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In this lecture, we are going to review Chapter 25 before starting Chapter 26. 

Please note that the importance of connect and that the connection to the land that with which Saul is losing touch. Hockey is his new connection.

Review

Chapter 25: 

Saul uses subtle foreshadowing to contrast his initial naiveté about “the Rez” with his eventual, more cynical position. This suggests that Saul still has a lot of growing up to do—and that his new home may not be as nice as it appears. Virgil is a blunt young man who always says what’s on his mind. Instead of dancing around the truth, he makes it known to Saul that he’s up against some considerable odds, and will have to prove himself to his teammates. Leading up to Saul’s first game with the Moose, the tension builds: will Saul be able to prove himself and win the respect of his teammates? 

Just as he’s done before, Saul is able to familiarize himself with the rhythm and spatial dynamics of the game, and then play brilliantly, earning Virgil’s respect. aul is small, but he uses his size to his advantage, moving around his bigger, slower opponents. Again, Saul seems to think of skating as a transcendent activity that frees him from his woes and puts him in touch with an almost spiritual realm. By the end of the scrimmage it is clear that Saul’s skill on the ice has quickly earned him the team’s respect.