Johnny Tremain

Why does Johhny refuse to take back his cup?

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By refusing his cup Johnny renounces his selfish ambitions, his ties to England as well as the class structure that goes with it. Refusing the cup is his symbolic declaration that he is an American citizen and a patriot.

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