Misunderstanding the Game

"The crowd showed no interest in the scoring, apparently unaware that this was the point of the game."(208) The ridiculous game of soccer that Horowitz participated in could easily be seen as a misunderstood game of soccer. The fans did not enjoy the goals as much as they enjoyed a missed kick or a ball between the legs. Horowitz first saw this as them not having interest in the sport but then he had a realization. It as that this game was a comic relief to this people who spent days waiting for rations of sorghum, and a time for them to have a laugh and a fun time in their very difficult lives. Most people would see it like this, but it is time for them to relax and have some fun. I wonder though is this the only excitement in these peoples lives? Can they have anything else to look forward to or is this it? If that is true than I am deeply saddened because people should have more to look forward to than just a simple game.

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