Fever Pitch

by

Nick Hornby

Fever Pitch: Chapter 62 Summary & Analysis

Summary
Analysis
Nick apologizes a lot for his football obsession because he sacrifices a lot of time and money, and even relationships, to watch football. But he reaffirms that football is a rewarding and worthwhile hobby. When he attends a great game, he feels that he is “exactly in the right place at the right time.” There are many times in life when a person feels they are missing out, but in the crowd at an exciting football game, Nick always feels that he is “at the heart of things.”
The sensation Nick describes here is akin to feeling like he is a part of something greater than himself, which is perhaps the most positive aspect of football culture. Now that Nick has matured greatly, it seems like football finally plays a more positive role in his life.
Themes
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Sports, Identity, and Community Theme Icon
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