"The World of Wrestling"

Barthes' "The World of Wrestling" gives a view of wrestling that is uncommon for the most part. Wrestling becomes just as literary as any classic tale. It evolves from two people engaging in physical competition to two adversaries locked in combat. The crowd divides. Each side has their champion. While the wrestlers engage in one competition, the spectators are engaged in another. Theirs is a war of patriotism; it's a competition of who is the better fan. Adrenaline releases. Everyone is on the edge of their seat. The two warriors meet in combat, each with army of compatriots behind them.