Franklin Foer's first three chapters in the novel How Soccer Explains the World? expresses his feelings on globalization and nationalism. Foer mainly uses anecdotes to explain the issues that some smaller nations had with superiority and through the use of soccer he shows the dominance over certain areas, mainly Europe and Russia. He also alludes to events in the past, such as the Hollocaust. By alluding to the Holocaust he explains how the Jews were affected athletically. He discussed how after the Holocaust the Jews were to hurt or weren't ethusiastic to play soccer; they were too depressed, so since the Holocaust Jews have not regain there sport mojo back. Foer's purpose is to provide his audience with an understanding as to why globalization has failed. He wants to exclaim how no nation wants to be under another nation.
Discussion Questions:
1.Do you think Foer's idea on connecting globalization to soccer is a good one and is it working out so far?
2.What exactly is the "Sects"? I'm a bit confused on that chapter.
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I only think that Foer's idea to connect soccer with globalization only works for those who have, at least, a basic understanding of the sport, its rivalries, and world history
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