Question

Compare Ernest Thayer's "Casey at the bat" to a typical prose story. What differences and similarities do you notice in the development of the plot?How does the pacing of the story in the poem change before and while Casey is at the plate?

Answer 1

Ernest Lawrence Thayer wrote the poem "Casey at the Bat: A Ballad of the Republic Sung 1h 1888." The narrative takes place at the conclusion of an inning in a baseball game.

The poem resembles a prose tale in its clarity and dramatic aspect. The poem captures the anticipation, excitement, and drama of professional sports, as well as the reaction of the spectators who, for a little period in that stadium, abandon their daily routines and jobs in order to see their hero fulfill their goals.

Baseball is a game that truly defines America and its people, as seen in the poem, which is written in a straightforward manner with four-line verses and a rhythmical structure that makes it seem like a ballad.