What does education signify for Waiykai? à Meant rebirth, as in raising the white man’s wisdom- Learn the white man’s education and then use it against them. Another factor, it is his response to his father’s call and the mission his father gave him. Education is not only the fulfillment, but the fulfillment of the prophesy. We never find out what he teaches the students, he beats them though. What do you think is being taught in the school? My guess is teaching them how to read. What is important to teach- other ways of life; How to more or less survive in other cultures. Know your enemy- be aware of their tactics. Spreading a political message in a sense; it is easy for the children to believe messages that are taught, it is simple to brain wash. Inoculate against colonial influence. Tactical warfare- understands your enemy in order to fight back.
Page 92, their children can speak a foreign language; their children can read and write.
Page 93- song. Showing school to community, and has children sing song. Interesting. What is left- the battle of wits and the mind. Waiyaki is intimately connected to the things he learned at the mission.
What exactly is the purpose of education in Waiyaki’s mind, how does he think about it? Is it a set of skills? Is it an idea of rebirth?
I think education is used in order to survive. He uses it as a tool to not be colonized. He uses it to bring people together. He does not want to fight the white people. The purpose of education is not to overthrow, it is a way to survive in their world. That explains why there is a group not accepting his methods.
Page 92, their children can speak a foreign language; their children can read and write.
Page 93- song. Showing school to community, and has children sing song. Interesting. What is left- the battle of wits and the mind. Waiyaki is intimately connected to the things he learned at the mission.
What exactly is the purpose of education in Waiyaki’s mind, how does he think about it? Is it a set of skills? Is it an idea of rebirth?
I think education is used in order to survive. He uses it as a tool to not be colonized. He uses it to bring people together. He does not want to fight the white people. The purpose of education is not to overthrow, it is a way to survive in their world. That explains why there is a group not accepting his methods.
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