Frisbee Fun

Summary

Two boys, Gilbert and Philip, search for a special, teeth-marked frisbee that is lost, with Philip insisting on its importance despite the challenges of finding it in the green summer environment, and the fact that it's also a search for Philip's dog, Daisy.

Abstract

In the narrative "Frisbee Fun," Gilbert and Philip embark on a quest to find Philip's lost frisbee, which holds sentimental value due to the teeth marks from his dog, Daisy. Despite Gilbert's skepticism about the frisbee's uniqueness and the difficulty of spotting it in the green summer landscape, Philip's determination to recover the frisbee drives them to search even in a thicket of trees. The story underscores the special bond between Philip and his dog, as well as the joy and persistence in their play.

Opinions

Gilbert initially views the frisbee as ordinary and the search as futile, highlighting the difficulty of finding a green object amidst the summer greenery.
Philip values the frisbee for its connection to his dog, Daisy, considering it special because of the playful memories it represents.
The story suggests that the frisbee's sentimental value outweighs its ordinary appearance, emphasizing the importance of personal attachments to objects.
Gilbert's change of heart, from suggesting they quit looking to following Philip into the thicket, indicates a shift in understanding the significance of the frisbee to his friend.

Two boys on a quest

Gilbert put his cheek almost to the ground as he looked under the parked car.

“Is it under there?”

Gilbert got up on his feet, “Nope. I think your frisbee may be lost forever, Philip. Maybe we should quit looking.”

“No! I’m not losing another frisbee! We’ve got to find it. I really like that frisbee. It’s special.”

The two boys began walking into a thicket of trees.

“It’s a frisbee just like any other frisbee. What is so special about it?”

“I dunno. I guess it’s the teeth marks. You know, I probably play frisbee more with Daisy than even you. She’s really getting good at catching. Of course she never throws it back. She runs away with it and makes me chase her.”

“I’ll tell you what is NOT so special about that frisbee. It’s green! It’s summer and everything is green. We’ll never find it. We might have to wait until winter to see it.”

Philip stopped and turned to Gilbert, “Need I remind you that we are not just looking for a frisbee? We’re also looking for a dog!” Philip turned and resumed walking into the thicket.

Following Philip, Gilbert put his hands in the air, “Okay. Okay. I’m comin.”

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