Journal 10

Journal Response #10
How important is the epilogue to this novel? Do you feel that it is necessary and/or effective? Comment on Homer’s choice to include it in his novel.

We are finally finished reading the novel October Sky. The Finale chapter to the novel was the Epilogue. I thought it was necessary to put the Epilogue in the novel tho show you what happen to the characters in the future. It also showed you that a little hard work pays off, and to always go for your dream not matter how many people don't believe in you. It also showed that you are not going to be necessarily what you think you were born to do, or because of were you live. I think the Epilogue was very important and the book would not have been completely with out it. It was also very effective because it showed you that the Rocketboys and you can succeed at anything you put your mind to. I am very glad that Homer Hickman put this in the novel and told us his story.