Power Of Casey In Baseball
The power that Casey is control since Casey was Mudville's last hope in winning the game, all eyes were on him. The amount of power that Casey had over his fans was powerful. The fans shouted "Kill the umpire" because they thought that Casey did not deserve the strike. Yet, when Casey raised his hand and the fans became silent. It seems as if the fans were puppets and Casey was the puppeteer. Because once Casey came out of the dug out, he had ultimate power over his fans.
In stenza 5 and 6, some fans left the stadium in hopelessness, discouragement, and misery. Yet, those who stayed behind grasped to the hope that Casey would bat. However he wouldn't hit, not even once if his predecessors failed. There was still hope, Jimmy and Flynn were seen out on the field. Now, no doubt, that Casey would come out. In stanza 23 it says, "And when responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat." He knew that many of his fans were waiting for him, waiting for Casey to make a home run. Thousands of eyes watched him get ready, it was the crowd telling Casey, "You can do it! Make everyone proud, then we'll proceed to the next game!" The Mudville nine would not proceed, for Casey had failed. …show more content…
Even in stanzas 49-52, the author makes a comparison of some where in the world people were happy and joyful. However Mudville was different, Casey had let down everyone. The sun was no longer shining and hearts were not light for they were heavy. Casey has no power now, he's a
In stenza 5 and 6, some fans left the stadium in hopelessness, discouragement, and misery. Yet, those who stayed behind grasped to the hope that Casey would bat. However he wouldn't hit, not even once if his predecessors failed. There was still hope, Jimmy and Flynn were seen out on the field. Now, no doubt, that Casey would come out. In stanza 23 it says, "And when responding to the cheers, he lightly doffed his hat." He knew that many of his fans were waiting for him, waiting for Casey to make a home run. Thousands of eyes watched him get ready, it was the crowd telling Casey, "You can do it! Make everyone proud, then we'll proceed to the next game!" The Mudville nine would not proceed, for Casey had failed. …show more content…
Even in stanzas 49-52, the author makes a comparison of some where in the world people were happy and joyful. However Mudville was different, Casey had let down everyone. The sun was no longer shining and hearts were not light for they were heavy. Casey has no power now, he's a