Example of the map

This map was constructed following a pre-read for the article written by Bill Buford "Among Thugs." It is found on page 48 in your textbook.

Topic: European soccer fans/crowd mentality at a European soccer match

The spectators attending European soccer matches act like animals. the crowd moves in stampedes the crowd has its own language the human excrement is similar to what one may expect in a animal pen	thugs bullies violent dangerous fear	As the match progresses, one seems to start to crave the goal. feelings of anticipation the match starts to exclude all other thoughts the match dominates your senses
rowdy out of control drunk loud rude	The author will be critical about the behavior of European Soccer fans. Regardless of your mental state, it is difficult to avoid succumbing to the crowd mentality when attending a European soccer match.	soccer popular in Europe equivalent to American football large crowds
There is constant physical contact between spectators at these soccer matches. you feel every important moment of the play with the inhale and exhale of the entire crowd at each shot body limbs become tense with anticipation at a goal being scored	crowd mentality overwhelm follow the leader strength in numbers	The outcome, victory of defeat is the needed release. if the match is tied after regulation, there is more time added on

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