A Golfer's Life by Arnold Palmer
VOCAB
Galvanized (26) [galvanize] - To coat (iron or steel) with rust-resistant zinc.
Derision (14) - Contemptuous or jeering laughter; ridicule.
APPEALS
1. "The very word cancer can dend a cold blade of terror cutting through the strongest man or woman" (4). This is an emotional appeal inviting the reader to truly feel the emotions involved in finding out that he or she has cancer.
2. "For the first time in my adult memory, I didn't play much golf that spring" (5). This is a logical appeal stating a fact that has much more meaning than not playing golf; his life is based on playing golf and to not play is like having his life taken away.
3. "Two days later, Ken was dead. He was sixty-eight years old" (8). This is a logical appeal because frankly, Ken died. Arnold goes on to mention that he himslef is 68 and he shows the reader that this could have been anyone including himself, dying at any moment.
QUOTE
"In life as in golf, we all encounter turning points, moments of trial when everything accomplished up till then falls away and everything we stand for and believe is summoned forth for thorough examination" (3). I feel a connection to this quote because lessons learned in golf can be directly applied to life. In golf, everything is in your head and you need to be mentally strong to overcome, the same as in life. It doesn't matter what you have done, it is what you will do right now in the present, hitting this very shot.
THEME
Morals such as honesty, integrity, and perseverance are the only way to succeed.
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2 comments:
Your book sounds like it's really interesting! The quoteabout cancer really struck me- it is a very emotional appeal. I cannot imagine the emotions and obstacles one would face with the sad news that they have cancer!
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