Desai showed emphasis on the pressure that students from India face and how expectations rise every year. ... In Desai's Studies in the Park, the main character Suno was always told by his parents that education was thought that Suno's parents had is very similar to Obama's thoughts. ... In Desai's Studies in the Park, she showed how strongly parents pressured their kids to study, Suno who was the main character was told by his father "Remember, Suno, I expect good results from you. ... "(Desai 1417) This shows how a normal conversation between a parent and a chil...

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In contrast, John Keating encourages students to find their individual paths in life, to follow their hearts and fight conformity and the expectations of society. ... The students have to live up to the expectations of their parents and the school by excelling in all of their subjects and sports. ... Keating believes that individuals can achieve excellence by working to the best of their own standards and expectations. ... We see a great example of this when Keating says to the students;" Men lead lives of quiet desperation, don't be resigned to that - break out! ... Through the chara...

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