What is so important about the reaction of Homer's mother to the rocket launch? Why do you think she reacted as she did?
Elsie Hickam is such a wonderful example of the support a mother should provide. She could have been mad or selfish when Homer blew up her fence but she saw it as an opportunity for Sonny to make something of his life. She loved him enough to make any sacrifice. She would have done anything to secure his future. It was probably the most important decision she made. She changed the course of Sonny's life by supporting his efforts- no matter how dangerous they might have seemed.
I think she reacted to the launch in the way she did because she finally had hope. She saw a path that Sonny could take- something he would love- and she jumped at the opportunity. Sonny was ready to give up. It was just a game to him at the start because he didnt believe he could really have a successful launch. Elsie turned his life around and told him to go for his dreams. Even when Sonny did stupid things and they didn't get along, she kept pushing him forward towards his dream. I want to be like her in that way because it made a change in someones life. I want to be able to help someone get to where they want to be and be as selfless as her.
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