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Why Is The Gang Important To Johnny

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The gang is important to Johnny because they are the closest thing he has to a family.Even if his biological family are alive , they are physically and emotionally abusive to him.He considers the greasers family because they look after him and show him love,something he's real family lacked.As much as the gang is important to Johnny , he is important to the gang too. They make him feel valued and wanted unlike he's real family.In page 14 of the novel Pony boy says "He was the gang's pet [Johnny],he was everyone's kid brother." showing that the gang values him. On the same page Pony Boy also says "if it hadn't been for the gang ,Johnny would never know what love and affection are."showing that the gang gave him the love his parents didn't. Overall

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