Outsiders By S. E. Hinton: Character Analysis

But in New Boy, it is showing a separate way of appearance. As Rob being the first African-American student, to go to Draper, a prestigious boarding school, 16-year-old Rob Garrett has the chance to break barriers, just like his heroes Jackie Robinson and Joe Louis. Intelligent, determined and ambitious. Rob is also eager to work hard and prove himself: “I would have to fend for myself, and I was thrilled by the prospect.” Rob’s parents are paying for his college and is hoping that he will make the honor roll, but isn’t quit sure if he will,

My father always cherished and motivated me to achieve good grades that could help me in life. The shyness and held in emotions prevented me from wanting to associate with anyone else. On the bright side, this was just the beginning of the life-changing experiences that were yet to come. In the Odyssey, Odysseus had to encounter a million obstacles and hardships leading to his return home to Ithaca, but in the end he returned home. My journey started freshman year, when I went to Perrysburg High School.

An example of a child growing up in the world thinking there is only one appropriate way to do the right thing is Huck Finn. In the novel Adventures of Huckleberry Finn written by Mark Twain, Huck has a hard time realizing that in order to make himself happy, he needs to do things he was taught not to do. For example Jim and Huck meet and decide to run away together, never in a million years did Huck think he was going to help a runaway slave. Throughout his adventure, Huck realizes that everything he thought might be wrong, so he chooses what he thinks is right. Mark Twain used an emphasis on showing the difference between right and wrong in an adults point of view, and a child 's point of view.

Character Analysis on Ponyboy: Academic Essay The Outsiders, Written by S.E Hinton is a good influence on many teens that feel like Ponyboy. I felt like Ponyboy and I have an our very strong differences and we are both alike om the same way. The novel has been translated into many different languages and is taught at middle School levels all across the world. My Favorite quote was on page 3 because he said “I’m not saying that either Greasers or Socs are better, That’s just the way things are. He meant that all people are equal and he doesn’t judge people by how much money they have or if they have a better life style.

Biff, dreams of moving out West and working freely, because this is not the idea that Willy had in mind it causes conflict between the two. Caught up in his “American Dream” Willy sacrificed his own family for his success, driving far away for sales and constantly thinking about how to be better liked resulted in his relationships with his family to wither and

At first, he is sceptical of high school and a new brother as being a good change for himself. Scott then realizes that high school isn’t awful and a new baby brother won't be either. But, things take a turn for the worse, or in this case a turn for the best. Scott breaks away from his good friends Patrick, Mitch, and Kyle to pursue new friends. However, as the story progresses, Scott is not the only one who changes.

For a lot of student athletes sports are the only thing that they rely on as an opportunity to make a better life for themselves. Many student athletes come from poor families that have a low graduation rate. As they grow up, they realize the outstanding athletic gifts they have and use their potential to get noticed by colleges, thus receiving a scholarship.Jabrill Peppers is one of the best players in college football, he was nominated for the heisman trophy this year. What a lot of people don't know is that he grew up in a harmful environment, always waking up in the morning having the thought of if he was going to live to see tomorrow. Getting the scholarship to the University of Michigan, is what he saw as his opportunity to do something useful with his life.

“Every nerd making A’s stays on top of the game and there isn’t any hope for those caught up in gangs” -South park Mexican High school is the key to your future but, to some people it’s a waste of time. There’s kids who work hard to get their education and do the most and some people think that 's too much, but that doesn’t mean their lame and don’t got game. They got a good head on their shoulder, yes they get called nerds but if being a nerd means a great future then why not take the name with pride. The trends i see in my transcript are passing grades then failing grades and it’s going the same way all over again. The classes that I had the easiest time with was my biology class, dance class, p.e, environment science, and my mouse word class.

Transcendentalism should be taught in high school, as it is a good catalyst for free thought, and can help one be successful in future corporate opportunities.. High schools should teach transcendentalist, if only to encourage the power of the self. In the movie “Dead Poet’s Society,” Mr. Keating gives the gift of individualism to the boys at a conservative prep school. Due to this, many of the boys blossom, emerging from their shells. The boys finally learn their own interests, and invest in themselves, something that is not encouraged at the school. To have confidence in one’s own abilities is key to rising up a corporate ladder.

When hearing that my brother had been declined in 8th grade, I instantly knew that it was not an easy feat to accomplish. The only thing that I wanted was to beat my brother into entering NJHS. When being given the letter of nomination I was excited and satisfied. Excited because this was the chance for me to get into NJHS and be able to beat my brother. I was satisfied because I knew that my hard work in school had finally paid.