... is more knowledgeable than he, and seems to always have the last word in every conversation. From there, he starts with a dictionary and moves on to short stories, novels, poetry, and history. He becomes a follower of Elijah Muhammad because of his teachings about Islam and how the whites ... 's "Achievement of Desire," the image of success is blurred. Rodriguez is inspired by his teacher's remarks on his progress, and becomes a bit obsessed with trying to impress them. He calls himself the "scholarship boy," which he defines as being a student of meager resources, coming from a predomi...

• Word Count: 1582
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School