October sky In the novel October Sky by Homer Hickam the character‚ Homer is forced for many obstacles against all odds. Homer Hickam is a 15 yr old boy who wants to build rockets from a poor coal mining town he doesn’t have support. He doesn’t have the materials he needs. He needs to know how to build rockets. Homer Hickam had a lot of problems. He’s trying to make his dad proud. He had trouble writing algebra. Another problem is in school the jocks pick on him and girls didn’t like
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In the movie “October Sky” by Joe Johnston‚ which is based on a true story written by Homer Hickam Jr. there was a boy with a dream to reach the stars. Homer Hickam watched the first artificial satellite Sputnik launch into space. The launch made Homer realize that he wanted to build a rocket of his own. Homer had faced many obstacles‚ people‚ and he even had to sacrifice his dreams. I think the theme should be - Dream’s are worth fighting for‚ but sometimes sacrifices are needed. One reason I
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your life; it’s not mine!” Describe and explain the conflict between Homer and his Father. How was their difficult relationship mended? Homer and his father had a distant relationship because they were rarely in agreement however due to Elsie and Homer’s commitment their relationship was soon restored. Some of the conflict between Homer and his father was his father’s views of rockets being a “childish thing” and wanted Homer to work in the coal mine just as he did. Homer’s father John also believed
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October Sky Marion Eady The film October Sky (1999)‚ directed by Joe Johnson is based on a true story of Homer Hickman ( a coal miners son) who is inspired to build a rocket after the Russian launch of the first artificial satellite (Sputnik) into orbit. The film definitely focuses on the course theme of being a social outcast. This is explored in the film through three people‚ John Hickman (Homers Father)‚ the town of Coalwood and Mr.Turner (Homers principle). Firstly‚ John Hickman
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October Sky Homer Hickam Characters: Homer Hickam John Hickam Miss Riley Quentin Wilson O’Dell Warner Von Braun Setting: Coalwood‚ in West Virginia Climax: The most important part was when Homer Hickam finally achieved to launch his rocket sky high. Plot: Homer Hickam had problems with launching rockets at first because the rockets didn’t have the chemicals needed so the rockets can’t fly so far from he launches them. Conclusion: Homer Hickam had to use other chemicals
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October Sky is a movie about how a hillbilly accomplished his dream of building rockets and got out from the falling mining hometown named Coalwood. Homer Hickam‚ the main character of the movie‚ would never succeed in his rocket dream without the extraordinary inspiration and encouragement from Miss Riley. An outstanding educator will focus on enlightening students and extending their limits instead of instructing strict rules and following rigid formats. The teacher in the movie‚ Miss Riley
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Michelle Thompson October Sky September 30‚ 2012 Professor Bejtlich The movie October Sky is about Homer Hickam who was inspired to build a rocket and never gave up until his dreams became a reality . Entrepreneurship is a career path that doesn’t always prove to be an instant success. Entrepreneurship is a field that involves determination‚ passion‚ vision‚ and the power to succeed. If there were anyone who can relate to these qualities‚ it would be Homer Hickam. Growing up in a small mining
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from to the present day. The United States confliction with segregation and children having to follow their parent’s footsteps of their careers and traditions. A young boy named Homer Hickam struggled with his father’s way of living by choosing Homers dream for him‚ Homer struggled following is own dream due to his father. Homer dream of becoming a rocket scientist seemed absurd for the people in Coalwood‚ where most boys either be a coal miner or a college athlete. Keith black‚ had to deal with segregation
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Stephanie October 22nd‚ 2013 Hour 3 The Perfect Rocket Actress Audrey Hepburn once said “I tried always to do better: saw always a little further. I tried to stretch myself.” In the movie October Sky‚ Homer Hickam is a young boy who has dreams outside of his mining town of Coalwood‚ West Virginia. He stretched his dreams and pushed himself until he launched his rocket to turn everyone into believers. He saw a little further and wanted opportunities outside of Coalwood .Throughout the movie
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October Sky Introduction Having confidence in yourself versus listening to others can be beneficial in your dreams. Homer Hickam‚ a 17 year old young man from Coalwood‚ West Virginia‚ struggles with his wants and everyone else’s wants. Homer is looking to achieve his personal goals of freedom‚ determination‚ and in search of confidence. Homer is looking for a better life outside of Coalwood‚ with the opportunity of freedom from the mining town. Homer has a hard time keeping his morals in
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