Quote 7
“‘If you leave school, what will you do? What job will you get?’...How would I earn a living? What kind of job could a nine-year-old who could barely write a complete sentence of English do?” (Mathabane 147).
Analysis
Here we can see the importance of education in Mark’s life. Education is crucial to getting a good job, to earn a living. Without education, one cannot live in the white world. A person who goes to school is one step closer to a decently paid job and good welfare of family. A nine year old school dropout is nowhere near to a good future. Education is the key to success and without it, Mark has no hope in earning a living.