Journey and Destination-”Rudy” 1.)a. Rudy asks the kids he was playing with, if he didn’t have to play all time center. He wanted to try out different football positions in order to see what he is good at. Since he never got to play any other position, he had no chance to improve. Rudy loved playing football and had dreams he wanted to achieve. b. Rudy is thankful to get to try out a new position but, he keeps fumbling the ball and messing up the plays. The guys call poor Rudy a “spaz” because he just can’t seem to do anything right in his new position. After the name calling Rudy feels sad because he is trying so hard to play his position properly but he isn’t as big and strong as the other kids. c. Since Rudy is
often called names he starts to believe it and it makes him sad because when people keep calling you names and putting you down when you talk about your dreams you feel not important. Also, since he gets called names, Rudy has the desire to prove everyone who made fun of him that he can make it at Notre Dame University. 2.)a. Rudys two dreams were to attend university at Notre Dame and to play on their football team. Since he was little Rudy would watch the Football games with his father and they both loved the Notre Dame team. Rudy always hoped that one day he would be on that team and attending that university. b. All Rudy’s family, teachers and some of his friends thought his dream was impossible because Rudy’s grades were not high enough to get accepted, that he was to small and not good enoght to make it and that his dream wouln’t come true because he wasn’t rich enoght and he had a job so why would he leave beind what he had to chase a rediculos dream. c. According to Rudy’s teacher dreamers arn’t do’s and they normally fall short in what matters. d. I do not agree with this definition because I belive dreamers try harder than most people because they have to work so hard to get what they want. Plus when you want something so bad you are willing to do anything to meet your dreams. In the end Rudy ends up fufilling his dream and showing everyone that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
What comment does Coach Morgan make about Sonny’s ability to play football? *Explain how this would make you feel. Coach Morgan said that sunny is small but makes up for it by being slow. I find this funny because he keeps on trying out for the football team. Page
As I read pages 134-135 I began to realize that Joe Rantz is particularly much different from me. First, at the start of page 134 Thula is shutting Joe out of her life again. I don’t have a step parent but even if I did I would never let anyone treat me this way for most of my life. I believe that makes this passage a window so I may observe a different way to handle things. Even Joyce, Joe’s fiancé does not understand why Joe would allow himself to be looked upon in this manner. Joe is very impassive and relenting once Thula tells him to leave. This is a noticeably different personality from people I have encountered. It gives me a window to see a different mindset and way of thinking. Of which is wonderful for a reader because often we assume
First, Rudy’s family didn’t believe in him. Rudy’s background was a struggle, because his family, especially his father, didn’t expect much from him, coming from a common family in a small town. His father expected for him to get a job at a local factory after his high school graduation and follow in his footsteps. He doesn’t believe Rudy will achieve his dreams. When Rudy returns home to see his family, they mock him for ...
Perry was damaged more than Dick, but Dick was worse in the other aspects, dangerous and dauntless. In the book, “In Cold Blood” there is a lot of evidence to show how different these two men were. They were both damaged, dangerous, and dauntless. After hearing how these men can be characterized, it shows how their friendship could have been created. Opposites attracted? Or using one another for their own personal gain? Now, damage, where most of the problems can start. It can be easily explained for both men.
Perry Smith dreamed of seeing his stage-name “Perry O’Parsons” on newspaper headlines, wishing to attain fame and fortune through his great musicianship, as well as envisioned himself discovering sunken ships possessing chests full of diamonds, pearls, and gold. It is the year 1960, and Perry’s name is in newspapers all around America, but he is not being written of as a musical prodigy, nor is he being praised for uncovering lost treasure. Instead, newspapers are writing about Perry being on trial for committing a crime that is shocking people across the nation. On November 15th, 1959, Perry Smith and his partner-in-crime Dick Hickock murdered an innocent mother, father, and their two adored children. On the surface, these two criminals are
Rudy Ruettiger, a student/athlete at the University of Notre Dame, who is portrayed as a monumental figure of courage over the years. Being carried by his teammates and throwing his hands in the air in the sense of pride, while his facial expression shows true happiness. Also, in the background stand the fans joining in celebration, wearing all different colors raising their own hands in support of the football game. While on the foreground stand the teammates carrying Rudy with their worn and stained blue jersey, smiling, but also with the look of fatigue on their faces. The general wear and tear of this football game doesn’t stop the cherished celebration of Rudy being held up by his teammates, while the fans join in with excitement.
In the movie “Rudy” Rudy is dreaming of a future of being a member of the Fighting Irish Football team, but to a person isn’t necessarily built to play football at the next level, but to Rudy who is so full of courage, strive and desire, a dream is always possible.
Nearly everyone who has succeeded in some venture of life has at one point encountered critics and criticism. The events throughout the movie, Rudy, directed by David Anspaugh, are no different. The movie, based on a true story, is an inspiring tale of Daniel "Rudy" Rudiger’s fight against all odds to play football for Notre Dame. Rudy, through the course of his entire life, had been told by everyone that chasing his dream of playing Notre Dame football would only cause him heartache. Despite all hindrances, Rudy, played by Sean Astin, accomplished his dream, and is to this day the last Notre Dame football player to be carried off the field. The reoccurring them in the movie is to be persistent in chasing your dreams and overcome all obstacles and criticism you may encounter along the way.
Similarly, the movie Rudy, shows how Rudy Ruttiger has overcame many obstacles and criticism in his life, and eventually fulfill his dream of becoming a Notre Dame football player. The main character, Rudy Ruttiger, has an unsupportive family. Throughout his life, his family told him that chasing his dream of playing football at Norte Dame is just waste of time and day dreami...
Spirituality plays a huge role for both Joshua Prager and Abed. From reading your post, it took a drastic accident, and outcome to get the two individuals to observe their lives in a different perspective. Their lives came to a change when personality affected to a situation that could have been avoided, but happened. Even though Prager has a disability due to the accident, I believe he accepts it, instead of retaliating towards Abed. As for Abed, it should not take a severe accident he cause to redirect him from the wrong he committed. He should have changed his ways when he first received driving violation offences. However, what I can say is at least Prager and Abed see a different light. I am not say what had happened to them help, instead,
Matthew James Thomas once said, "Any young man coming of age has a lot to go through," and Bobby did just that in The First Part Last. As a teenager, Bobby is forced to grow up and generate a change in his life because of his girlfriend's unexpected pregnancy. Throughout the story, Bobby is faced with many important events that change him, and eventually cause him to come of age. Many of the objects in Bobby's life are symbols, which are proof that Bobby is in fact, growing up.
The soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War had a very shocking experience. In Tim O’Brien’s fictional novel The Things They Carried, he discusses about his own experience and the experiences of other American soldiers who fought in the Vietnam War. O’Brien, the author of this novel plays a significant role of both the character and author. He himself is a leading character who is a Vietnam veteran and expressing his story from the past as a narrator and by creating imaginary characters in his novel. O’ Brien, explains in his novel that “In any war story, but especially a true one, it's difficult to separate what happened from what seemed to happen. What seems to happen becomes its own happening and has to be told that way” (O’Brien 57). O’Brien’s
In the first introductions to Rudy Steiner he is still an emerging character. He plays soccer mostly everyday on Himmel street with Liesel and friends. “You can kiss me if you win. But if I win, I get out of being goalie at soccer.”(37) Whenever a new kid was introduced to Himmel street soccer than person would be stuck at goalie for the longest time till they could find a way to get out of it. In Liesel’s case she decided to race Rudy for it. They raced for it and if Rudy won he would receive what he most longed for. . . a kiss from Liesel, and if Liesel won she would get of being goalie. When the race was complete they decided it was a tie and unfortunately Rudy did not get his kiss but Liesel did get out of the goalie position. Rudy shows “kid” bravery as he is still an emerging character to race Liesel. As mentioned before in the introduction Rudy Steiner just wants to be Jesse Owen's, four time olympic gold medalist. “On Himmel Street, he was considered a little crazy.
Everyone wants to get better at something, but some want it more than others. In “How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place of Higher Learning and You at the Podium”, the narrator wants to get better at basketball, so he wakes up everyday at 4:30 to go with his dad to his work. Everyday, the narrator would wait 3 hours in his dad’s car until the gym opened, only to sit on the bench and watch the other men play basketball. Finally, one of the best players, Dante, tells the narrator he can play but he’ll get “smoked”. However, the narrator proved him wrong. The narrator learns that if you persevere, work hard, and have confidence, your dreams may come true. In How to Transform an Everyday, Ordinary Hoop Court into a Place
Ernie grew up playing with his older uncles. They spent a large amount of time together and he learned many great lessons about sports from them. When Ernie prepared to enter high school, his mother asked him to return to her. Ernie had a hard time ...