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Question
Compare the following characters:
Miss Phillips and Denham
Solution
| Denham | Miss Phillips |
| 1. Bluntly criticizes the pattern of P.T. and games, citing the limitations of obtaining space and the monotony of the routine | 1. Tactfully answers all the questions posed by the students and even assists other panelists |
| 2. Exhibits impulsiveness, bluntness, and aggression in his debate with Miss Phillips, but feels sorry when he has lost the argument | 2. Tackles the students’ questions with honesty, authority, skill and a calm and composed attitude and eventually outwits Denham with logic and presence of mind, impressing the students and the narrator |
| 3. Represents a student’s perspective and demonstrates that students should be active participants in their academic progress by fearlessly questioning an authoritative figure | 3. Represents a teacher’s perspective and demonstrates that teachers must respect the perspectives of all students and tackle their doubts with patience and logic |
| 4. Qualities highlighted: aggressive, blunt, assertive, logical, determined, smart | 4. Qualities highlighted: calm, skilful, persuasive, authoritative, well-informed, tough, logical, witty |
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