Theme Of Heroism In The Outsiders

Unable to use spoken words to express his feelings towards his son, Manner said, "We never communicated as well in speech or in writing, as in a strong hug, battling to make the other gasp for breath." (Manner 167). Like most boys, Manner admired his father, perhaps idolizing him. While attending his senior year in high school, Manner 's father was voted "best built body" (169). Furthermore, during his collage years, his father labored as a member of a road crew and worked on a Louisiana dredge.

Walter Paton was noticed by many collages for his skills in high school and earning a spot on the all state football team. Then he ended up in the

Kermit was a member of the Roosevelt family and also attended Harvard. The authors inability to play football explains why he is proud of Ted “pluck” and getting this far with his athletic abilities. Roosevelt transitions to new points and then returns using his own personal talents explaining to Ted that even though there are people that are more gifted than him, he can still use his qualities to lead the team.

Winston was the youngest ever to win the Heisman Trophy completed his 27-game career. In 2013, his pass efficiency mark of 184.84 is the fourth-best in college football history. Jameis Winston is 21 years old he was the leader in his high school ‘Football Star’. Until, Winston lost the support of his hometown and suffers the effects of poor leadership qualities. People focus their attention on the negative attention given off instead of the good in Winston.

Another reason he is growing mentally is on page 272 when Scott stands up to Vernon (Quarterback for football team and a bully).Vernon confront him and Julia (the girl he has liked forever and previous girlfriend of Vernon). However, because the bully did not have any of his friends to back him up Scott stands up to him knowing that he is weak without his friends.

Also, she raises Alberta’s child. She is the one who keeps the family together. Moreover, Cory spends his whole life trying to be like his father until he starts trying to be himself. After his father ruined his chances to go to college and play football, he still manages to become successful in life. In conclusion, Rose and Cory both grow emotionally; however, Troy tends to be the same throughout the

In the play people considered johnny as a good person because he helps his father out with the field. Johnny was only 8 years old when he started working like a man; therefore his father feels very proud of him for helping the family. For example, in scene three shows us how he helped out “pass, I already pick 20 trays, paapa”!(Valdez, page 631) That

In fact, Soda tells Pony “‘you don't realize all Darry's giving up just to give you a chance he missed out on. He could have stuck you in a home somewhere and worked his way through college’” (150). Darry gives up his chance at a bright future so that Ponyboy can live his own successful life. As the captain of the school football team with an athletic scholarship, Darry has his whole life ahead of him, but he gives it all up for his brothers.

Have you ever felt like you were underappreciated in a sport from your coaches, well this was the problem for 11 year old Ben McBain. In the novel Game Changers written by Mike Lupica the story is told by Ben McBain an 11 year old boy who has hopes of being the new football teams starting quarterback but while Shawn O’Brien is on the team there is little to no luck. Shawn O’Brien is placed as starting quarterback groomed by his father a former professional quarterback in this novel Ben is struck with the conflicting choice of being a good teammate or going after his own dream. In the novel Game Changers by Mike Lupica the author uses the literary elements of the novel in a quite particular way in which leaves not only questioning but also

Some people might think Ponyboy is the best hero because he ranway from home and somehow still managed to live. And because his parent passed away and that he lives with his two brothers. Johnny is still the best hero. Johnny did so many things to show he is the hero.

Every step, from highschool, to college, to the day he was drafted, to the day he stepped in to replace Brett Favre as the Packers’ quarterback, Aaron Rodgers has been underestimated. “I’ve always felt like I’ve been underappreciated. I’ve been

But he beat the odds and he had a purpose when running. He proved everybody wrong that doubted

There are a few things that can bring the town of Odessa, Texas together, football is one. Certain families aggrandize over the sport more than others. There is a direct contrast between the families of Boobie Miles and Brian Chavez. Boobie Miles’ uncle LV Miles always pushes Boobie at home and tries to live out his high school dreams of playing football, which he could not do because of segregation and the black school not having a football program at the time, whereas Brian pushes himself to succeed in both football and academics because he knows that there is life after high school football. Boobie Miles was passed through school not having to do any work, but after he was injured it seemed as though he did not matter anymore.

Ironically, another student vying for prom king was Tyrell Clay, a football player at the pinnacle of Miller High School’s social ladder. He is a popular figure in his school and unlike Adam who sits at the opposite end of the spectrum. Initially, Adam had no intention of going to prom night as he speculated that his nomination was a trick somebody was trying to pull off. He pondered

The author portrays Cory’s lost dream in football through his father’s refusal. At the beginning of play, Cory really wants to emulate his father in sports. Rose tells Troy “He is just trying to be like you in sports” (1.3.118). Cory is a good player and loves sports like his father; he earns a selection for a college football scholarship.