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    Conner Savage Ms. Janson Period 2 4/23/15 Simon Birch Essay In the movie Simon Birch‚ the main character is Simon. The narrator of the movie is Simon’s best friend Joe Wentworth. Simon is a very special person. For example he has the ability to inspire or annoy the people around him. He also has a special sense that God has a plan for him and he would not be alive if no plan existed. When Simon was born some called him a miracle baby because he was the smallest

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    accomplish anything if they put their mind to it. Humans have walked on the moon‚ swam the English Channel‚ and overcome disabilities to defy nature itself. In the film Simon Birch and the short story “The Scarlet Ibis”‚ two boys work to push past their disabilities that limit their lifestyles to the point of eventual death. Both Simon Birch and Doodle (“The Scarlet Ibis”) prove that strength does not necessarily have to come from the healthiest of humans‚ but that the ideas of tolerance for all should

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    Nov 27‚ 2008 Simon Birch Essay Simon Birch is smaller than normal child. He was born abnormal‚ the doctors didn’t think he would survive but he did. Simon felt that God had a purpose for him to be a hero of some sort. In his Essay I plan to write about Simon and tolerance. Simon Birch is a small boy who is determined to find his purpose. Simon faced many challenges due to his size and height. Simon had a hard time playing sport that he liked‚ but his

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    Simon Birch “Blessed are the poor in spirit‚ for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven” (Matthew 5:3). This beatitude was practiced by Simon throughout the movie and was shown through his thoughts‚ words‚ actions and deeds. Many who experience this beatitude feel that they have no moral riches and are in need‚ whereas Simon had faith which kept him going. Jesus says that‚ no matter your status in life‚ you must recognize your spiritual poverty before you can come to God in faith to receive the salvation

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    not‚ as the victor. The first quotation comes from the film‚ “Simon Birch”. In that film‚ Simon is constantly told that he will amount to nothing from most of the people he knows. Later in that film‚ Simon proves them wrong by making a great impact on the other character’s lives by saving them in a car crash. You see‚ only we can make a difference in our life. Others opinions can make an impact on our life I we decide to. Simon Birch could’ve adapted their opinions as his own but‚ he would have never

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    Simon Birch was an undersized boy who was determined to find out what was god’s purpose for him in life‚ but deep down Simon knew he was going to be a hero. Due to the fact that Simon had a disability the stunted his growth‚ he faced multiple problems‚ but he didn’t let that stop him. Simon played baseball‚ went to church and would spend his summers at the lake with his best friend Joe. Joe and his family was Simon’s closest thing to a family. Simon’s parents ignored him and thought he was a

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    Beauty Standards is the Nation’s Illness In John Irving’s “A Prayer For Owen Meany”‚ the raw heart behind one struggling with acceptance due to appearance is demonstrated . Owen Meany is a touching young man who is very intelligent yet extremely judged due to his appearance. Owen is unique because he breaks beauty standards and is completely comfortable in his own skin. Many people in modern society struggle with appearance and acceptance which is often the root of most eating disorders‚ depression

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    in this world as long as they put there mind to it. For ages humans have defied all odds such as walking on the moon‚ exploring the deepest parts of the oceans‚ surviving cancer and not letting disabilities rule there life. Just like in the film Simon Birch and the short story The Scarlett ibis‚ two boys push there mind and body to the limits‚ not letting there disabilities stop them and proving to everybody that just because you are different doesn’t mean you cant make a difference in this world and

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    Simon Birch Simon Birch an underdeveloped child has become best friends with a kid named Joe. Simon was sometimes picked on by the other kids because of his condition‚ but he ignored them and kept to himself. Simon has strong faith in God and wasn’t afraid to show it‚ if he didn’t think something was right about the church or about someone’s actions towards the Bible‚ he wasn’t afraid to tell you. Simon kept telling people that he was made the way he was because God has a plan for him and that

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    Simon Birch The smooth peaceful appearance that touches ones soul when entering a flourishing small town often instills the idea of the most appropriate setting for a child to develop. However‚ many will find that this environment will quickly try to make or break the human potential for success as harsh view points on what perfection should be emerge from all directions. This case could not be better depicted than through the tale of Simon Birch’s childhood where he encounters the feats of

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