Blog Post #5

In his article, "Ordinary People Produce Extraordinary Results" (p. 51-54), published by The Writers Response, the author Paul Rogat Loeb describes that most people are ordinary people but they do extraordinary things. This article emphasizes on Rosa Parks. There was so much excitement finding out they'd be on the same show. They were in dis-belief towards Rosa Parks actions, not in a bad way, but in a positive way. They believe that was an "extraordinary" action. She refuses to move from the front of the bus to go to the back of the bus just because she was African American. Rosa Parks started little by little talking to people until she finally gain the courage to talk to big crowds and made a big difference in the world. She did that and much more that is why that is an extraordinary act because many people do not just go out and talk to people about a certain issues I need to gain courage.


I agree it was an extraordinary act for Rosa Parks to have done. She got courage and she took the time to influence other people. Having courage is something hard to do. Especially when it comes to talking to big group of people are several people at one time. I personally have a hard time talking in front of a lot of people I seem to get nervous and tend to talk super-fast. So I could definitely imagine the situation Rosa Parks was in. I give her kudos for doing what she did. Not only did it take a lot of courage but also it was an act of kindness.