Explain why they are significant in the story. “I knew my team wanted me to buckle. They wanted me to bare my fists and fight. But I would not do that” (83).
(Answer the following question with as much detail from the book as can, using complete sentences)
Saul doesn't believe that fighting solves the problem, thus, he takes a pacifist stance. This leads the spectators to call him a coward and angers his teammates. Afterward, every team they play picks up on this violent strategy, daring Saul to fight back. Finally, in one decisive game, he thinks over the issue and commits to stop refusing, remembering the essence of the game he fell in love with. He returns to the ice inspired, and outplays them all.
Indian Horse
