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The Art of Fielding Chapter 40 Summary

How It All Goes Down

  • Guert Affenlight calls Owen, but he doesn't answer, so Guert walks across campus to his room.
  • Owen is surprised to see Guert on his doorstep. When Guert wonders why he didn't answer the phone, Owen says Henry turned off the ringer.
  • Guert asks Owen why he didn't show up, and Owen says their relationship is "like a gay porn Groundhog Day" (40.41), which is a movie we never want to see.
  • Owen doesn't want to hide in Guert's office anymore. He wants a romantic date out. Will he get it? Read on, Shmoopers…