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
Premium NASA Space exploration Moon
All of us will face different obstacles in our lives. When dealing with those adversities‚ would you always repeat the same course of action? Now‚ close your eyes. Imagine you are on your way home and a barricade is erected‚ blocking your way. What would you do? (pause) Will you stop and wait until the barricade is removed? Will you bypass it? Or will you select an alternative route? Open up your eyes and see. There are lots of alternatives in dealing with a situation. So why stick to the same old
Premium Art Family English-language films
The Woman When you think about a dream‚ have you ever thought that would come true or is it something that you wish for? Are there certain people or obstacles that would keep you from achieving that dream? Even though the woman in the story " The Greyhound Tragedy" by Richard Brautigan was not successful in accomplishing her dream‚ Homer in October Sky did‚ these characters share a connection. Both of these individuals had different situations and therefore attained different ends. One of the very
Premium Psychology High school Carl Jung
the move and the book are in the time zone where there was segregation. Throughout the novel and the movie‚ both characters demonstrate both unique and contrasting characteristics. In Sonny’s life and Jamal’s life both face obstacles‚ dreams‚ and ways to overcome those obstacles. “Sonny’s Blues” is about Sonny and his older brother (the narrator). It talks about how Sonny comes back to Harlem to see his older brother but the narrator is trying to help Sonny improve his
Premium English-language films Short story Fiction
The movie October Sky deals with a lot of themes that still exist in societies all over the world today. One of the main themes and perhaps the most obvious is the inspiring idea of chasing one’s dream and never giving up until success is found. In the movie‚ we find Homer Hickam‚ an average small-town boy‚ intrigued by the launch of Soviet satellite Sputnik and infatuated with the idea of joining the space race and making his own rockets. Homer becomes inspired to better himself. He wants to successfully
Free October Sky Homer Hickam Prince
One of the biggest obstacles in my life was when my father lost his job last summer. As a child I never feared that my father or mother would ever be in trouble‚ or lose their jobs. I always saw life as perfect and complete happiness where nothing bad ever happens to people who only do good. I was completely oblivious to the hardships that life brings and was never grateful for all the things that my parents did‚ but that all changed when my father lost his job. It was a very hard time for our family
Premium Family Mother Father
Sometimes obstacles are more than a hurdle to jump over. We have to learn not only how to overcome our trials‚ but how to cope with them emotionally. When I was seven years old I was diagnosed with leukemia. I basically lived in the hospital for two years‚ and while I received treatments to get better physically‚ my emotional journey was different. The biggest lesson I learned was how much a smile‚ a ‘thank you’‚ and a little hope can mean to someone. Whenever I’d see my doctors‚ I always had a knock-knock
Premium
Life has many obstacles and divorce has become one of those unfortunate trials‚ which I have been forced to overcome. Marriage is supposed to be sacred and last an eternity; however‚ circumstances occur and divorce triumphs. After fourteen years of marriage‚ it has come to an end for Jason and I. Marriage has its ups and downs‚ and for many years we just worked through the problems‚ mainly for the kids’ sake. Conversely‚ situations have occurred which has pushed the marriage to end‚ including rising
Premium Marriage Wife
Film Write-up 1 October Sky is a based on a true story about a mining town called Coalwood and one boy’s journey. Homer Hickam is an adolescent boy whose life has been predetermined by his father‚ a foreman at the coalmine‚ to work down in the mines but he has a different plan for his life. In October 1957‚ everything changes when the first artificial satellite‚ Sputnik goes into orbit. After he sees the satellite flying across the night’s sky‚ Homer becomes inspired to learn how to build rockets
Premium Rocket Erik Erikson
on the track. They will help fix me when I collide with obstacles. My friends will guide me through the road of life. My enemies try to overtake me and pass
Premium Anxiety Viggo Mortensen 2007 albums