Fear Quote by Chika Unigwe
““Primary Science confused her (if man descended form monkeys, how com the monkey that loved with Mama Boy near the church, and has lived with her for so long as anyone remembered, has not evolved and become human?) and grammar baffled her even more (she could never grasp why it was 'Run Run Ran' but 'See Saw Seen'). When she was caned by her teacher for failing to conjugate the verb Fear (she had said 'Fear Fore Forn'), she decided that school was not for her. There was no logic in what she read, all the teaching seemed designed both to compound her problems and to confound her. When she asked questions, her teachers told her off for being disruptive. How could it be 'Tear Tore Torn'? Change the first letter and the rules changed completely! How was she supposed to remember all of that? 'See Saw Sawn'. It was an unrealistic demand. And on top of that there was the illogicality of mathematics to deal with. Finding solutions to abstract questions that had nothing to do with real life. She did not see how any of this would help her, how it would help anybody really.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives by Lola Shoneyin, 2009
She feels education is chaotic, illogical, and disconnected from real life, leading to frustration and disengagement.
In simple terms: School feels confusing and irrelevant.
Key Takeaway
Seek learning that connects to personal relevance.
Themes
education
frustration
logic
relevance
Mood
confused
frustrated
determined
Type
critical
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- school curriculum
- language learning
- math class
- teacher interaction
Key Concepts
cognitive dissonance
learning motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- What changes could make abstract subjects feel more applicable?
- How can educators bridge theory and everyday life?
A Different Perspective
The quote may overlook the value of abstract thinking in problem solving.
