# How does Golf Stories develop the theme of Obsession and Devotion?

> Golf Stories by P. G. Wodehouse

## Answer

Golf Stories by P. G. Wodehouse develops Obsession and Devotion across the chapters the companion marks for this theme.

The book explores golf as an all-consuming passion that can dominate a person's life, often to the detriment of other pursuits, yet is portrayed with affectionate humor as a noble quest.

Peter and James's unwavering dedication to golf overrides their romantic interests, illustrating the theme of devotion to the game as a higher calling.

Mortimer Sturgis's sudden and all-consuming obsession with golf after his first lesson, leading to neglect of his personal relationships and a loss of proportion.

George's obsessive talking and Celia's devoted love despite his flaw highlight the tension between obsession and devotion.

## Evidence

- [a-woman-is-only-a-woman](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/chapters/a-woman-is-only-a-woman.md): Peter and James's unwavering dedication to golf overrides their romantic interests, illustrating the theme of devotion to the game as a higher calling.
- [a-mixed-threesome](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/chapters/a-mixed-threesome.md): Mortimer Sturgis's sudden and all-consuming obsession with golf after his first lesson, leading to neglect of his personal relationships and a loss of proportion.
- [the-salvation-of-george-mackintosh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/chapters/the-salvation-of-george-mackintosh.md): George's obsessive talking and Celia's devoted love despite his flaw highlight the tension between obsession and devotion.
- [the-long-hole](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/chapters/the-long-hole.md): Both Ralph and Arthur's obsessive rivalry over Amanda Trivett drives the plot, culminating in a match that consumes their focus.
- [the-heel-of-achilles](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/chapters/the-heel-of-achilles.md): Vincent Jopp's obsessive approach to golf as an exact science, driven by his overwhelming confidence and methodical nature, contrasts with the emotional turmoil of Amelia Merridew, who is desperate to avoid marrying him.
- [the-coming-of-gowf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/chapters/the-coming-of-gowf.md): King Merolchazzar's all-consuming passion for golf, which overrides his responsibilities and relationships.
- [the-story](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/chapters/the-story.md): The king's all-consuming passion for golf, treating it as a religious devotion, disrupts court and religious order.
- [the-heart-of-a-goof](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/golf_stories_se/chapters/the-heart-of-a-goof.md): Ferdinand's golf obsession has become a pathological 'goofery' that dominates his life and relationships.

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