Figures of speech used in my gretest Olympic prize
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The title of the story refers to the friendship of Luz Long as the writer’s greatest Olympic prize. Though he won four gold medals, the life-long friendship was much bigger achievement for him.
The story is set in the backdrop of Berlin Olympics 1936 where the writer first met his German rival in the board jump Luz Long and they went on to become good friends. True friendship and true sportsmanship are the main themes of the story.
The narration and language used are rather simple and straightforward. The author has been able to draw the two main characters well. Jesse has been a motivated athlete determined to prove his worth. On the other hand, Luz Long represents the epitome of true friendship with his friendly blue eyes and firm handshakes. He has shown great character in encouraging and helping his rival in difficult situation. Hitler is shown as a proud and prejudiced administrator with his wily ways to prove his race superior. Jesse went on to prove him wrong. But all this wouldn’t have been possible without the broad-mindedness of Luz Long.
“My Greatest Olympic Prize” has been one of the most honest memoirs in English literature. It boosts one’s belief in essential human goodness.