Every person has a desire to be successful. However, many people do not possess the attributes
that are required in order to be successful in their lives. Success is not something that is given to
just anyone. Instead, success must be earned. Success does not come easy. Success requires
A person must have determination in order to be successful. In the movie, October Sky,
Homer was determined to reach his goals. Everyone and everything seemed to go against Homer,
but that did not stop him. He never gave up on his goals. Many people did not believe that Homer
could successfully launch a rocket, however, Ms. Riley believed in Homer. She did not give up on
his dreams. Ms. Riley inspired Homer and gave him the confidence he needed to succeed in his
life. Without her guidance, Homer and the "Rocket Boys" might not have entered the Science
Fair. Similar to that of the world today, a person must have determination in order to be
successful. To achieve success, one must exhibit determination by not giving up, setting goals,
A person also needs to exhibit good teamwork skills in order to succeed. In October
Sky, Homer, and the "Rocket Boys" worked together as a team in order to complete their rocket.
Teamwork allowed them to get their work done faster and easier. Each boy contributed his own
thoughts and suggestions as to how he could improve the rocket. Quinton figured out the facts
and figures about the rockets. He tried to explain to the guys why the rocket was malfunctioning.
Roy Lee showed the boys where they could purchase the alcohol that they needed for the rocket.
Without the alcohol, the rocket would keep exploding. O'Dell had the idea to go to the railroad
and steal the metal they so desperately needed. The boys could not afford to buy the expensive
metal, so they stole pieces from the railroad track.
Homer encouraged the "Rocket Boys" throughout the movie. He believed and them and ne
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