Free write: Look at the quote that prefaces the book. Why do you think W.P. Kinsella began the book with this idea?
"Some men see thing as they are, and say why, I dream of things that never were, and say why not."
A bit more insight into the novel. And what is magical realism?
Discussion questions:
1. What do we know about the main characters thus far: Ray, Karen, Annie, JD. What description does the text offer us?
2. Hero's cycle?
3. You are Ray. How do you define the American Dream? Use text to support ideas.
4. Sentimental: excessive, self-indulgent. Nostalgic: longing for
How can we see these two feelings thus far in the novel? What is the nuanced difference as expressed through Ray?
Other questions
1. What do we know about the main characters thus far: Ray, Karen, Annie, JD. What description does the text offer us?
2. Hero's cycle?
3. You are Ray. How do you define the American Dream? Use text to support ideas.
4. Sentimental: excessive, self-indulgent. Nostalgic: longing for
How can we see these two feelings thus far in the novel? What is the nuanced difference as expressed through Ray?
Other questions
- How is Ray's epiphany on p.16 related to the magic on the field?
- Where in the reading can we find magic (not literally the word)? Why is it important to weave that in from the start? What is W.P. Kinsella trying to show us? What is he asking of us?
- In what ways do Karin & Annie differ? Why is their difference essential to Ray's success/failure?
- How does Annie's faith in Ray mirror his faith in baseball? And why has W.P. Kinsella created such similar faiths? What commentary might he be making on faith in general?
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| Cleveland |
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| Cleveland |
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| Pittsburgh |
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| Pittsburgh at night, post-game |
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| Yankee Stadium |
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| Yankee Stadium at night |
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| 1981 Yankee Stadium |
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