For the second quarter of SSR, I read Friday Night Lights. This book is obviously about football and how games are most common on friday nights when the lights shine upon the field and the fans pile in. In this novel, many characters are introduced, some being side characters and some being main characters. The main character in the novel is James Earl Miles Jr. who faces a tragedy. My favorite character from Friday Night Lights was Brian Chavez. The author H.G. Bissinger portrayed this character as a motivated Hispanic male. I can relate to him not only with his ethnic background but also with his goals academically and desire for a scholarship. Chavez is the only Hispanic player on the Permian team and gives a tough time to each of his opponents. I like how Chavez is not only gifted physically but academically as well. He does not need to rely upon his skills on the field to receive a scholarship which sets his character apart from many of the others.
This is one of my favorites. What's interesting to me is how one can carry so much shame after a certain tragedy. I would agree with you in the fact that Chavez is the only one who uses his tragedy as motivation in school and on the field
ReplyDeleteI like how the character was relatable to its readers, and has variety of talents! Makes him relate to all the readers.
ReplyDeleteBeing Hispanic, I can relate to this character and it makes me want to actually read this book.
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