Chapter 9 - An Innocent at Rinkside - Exploring the Text: How does William Faulkner bring to life a game that many people have only seen on television?
Find examples of figurative language—similes and metaphors in particular. What is the effect of these literary devices, which are more common in fiction and poetry than in sportswriting?
Chapter 9 - An Innocent at Rinkside - Exploring the Text: Find examples of figurative language—similes and metaphors in particular. What is the effect of these literary devices, which are more common in fiction and poetry than in sportswriting?
Faulkner refers to himself as “the innocent” and in the third person. Why do you think he has avoided the first person? Do you think this is an effective technique? Explain your response.
Chapter 9 - An Innocent at Rinkside - Exploring the Text: Faulkner refers to himself as “the innocent” and in the third person. Why do you think he has avoided the first person? Do you think this is an effective technique? Explain your response.
What statement does Faulkner make about the future of sports? To what extent have his predictions come true?
Chapter 9 - An Innocent at Rinkside - Exploring the Text: What statement does Faulkner make about the future of sports? To what extent have his predictions come true?
What do you think Faulkner’s sports biases are? How can you tell?