There are many themes that show up in the book Rocket Boys. One of the most prevalent themes is how dreams and goals are set, achieved, and destroyed. Homer Jr faces many obstacles in his hometown of Coalwood that set him up for failure but he never gives up on his dream because of people around him encouraging him to never give up his dreams.
Growing up in Coalwood, Homer was taught to go to school, and then work in the mines. Homer Sr, Homer’s father, wanted him to follow in his footsteps by staying in Coalwood his whole life and work in the mines. Homer Sr was never supportive of Homer Jrs own thoughts and dreams. This was a discouragement for him. If it weren’t for Homer’s loving and supportive mother, Elsie, Homer probably would have
Growing up in Coalwood, Homer was taught to go to school, and then work in the mines. Homer Sr, Homer’s father, wanted him to follow in his footsteps by staying in Coalwood his whole life and work in the mines. Homer Sr was never supportive of Homer Jrs own thoughts and dreams. This was a discouragement for him. If it weren’t for Homer’s loving and supportive mother, Elsie, Homer probably would have