The narrator becomes involved in the killing of a Soc when he and his friend, Johnny Cade, are attacked in the park one night. ... Cade's dad is physically and verbally abusive. ... In the middle of book, Cade kills a Soc to protect Pony from drowning and they run to Dally for help. ... Johnny's life was very valuable to Winston; he thinks he can't live without Cade. ... Why does he care so much about Johnny? ...

• Word Count: 1634
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School

There is also domestic violence in which the prominent victim is Johnny Cade, 16; "We were used to seeing Johnny banged up - his father clobbered him around a lot," Ponyboy explains. ... This of course stood for Johnny Cade, but these are also the initials of Jesus Christ. Like Jesus, Johnny originated from a lowly family. ... Johnny and Pony sought refuge in the church. ... Johnny's death causes Pony to understand the truth; Johnny saved Pony from hatred. ...

• Word Count: 1148
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

Bob also beats Johnny up in first part of the story, making Johnny fear him very much. ... Johnny grabs it and stabs the soc. ... Johnny on the other hand, was not. ... They went home and went to sleep, not being able to get their minds off Johnny Cade. ... But Pony and Johnny were both set to show up in a juvenile court for running away, if Johnny survived. ...

• Word Count: 957
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

" Johnny cade stated this, as he lies dying, The death of Laura is a trigger at the start of the story, of the later events that influences his growth. ... " Johnny cade stated this, as he lies dying, The Outsiders and Jasper Jones forcefully conveyed the concept of coming of age. ...

• Word Count: 671
• Approx Pages: 3
• Grade Level: High School