Analysis Of Playing To Win By Fleur Beale

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Introduction
How would you feel if you had just moved towns and had to start a new school? Excited, Happy? Well that’s far from how Denny Logan felt. In the novel, “Playing to Win” by Fleur Beale, Denny Logan starts a new school for his grade 12 year and he doesn't find it simple to fit in. He discovers fulfillment in football and his relationship with his mum and little twin sisters.

Characters
Denny is very eager to make new friends, however finds himself facing conflict with Todd Salter, the antagonist of the novel. Todd is described to be “Tall, well-built, good looking in a dark brooding way” as described by Denny. Todd is often harassing Denny with small remarks and names due to the two playing for the same spot on the football team …show more content…

These settings are important because they help you visualise the environment around what the author is writing. Without settings throughout the novel, it would be like reading a book and they’re never leaving the same place. Sometimes the setting gives purpose and makes what the character talking about a make sense.

Theme
“Good vs Evil”, “Friendship” and “Fear of change” are some of the major themes. Through the continuous chaos and drama between Todd and Denny, his friends are continuously there for him and reassure him everything will be alright. This can be an example of …show more content…

In another case, Todd also was affected by fear. When Denny arrived, things started changing for Todd, like Denny joining the rugby team and becoming friend with the girl he likes.
“Good vs Evil” can be shown through the continuous drama for Denny caused by Todd. Todd seems to be the bad guy and is always making trouble for Denny, whereas Denny seems to ignore him (to an extent) and tries to not let Todd get the better of him.

Plot
The plot of the story is based around Denny Logan, rugby fanatic, who has moved towns and has to start a new school. Without feeling nervous and troubled enough, he ends up falling victim of Todd Salter. Denny is wanting to join the school Rugby team, and he is determined to beat his rival.
Through all the troubling problems at school, Denny is always trying to talk to Alice about school and the problems that arise. It wouldn’t be so bad though if she didn’t ignore him.

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