The Role of Play in Life Experience

Discuss the role of play in your own life experience with reference to Huizinga’s observations about the role of play in culture.

What is the definition of play in Huizinga’s words? Who plays (people, animals)? How is play an essential part in life? Why do games have rules? What is a spoiled sport? How spoiled are sports in real sports? What happens when someone is a spoiled sport? How Huizinga plays for wages? How are wages different in Huizinga’s time compared to now?