Cindy White - Teachers Make a Difference - Bugs Bunny & Dr. Jane Blankenship

The speaker reflects on two influential teachers: Bugs Bunny and Dr. Jane Blankenship. Bugs Bunny taught the speaker the value of cleverness and thinking ahead to overcome challenges. Dr. Jane Blankenship, a dissertation advisor, encouraged independent thinking and courage, emphasizing the importance of leaving conventional boundaries. Both figures inspired the speaker to value intelligence and creativity as tools for personal growth.

What key lesson did the narrator learn from Bugs Bunny?

• The importance of physical strength

• The value of being clever and thoughtful

• The necessity of following rules

• The benefits of being popular

How did Dr. Jane Blankenship influence the narrator's approach to thinking?

• By discouraging unconventional ideas

• By encouraging strict adherence to guidelines

• By promoting independence of mind

• By emphasizing the importance of taking notes

What was a common outcome of sessions with Dr. Blankenship?

• Detailed notes and clear conclusions

• Confusion and lack of understanding

• Profound realizations without concrete notes

• A strict plan to follow

What is described as a courageous act in the final section?

• Avoiding challenges

• Following authority

• Independent thinking

• Relying on others

What does the narrator suggest is possible through independent thinking?

• Endless possibilities

• Limited success

• Guaranteed failure

• Conformity to norms