"big things come in small packages" cite evidence - was tucker the hero that everyone thought him to be, or was richard mostly responsible for the rescue? cite text evidence (give quotes written with context in evidence sentences) to support your

Yes, Richard just gave him the push he needed.

Explanation:

A few days before the rescue scene, Tucker listens to Richard as he tells him about how to be a good crewman and the qualities required for lifesaving. Among other qualities, he mentions the following:

"Richard told him it wasn't the size of a person that got the job done. It was how bad the person wanted to do it." (Lines 106-107).

And he was right. One of the most important qualities that make up a heroic figure is the readiness to help others in need. Later on, Tucker demonstrates such behaviour, as shown in the text:

"Wanting to help the man, but concerned about his own safety, Tucker hesitated, then straddled his surfboard and,  using his hands for oars, paddled toward the raft" (Lines 167-169)

While it is true that he hesitated there for a moment, as soon as he ensured his safety on top of his surfboard, he immediately proceeded to help the drowning man.

do i dare, or should i, or maybe i should anything similar to these statements would be correct

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