Thursday, May 7, 2009

Topiary Dreams?

How did the film, A Man Named Pearl, impact you? What did it challenge you to think, feel, and believe about your interests, future, and dreams? Please share your passionate response. (Due by 3:30p.m. Wed., April 29th.)

21 comments:

FAbassi said...

A Man Named Pearl, really challenged me to think about my goal in life, and made me realize that you should always have a possitive attitude, and believe that you can do anything. Pearl showed me that if you follow your dreams, anything is possible. Everyone is put on this earth to do good, and I believe that anything can happen if you try your best, and Pearl inspired us all to do that.

Corinne said...

A man named pearl really taught me how to look at life and not to regret the things that have happened, and it also taught me to peruse my dreams and to care about the little things in life. I think now I can really relate with him about holding on to my dreams and making them happen and share them with the world.

Anonymous said...

The movie made me think that your dreams can come true if you work hard and have a possitive attuidute and even if stuff dont work out you can always try again until you suceed.

Kelley said...

The movie made me realize that you only live this life once. If you're gonna have dreams you might as well persue them and think about each step throughly. If one dream didnt work out either keep working at it until you get it right or ask yourself if it's really what you want. Pearl made me feel like anything is possible and that my future is closer than I believe. He also made me realize that if I trust in God, then everything will work out...

loveroflifeisgood said...

The film "A Man Named Pearl" taught me that the unexpected can happen to interests, the future, and dreams that don't seem likely to be successful. "You can do something with nothing" Pearl made beautiful art out of plants that were thrown out because they were going to die. He had hope in them when no one else did. Relating that to personal interest, even when I am starting to lose hope on school, relationships, and family, I should keep with it and keep going, just like he did. Pearl also did not let what people said to him; negatively or positively, change who he really is. Which suggests that we all should stay true to ourselves.

NikkiZ said...

A Man Named Pearl, this guy is incredible how he says some things just dont matter in life just follow your dreams. And everything will fall into place

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SarahD!24 said...

This movie really showed that no matter who you are, everything will turn out to be fine. His Christianity really impacted him too, it impacts me too. I am a very strong Christian and I compare to him very easily. He wanted his dream and he went for it. Also in his hard times, he just got through it. As he said, "When times get tough, what can you do?" He gets it as that lady says, "He just gets it" and that totally describes him. He is very dedicated to his work and it inspires me to be more like him. Take love in my work and run with it. Work hard everyday and love it til the end. He never turned down anyone. He was just a nice guy that couldn't think of hurting someone else! His passions was others dream and it inspired everyone else. He was discriminated against and that helped him. He can now relate to any other people who think they cannot work just because of their race. He can change their hearts and tell them just believe in it. I love how he is so humble too, "Never be bigger then the ones who brought you there." He could be very cocky but he is not. It really does help me and show me I can do anything if I am dedicated to it and work hard with it.
"Take the talents that you have and use them ."
"Look deep into nature and you will find something better."
-Albert Einstein-

Amanda said...

The movie showed me that you dont have to be the richest person to be able to do what you really love to do. It is possible to accomplish your dreams when you put your mind to it and work hard at it to make it come to life. It made me really think about what my dreams were how to accomplish those dreams and all the possibilities to be able to make them come true. It shows that a person doesn't even have to have special training to finish what you are trying to do. It is possible to have natural talent and to be able to put it to good use in your life and to truly get something out of the lessons you learn from all the experiences in your life. Also, it shows that even the smallest actions can really impact the other people around you and that are involved in your life. It shows that the future can hold different and exciting events that can change your life forever and make a big impact on what will happen in your life.

Ariana said...

The film A Man Named Pearl impacted me by challenging my thoughts and others who watched this film by making them think about their lifes. This man didnt have a very good life when he was younger, but when he grew up he told himself that he wanted to do something he loved, and made others happy and feel better about themselves. This is what the movie taught me, you should go after your dreams, no matter how insane. If you love what you do, then do it. Dont let anyone tell you no, your life is your life and make it worthwhile. The film reminded me to be brave in the things that i do and will do in the future. Pearl was an inspiration for me and probably others as well, as he showed us ways to think of ourselves in better ways.

Courtney Davis said...

This film made me think that I can do anything that I am passionite about and that I shouldn't let anything like my age or anything else stand in my way of achiveing my deams. It also made me think that anything is possible if I just apply myself.

Jazzy said...

When someone is really passionate about something, you put in a lot of energy to carry on that passion. From this film I learned that passion for something gives you energy that you might not know that you had, (Pearl's passion is topiary). "Passion cannot be taught." This quote is true because your passion should come naturally to you based on the things that you like to do.

Anonymous said...

The film, A Man Named Pearl, influenced me to think more about my future. Pearl made me realize that I need to find my place in life. He combined all of his interests and strengths and made life enjoyable and worthwhile. He made me think that I could pursue anything that I wanted to as long as I have a passion for it. He showed me that if I have the determination to overcome the obstacles that life gives me, I can make my life beneficial to myself and the others surrounding me. Pearl also showed me that if you are humble and have a positive attitude good things will come to you.

kiaraq said...

The video A Man Named Pearl challenged me to think of what I am going to do after high school and how anything is possible. It does not matter were your from if you set your mind to what you want to do and work hard you can accomplish it.

Alison! said...

"A Man Named Pearl" made me realize that no matter what goals you have in life, you should still persue them and they will come true. Also, it showed me how far a positive attitude can take you. For example, Pearl's positive attitude not only made him a better person and helped persue his dreams, but it affected the people around, like his wife, and the other people of Bishopville.

Anonymous said...

The film A Man Named Pearl impacted me by showing me that it really is possible to achieve my dreams no matter how hard it may seem. Even if you grow up having a hard time everything can turn out okay and you will come to be appreciated. This message was really helpful.

amariah said...

The documentary a man named pearl sent an important message to me to see life in good way no matter what's happening. Also Pearl taught me to try hard to complete your dreams, and do something nobody has ever done before.

Sharon S. said...

A man named Pearl Fryar, is a very insprieing man for the tropiry garden that he went out of his way to create. I learned from him that if you try to reach you're goal you can, you just have to believe and you will achieve you're goal or some dream that you might have.

Kayla Van Hee said...

"A Man Named Pearl" suprised me. I honestly thought it was going to be a lame movie, but instead it inspired me. Pearl was an amazing man. Even though people rejected him, he stilled went on and ended up proving them all wrong. Pearl also demonstrated how to be a humble person, most people brag, but not Pearl. Even after all the fame and reconition he recieved he was still the same old Pearl. Pearl taught people to keep dreaming cause anything is possible if you set you set your mind to it! I love this movie! It has taught me so much in such a little amount of time. I hope one day everyone can learn to be a good person just like Pearl.

KPeterson said...

in the film A MAN NAMED PEARL, we met a man who created a wonderland in his backyard of a topiary garden, and learned about him and who he was. this film impacted me because Pearl is doing such amazing things, simply on a whim, and i think its so inspiring, and i wonder why dont other people want something beautiful too? why do they want bad things?

Camille! said...

A man named Pearl made me think about how no matter what I should follow my dreams instead of letting something get in the way. Pearl kept a positive attitude and did what he loved despite any negativity toward him.