David And Goliath Character Analysis

The biblical story of the dispute between David and Goliath can be thought of as an ageless tale of good versus evil and the simple fact that the strongest or biggest does not always conquer all. The accomplishment of winning or conquering will go to the most determined and strong willed individual. Casting parallel between the biblical story and the classroom setting, Malcolm Gladwell helps us explore and understand the power dynamic between students and professors on a college campus. Furthermore, his ideas create a relatable dynamic that students and professors find a personal connection to. Whether with an in-depth understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of class size can affect or impair an individual learning, or attending a smaller or bigger college can alter the power dynamic between a student and professor.
In “David and Goliath”, Malcolm Gladwell proposes that often the things we think of as obstacles may, in fact, be our greatest advantages. Gladwell proposes a model for …show more content…
School size and class size are as important in influencing the student behavior. Small class size surrounds students with attention and encouragement. Professors provide attentions and encouragement as part of how to guide students development of learning. At a four-year university, professors will not have the ability to provide the attention and encouragement for every student. A student at a big pond college might be ecstatic with an acceptance of admission, but that same student a little pond college might be ecstatic with a better understanding of their learning and striving for bigger and better opportunities in the future. The opportunity to be a big fish is endless, and there are advantages in being a big