HT: Connection

Connection #2
The idea of "sowing" facts into kids' brains and then "reaping" the results can be seen in the book Angela's Ashes as well.  In the book, Frank's teachers at school are always very fact-based; everything is black and white to them.  On the first day of fourth grade, Frank's teacher Mr. O'Neill tells the class that "anyone who doesn't understand the theorems of Euclid is an idiot" (McCourt 151).  Kids are punished for getting answers wrong, and imagination and creativity are discouraged.  This harsh treatment of the kids results in their rebellious behavior outside of the classroom.  Frank and his friends are constantly getting into trouble around town, and their teachers and parents are forced to deal with their constant trouble-making.