The sky in October is unusual and wonderful

Chris 2022-04-20 09:01:42

Thanks to Hollywood, I was moved again. "October Sky" allows you to experience the wonder of having a dream again at an age when it was not easy to dream. Recalling the news that SpaceX successfully achieved maritime recovery that I saw not long ago, I couldn't help but associate the rocket boy in the film with Elon Musk, the same persistent pursuit of dreams and the same obsession with rockets. emission. Times are different, but the spirit continues.

I don't want to talk about the big perspective of education, and I don't want to compare the differences between China and the United States. Presumably this kind of plot has been discussed too much in China. The reason why classic movies are classics is that they tend to pay more attention to human nature under the complex of humanistic care. And this movie gave me a sense of humanity, far better than the average commercial blockbuster.

The heroes around every child are actually their parents.
This is not to say genetic determinism, but the behavior of parents will be recorded in the children's eyes, and accompanied by their growth. The father of the protagonist Homer Hickam is the head of the family and the head of a mine. A stubborn man, he is like a hard-working farmer who guards one-third of an acre of land for generations. The achievements you have gained along the way can be touched. However, it was the dreaming age of Homer Hickam who had his own pursuit. The stars filled the sky, and the first artificial satellite that flashed like a shooting star quietly sowed a seed for making rockets in his heart. . In this regard, his father was naturally extremely dissatisfied. The unknown future was tormenting his heart. He turned his love into gunpowder and burned everything around him. Fortunately, Homer Hickam has an understanding mother who supports her, best friends who share common interests, a discerning teacher, a simple and friendly worker, and all Coal who has been suspected and ridiculed but moved by Homer Hickam's persistent spirit. The townspeople of Wood, together with his relieved father, made his small, seemingly unreachable dream come true step by step.

Occupation does not distinguish between high and low, but everyone should have the right to choose their own destiny!
To realize the American Dream, the most important thing is not to limit the development of the individual and to respect the individual's independent will. This is a core element of America's ability to maintain one of the most advanced productive forces in the world. People in the world often say that if you want to succeed, you can get 70 percent of opportunities. The external environment is indeed very important, and it often affects the space for personal development. However, it is actually the persistence and courage that control the fate of the individual. Just like the protagonist, Always follow the direction of interest you choose, persevere in the life path you choose, not be afraid of unknown risks, and don't care about the criticism of others, then, in the end, you are your own master, and you are your own Bole!

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October Sky quotes

  • Roy Lee: I'll tell you what's unbelievable... captain of the football team being jealous of you.

  • Principal Turner: Miss Riley, our job is to give these kids an education.

    Miss Riley: Mmm-hmm.

    Principal Turner: Not false hopes.

    Miss Riley: False hopes? Do you want me to sit quiet, let 'em breathe in coal dust the rest of their life?

    Principal Turner: Miss Riley, once in a while... a lucky one... will get out on a football scholarship. The rest of 'em work in the mines.

    Miss Riley: How 'bout I believe in the unlucky ones? Hmm? I have to, Mister Turner, I'd go out of my mind.