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Some kids who are abused or neglected at a young age by their parents, don't feel loved, wanted, and sometimes they feel the only way out is to leave the world. In other words commit suicide.

Johnny Cade also known as,Johnnycake, lost the love from his parents at a young age. His parents would argue and beat beat him, especially his dad and his mom would be silent and not take his side. After all that has happened to Johnny, Johnny has been a true friend, anxious, and brave. He has overcome a lot in his life and for that God will reward him.

Would you ever risk your life or commit a deadly sin for your friend? In this case Johnny did. Johnny is a true friend because, one night when his friend pony ran away from home they went down to the park. Well the socs tracked them down and followed them, they were drunk. They took johnny started beating him and threw him on the ground, then took pony and drowned him in the fountain. Johnny had a six inch blade from already getting previously jumped days ago .He got up and stabbed on of the socs which scared the rest off. He had killed the soc he stabbed, bob. When pony was conscience again the only words he had was"You really killed him,huh johnny. then johnny said, "I had to, they were drowning you pony. They might have killed you. And they had a blade they were gonna beat me up". (Pg.57). Most friends probably wouldn't kill someone if their friend was in danger they'd probably call the police or try to get help, but in this case johnny is considered a true friend to pony now and forever.

Unfortunately a lot of people get anxious in a bad way sometimes because of their past. johnny was a very anxious person. when the socs came to get cherry and Marcia ,johnny hid behind one of the gang members, because of what had happened the lat time the socs came around."Johnny was jumpier than ever", pg.34. The reason why johnny is anxious and jumpy is when he is around the socs because they beat him badly and left scars on his body.

Would you ever risk your life for another child, where its to the point you might die? One day coming back from the dairy queen, the church that they were hiding out in caught on fire. There had been a field trip and so when they got close to the church they over heard a women, their teacher saying that some children are missing. Immediately they went in the church found there way of where the children are at and started putting them out the window.pony got out and told johnny to come on too but it was too ,late the roof caved in and knocked johnny out. When they arrived at the hospital johnny had a low chance at surviving he has third degree burns on his neck and back. Pony just had smoke in his lungs from the fire so he was released and reunited with his brothers. Johnny a couple days later died. If it wasn't for johnny those innocent kids would of burned and suffered a horrifying death. In honor of johnny he was considered a hero for his bravery and actions.

When johnny's death is mentioned we think of why he died. He had so much he still had not done and so many things to accomplish. he will always be remembered as a true friend brave, and anxious.