Henry Fry, in the profession of education as a public school teacher, becomes disenchanted with what he describes as “a monolith perpetuating functional illiteracy and secular humanism.” Fry chances to meet Alex Popolov, proprietor of a summer tutoring school in the same city where he teaches. Popolov, twenty years Fry’s senior, appears to be the strong father figure he has been subconsciously seeking. Alex is also a maverick, a champion of unpopular causes in direct conflict with the educational establishment. The final convincer that Henry should join Alex to open a private day school is the statement by Popolov. Alex promises Fry fifty percent of his school if Fry will quit his tenured position and join Alex. The two shake hands to cement their agreement as Fry submits his letter of resignation to the school board and administration.
Overview
Henry Fry, in the profession of education as a public school teacher, becomes disenchanted with what he describes as “a monolith perpetuating functional illiteracy and secular humanism.” Fry chances to meet Alex Popolov, proprietor of a summer tutoring school in the same city where he teaches. Popolov, twenty years Fry’s senior, appears to be the strong father figure he has been subconsciously seeking. Alex is also a maverick, a champion of unpopular causes in direct conflict with the educational establishment. ...