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"Disliking books" by Gerald Graff is a narrative that depicts the strenuous relationship Graff holds with literature. "Scholarship boy" by Richard Rodriguez is about a minority boy who overcomes boundaries through education. "I can relate to him shining in a world where his kind isn't normally lauded for such things"
"Disliking books" by Gerald Graff is a narrative that depicts the strenuous relationship Graff holds with literature. "Scholarship boy" by Richard Rodriguez is about a minority boy who overcomes boundaries through education. "I can relate to him shining in a world where his kind isn't normally lauded for such things"
"Disliking books" by Gerald Graff is a narrative that depicts the strenuous relationship Graff holds with literature. "Scholarship boy" by Richard Rodriguez is about a minority boy who overcomes boundaries through education. "I can relate to him shining in a world where his kind isn't normally lauded for such things"
Disliking Books by Gerald Graff is a narrative that depicts the
strenuous relationship Graff holds with Literacy. The narrative begins by showing the difficulty Graff had grasping literature along with the stigma studying carried when he was a child. In the narrative Graff explains his aversion to literature followed him from childhood to college where he also struggled as an English major. Graff explains how critical debates and Adventures of Huckleberry Finn sparked an interest in literature for him. He not only wanted to read well but to articulate his thoughts and readings into eloquent speech. He concludes by stating our ability to read well depends slightly on our ability to talk well I can identify with Graffs experiences and aversion to literature completely. When I was younger I didnt find interest in books, I was more interested in playing outside or watching TV. It wasnt until late in my academic career did I discover a joy for school. When I was young I didnt want to read much due to the time it took to complete books. Graff states he read only comics and sports magazines as a child. As a child I only read comics and magazines, simply because books with pictures peaked my interest. More pictures less words was my motto. I most sympathize with Graffs experiences of being bullied for studying. In elementary school girls were the ones who studied, it just wasnt something a boy did. I also find myself forcing assigned readings much like Graff in his academic career. Summary: Scholarship Boy by Richard Rodriguez is about a minority boy who overcomes boundaries through education. Rodriguez is from a Spanish speaking family and didnt know English prior to his formal education. Through academics Richard found his calling and became studious. Rodriguez let his education take over and becomes distant from his family, embarrassed my minor mistakes. Rodrguezes ideologies are comparable to those of my own. I share the drive for education Rodriguez has through my devotion to academics. Rodriguez and I are also both minorities so I can relate to him shining in a world where his kind isnt normally lauded for such things. Ive also felt embarrassed for my own parents mistakes. There have been times where my mom couldnt help me with things she shouldve been able to and times where I have to teach her to use words correctly. I love my mom but much like Rodriguez we want their best interest. Summary:
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