Monica's mother wanted her to know that while the significance of the game of basketball is important it should be simultaneous with what is not, or rather constructivism. ... Through a symbolic last game of basketball one on one for Quincy's heart. ... Through the communication aspects of the game of basketball the two realized that nothings was left but to be together. ... Though conflicts occurred in Monica's life she overcame them through verbal confrontation with Quincy and a symbolic last game of basketball. ... The object of Monica's life was to play bask...

• Word Count: 1426
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School

The Winning Shot It was the biggest basketball game I've ever played in. ... I was having the game of my life and it was only the second quarter. ... We all came out of the huddle all psyched up to get the steal and win the game. ... After the game I had to go to the Emergency Room to receive 32 stitches. It was all right though because I had just had the game of my life. ...

• Word Count: 1317
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: High School

When Caroline and Lester go to watch Jane perform at halftime of a high school basketball game, Lester is only concerned with how long he has to be there and when he will be able to go home. At the game, Lester first sees Angela. ... After the game, Jane introduces Lester and Angela, at which point Lester has trouble coming up with something to say and he stares directly at Angela. ...

• Word Count: 1644
• Approx Pages: 7
• Grade Level: High School