The Debaters
Balogun 1
Ajoke Balogun
ENG4U
Ms. Wilhelmina Amansec
14 September 2012 Response Journal on The Great Debaters
Quotation: “When I was a child, I spoke as a child. I understood likea child, I thought as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish ways.”
Significance of the Quote This was said at the beginning of the movie ‘The Great Debaters’ by Professor Tolson to the incoming freshmen of Wiley College. The reason why Professor Tolson chose this verse is because he feels that they are old enough to understand what he’s trying to tell them. He’s trying to say they are now college students and they need to understand and know what to do and what not to do. He’s trying to tell them to put away their childish ways. Those childish ways should be kept away for the purpose of them being able to know that they are into serious business now and the college is no child’s play. They have to take things seriously and be ready to face challenges
How the verse connects to my life/ values First of all, the quote is quite a reasonable and thoughtful one. It makes a lot of sense about putting away childish ways. This verse connects with my life because it gives advice on what to do to prepare for the university which is going to be a lot more challenging than the high school/pre university. This quote equally reminds me on how to stay grounded and disciplined and also how to be prepared for challenges. I have to put away all childish ways and be more serious and get ready to dedicate time to getting knowledge and wisdom and also to prepare my body, mind and
Ajoke Balogun
ENG4U
Ms. Wilhelmina Amansec
14 September 2012 Response Journal on The Great Debaters
Quotation: “When I was a child, I spoke as a child. I understood likea child, I thought as a child, but when I became a man, I put away childish ways.”
Significance of the Quote This was said at the beginning of the movie ‘The Great Debaters’ by Professor Tolson to the incoming freshmen of Wiley College. The reason why Professor Tolson chose this verse is because he feels that they are old enough to understand what he’s trying to tell them. He’s trying to say they are now college students and they need to understand and know what to do and what not to do. He’s trying to tell them to put away their childish ways. Those childish ways should be kept away for the purpose of them being able to know that they are into serious business now and the college is no child’s play. They have to take things seriously and be ready to face challenges
How the verse connects to my life/ values First of all, the quote is quite a reasonable and thoughtful one. It makes a lot of sense about putting away childish ways. This verse connects with my life because it gives advice on what to do to prepare for the university which is going to be a lot more challenging than the high school/pre university. This quote equally reminds me on how to stay grounded and disciplined and also how to be prepared for challenges. I have to put away all childish ways and be more serious and get ready to dedicate time to getting knowledge and wisdom and also to prepare my body, mind and