Bad idea Quote by Barry Hannah
“I don't really believe in a creative-writing major as an undergraduate. It's a bad idea, terrible. I've met creative-writing majors from other places and they don't know a goddamn thing. They're the worst students. They just think they're good because they could pass.”
About This Quote
The speaker dismisses creative‑writing majors, deeming them incompetent and overconfident.
In simple terms: The author thinks creative‑writing majors are bad and clueless.
Key Takeaway
Question assumptions about creative‑writing education.
Themes
education
confidence
stereotypes
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
opinion
controversial
When to use this quote
- college courses
- career advice
- student self‑esteem
- faculty hiring
Key Concepts
elitism
self‑assessment
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports or refutes this view?
- How might bias affect this judgment?
A Different Perspective
Not all creative‑writing programs lack rigor; some produce skilled writers.
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