Carol J. Carter - Teachers Make a Difference

The speaker reflects on their experience in an advanced composition class led by Professor Sherry, focusing on 'Heart of Darkness.' The class was challenging, requiring multiple revisions of a paper, which taught the speaker persistence. The experience of writing full papers on single sentences helped them learn to connect seemingly unrelated ideas, a skill that has been valuable in their professional life for over 33 years. The speaker expresses gratitude for the challenges and learning opportunities provided by Dr. Sherry.

What emotions does the author express towards the difficulties faced in the class?

How did the challenges set by Dr. Sherry impact the author's professional life?