In the short story, “The Teacher who Changed my Life”, Nicholas Gage experienced being oppressed by the government. Prior to coming to America, he grew up in Greece for the first eight years of his life. While two of his sisters and him made it safely his mother was not lucky enough to escape the wrath of the government. Once he was in school, Gage met a teacher named Miss Curd. Miss Curd was young teacher that believed in her students abilities; she taught Gage how to perfect an outstanding writing ability. With her help, he was able to share his story and was able to receive an award from the president. Throughout his life he was able to become friends with Miss Curd and even gave her eulogy at her
In the short story, “The Teacher who Changed my Life”, Nicholas Gage experienced being oppressed by the government. Prior to coming to America, he grew up in Greece for the first eight years of his life. While two of his sisters and him made it safely his mother was not lucky enough to escape the wrath of the government. Once he was in school, Gage met a teacher named Miss Curd. Miss Curd was young teacher that believed in her students abilities; she taught Gage how to perfect an outstanding writing ability. With her help, he was able to share his story and was able to receive an award from the president. Throughout his life he was able to become friends with Miss Curd and even gave her eulogy at her