Hickam Vs Riley

Hickam Vs. Riley


Homer Hickam’s mother, and his teacher, Miss Riley, both helped him achieve his dream. They both modeled something that helped Sonny. Both of them stood strong and believed in Sonny. Neither of them would let him give up. They were two of the biggest catalysts in the story.
Sonny’s mother helped him throughout the entire story. Firstly, she wanted him to prove to his dad that he could do more than work in the mine. Secondly, she wanted him to get out of Coalwood and away from the mines. When he wanted to quit she told him to keep going. She kept strong about ...