I liked the way Walter Cronkite looked, with his black glasses and his voice that knew everything worth knowing. Here was a man who was not against books, that was plain. Take everything T. Ray was not, shape it into a person, and you would get Walter Cronkite.
The narrator expresses admiration for Walter Cronkite, highlighting his distinguished appearance with black glasses and a commanding voice that conveyed knowledge. He represents a contrast to T. Ray, embodying traits the narrator finds desirable, such as a passion for reading and intellect.
This comparison emphasizes the qualities that T. Ray lacks, suggesting that if one were to merge all the admirable characteristics that T. Ray does not possess, the result would...