
Jonny Cade is a friend of Dallas Winston. He is sixteen-year-old not very tall; his skin is slightly tanned. This character is vulnerable and small; from time to time, he suffers from the severe hands of enemies. To prevent that, he begins to carry a switchblade. He came from the abusive family and had a rough childhood. The band gave him security and a feeling that he is important for someone. This person suffered a lot from the cruelty of life. He does not have enough food and often sleeps outside. Johnny tries to overcome all the difficulties and behave as a good member of society. His idol is Dally.
Johnny Cade in the Essays