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A game of polo with a headless goat
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This is the
final video
of the
playlist
and part 1 of the ontology will be complete
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The title of the text is "
A Game of Polo with
a
Headless Goat
"
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Contrast in the title
Polo is associated with
wealth
and sophistication, whereas a headless goat connotes something uncultured and
violent
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Perspective of the
narrator
(
Emma
)
She is a
Westerner in Pakistan
, so her view may be
biased
or judgemental
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Emma
is waiting to watch a
donkey race
, which she refers to as the "Wacky Races"
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"Wacky
Races
"
A Western cartoon reference, showing
Emma's
perspective as an
outsider
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Emma plans to sit in the
car boot
to film the
race
, which is an unorthodox and potentially dangerous action
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The
wait
for the
race
to start
Emma
feels it is taking "
eternity
", creating suspense and anticipation
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Emma
describes the approaching donkey carts and vehicles in a dramatic, almost
cartoonish
way
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Emma compares the donkey race to "
Formula 1 without rules
"
This suggests she is
judging
the event from a
Western
perspective
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Yaqoob's driving skills
He demonstrates quick
reflexes
,
nerve
, and effective use of the horn to navigate the chaotic situation
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The race takes place on a main road, with
oncoming traffic
having to "
dive into the ditch
"
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The
finish line
is the hospital gate
This juxtaposition highlights the contrast between the
chaotic race
and the
expected safety
of a hospital
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After the race, there is a
dispute
among the
spectators
, and the situation becomes "nasty"
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Yaqoob and Iqbal become
nervous
about the situation and decide they should
leave
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Yaqoob
reveals he does not have a driver's license because he is
underage
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Perspective contrast
Yaqoob
and Iqbal find the race
hilarious
, while Emma is more concerned about the dangers and lack of rules
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