Johnny Cade’s Hidden Intelligence: More Than Meets the Eye in *The Outsiders*
Introduction “I wouldn’t want to be a Soc,” Johnny said quietly. “I wouldn’t want to be like them. I wouldn’t want to be cold and mean and hurt people.” This simple yet profound statement, uttered by the seemingly fragile Johnny Cade in S.E. Hinton’s *The Outsiders*, unveils a truth often overlooked: Johnny’s intelligence extends far…
