Game as Educational Activity

(With Special Reference to W. Saroyan’s “Papa, You’re Crazy”)

Abstract

The article aims to highlight the role games play in shaping the psychological image of a child and in the process of his/ her realization as a social being. The research has been conducted with special reference to W. Saroyan’s “Papa, You’re Crazy” where the relationship between the father and the son develops through various games. These, in their turn, contribute to the development of the linguistic abilities and life skills of the child. The article shows that the short story may serve as a unique guideline for child upbringing.