Journal Response #10

How important is the epilogue of this novel? Do you feel that it is necessary and/or effective? Comment on Homer's choice to include it in his novel.

I think this part of the book is very important. It shows us what we can acheive. In a way it is their happily ever after. They went through the heartbreak and hard work to get to that point. Even though their lives didn't become perfect after Coalwood, they were able to push forwards with their dreams. I think it was both effective and necessary because it connected their time with ours and showed us that it wasnt really that long ago that rockets couldn't fly into space. So many amazing things have been achieved in this generation and we have a responsibility to continue the legacy.

I have potential to do anything I want, but it starts now. With hard work and dedication and passion for what I love I can do just as much for this world as the Rocketboys did. I might reflect back on my life when I am older and then maybe I will write a book too. The epilouge of October Sky was the authors own way of remembering his history and he deserved to share it with the world because it can inspire us all to try harder.