The Blind Side

In the film, “The Blind Side,” the main character Michael Oher can be considered an exception to all learning and stage theorists. In the beginning of the movie, most of his basic needs are met. He has a place to stay, food to eat, and means of transportation. Unfortunately, when his friend can no longer provide for him he loses everything. Although he is with his friend, he does not have any family members to lean on for support. He does not have a father figure, nor does he have a stable…

are. I believe this to be true, however our thoughts are a product of our self-concept which can be reinforced or changed by the communication that occurs within our interpersonal relationships. In the 2009 American Biographical sports drama, “The Blind Side,” they present the audience with many examples of the positive effects of good interpersonal communication in creating and maintaining a positive self-concept and self-esteem. The interactions of the main characters, Michael Oher and Leigh…

Memory- Mike had a stereotype of white people; the stereotype was that they were stuck up and not genuine. When the family took him in, his perception was reconstructed. Recall- By the end of the movie Mike was grateful for his new life and opportunities presented in front of him. Even after his doubts of the Touhy's intentions for him, after he recalled their past generosities, he reconstructed his memory and what was truly meaningful for him. 2. The Blindside consisted of many conflicts…

The functionalist would argue that the concept of the book and movie proves how great sport is for our society. It’s the best type of story, rags to riches, everyone loves a rags to riches story. The Blind Side is the ultimate rags to riches story, given he basically came from absolutely nothing and made it out. It shows how one can change their social class through sport if they work hard enough. The book and movie shows how sports play a major role in…

Christian Justices’ Christmas Baby Dewayne was sleeping in his crib on Christmas Eve. Dewayne’s mom, Alesha, and his dad, Darrell, had to attend a Christmas party. Because Dewayne would be all alone on Christmas Eve in an empty, lonely house, they asked their Germen shepherd named Justice to keep an eye on him. Justice was lying down on Dewayne’s blue and orange carpet. Dewayne was waking up and crawling out of his crib and then Justice grabs Dewayne with his teeth softly and easy. Then…

"I've never had one of these before." "What, a room to yourself?" "No, a bed”(The Blind Side). As a child, Michael Oher had a tough life with his dad, who had passed away, and his mother who was addicted to drugs, when he found a family that helped him, many colleges saw him pay football and offered him scholarships. In the movie, The Blind Side, and the true story of Michael Oher, Michaels mom, Mrs. Oher was addicted to drugs. When Michael was in highschool, his father was murdered. “As a…

perceptions of individuals. Such is depicted through The Tempest (1610) by William Shakespeare, where the individuals are confronted with the discovery of the storm which results in disastrous consequences of fear and danger. Similar to this, in The Blind Side (2009) by John Lee Hancock, Michael Oher is confronted with fear through his discovery of racism, resulting in disastrous consequences such as rejection…

Everyone committing a murder should be punished with death penalty. Only those who murder innocent should receive death penalty. Death penalty should be abolished. These three statements are the ranges of probable stances that can be taken on the capital punishment issue. They represent different positions which exist regarding an issue which triggers a specific opinion or judgment. When we are presented with different choices over an issue or question, the opinions we form regarding each…

With an award-winning movie based on his life from being homeless to becoming a successful athlete, Michael Jerome Oher was truly amazing. Michael Oher has faced many challenges and misfortunes in his life, yet he still became such a successful individual. A child’s early years is usually filled with abundant love and care but not for Oher. (“Michael Oher Biography” Biography). For Michael Oher, early intervention did not enter his life until the age of sixteen. Many factors came into play and…

Michael Oher, a super bowl champion, super bowl runner up, and first round draft pick. Unlike many other professional athletes, Oher wasn’t always successful. He was born into a family with 16 children, who provided little to no support. Oher was a foster child, but would often run away from those homes in search for his mother, giving him the states nickname “runner”. As a homeless teenager in high school, Oher would go to random places just to keep warm. Michael Oher was born on May 28th,…