Recall
Who is the main character?
Casey
Describe Casey citing details of his appearance.
He is strong, fearless and proud.
What type of player is Casey?
A star athlete confident in his abilities.
How might Casey's attitude have affected his game?
He was too full of himself to try his best.
Where does the poem take place?
Mudville
How is Casey described before the last pitch?
He is furious.
What conclusion can you make about the fans based on their reaction to the first strike?
That they are intensely involved in the game.
How might Casey's attitude have affected his last swing?
He was too mad to accurately judge the pitch.
At the poem's start, what is the score?
2 to 4
Why doesn't the crowd kill the umpire after he calls a strike?
Casey stops them by raising his hand.
Is the fans' reaction to the strike realistic?
Yes because they are hometown fans and big supporters of Casey.
Based on what you know about Casey, what do you think his reaction was after the last pitch?
He probably threw the bat and stormed off.
What happens when the 1st pitch is thrown to Casey (two parts).
He doesn't swing and the umpire calls a strike.
What happens after the pitcher throws the 2nd pitch?
Casey ignores it.
During the 2nd pitch, why do you think Casey had a sneer on his face?
He was trying to psych out the pitcher.
Why was there no joy in Mudville?
Casey struck out.
What happens during the 1st two stanzas (two parts)?
Cooney and Burrows are both thrown out at 2nd base and the fans begin to leave.
What happens when the pitcher throws the 3rd pitch?
Casey swings and strikes out.
Why do you think Casey ignored the 2nd pitch?
He was showboating and trying to build the tension.
Was the ending a climax or anticlimax?
Explain.
It was an anti climax because we expected Casey not to strike out.