American History II classes are finishing our unit on the American Civil Rights Unit. We have discussed all the major events beginning with Jackie Robinson and ending with the assassination of Martin Luther King, Jr.
EXTRA CREDIT: After watching the film 42 , how would you summarize the significance of Jackie Robinson? And how would your describe his personal motivation and discipline?
After watching "42" I would have to say Jackie Robinson was an amazing person who persevered through some of the hardest times of his life to stand up for freedom and civil rights. As a black baseball player came a lot of segregation and racism. In the movie we see that Jackie first had a temper but in order to be apart of the Brooklyn Dodgers he must keep his anger to himself and not let the comments of the white men show. This was a very hard trial for him. Jackie is a phenomenal man who showed strength where most men would show weakness. Jackie is a huge part of history in that there is specific day for him called Jackie Robinson Day and is on April 15 of every year. After watching this film I was motivated to be a person to never give up on my dreams. If I have a dream that seems out of my reach I must strive even harder as Jackie did.
ReplyDeleteAfter watching the movie 42 Jackie Robinson showed how great of a man he is. Even when his own teammates were against him he never quit trying. He was taunted, called names, screamed at, and through it all he kept trying as hard as he could. Jackie gave others hope and something to believe in. Jackie showed that he would not quit even through the stuffest times in life. Jackie gave other black people hope, and made a huge impact in the world and in history. The movie 42 showed how strong Jackie is and made showed me that if I put my mind to it, I can make my dreams come true.
ReplyDeleteRainy White
4th period
In the movie 42 Jackie Robinson's significance is evident in the civil rights movement because when he goes into the major leagues the hostility towards integration becomes very noticeable from other players, fans, and other coaches. He finds his personal strength from his wife mostly but also from some of his teammates, the coach, and the people that support what he is doing.
ReplyDelete~Brian Sturdevant
Jackie Robinson created a turning point in the civil rights era. In the movie 42, his personality and character was one to be reckoned with as he was kind, but also showed his strength when he really wanted to fight back or crumble. Robinson is significant because of the change of heart he created and the legacy he left on the sports organizations and the country. His personal motivation was what kept his self discipline in line. Self discipline was something that he ahd to work at to get, but in the end, he was the bigger person who made the biggest change for good.
ReplyDeleteAmanda Peterson
In "42", Jackie Robinson set a great example of how if you keep trying and continue to fight for what you think is right, then you can get what you want. You can get acceptance. His motivation comes from his wife, his child, and for all the other black people. The young ones who pretend to be him and the others who watch and cheer him on at games. Jackie is faced with lots of hard things, including harshness and hostility from other players, coaches, and even people who watch the news. Whites who heard he was coming into a town with his team would run their whole team out of staying in hotels. Jackie is a perfect example to fight for what you want, what you think is right.
ReplyDelete~Jocelyn Frasier
First Period