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In addition, I would rate The Moves Make The Man 4 stars. I liked the elements of sports fiction, with particular focus on Jerome's development as a young person attempting to find his identity as a young man and as an athlete. Transitional sentencesIn addition, I would rate The Moves Make The Man 4 stars. I liked the elements of sports fiction, with particular focus on Jerome's development as a young person attempting to find his identity as a young man and as an athlete. Transitional sentences that show Jerome's active role in picking his own future, such as "As Jerome grows…" or "With each new challenge" actively move the reader forward throughout the story. One of the most important quotes that defines the theme and idea of self-discovery and personal development is "A person can play a game, but that doesn’t mean the game plays him." The core of Jerome's inner journey can be seen in this quote. On and off the basketball court, Jerome battles with identity and self-control throughout the book. (Bruce Brooks,20) "I don't need to be perfect I just need to be me" is a key comment that symbolizes Jerome's crisis being solved. I simply must be myself.This point in the book represents Jerome's transition from insecurity and lack of confidence to acceptance of who he is.(Bruce Brooks,66) Jerome's Struggle with Self-Respect "I had no idea what I was doing, how to approach individuals, or how to open doors for them. Additionally, I never developed self-confidence.” Jerome's intense feelings of insecurity and disconnection are highlighted in this quote. It describes him as a young man who feels cut off.(Bruce Brooks,177) Bruce Brooks uses imagery and metaphor language to help the reader understand Jerome's emotional states. "The ball felt like an extension of my own hands, a part of me, more than just a game or a goal" is a great illustration of this. There was nothing else that made sense.Here, Brooks describes Jerome's bond with basketball using physical imagery. Basketball becomes a physical and emotional therapy for Jerome, as shown by the metaphor of the ball as an extension of his hands. (Bruce Brooks,277)...more
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