Essay On Good Country People

In Flannery O'Connor's “Good Country People”, Hulga receives her PhD in philosophy, which is the highest degree, she could have earned in that field of study. Although Hulga has reached her prime in the systematic education system, O’Connor states her mother still disapproved of her degree (176). However, pursuing higher levels of education can positively impact the person receiving the education as well as their family. When my elder brother Terrance decided to pursue higher level education our family norms were affected. Terrance, who is now a Junior at Williams College, which is the second best college in the nation, according to Forbes.com, was the first in the family to progress to college. Before his acceptance, my parents had no understanding of the testing, application, or financial aid process. Therefore, our whole family dynamic shifted towards making sure Terrance received his acceptance letters. This meant that I would do his chores when he needed study for the ACT, SAT, or fill out his applications, we took turns in the car quizzing him on the potential test material, and there was even a designated quiet time in the house so that he could complete all of his homework in a timely manner (Mensah, Terrance). Shifting our daily routines for Terrance’s benefit aided in his acceptance to such a prestigious institution, and also helped
For example, teamwork is an essential part of my weekly routine; I attend cohort meetings where decisions are made collectively, and without teamwork the goal would not be accomplished in a timely manner. Also, when my brother was stressed I exercised patience. Now, I exercise patience with my peers and even my professors. Moreover, when my parents begun to notice the changes in me they also wanted to learn as I had; subsequently causing them to pursue higher level