Thoughts on the Essays Delpit

My favorite line in Delpit's essay was White teachers: "Let me help you find your voice. I promise not to criticize one note as you search for your own song." Black teachers: "I've heard your song loud and clear. Now, I want to teach you to harmonize with the rest of the world." I like the metaphorical way she portrayed the difference in the educators' teaching tactics. Here, we see the encouragement/discouragement directed to the students. Actually, both essays seemed to incorporate metaphorical passages, which I find a unique way to display what is being said. Evidently, there were a lot of issues arrising about literacy, whites and blacks, their knowledge and their abilities.