Why is johnny brave in the book the Outsiders?

Question

I have a english paper due soon and i need another reason why johnny is brave. the reasons have to be examples form the book. i already have the ex of how he save the children from the fire.

i need help ASAP pleasee help thxxss

Answer 1

Johnny and Ponyboy are called heros for risking their lives to save the kids in the church.
He was always for the underdog because thats what his family made out of him the underdog.
Major Characters
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Johnny Cade: Small, frightened, and childlike, Johnny is the baby of the gang even though he isn't the youngest. His parents abuse him, and the gang always wants to take care of him. No one can get mad at him, not even Dally. He is one of Pony's closest friends. They look at sunsets together, and talk about poetry--something neither of them can do with anyone else. Johnny understands why Pony likes Cherry Valance. He rescues children from the burning church and thinks it's worth it when he dies from his injuries.
Bonus Answer
The Outsiders: Tribute to Ponyboy Curtis and Johnny Cade
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6olajML0-4

Answer 2

- got beat up by a group of socs -the gang's pet & everyone's kid brother -father beats him -mother ignores him -has a permanent scar from his temple to his cheekbone Johnny: [his last lines] Stay gold, Ponyboy. Stay gold. Ponyboy: [after climbing through the church windows, of Jerry] Is the guy coming? Johnny: No. Ponyboy: Why? Too scared? Johnny: Naw, too fat, man. You're gold when you're a kid, like green. When you're a kid everything's new, dawn." Johnny: I used to talk about killing myself all the time, man. But I don't wanna die now. It ain't long enough. Sixteen years ain't gonna be long enough. Hell, I wouldn't care so much if there hadn't been so many things I haven't done yet. So many damn things I ain't seen or done. That time when we were in Windrixville was the only time I've ever been away from my neighborhood. [[A note Johnny left Ponyboy in the hospital]] Johnny: Ponyboy, I asked the nurse to give you this book so you could finish it.The doctor came in a while ago but I already knew it anyway.I keep getting tireder and tireder.Listen,I don't mind dying now.It was worth it. It was worth saving those kids.Their lives are worth more than mine,they have more to live for.Some of the parents came by to thank me and I know it was worth it.Tell Dally it was worth it.I'm just gonna miss you guys. I've been thinking about it,and that poem , that guy that wrote it , he meant you are gold when you're a kid,like green. When you're a kid everything is new , dawn. It's just. When just when you get used to everything it's day. Like the way you dig sunsets,Pony. That's Gold. Keep it that way,it's a good way to be.I want you to tell Dally to look at one.He'll probably think you're crazy , but ask for me. I don't think he's ever really seen a sunset.And don't be bugged over being a greaser. You still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want. There's still alot od good in the world.Tell Dally. I don't think he knows. Your Buddy, Johnny

Answer 3

if i remember right he also helped the girls at the movies he always stood up for what he believed and didnt let his peers lure him into bad situations.