Representation of Sports Culture in The Sun Also Rises

In the world, a number of countries laid prominence on a specific sport based on their social, cultural and historical aspects. Sports denote the culture of a country and its values. Sports embrace a sacred place. The writers like Joyce Carol Oates, David Foster Wallace, Ernest Hemingway, and Henry Fielding provide account of Sports and games in their writings. The entire world has a sports culture based on the religion and particular customs of the country. The Sun also Rises is one of the unique works of Hemingway. Hemingway’s visits to Spain made him contribute the experience of sports, the traditional world of festivities and customs, elaborately. The sport of fish hunt is very well-liked in Spain and Portugal. It is a part of ethnicity in Spain. It represents the sporting way of life of the natives. The passion for Bullfight is widespread among youth like Jake, Bill and Mike. Youth often talk about Bulls and bull fighters. And those who are not ardent are not honoured. People arrive from distant towns at the time of Fiesta and enjoy watching Bull fights. The marvelous celebrations of fiesta show the cultural tradition of the people of Pamplonia. Author’s indepth description of the fiesta reveals the ardor and enthusiasm of the people toward the sport of bull fight. Hemingway’s sportive nature also reflects in The Sun Also Rises. His annotations on sports, his aptitude of portrayal and his energy are a source of stimulation for the readers. Sports culture keeps humans physically as well as spiritually strong and vigorous.