Simon Birch; The Hero & The Kid
By: Marley M. Aksamit
Main Characters
Simon Birch
Joe Wentworth
Ms. Wentworth
Ben
Reverend
Simon's parents
Theme
Explanation: The reason that is the evidence to prove the theme is because Simon outlived the expectations of others by living longer than what others expected. He was born with a small heart and he was not even supposed to last a day. He outlived expectation by living as long as possible and was not detoured by what others thought about him.
All about Simon Birch
Evidence: He helped Joe break into the Coach's office and see if he was his father by looking at the baseball that killed his mother, but it wasn't what Joe was looking for and they got arrested together. He would do anything for Joe. Nothing will deter him from what he believes
Explanation: The reason that this is the evidence for the topic of Simon Birch is because he would do anything for his friend Joe even if it costs him his life. Joe would also do anything for SImon because he cares for him, he even stood up to Simon's father to tell him that he doesn't deserve him and he is not a screw up, that he is a hero!!!