“There‟s
something curious about them, not all of them but typically, they live in their heads, they live up there, and slightly to one side (Do Schools Kill Creativity).” It is humorous to believe professors metaphorically
“live in their heads” but it clearly illustrates how public education systems tend to be one-sided when forming a standard curriculum. Students who have outstanding creativity capabilities will never be recognized because of professors and teachers who fear changing the system will tarnish their students‟ academic success.
For this reason, Robinson finds it amusing how unsympathetic these individuals are. Through his use of pathos, he persuades the audience of how ridiculous professionals act when discussing the implementation of creativity within public schools. Additionally, a