"Without willing it, I had gone from being ignorant of being ignorant to being aware of being aware." This highlights a sudden or involuntary shift in consciousness where the individual realizes their own ignorance. The awareness is profound yet unsettling because it comes with the realization of how little they know, creating a sense of vulnerability in facing the unknown.

"And the worst part of my awareness was that I didn't know what I was aware of. I knew I knew very little, but I was certain that the things I had yet to learn wouldn't be taught to me at George Washington High School." This expresses the frustration and disappointment in the educational system's inability to provide the knowledge needed for genuine awareness and growth, emphasizing a yearning for learning beyond what is readily available.