I believe the author, James Baldwin is encouraging his student to not only explore the extensive history of America but he is also encouraging him to expand his knowledge of the world. He wants his student to know that nothing can stop or restrict him from expanding his knowledge. When the author says “the world is larger” I gather he means that the world is more than just America and has so much more to know.”…he has the right and the necessity to examine everything.” is something the author also says, by this he means that the students can investigate or try to know more about anything he wishes without any obligation. The student will also need to know more to further expand his knowledge in order to find his identity. Something that I wish I was taught that I wasn’t in school was taxes and learning how to deal with my finances. I think these are very important things that the school system fails to inform you about. These are very useful day to day knowledge and skills to have since you will be needing it for the rest of your life. Although you can teach yourself, it would be harder and time consuming, which we all know we don’t have much time. Many people still struggle today organizing their finances and many often have to pay accountants to do their taxes for them. If these skills and knowledge about taxes and finances were added into high school curriculum then it would have made many peoples’ lives easier.
