Jhonny Cade Flashcards
1
Q
“You still have a lot of time to make yourself be what you want.”
A
Spoken to Ponyboy, Johnny encourages him to use his life meaningfully. It’s a poignant reminder of Johnny’s own difficult circumstances and his desire for his friends to have better lives than he experienced.
2
Q
“I killed him… I killed that boy.”
A
This admission reflects Johnny’s inner turmoil after killing Bob in self-defense. It illustrates his horror at taking a life and his deep-seated fear and vulnerability, as well as the brutal reality of his world.
3
Q
“I want you to tell Dally to look at one of them sunsets.”
A
Johnny’s last wish for Dally to see a sunset underscores his understanding of the beauty in life, which he feels Dally, hardened by life’s harshness, has lost touch with.
