The film Pay it Forward is an exceptional example of how one person, can do even one small positive thing that can create a ripple effect on the world. The main character Trevor, is a young boy that has a vision to make a difference in the world by with a small idea. The movie shows that his idea can effect many and go farther than intended when it is contingent upon people doing the right thing. This concept exemplifies many Christian messages in doing generous acts for others, while expecting nothing in return.
The act of paying it forward was formed from an extra credit assignment from Mr. Simonet to come up with an idea that can change the world. While most of the kids brushed off the assignment, Trevor took it upon himself to come up with an idea that could actually work.
Trevor’s idea was to do kind things for 3 people, something they can’t do on their own. Instead of repaying the good deed to the original giver, you pay it forward to new people in the hopes of them repeating the process. The good dead that you do for three people is supposed to be something big that can change their life. The first person that Trevor tries his idea on is a homeless heroin addict. He gave the addict a place to stay for a night and money so he could eventually use that to buy clothes for a job interview. What might seem like a insignificant deed was the beginning of a movement that was grew bigger than any of the people involved. The other two people that Trevor chose to help were Mr. Simonet and his friend that was bullied.
Meanwhile, a reporter far from where the concept originates benefits a car from the pay it forward act. The lawyer that gave the reporter the car was also a recipient of a good deed from Sydney, a man who unexp...
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...s free of arrogance he evens the playing field and shows that he is no better than those he is helping. Jesus loved every life that God created and cherished each one. Trevor also had a strong value for human life because he gave everything he possibly could to stop his friend from getting bullied. Eventually Trevor’s life was taken in trying to save another life. This is the most important aspect of the similarities between Trevor and Jesus. After they died in order to save someone else, their work was carried on.
The film Pay it Forward inspires the idea of putting others before yourself in a society where selflessness is a rarity. It invokes the idea that one act of compassion can spark a chain reaction to reach and change countless lives. Trevor embodies Christ in the way that the positive message transcends their life and goes on to continue helping people.
In the film Pay It Forward Trevor helps three people and then they have to help three people. This ideas of this eleven year old boy stared a positive movement country.in the novel Whirligig Brent helped lea's family by building the whirligig. He also unknowingly helps others people everywhere he went. for example, Steph and Alexandra used the whirligig in the marine to find Steph a boyfriend. He also taught kids in Florida how to build whirligigs. These comparison are on the both characters in the film Pay it Forward and the novel Whirligig do something good for
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Lois Lowry’s The Giver considers something the world takes for granted: personal empowerment. These simple day-to-day decisions create what the world is. Without self-empowerment and right to believe in a personal decision, what is the human race? The world can only imagine, as Lois Lowry does in The Giver. She asks: What if everything in life was decided by others? What if spouses, children, the weather, education, and careers were chosen based upon the subjects’ personality? What if it didn’t matter what the subject thought? Jonas, the Receiver, lives here. He eats, sleeps, and learns in his so-called perfect world until he meets the Giver, an aged man, who transmits memories of hope, pain, color, and love. Jonas then escapes his Community with a newborn child (meant to be killed), hoping to find a life of fulfillment. On the way, he experiences pain, sees color, and feels love. Irony, symbolism, and foreshadowing are three literary devices used to imply the deeper meaning of The Giver.
“Making a Difference” by June Callwood is an expository essay created to inspire the reader to make a change in the world around them, and to stand up for what they believe in. By just doing simple, positive things, people can make a huge impact on their lives and the lives of people around them. June Callwood, author of “Making a Difference”, changes the way many people see the world by describing scientific research and telling the stories of people who performed small, random acts of kindness that made a huge difference in people’s attitudes and the community around them.
I learned about the importance of giving back at the age of 11yr old and putting the very important needs of others in front of my own. Volunteering in a homeless shelter at a young age opened my eyes. Where I was placed to give food, clothes, money & hygiene products to people in need. Where would I be right now without the help of God, my mother, family& friends and the church community”. Giving a helping hand to the people in the community is Something we should always do. In the ("bible Acts 20:35 says in everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words the lord Jesus himself said: it is more blessed to give than to receive"). Having a compassionate heart for the community blesses the congregation.
The Giver is a dystopian book that should be a required reading in high school. It demonstrates that people are at times willing to make great sacrifices in order to have a sense of direction and normalcy which can lead to negative consequences depending on one’s viewpoint. In this case Jonas and the giver are the only living people in this society who are enlightened as to how their lives are dull, and realize pleasure and pain are worth fighting for.
She forgives her mother for all her faults and gives her mom the power to stay sober long enough for her to reunite the family together. As a result, Trevor surely is overwhelmed with joy to see not only his family back together, but the attention that his concept Pay it Forward had received throughout the nation. In fact, Trevor even gets interviewed by Chris before his sudden and tragic death. His life was taken by delinquent children as he stood up for everything he believed in by protecting his buddy Adam from these bullies. Consequently, this concept has helped and transformed lives for the better as seen by the chain of events triggered that all stem from this simple and innocent idea of rather than repaying a favor, one should just Pay it
“Everybody can be great...because anybody can serve. You don't have to have a college degree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace. A soul motivated by love.”
My plan after college is to become a Sociologist or a Social Worker. With a college degree in one of these areas, I hope to impact my community in various ways. First, with the knowledge obtained from college, I hope to counsel with young people who are on the verge of going astray. In today's society, there are so many negative factors that influence young people. I want to help them understand the importance of setting goals and striving to become productive citizens. I also want to give them a sense of hope that with perseverance, they can become great role models for other young people.
I intend to give back to the community by combining knowledge obtained from the study of Psychology with the leadership skills I have gained by working in a tutorial program into a wide scale program for underprivileged school children of my community.