The Art Of Racing In The Rain Analysis

The novel, The Art of Racing in the Rain, by Garth Stein, epitomizes the theme of never conceding the fight for one’s desires by regaining strength, faith, and support. Denny Swift, owner of his loving dog, Enzo, uses strength and skill to successfully race professionally in the rain, determined to overcome slippery conditions and opponents. When Denny loses custody of his daughter, Zoe, he must retain faith in his ability to prove his role as a loving father, innocent of accused rape. With support of his dog, Enzo, Denny is encouraged to maintain his fight for custody of his daughter. Racing in Seattle proves beneficial for Denny; he mastered the skill of racing in the rain, a dangerous and difficult finesse.
It takes a great deal of skill to race in the rain, and Denny manages his way through the track as if there is no rain at all. Enzo is set up in front of the TV, and Denny plays one of his racing tapes. As they watch, Enzo is entranced by Denny’s smooth maneuvering. He also describes Denny as good as Ayrton Senna, a World Champion racer. Enzo describes Denny’s race:
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Malala’s fight against the Taliban and fight for women’s rights is closely related to Denny’s fight for the custody of Zoe. Denny needs his strength to race in the slippery conditions in the rain, whereas Malala needed her strength to survive the potentially deadly shots to her head and leg. Both Denny and Malala keep the faith in themselves, Denny uses his faith to fight for his daughter, and Malala uses her faith to fight for girls’ educations. With support from Enzo, Denny is able to win back his daughter, and Malala received support from her father, who runs a chain of schools. Demonstrated by Denny Swift and Malala Yousafzai, one can successfully earn one’s desires by fighting for them and overcoming