In the story, “David and Goliath” and the poem, “Casey at the Bat”, a comparison of David and Casey, there are very many differences and similarities. Similarity number one is that both David and Casey showed lots of determination. From the story, the text says, “Sir, I have killed lions and bears that way, and I can kill this worthless Philistine,” and the poem says, “There was ease in Casey’s manner as he stepped into his place; There was pride in Casey’s bearing and a smile on Casey’s face.” Both quotes show that David and Casey were determined. David was telling the king that he would be able to defeat the Philistine. Casey was showing pride and was very laid back when he stepped to the plate. He was overconfident. The next similarity between…show more content… Who does that worthless Philistine think he is? He’s making fun of the army of the living God!’” and the poem says, “But there is no joy in Mudville – mighty Casey has struck out.” David’s problem is that the Philistine is insulting their people and making fun of the army of the living God and Casey’s problem is that he believes that he was such a show off, that he kept missing the ball and eventually got struck out. Lastly, the final similarity is that Casey and David they are both going against something. David is against Goliath and Casey is against the opposing team in baseball. Poem, Casey at the Bat, says, “Then while the writhing pitcher ground the ball into his hip,” and the story says,”When Goliath started forward, David ran toward him. 49 He put a rock in his sling and swung the sling around by its straps. When he let go of one strap, the rock flew out and hit Goliath on the forehead. It cracked his skull, and he fell facedown on the ground. 50 David defeated Goliath with a sling and a rock. He killed him without even using a sword.” People can tell that Casey is playing baseball because there is a pitcher with a
