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“Fever Pitch” by Nick Hornby is an autobiography which successfully reveals Hornby’s character through his obsession with Arsenal Football Club.
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"Fever Pitch" by Nick Hornby is an autobiography which successfully reveals Hornby's character through his obsession with Arsenal Football Club. This essay will examine the portrayal of his obsessive character traits, by exploring, in depth, the authors use of such stylistic techniques as narrative viewpoint and structure as well as his brief but effective use of symbolism. "Fever pitch" by Nick Hornby, set in London, records the perhaps bizarre relationship between the author and the club he supports (Arsenal). Covering the period 1968-1992, the text, almost from the outset, causes the reader to question where the boundaries between insanity, compulsive obsession and simple football fandom lie. Initially, Hornby's portrayal of his obsession is communicated effectively by his skilful use of narrative viewpoint. The narrative viewpoint, being first person, allows the author to unload his emotions directly to the reader, almost as though he were part of a therapy session. He...
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