Some Of The Smart Montgomerys - An Essay By Lionel St. Jacques

Some Of The Smart Montgomerys - An Essay By Lionel St. JacquesIn his Poem 'Some Of The Smart Montgomerys,' noted 'Montreal' writer Lionel St. Jacques has carved a place for himself as one of the leading contemporary American poets. His work is interesting and entertaining and captures the true spirit of Montréal.He also wrote an essay called 'The School Uniforms in US Soccer' which appeared in the March 2020 issue of Sports Illustrated. It is one of his latest essays, and provides a glimpse into what motivates him and the attention he gets in this country.His essay includes a quote from an Olympic swimmer who is quoted as saying: 'the only time you will see me go out with my pants on, I want to show them (the other swimmers) that I really am a man.' The author of the essay asks: 'What does this character mean? Is this representative of the very essence of masculinity?'He begins by mentioning some sportsman, such as baseball player Babe Ruth and golfer Ernie Els, as having always bee n 'prettier' than others in the locker room. He mentions a sportswriter who believes this attitude is part of 'counterculture', and the various uses of symbols used by different sportsmen to express their uniqueness.This article discusses popular uses of symbols as part of an emblematic statements. Also included are examples of fashion in baseball and American football, and a love story between a diver and a surfer. He also includes the language of the US soccer team and school uniforms, something that is quite common in Canada.Also included are the culture of soccer and why certain players in the US and Canada have become so popular over the years. The popularity of soccer in the US has reached such a level that people have nicknamed it 'Soccer Mom', and the team has its own 'soccer mom' or jersey, which provides fuel for the argument of the piece.Another interesting idea that is raised is that of femininity as expressed through the use of the term 'bitch'. Also discussed are the d ifference between the attitude of a woman in a soccer game and in a beauty pageant, and how this difference exists and is reflected in the public imagination.'Some Of The Smart Montgomerys' is an example of the writer using the language of sport in his essay to comment on the way in which it can be used to make the world of difference, including the very different lives of men and women. This essay is sure to get a lot of attention, especially in the US, where the author lives and works.