October Sky And Hte Greyhound Tragedy
Homer vs. The Woman
When you think about a dream, have you ever thought that would come true or is it something that you wish for? Are there certain people or obstacles that would keep you from achieving that dream? Even though the woman in the story " The Greyhound Tragedy" by Richard Brautigan was not successful in accomplishing her dream, Homer in October Sky did, these characters share a connection. Both of these individuals had different situations and therefore attained different ends.
One of the very first situations that Homer and the woman had in common was that their families always wanted what was best for them. Homers' parents imagined him growing up and working in the coal-mines for the rest of his life, while his brother went off to college and played football. The parents of the woman in "The Grey Hound Tragedy" wanted her to stay close to town and marry a man who was a Ford salesman. Her mother was oblivious to her daughter and her dream. Both of these families......
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