Baldo by Hector D. Cantú and Carlos Castellanos for August 05, 2014
August 04, 2014
August 06, 2014
Transcript:
Nora: Gracie, I think it's weird how much you love school. Gracie: Nora, my mind demands to be filled with knowledge, wisdom and intelligence! Gracie: If loving school is erroneous... Gracie: I don't want to be correct.
From all of the above comments, one can form the opinion that we are living in a society that no longer respects knowledge or wisdom. In our country today, it seems that fame is the only thing that people are seeking. The abuse of privilege gained by athletic ability, wealth, or even appearance is excused no matter how immoral the offense. However, if someone shows any intellectual ability or interest, they are looked down upon or dismissed as unimportant. Gracie is special in that she loves knowledge for knowledge’s sake, not for what it can gain her.
Also, look at the friendship between these two. Nora does not understand Gracie’s desire to learn, but that does not prevent her from being a good friend. Gracie accepts the fact that Nora is not as driven to pursue knowledge as she is,but does not look down upon her friend.