The essay “Jesus Shaves” by David Sedaris is part of his book <em>Me Talk Pretty One Day</em> and it tells the story of a French class he was in while studying abroad in Paris. The class is trying to explain to a Moroccan student what Easter is, but their lack of language skills make for a comical attempt.
Part of the reason why the essay resonates with so many people is because of his description of experiences that are common to all students.
First, the fact that the Moroccan student asks a basic, obvious question that is very pertinent to the topic, yet no one really knows how to explain it despite its simplicity.
Also, the way Sedaris defends American traditions when questioned by his teacher exemplifies the experience any student has when challenged by a professor.
Most importantly, the difficulty and frustration any language learner experiences when they are trying to explain themselves, yet they lack the words to do so as precisely as they would like.
Benjamin Franklin didn’t pursue college even though he loves to read books and studies it is because he was of his own. Benjamin certain to run away in 1723. He was the tenth son of a poor soap maker, Josiah Franklin. Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. And his father could only afford to send them to school for one year.
We just opened up and are doing 4 stages of slowly opening things. I’m personally still terrified to go in public bc I know it’s not open bc it’s safe it’s open because the government cares about money more than human lives :) our graduation is postponed till next semester.
