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Larry Crowne Analysis
In the movie “Larry Crowne”, Larry has made some life changing decisions as part of being laid off from his job. One of his decisions was buying a scooter from his neighbors to save money on buying gas for his SUV. This decision changed his life not only to save money but in many other ways such as making new friends. The young lady, who is part of a scooter gang, helped him adjust to the college life. She also showed him to loosen up and be true to himself. This motivated him to go after what he want in life despite the obstacles he faces.
This class has made an impact on my life in the spring term. Even though I am still kind of nervous speaking in front of an audience, I have overcome my fear of public speaking. Speech after speech, I
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