The Power Of One By Lawson Little

“It is impossible to outplay an opponent you can’t outthink.” This quote by Lawson Little can be used to explain how in The Power of One, by Bryce Courtenay, Peekay’s ability to outthink his opponents is what drives him to victory. Furthermore, it does not have to be boxing that he out-thinks his opponents, there are numerous times where Peekay is shown thinking ahead of some situations saving him from misfortune, as well as outsmarting his opponents eventually leading him to victory. Peekay illustrates his intelligence by thinking ahead of situations, which in the end result, benefit him the most. To start off, with the judge on the brink of failing, Peekay “cast [his] mind back to when [he] had done the judges homework, just like that”

This piece of evidence not only shows Peekay's intelligence by doing the judges homework easily, but by thinking ahead and saving him the beating. Not only does this save him from dealing with the judge for another year, it gives Peekay a sense of pride and satisfaction. To add on, Peekay's "ability to recall a fight scenario totally made [him] a lot more dangerous when [he] met an opponent for the second time”(257). As the years progressed on, Peekay "also taught [himself] to fight as a southpaw" , making it "entirely natural" for Peekay to switch over if needed during a fight, to throw off his opponent(257). With Peekay taking the time to go over his past fights and working on his ability to fight southpaw, it sets him up for a high chance at victory. Furthermore, as Peekay is in the middle of a boxing match, he realizes that his opponents "breath was coming in rasps, his

To begin, Peekay's unique brain and view leads him to discover "the most important rule in winning -- keep thinking”(99). With Peekay never settling for just enough, he continues to work hard for his goals, no matter how long it may take. In addition, Peekay, showing his canning ability in the classroom, he "was two classes higher than his age group" which displays his motive to learn and became a more superior student in the classroom (219). Peekay, being two classes higher than his age group, focuses on becoming a more understanding student. In fact, Peekay obtains "the highest scholarship mark this school has ever given" which reveal his excellence as a student at The Prince Of Whales (315). Peekay’s devotion and brilliance allow him to excel and not only get into school, but to receive the highest mark scholarship, resulting in lifelong satisfaction in himself. In the end, Peekay continuously outshines his peers by excelling in school, being a amazing fighter, and outsmarting his