A utopia can never exist. It is based upon an idea which involves a perfect society governed by perfect people. Just like neither our modern society and Catherine Austen’s book, All Good Children society is not perfect, neither is Canada or school systems.
When Canada is compared in both All Good Children, and our modern day society, many similarities can be seen. The main similarity is the fact that Canada is commonly seen as an escape from an oppressive United States, and that does not end with All Good Children. Max (the main character) is looking for an escape from the United States when it proves to no longer be a safe environment, yet faces doubts that it may not be the safe haven that was promised; “Maybe we should all stay,’ I say. …show more content…
When there was an imminent danger, and they needed to escape, they chose Canada. When they made it, it proved to be as much of a safe haven as they had hoped. Another similarity between All Good Children’s Canada, and our modern Canada, is the state of economic collapse they are both in. “As if Canadians needed more reasons to be worried. The collapse in oil prices that began more than a year ago, and has resumed of late, snuffed out Alberta’s energy boom more quickly and deeply than anyone expected” (Sorensen). Within All Good Children, Max notices something similar, “No spotlights glare at us, no armed guards survey us. It’s unsettling because it implies a serious lack of financing in this [Canada]” (Austen 287). This proves that Canada is in a state of economic downfall in both societies. In conclusion, Canada is continuous in its efforts to aid those who need it, even if it has things to worry about themselves. However, it’s not just Canada. There are many similarities and differences within America as …show more content…
The main difference is how the teachers and citizens within All Good Children get the children to be obedient. “”You came into my school and stuck people with something that makes them do whatever they’re told”” (Austen 132). This shows that the children in All Good Children are treated differently than in our modern day society when it comes to how they are expected to behave, and how they will guarantee said behavior. Another difference, when it comes to the schools in both societies is how the schooling system works. A definition of ‘public school’ explain this, “A school that is maintained at public expense for the education of the children of a community or district” (dictionary.com). The key word in this quote is community. In American public schools today, you go to the school closest to you, whilst in All Good Children, you go to a school depending on how smart you are, and your genes. This verifies that schools in our modern society are much different than they are in All Good Children. Safe to say, the differences within All Good Children’s and our modern day society’s schooling systems are
When Canada is compared in both All Good Children, and our modern day society, many similarities can be seen. The main similarity is the fact that Canada is commonly seen as an escape from an oppressive United States, and that does not end with All Good Children. Max (the main character) is looking for an escape from the United States when it proves to no longer be a safe environment, yet faces doubts that it may not be the safe haven that was promised; “Maybe we should all stay,’ I say. …show more content…
When there was an imminent danger, and they needed to escape, they chose Canada. When they made it, it proved to be as much of a safe haven as they had hoped. Another similarity between All Good Children’s Canada, and our modern Canada, is the state of economic collapse they are both in. “As if Canadians needed more reasons to be worried. The collapse in oil prices that began more than a year ago, and has resumed of late, snuffed out Alberta’s energy boom more quickly and deeply than anyone expected” (Sorensen). Within All Good Children, Max notices something similar, “No spotlights glare at us, no armed guards survey us. It’s unsettling because it implies a serious lack of financing in this [Canada]” (Austen 287). This proves that Canada is in a state of economic downfall in both societies. In conclusion, Canada is continuous in its efforts to aid those who need it, even if it has things to worry about themselves. However, it’s not just Canada. There are many similarities and differences within America as …show more content…
The main difference is how the teachers and citizens within All Good Children get the children to be obedient. “”You came into my school and stuck people with something that makes them do whatever they’re told”” (Austen 132). This shows that the children in All Good Children are treated differently than in our modern day society when it comes to how they are expected to behave, and how they will guarantee said behavior. Another difference, when it comes to the schools in both societies is how the schooling system works. A definition of ‘public school’ explain this, “A school that is maintained at public expense for the education of the children of a community or district” (dictionary.com). The key word in this quote is community. In American public schools today, you go to the school closest to you, whilst in All Good Children, you go to a school depending on how smart you are, and your genes. This verifies that schools in our modern society are much different than they are in All Good Children. Safe to say, the differences within All Good Children’s and our modern day society’s schooling systems are