Nelson Mandela once said, “Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” However, in Woody Allen’s, “The Rejection,” the writer satirizes the ideals of the education system that acknowledges only the intelligent students. This is seen in the character of Boris through his exaggerated reaction towards the failure of his son.
During the time of Woody Allen, he believed that education was only for the smart and intelligent people. Woody Allen satirizes the education system of the United States since he failed a course in New York University (Biography.com Editors, n.d.). Woody Allen dropped out of school since he was disheartened when he failed a course while he was studying motion picture productions. However, …show more content…
Shamsky points out by saying, “My God, we’re talking about admission to and exclusive nursery school. Of course, a donation will help as well. Nothing showy. I know they’re looking for someone to pick up the tab for a new annex (Allen, 2003).” After hearing this, Boris tells Anna that they have to sell their country house to secure a second interview for Mischa, which they eventually did. This is because Boris is so desperate that he even sold their country house just for the sake of Mischa securing a second interview. As a result of selling their dear country house and being able to secure a second interview, but Mischa did not pass, Boris and Anna Ivanovich, now destitute, went to live in a shelter for the homeless (Allen, 2003). The family has to live in a shelter for the homeless and that is where they met many families whose children has not been accepted by the prestigious or elite schools (Allen, 2003). Despite of all the hardships and trial Boris and his family faced, he remains strong by saying, “I now believe in something,” he told his wife one day. “I believe there is meaning in life and that all people, rich and poor, will eventually dwell in the City of God, because Manhattan is definitely getting unlivable (Allen,
During the time of Woody Allen, he believed that education was only for the smart and intelligent people. Woody Allen satirizes the education system of the United States since he failed a course in New York University (Biography.com Editors, n.d.). Woody Allen dropped out of school since he was disheartened when he failed a course while he was studying motion picture productions. However, …show more content…
Shamsky points out by saying, “My God, we’re talking about admission to and exclusive nursery school. Of course, a donation will help as well. Nothing showy. I know they’re looking for someone to pick up the tab for a new annex (Allen, 2003).” After hearing this, Boris tells Anna that they have to sell their country house to secure a second interview for Mischa, which they eventually did. This is because Boris is so desperate that he even sold their country house just for the sake of Mischa securing a second interview. As a result of selling their dear country house and being able to secure a second interview, but Mischa did not pass, Boris and Anna Ivanovich, now destitute, went to live in a shelter for the homeless (Allen, 2003). The family has to live in a shelter for the homeless and that is where they met many families whose children has not been accepted by the prestigious or elite schools (Allen, 2003). Despite of all the hardships and trial Boris and his family faced, he remains strong by saying, “I now believe in something,” he told his wife one day. “I believe there is meaning in life and that all people, rich and poor, will eventually dwell in the City of God, because Manhattan is definitely getting unlivable (Allen,