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“If he were around this place as a professor, he could teach 'Appropriate Behavior in Classical Greek Drama,' a course that would be over before it began.” quote by Philip Roth
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““If he were around this place as a professor, he could teach 'Appropriate Behavior in Classical Greek Drama,' a course that would be over before it began.””

Philip Roth

About This Quote

Source Novel: The Plot Against America, 2004

A professor could teach behavior, but the class ends before it starts, implying futility.

In simple terms: Teaching behavior may be impossible.

Key Takeaway

Recognize limits of instruction.

Themes

education futility drama

Mood

skeptical analytical

Type

literary philosophical

When to use this quote

  • academic curricula
  • cultural criticism
  • artistic analysis

Key Concepts

classical Greek drama pedagogy absurdity

Questions to Reflect On

  • Is any knowledge truly unteachable?
  • How can we improve teaching effectiveness?
A Different Perspective

May overstate pessimism about teaching.

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