José B. González - The Art of Flipping

The transcript explores the narrator's experiences in a classroom filled with memories of classmates who have left due to various circumstances. The narrator reflects on the emptiness and uses symbolism to convey the stories of those who are gone. The teacher, Mr. Depeters, plays a crucial role in guiding the narrator towards understanding and learning through literature, symbolized by a book by Henry David Thoreau.

What happens to Crazy Ken after he steals a Benz?

How does the narrator feel about the empty desks in the classroom?

What does the narrator use to mark the stories of their missing classmates?

What metaphor is used to describe the narrator's body in relation to the water?

Describe the scene when the narrator sees Mr. Depeters. What is he holding?