Itelo informs Henderson that as wresting champion of the village, he must wrestle any new arrival. Henderson does not want to wrestle, and in the first round submits to Itelo and allows him to push his face into the dirt. Henderson feels like sadness in his life has made him slow and heavy, and realizes he has lost Itelo's respect. For these reasons, Henderson removes his shirt and wrestles Itelo again, this time throwing him to the ground twice. When Itelo strikes him, Henderson is struck again by sudden words. This time: "I do remember well the hour which burst my spirit's sleep" (67)......
This is a free excerpt of 106 words. This section contains 209 words. This
study guide contains 24,379 words (approx. 81 pages at 300
words per page).
Read the rest of this Literature Guide with our Henderson the Rain King Access Pass.
