Hidden Intellectualism Gerald Graff Analysis

Register to read the introduction… Graff then reveals the logical conclusion behind his adolescent story, “I see now that in the interminable analysis of sports teams, movies, and toughness…I was practicing being an intellectual before I knew that was what I wanted to be” (383). Through the analysis of street smart subjects, Graff discovers the basics of critical thinking. Thus, Graff is living proof that street smarts have intellectual depth. This in turn, reinforces the reader’s earlier insights and solidifies Graff’s argument by molding credibility with logic. …show more content…
Looking back, Graff realizes that sports are actually more intellectual than school because they are full of debates, analytical problems, and relevant statistics. Thus, Graff logically concludes that street smarts can satisfy the intellectual thirst better than school, since they are more compelling and real. Moreover, they also satisfy the thirst for community, one beyond that of friends and family. Graff supports this claim by pointing out that sports are a national discussion, a public argument that transcends the individual and allows for any strangers to be part of something bigger (384). It is a compelling argument that logically demonstrates how sports can satisfy a thirst for intellectualism and community, while inspiring feelings of desire or pride to be part of something