Essay Comparing David And Goliath

In the poem “Casey at the Bat” and story “David and Goliath” , when David & Casey are compared, there are many similarities and differences. One similarity is David and Casey are both faced with difficult situations where they are being depended on by several people. David’s situation is he’s battling a giant; mentally and physically. In the passage, it states,” Sir, I have killed lions and bears that way, and I can kill this worthless Philistine. He shouldn’t have made fun of the army of the living God! The Lord has rescued me from the claws of lions and bears, and he will keep me safe from the hands of this Philistine. “This statement shows that David was faithful that God would allow him to deliver the Israelites from the Philistines. In Casey’s situation, he is being depended on heavily by a crowd to …show more content…
In the story “David & Goliath”, the passage says, “28 David’s oldest brother Eliab heard him talking with the soldiers. Eliab was angry at him and said, “What are you doing here, anyway? Who’s taking care of that little flock of sheep out in the desert? You spoiled brat! You came here just to watch the fighting, didn't you?” This statement shows the reaction David got from his brother when he commented on Goliath’s disrespect. One difference between David & Casey is their level of confidence and dependence. The poem “Casey at the Bat”, inside the passage states, “He signaled to the picture, and once more the spheroid flew; But Casey still ignored it, and the umpire said, “Strike two.” Casey’s actions in this statement show that he was cocky, overconfident, and self-dependent. A statement that shows David’s level of confidence and dependence in “David and Goliath” states, “Sir, I have killed lions and bears that way, and I can kill this worthless Philistine. He shouldn't have made fun of the army of the living