Stereotyping In The Blind Side

Sometimes in life we are quick to judge a book by its cover, but once we begin to read, we sometimes often discover that the book we once judged, was something special after all. This is exactly what was demonstrated in The Blind Side. Many people saw Michael and was so bothered by his appearance that they did not bother to figure out who he truly was. It wasn’t until they were forced to deal with him, that people saw him for who he really was. Michael was not just some bad kid from the hood, he was a child with a lost spirit that came from a broken home and a bad situation that needed someone to guide him and show him the true meaning of love. As Christians we are taught to love our neighbors, but stereotyping often gets in the way of that. Stereotyping can compel negative results on a person’s character, but in this case, it opens ones heart to mother someone who needs mothering.
TS: The role that Leigh Anna and Michael’s real mother play in his life is like day and night.
The role that Leigh Anna play in his life is like day and night.
Evidence: For example, Leigh Ann actually sees to it that Michael is enrolled into school and cares about his grades.
Evidence: Leigh Ann also gives Michael something that he has never had before,

The two women were like day and night because they were very different. Leigh Ann on one hand seemed to have had it all together as to where Michael’s real mother was dealing with more serious issues. Leigh Ann has had her children with her since birth and Michael’s mom lost custody of them when he was seven. With that being said, one might become to think that since Leigh Ann has raised both of her children the right way, then she is best fit to raise Michael. However; on the other hand, one may feel as though Michael’s real mother may deserve another chance at raising him due to the fact that he is ‘her’