P. 97, Reread lines 131-135 and cite details that reveal one of Gilbert’s motivations.

The climax of the story “seventh grade” occurs when

Why does c. wright mills identify critical thinking as one of the most important criteria for the development of intellectual craftsmanship? why is constantly being aware of the biased nature of your reactions and interactions (what c. wright mills calls self-reflexive) key to the development of that critical thinking? finally, why is keeping a file important, how can it lean to intellectual curiosity which can foster critical thinking and to develop a keen analytical mind?

People are willing to pay more for a diamond than for a bottle of water because