After re-reading the short story, "Me Talk Pretty One Day", in deeper analysis, I believe his claim has changed to his account with his teacher. David’s point was clear stating specific accounts he and his fellow classmates had in the classroom.
Davis relived these accounts by telling stories of how him and his classmates were treated. He told a story of how one of his classmates, a shy Korean girl, was poked in the eyelid with a pencil and the teacher showed little to no remorse.
David got together with his classmates one day outside the classroom and they spoke of their accounts. David found this to be a comfort as he was not alone in his suffering. This is where he found a place with his fellow classmates. No matter the way they dressed or spoke, they were able to find a connection by huddling together and talking about their own abuse from the teacher. …show more content…
David started to feel like he was being targeted and he took that personal. “I hate you,” she said to me one afternoon. Her English was flawless. “I really, really hate you.” (Sedaris 2000)
Davis would study for long hours, even more then he needed, to ensure he would learn French. He wouldn’t know how much or how little this would pay off until nearing the end of his semester.
David felt like he was the chosen one the teacher picked to single out. “Every day spent with you is like having a cesarean section.” (Sedaris 2000) She said to him. This was the moment David understood everything the teacher was
Davis relived these accounts by telling stories of how him and his classmates were treated. He told a story of how one of his classmates, a shy Korean girl, was poked in the eyelid with a pencil and the teacher showed little to no remorse.
David got together with his classmates one day outside the classroom and they spoke of their accounts. David found this to be a comfort as he was not alone in his suffering. This is where he found a place with his fellow classmates. No matter the way they dressed or spoke, they were able to find a connection by huddling together and talking about their own abuse from the teacher. …show more content…
David started to feel like he was being targeted and he took that personal. “I hate you,” she said to me one afternoon. Her English was flawless. “I really, really hate you.” (Sedaris 2000)
Davis would study for long hours, even more then he needed, to ensure he would learn French. He wouldn’t know how much or how little this would pay off until nearing the end of his semester.
David felt like he was the chosen one the teacher picked to single out. “Every day spent with you is like having a cesarean section.” (Sedaris 2000) She said to him. This was the moment David understood everything the teacher was