‘We only need heroes in times of war or catastrophe’. Discuss with reference to a film or text of your choice. The film ‘Hero’ (2002)‚ directed by Yimou Zhang‚ is set during the ‘Warring States Period’ of Chinese Antiquity‚ prior to the unification of these states by the ‘first’ Chinese Emperor Qin Shi Huang ‚ the historic model for the film’s King of Qin . In a climate of terror and ruthless violence‚ minorities defend their right to exist as independent people‚ with separate linguistic and
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"It was my opinion that Dorothy Pluck‚ a native of War‚ was the most beautiful girl in our class or‚ for that matter‚ at Big Creek High."(29) Dorothy Plunk was Sonny’s first love but she also broke his heart. In October Sky‚ written by Homer Hickam Jr.‚ Dorothy is a pseudonym for a girl he knew during high school. She is known for her beauty‚ power‚ and inexperience. Dorothy was known for her beauty because of Sonny’s persistence. That’s why he was so attracted to her. "She had long shimmering
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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 first situations that Homer and the woman had in common was that their families always wanted what
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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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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
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Several years ago‚ times were exceptionally different 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
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showing dedication to pursuing treatment despite setbacks . In studying all of these heroic acts‚ I realized that the performance of heroic acts not only benefit the people for whom they were performed‚ but also the individual who performed them. The “hero” will see life differently‚ not because of the fame‚ if any‚ gained from the act‚ but knowing that they are capable of performing a service to either themselves or others that is meaningful. This empowers them‚ making them recognize their strengths
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The interpersonal intelligent is a unique intelligent. It is one of the only intelligences that work with teamwork and cooperating with others. These people can motivate people in group activities to succeed in group projects. It is challenging for people who only have this intelligent to work alone on test and quizzes. Some helpful strategies for these types of people are to study with another person for a test or quiz so that they can have a better chance to pass. Some extra circular activates
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When I was a little girl‚ I always loved to play pretend. My childhood days were spent being princesses and mermaids‚ doctors and firemen‚ and even the occasional dragon. Although I really‚ really loved being a beautiful fairy queen‚ I often decided to become something quite different--an explorer. This was where I was at my peak. Yards turned into jungles‚ and my dog became a very rare tiger‚ just waiting to be documented and put into my discovery journal. Exploring was my absolute favorite thing
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OCTOBER SKY Through out the movie October Sky the Rocket Boys faced many obstacles that they didn’t always pass through quickly. But in the end they overcame those and proved to be successful. Through these unsuccessful and successful events the Rocket Boys challenged themselves and the people around them to believe in the unbelievable. If everyone thought they were to grow up to be miners like everyone else in the town of Coalwood‚ then they certainly proved them wrong. One thing that they faced
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