Friday, October 24, 2014

The Browning Version Screen 13

Andrew
Yes, I think he did understand his students.  I'm sure he was a very good teacher.  A successful teacher.  So...you illustrate with examples of Frank McCourt's life.  And, I see, you illustrate with the Korean parody of Les Miserables.  
Taplow
Yes.   Soldier clean snow.
Andrew
Yes, they're shoveling snow in the video.  I looked it up.  
Taplow
Snow obstacle.
Andrew
Yes, I see.  Humor and song.  Two very useful...resources...in overcoming obstacles.  "Humor is the best medicine."
  • Taplow

You think that way?  I surprise you think that way!  You very serious guy.
Andrew
Do I seem humorless to you?
Taplow
looks uncomprehending
Andrew
Less means without.  Humorless means without humor.  You don't think I have a sense of humor?
Taplow
Yes.
Andrew
Meaning yes, I don't. 
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So Taplow, do you read the comments I write on your papers?
Taplow
Comment?

Andrew
Do you look over the response sheet I give you for a guide?
Taplow
looks uncomprehending
Andrew
You're not the only one.  I type up my comments so that you can read them.  I know you can't read my handwriting.  These days students can't read any handwriting because they never see anything but computer font.  But I type my comments.   Because I want to help you.  I spend--in the past thirty 

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