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The Importance Of The Color Blue In Mike Lupica's Heat

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Is Michael’s arm too good to be true? In the novel, Heat by Mike Lupica, the Yankee Stadium and the color blue represents a dream, accomplishment, security, and teamwork. To Michael, the Yankee stadium is a dream and if he got to play there it would be an accomplishment. The color blue has a sense of security and teamwork amongst his team. The Yankee stadium, the color blue, and his friends are crucial with how Michael develops in the story. In the beginning of the book, Michael is getting ready for the start of the season with his new team after moving from Cuba. His new found friend Manny (the catcher) is announcing the team as they walk onto the field for their first game. “Now coming to the to the pitch for the clippers,” Manny said, making his …show more content…

The team won and got to play in District 22 finals at the Yankee stadium where thousands of people would watch him compete for the title of victor alongside his team. “It’s much better inside,” El Grande said, “The Yankee stadium” “Are you ready?” Ellie said, “Are you kidding me?” Manny said, “We were born ready” (214) This quote lets readers know that Michael has achieved his dream of wanting to play in the Yankee stadium since he moved to New York. It made him believe anything is possible. As you can see, it is clear that Michael has changed a lot from the beginning to end. Many people and events helped shape who he became like meeting Ellie and El Grande, his idol. For so long he thought that he was never going to be able to play with his team because he lost his birth certificate but there was a little hope and with a little help he got in time to make his dream into a reality. This book and character inspire people to always have hope and never give up even when the odds are against you. Michael is an example of being able to persevere through any rough

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