“A Courageous Leader”

Can Johnny survive being a courageous leader during the Revolutionary War? In Johnny Tremain, Johnny becomes a heroic leader when he supports his friends during the British attacks of the Revolutionary War. Johnny’s bravery is very difficult by supporting his friends through the battle.

Johnny bravely helps Rab while he suffers after the attack. “Johnny had been fearful that Rab would be suffering, crying out, struggling like other wounded men had seen afraid that with death so close something of the aloof dignity he had always had would be shattered,”(p.249) Johnny shows courage when he stays by Rab, who suffers from a wound during the Revolutionary War. Johnny acts in a leadership role by trying to make Rab feel better from the British attacks. Johnny demonstrates his bravery while assisting Rab in his suffering.

Johnny uses his brave leadership when he goes on the ship at the Boston Tea Party. “Johnny disguises himself and goes on the ship and dumps out all of the tea with the Son of Liberty,”(p.124) Johnny reveals bravery by sneaking on the ship. Johnny audaciously risks his life. Johnny’s boldness is helpful during the British attacks.

Johnny acts with courage and presents his leadership many times during the British attacks of the Revolutionary War. Johnny’s bravery was helpful during the war. Johnny bravely helps defeat the British.