Creative Writing: Johnny

Outline Topic: Johnny Cash General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on the life of Johnny Cash Organizational Pattern: chronological Introduction I. How many of you have ever listened to Johnny Cash? (attention getter) II. Johnny cash’s life was constant hardships and triumphs until his death (thesis) III.

He has different sides of his personality. One of those sides is caring. Even though he is as tough as a nail he can be a caring person, especially to Johnny. “ ‘you get hardened in jail. I don’t want that to happen to you. Like it happened to me…,’ ” he cares about Johnny. He doesn’t want Johnny to turn into someone like Dallas. He wants

Sunshine was pouring out from in between the buildings, casting shadows all around Ponyboy and the gang as they walked to Pony’s school. They were taking their time walking down the streets and for the first time they all were really seeing what was all around them. Memories were surfacing in their minds showing them what it all meant to them. With every step they took on the sidewalk they remembered a different memory as if they were walking down memory lane. Ponyboy didn’t think it was possible for him to be walking down this street for the last time as a high school student, but he had gone through the years with great grades that earned him many scholarships.

Johnny comes across as weak and powerless in the beginning of the story, but as his character develops in the story, he shows his heroism by speaking up for people who are helpless and in need. “He started to put his arm around her, but Johnny reached over and stopped him.

After getting a severe beating from a group of “socs” and living with abusive parents, Johnny has become fragile and timid.

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 why Johnny is from, he did not back down even though, he was scared of Dally. In addition, Everyone was surprised of what Johnny did, and that made him feel good.

He was always there for Francie and now she has no one left to look out for her. Johnny was always there to take the kids out if he felt it was necessary, such as taking them out fishing. The trip might not have been such a success, but it was the thought that counts. Johnny was loved dearly so much by the kids they will not call Katie's new husband father. This is because no matter how much time passes they will always want their true father. The kids had a big place in their heart for him and that will never change. Another thing that will be different is Johnny's imagination and therefore affect the kids creativity. With the death of the kids father they are forced to see how the world really is. They do not have anyone to sing songs and tell them that it is all going to be alright. An example is Francie not being able to go to school. Johnny wished that Francie would be able to stay in school and that Neely would not have to, but Katie has other plans. Eventually Francie is even able to go back, but does not because she knows too much from the war. Another thing is Francie must bottle up her emotions because Johnny is not there to talk to her. Holding up your emotions is not good on a person, but Francie will not talk to her mother and Neely is turning into his father to get rid of the hurt. Neely like his father is a singer, but does not drink alcohol. The kids both have to grow up fast and they miss their father more than anyone. The death of Johnny had one of the biggest impacts on Neely and Francie as they were forced to grow

Rab was proud character. Rab decided to take Johnny in and give him a job. Letting

“‘Come on, Johnny, we're running away.’” Johnny already has a lot of stress and grief, and will break like he did in the

Through Johnny's eyes he knew that even if he died Ponyboy could help Dally, he knew that Ponyboys sweet personality would help Dally see what he is missing by being tuff. Like the sunsets, Johnny wrote There is still lots of good in the world, tell Dally that. I don’t think he knows it. He knew that Ponyboy would understand. His compassion for his buddies is what separates him from the ‘hoods’.

After all, Johnny was quite a shy and nervous person who had it rough at

The next few months flew by quickly as everyone involved in Johnny’s and the DeSoto’s life adjusted to the permanence of the situation. It wasn’t long after his Uncle Roy and Aunt Joanne told him that how he was would be with them forever and that they would be able to do a sort of adoption with him in a few months. Johnny lit up at that and trusted the family even more. Knowing he was where he’d always be seemed to help with Johnny’s comfort level and his ability to cope grew quickly. Soon, between the work that the NAMI group was inadvertently doing and the teaching Joanne was doing, he was venturing out in the world.

Those big,black eyes of Johnny’s always seemed to glow with anxiety and terror. The constant resentment that came from his parent’s broke him badly, yet he was understanding when it came to us and our problems no matter how petty the situation was. Never criticizing us or telling us to “deal with it”, as he had to live with something much worse at home. He had a kindhearted spirit

We talked to Ponyboy Curtis. Ponyboy said “it was a no brainer”. He said he wanted to save the kids. Ponyboy said Johnny would have said the same thing.

I used to know this kid who wasn't always the way he is now. His name is john Johnny. Johnny was abused for 6 years of his life. He only just got out of that situation 3 years ago. He was beaten for six years by his dad and stepmom. Johnny was always treated wrong no matter what he did. Annette his stepmom never really liked him. Annette always lied on him to get him in trouble all the time. When ever she lied he was guaranteed to get in trouble. Johnny was never truly loved by anyone that he lived with. Johnny loved his dad but his dad never loved him the same way and it hurt John everyday. Annette was fine but she went from 100 to 0 real quick. Annette was a nice to me but that wasn't very often. Annette used to like Johnny but then she grew