, Sonny, was born in Coalwood, West Virginia. In his book, October Sky" he relates his own life story, focusing on his teenage years and his attempts to build a rocket with his friends. During these years, there were some pivotal moments that led to his achievements such as the launch of Sputnik, the support of his teacher Miss Riley, and winning both the county and national science fairs. Despite the difficulties in achieving their goals, he and his friends proved that dreams can come true and that goals can be reached with belief and hard work.
In the year 1957, Sonny's life had begun to change with the launch of Sputnik, the first rocket in orbit by the Russians. Sonny was a quiet and ordinary teenager. Seeing this event in the sky above his own backyard, Sonny felt as though he could touch the rocket. For the first time in his life, an extraordinary event was happening in Coalwood. This significant event inspired Sonny to build his own rocket. Sonny had wanted to prove to his father that he could go to college and leave Coalwood. He had always been second in his family from his father's perspective because his brother Jim, a football player, had always been supported by Sonny's father. His father had always presumed that Sonny would live in Coalwood and work at the mine. .
Seeing Sputnik brought the world to Sonny's life and gave him hope that he could do something meaningful that would show his father there is more to life than Coalwood. He thought that one day he and his friends would build a real rocket in Coalwood, McDowell County, West Virginia. He knew that it was a group effort to build a rocket. For that purpose, he gathered his friends Roy Lee, O"Dell, and Sherman around him. Their first attempt was a failure but it didn't stop Sonny and his friends. Though it was not easy to get the necessities that they need for rocket building they were determined to find a way. Sonny wanted Quentin, the most hard working student in his class, to join the Rocket boy's team.
The film "October Sky" is a story based on true events that presents many important themes. ... Another of the main themes or messages in "October Sky" is the idea that opportunity can come knocking, but with it comes two sides - the possibilities it brings into our lives and also the things it can get in the way of. ...
In the movie, October Sky, Homer was determined to reach his goals. ... In October Sky, Homer and the "Rocket Boys" worked together as a team in order to complete their rocket. ... Teamwork proves important in the success of the movie, October Sky, but teamwork also proves important in the world today. ...
October Sky October Sky's is a story about a group of high school boys growing up in a coal mining West Virginia town. Homer throughout the story was faced with many different situations and grew up to be a young man because of them. Homer and his three friends face a certain conflict with ...
This is once again shown at the end of the movie when his father goes to see his son launch his last rocket into the sky. A song called "Satellite" by the Dave Matthews Band immediately entered my mind as soon as homer was looking up at the Sputnik satellite that soared above the October sky. As it was flying high, one of the villagers declared that it resembles a "diamond in the sky". ... When Tom Hanks is looking at the sky at night behind his house, and is placing his thumb in front of the moon and then taking it away, the bright light reminded me of that satellite. Also, when his fr...
The movie, "October Sky," is based on the true story of Homer Hickam Jr., a NASA scientist. ... "October Sky is a coming-of-age story with a heart to match its Hollywood craftsmanship" (October Sky 1999, Rottentomatoes). MetaCritic listed it with, "Generally Favorable Reviews," based on 23 professional critic reviews of the movie (Critic Reviews of October Sky, Metacritic). ... Filming for, "October Sky," began on February 23, 1998, approximately a year before the movie's public release. ... Another main theme in, "October Sky," is that opportunities bring potential and obstacle...
Pretend that you"re a firework display. You"re lighting up the dark sky with your dazzling brilliant lights and vivid colours. Thousands of people are watching you. They"re clapping and whistling and it's all because of you. Suddenly, you start to get dimmer. Your luminosity is muted. Ashes fall, an...
This movie is based on a true story which takes place in Coalwood, West Virginia in 1957. The movie October Sky begins with the launching of Sputnik. Ms. Riley's class sits and listens as Sputnik flies through outerspace. This captures the attention of a student named Quentin. ...
