Using Rene Girard's mimetic theory, which states that mutual desire for a coveted position or object among a group of individuals creates social rivalry and eventual scapegoating, write a short summary about a football team's season.


Answer: Season Start: 

Player 1: I am the fastest. I should be the quarterback. 
Player 2. I am the strongest. I should be the quarterback. 
Player 3: I am the smartest. I should be the quarterback
Player 4. I have the most experience. I should be the quarterback. 

Tensions grow among the players during tryouts as they vie for the quarterback position  

Coach: We want the best players on the field in each position. We only have one quarterback. We need to work as a team to win the championship. We are going with Player 4 as the starter. 

Season End: 

The team wins most games but loses in the semi-final despite great effort and superb play from Player 4. However, the entire team is fed up with Player 4.  

Coach to Player 4: We are going to move in a new direction next season. We are going with Player 2 and you are no longer on the team.

The team rejoices for their problems are "solved" with the removal of Player 4. 

However, in actuality, the team is worse off than before. Scapegoating solves nothing.