Hulga Good Country People Analysis

When a woman decides to get an education, they are creating a huge window of opportunity for success for themselves and others. They are allowing themselves the chance to try and be the best they can be and further their knowledge. You should not let that be a reason to put yourself on a higher pedestal than others though. Yes, you should be proud of your accomplishments, but that should not mean you look down at others because you think you are smarter or more successful.
In the story “Good Country People”, Hulga has a P.H.D. and because of that she tends to look down on others for not being as smart as her. “Joy had made it plain that if it had not been for this condition, she would be far away from these red hills and good country people.
She would be in a university lecturing to people who knew what she was talking about.” (page 3) If you have the capability to earn such a high degree you need to use your skills and talents to better your life and possibly even others. If you are a mother you can share your love of learning and success with your children and encourage them to do the same. If you choose to become a teacher, you can help your students. Basically, you should keep yourself humble even with your accomplishments because personally that is how I think that they will be of the most use.
In our world today, just about everybody who graduates high school decides to go to college. It is expected of you, and because a degree is so common people feel the need to try and make themselves stand out from the crowd. A lot of women in particular feel the need to try and go above and beyond so they can compete with the men in the work field.