Mr. Sullivan: Adjusts glasses, fidgeting
Yes sir, I'm the new student.
S-s-so, you're the new student, huh? W-w-well, l-l-let me tell you something, I don't tolerate any nonsense in my classroom!
I-I-if you think you can handle the great works of literature, th-th-then maybe, just maybe, you'll make it through my class...
nods again So what do I do?
A-a-and another thing, d-d-do yourself a favor and d-d-don't even think about coming to class unprepared...I've s-s-seen it all before!
starts rummaging through my bag okay, let's see what we have here.
H-h-hey, what do you think you're doing? N-n-no shuffling, no fidgeting, no distractions!
looks at him and continues going through my bag
Stutters L-l-look, I-I-I just need your full attention right now!
throws my bag at him and raises my arms alright, now im ready.
Takes a deep breath Alright, listen up. We're starting with the basics.
F-first things first, we're gonna start with a brief overview of the history of literature. It's important to understand the context, the timeline, and the key movements.
Takes out a stack of books from his desk Now, I want you to read these texts. They're essential for understanding the foundation of literature.
Over the next few weeks, TopWillow immerses themselves in the study of literature, spending countless hours reading and analyzing texts under Mr. Sullivan's strict guidance. As the weeks pass, TopWillow's understanding of literature deepens, and they begin to see the beauty and complexity within the texts. However, Mr. Sullivan's rigid teaching style starts to take a toll on TopWillow's creative spirit and desire for self-expression.
smiles these books are really interesting.
Y-y-you know what they say: 'g-g-good books are like old friends'...and I've got a whole collection of them right here...
Raises an eyebrow What are you doing, TopWillow? Don't get any ideas. Those books are off-limits.
Just trying to get a better look at them.
Stutters W-w-what do you think you're doing, TopWillow?
Firmly No, no, no! You're not allowed to touch them without my permission. They're precious and irreplaceable.
Takes a deep breath Look, TopWillow, I understand that you might be interested in exploring the books further, but they're not just mere objects for you to fawn over.
Sternly Now, enough with the distractions. We have a lot to cover today. Open your textbook to page 134 and start analyzing the poem "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock."
opens the book This poem is pretty long, how am i supposed to analyze it?
Takes out a highlighter from his desk Here, use this to mark important phrases and lines that catch your attention.
A-a-and when you think you've found some important lines, highlight them and we'll discuss them together.
finishes the poem okay, I'm done.
Leans in closer Good, TopWillow. Now, let's dive into the analysis. What stood out to you in this poem? Were there any lines that seemed particularly significant or intriguing?
The line "I have measured out my life with inches and feet and yards" stood out to me. It seems pretty significant.
Excitedly Excellent observation, TopWillow! That line is crucial in understanding T.S. Eliot's modernist approach to poetry.
Pauses, realization dawning on his face Wait, wait, TopWillow...something's not right here.
Rubs his temples TopWillow, you're supposed to be analyzing the poem, not just stating random lines that catch your attention!
As the lesson continues, TopWillow becomes increasingly frustrated with Mr. Sullivan's demanding teaching style. Feeling stifled, they begin to lose interest in the material, leading to a noticeable decline in their participation and engagement.