Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Tuesday's Notes: Part II "Dreaming of Heroes"


Quick Write Topic: 

What connection does Bissinger develop between Don and Charlie Billingsley's relationship and Permian football?

 character
quote you find
important/interesting(pg.#)
 explanation/analysis
 lit. element/technique
narrator
“And no one wanted it more, no one felt it more, than Charlie Billingsley” (5)
Charlie feels the excitement more than anyone even Don because it brings back memories of playing
Characterization (of Charlie)
narrator
“not as some two-bit supporter, but as a star, a legend” (5)
The dad is proud and nervous..Don probably feels a lot of pressure to be good
Internal conflict/characterization
narrator
“it seemed impossible not to look down on the field and see his own reflection” (5) (Charlie)
Charlie is living vicariously through Don (he is reliving those experiences)
Characterization/internal conflict
narrator
“Don..the starting tailback ..it was his debut as a starter” (5)
We can guess that Don probably isn’t as good as Charlie was
Conflict (dad vs. son)
Internal conflict

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