Question

From “I went from prison to professor” common lit questions

Answer 1

Answer:

PART A

B. Incarcerated people and people previously incarcerated can benefit from receiving an education but often face obstacles in obtaining one.

PART B

C. "Based on the difficulty I experienced in going from prison to becoming a college professor, I believe there are things that should be done to remove barriers for incarcerated or previously incarcerated people who wish to pursue higher education.

What is the author's overall purpose of the text?

B. To show readers why it is important for incarcerated people to have improved access to education and how it can be done.

Explanation:

Dr. Stanley Andrisse narrates his story of how he was once an illegal drug dealer in the streets and served jail time, but remarkably cleaned up his life and went to college and became a renowned medical doctor. He believes that the stigma given to incarcerated or formerly incarcerated people shouldn't be there as they deserve access to education like everyone else.