The Value of Education

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KristyKhem wrote: 02 Jul 2019, 21:07 The author seems to value education very much!

He wrote about how empowered he felt when he learned his father was a lawyer. He once mentioned that Auntie Gertrude showed him off to her customers because he was a 'bright boy'. He also stated that he achieved A's in every subject, he was offered free lessons because he was a promising student, and he topped the country in his exams. He even won a scholarship. In one instance, he voiced his discontent at not being recognized for placing in the top three at the Special Assembly.

Do you think there was a big focus on education? And do you think did the author wanted to set himself apart from others in his life by focusing so much on his academic achievements?
The author appears to be expressing his ideology regarding the importance of education, and I share his belief that education is a prerequisite for success in life. His main points of emphasis were the importance of education and its advantages.
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Am of the opinion that the author successfully placed education on a high pedestal, primarily through his determination to continue schooling despite the difficulty he faces.
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Am of the opinion that the author successfully placed education on a high pedestal, primarily through his determination to continue schooling despite the difficulties he faced.
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