Simon Birch In order to flourish a tree must have strong roots. They are essential in the growth of the tree and without them it will eventually wither away. The same can be said about a person and his roots. Not knowing who you are or where you come from can make things very tough. It can fill your life with a never-ending curiosity and an incredible desire to seek the truth. In the movie …showed first 75 words of 726 total…

…showed last 75 words of 726 total…up to you. You can make your mark, or you can just simply die like most of us. Simon Birch wasn’t like most of us. He had more faith than the mind can conceive. God did have a plan for him. His destiny was to help Joe find his father. In the end he proved to be a hero, and what better way to die than sacrificing your life for the well-being of others.