Carvens Lissaint: "Put the financial aid in the bag"

The transcript is a passionate monologue highlighting the struggles of obtaining financial aid for education. It uses cultural references and humor to express frustration with systemic issues that hinder access to education. The speaker demands financial aid, referencing historical struggles and the impact of financial barriers on future opportunities.

What does the speaker initially ask the audience to do?

• Leave the room quietly

• Put their hands on their heads

• Stand up and shout

• Write down their thoughts

Which cultural references does the speaker use to express their frustration?

• Shakespeare and Dickens

• N.W.A. and Beastie Boys

• Mozart and Beethoven

• Picasso and Van Gogh

What historical struggles does the speaker mention in relation to education?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Renaissance

• The Cold War

What does the speaker criticize about the financial aid system?

• It is too easy to access

• It creates economic barriers

• It is only available to a few

• It is too generous

What does the speaker wish to achieve with financial support?

• Travel the world

• Start a business

• Pursue education

• Buy a house

What does the speaker imply about the future if financial barriers remain?

• It will be prosperous

• It will be uncertain

• It will be easy

• It will be restricted

For whom does the speaker express a desire to fight for educational opportunities?

• Their future children

• All of the above

• Their friends and family

• Their ancestors