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Chapter 58
Themes
Key
LitCharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in Fever Pitch, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work.
Obsession vs. Fandom
Sports, Identity, and Community
Escapism
Sports and Masculinity
Summary
Analysis
Most people who know Nick think that there is no one more fanatical about football than he is, but Nick knows of a few who are. His friend Neil Kaas is so obsessed with Luton Football Club that anyone who knows Neil thinks of him whenever they see any mention of Luton. Nick thinks that Neil enjoys this aspect of being such a devoted fan, and Nick enjoys it too. He imagines distant friends and ex-girlfriends thinking of him whenever they see Arsenal on TV.
