Pages 48 – 49: Attitudes to Education (Hector and Irwin)
Differences between Hector’s and Irwin’s attitude to Education
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They do not help one learn EXAMS vs. |
They will always be of use in the future. EDUCATION/LIFE |
Hector knows that examinations are not everything in life. EXAMS vs. |
Irwin views education is for now, for the exam LIFE |
Implies complexity, those being a step for life. Runes show ancient history, foundations for life, set one’s foot for life. PRAGMATIC / PRACTICAL vs.
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Small pieces of information – mouthfuls that are not useful. But they are are tasty treats IDEALISTIC
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Diffidence means modesty or shyness resulting from a lack of self-confidence.) SECRECY vs. |
The boys seem to know a lot more than what they say – they need to be more open. OPENNESS |
Hector suggests that his literature belongs in the heart HEART vs. |
Hector’s “gobbets” would be useful knowledge for the exam HEAD |
- Although, in some aspects, they could be similar because Irwin thinks that exams are not true education, while Hector also agrees with this.
