Paco Fuentes," Mrs. Peterson says, pointing to the table behind Mary.The handsome young man with pale blue eyes like his mother's and smoky black hair like his father's takes his assigned seat.Mrs. Peterson regards her new student over the glasses perched on her nose. "Mr. Fuentes, don't think this class will be a piece of cake because your parents got lucky and developed a medication to halt the progression of Alzheimer's. Your father never did finish my class and he flunked one of my tests, although I have a feeling your mother was the one who should have failed. But that just means I'll expect extra from you.
(0 Reviews)

In the excerpt from "Perfect Chemistry" by Simone Elkeles, Mrs. Peterson addresses her new student, Paco Fuentes, highlighting the accomplishments of his parents in developing a medication for Alzheimer's. Despite their success, she warns him against assuming that he will find her class easy due to their achievements. Mrs. Peterson implies that Paco's father didn't perform well in her class, and hints that his mother was perhaps less deserving of her accolades.

Mrs. Peterson's expectations for Paco are set high as she notes the contrasting performances of his parents in her class. This sets the stage for Paco to prove himself academically, regardless of his family's reputation. She emphasizes that he will need to work hard to succeed, suggesting that past successes do not guarantee future ones. This interaction establishes a dynamic where Paco is motivated to rise to the challenge presented to him.

Categories
Votes
0
Page views
26
Update
April 08, 2025

Rate the Quote

Add Comment & Review

User Reviews

Based on 0 reviews
5 Star
0
4 Star
0
3 Star
0
2 Star
0
1 Star
0
Add Comment & Review
We'll never share your email with anyone else.
More »

Other quotes in Perfect Chemistry

More »

Popular quotes