smart but people judge you by your social status and think you’re dumb. Johnny Cade from “The Outsiders” by S.E. Hinton was misinterpreted for all those things. People always thought he was a scared little puppy but he was so much more. It was a shame that Johnny’s life was taken away from him right when he started to discover himself. Johnny will always be remembered for his bravery, smarts, and care towards people because he changed people’s lives, maybe
A lot of people see Johnny Cade as a quiet and insecure guy, but he is way more than that. In the novel, “The Outsiders” by “S.E. Hinton”, There are two teen rival groups, the Greasers and the Socs. Johnny belonged to in the Greaser group, the group is his family. Johnny Cade is firm, important and he was brave. First of all, Johnny is firm and doesn't back down. Johnny defended Cherry and Marcia when Dally was messing around with them. The text states, “Leave her alone Dally”(page 22). This explains
killed him,’ he said slowly. ‘I killed that boy.’” Johnny Cade had said after killing the soc Robert Sheldon. Johnny Cade is innocent for the murder of Robert Sheldon or “Bob” for various reasons. The book “The Outsiders” was published in 1967 by S.E. Hinton is in social class. In the book there are Greasers who are the people who are less fortunate and make less money compared to the soc who make more money and are more fortunate. In the story Johnny Cade and Ponyboy Curtis, greasers, get into a violent
hero is based off of their own definition. According to the book, The Outsiders, Johnny Cade is well defined as a hero in several ways. Johnny could also fit the characteristics of a hero in my eyes. He meets these standards through bravery, humility, responsibility, and more. During the book, The Outsiders, Johnny was represented as a hero. One of the signs pointing to this was when he showed responsibility. On page 95, Johnny wanted to take responsibility and turn himself into the police. He also