Dick

Blog – Dick is essentially rewarded for his actions with the job opportunity of a lifetime. What implicit argument is the story making about what it takes to be successful?

The implicit argument that the story is making about what it takes to be successful is a combination of two things: luck and effort. The story essentially says that there are chances for everyone to act upon their opportunities like Dick acted on the opportunity to save the boy. It encourages one to act upon these opportunities of goodwill because you very well might end up lucky. There are many Mr. Rockwell's out there who will offer you the opportunity of a lifetime "for saving their son" (or whatever the opportunity may be). The author does not, however, suggest this is all a matter of luck. The author takes another step into guaranteeing that good things will happen if you capitalize on your opportunities. The author implicitly argues that you get out of an opportunity what you put in. Just as Dick risks his life to save the boy, he receives the opportunity to change his life. Essentially what the author is arguing is that hard work will render you lucky.