42

1.  I thought the movie 42 was very inspiring.  Both Jackie Robinson and Branch Ricky took a lot of criticism for breaking the racial barrier in Major league baseball.  Jackie Robinson proved that he was a professional ball player on and off the field.  Jackie Robinson paved the way for many African Americans athletes in professional sports.  Baseball's top players today such as David Ortiz, Jimmy Rollins and many others would have never gotten the chance to prove themselves if it weren't for Jackie Robinson.

2.  I believe that Robinson helped the country in an indirect way.  He showed tremendous sportsmanship and class when he was on the field despite many racial comments towards him.  That showed America that African Americans do not take in violent confrontation to solve their problems with racial issues.  The lesson to take out of Jackie Robinson is to not take violent action to prove a point or to be equal.  Jackie Robinson was frustrated about the way he was being treated but eventually won over many baseball fans and his teammates with his great play.

3.  Jackie's values are very useful to be a successful person.  I use his values all the time.  I tore my meniscus playing football this past fall and I have been very persistent and determined to become healthy for the lacrosse season.  His values play into the role of becoming a healthy person all around.

4.  Jackie's quote means that a person must inspire or make a difference upon other people's lives in their lifetime.  An individual must use their talents and knowledge to give to the world for people to remember them by.  I agree because people have to spread their gifts and talent so the world can be a better place.