DQ #4
March 28th, 2008
On page 46, Mike Rose talks about a traumatic death that happened when he was in college. Do you think this influenced him to be the person that he is today? Why or why not? Also, from the beginning of the book, Rose has talked about his educational experiences. Is he telling his audience this story because he wants people to be aware of an oppressed minority and poor situation? Why or why not?
discussion | Comment (1)One Response to “DQ #4”
Leave a Reply
Minton’s death was a awake-up call for Rose. it led to his finding freedom through knowledge. there is a distinct difference here between acquiring an education and the pursuit of knowledge, a contrast that Rose wishes to impress on the reader. a large part of the motivation that drives the tale of Rose’s educational saga is in defining the value of encouraging the search for knowledge as opposed to imposing an “education” on students. this is of particular note in regards to individuals who come from depressed backgrounds.