Lecture 7.4 - Reprise of Homework Chapter 22
Lecture Overview
In this lecture, we are going to do review of Chapter 22。
When Saul plays hockey, he leaves his misery and frustration behind. Father Leboutilier continues to take an interest in Saul’s development as a hockey player, and sometimes comes to watch Saul practice in the morning. He tells Saul that hockey is like the universe itself—it’s full of chaos and pain, but it’s possible to “harness” this chaos and control it with careful practice.
For the rest of the hockeyseason, Saul and his team do well in competitions against opposing teams. Even after the season is over, Saul continues training: he jogs every morning, knowing that he needs to strengthen his legs. He also practices his aim, with Father Leboutilier’s help. He becomes a celebrity at St. Jerome’s—the champion hockey player.
Saul continues to regard hockey as an escape from the miseries of his life at school. Hockey is a metaphor for life: a big, complicated, chaotic “game” that can be practiced, learned, and even enjoyed with the right training. (Mentor and Skills acquired – Hero’s Journey)