Compare and Contrast Mr. Macfarlane/Ms. Gruwell

There are similarities and differences between Mr. Macfarlane and Ms. Gruwell.  Both teachers taught underprivileged students.  Other people saw both groups of students as un-teachable, but both teachers saw the potential of their students.  Both teachers also taught English. They introduced new and exciting authors/writing for their students to be exposed to.  Ms. Gruwell introduced them to the writing of Anne Frank and Mr. Macfarlane introduced his students to Nietzsche and Frost.  They both went above and beyond what was expected of them to break through the barriers to reach them and get them excited about learning.  Both teachers were well educated and chose to teach underprivileged high school students.  They ignited their student's interest in reading and writing. They both encouraged their students to go beyond high school, to go to college.  However, Mr. Macfarlane was more interested in expanding their knowledge, while Ms. Gruwell also did but taught them also about tolerance.  She also had to deal with constant violence around her, while Mr. Macfarlane did not.

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