TLDR;
The video captures a heated exchange between the speaker and a college student majoring in English, who confronts him about his claim that college is a scam. The speaker challenges the student's knowledge of classic English literature, revealing gaps in her understanding of authors like Charles Dickens and Jane Austen. This exchange serves to support the speaker's argument about the value and effectiveness of a college education.
- The confrontation begins with the student expressing her disagreement with the speaker's view on college.
- The speaker questions the student about her knowledge of English literature.
- The student struggles to answer basic questions about famous authors and their works.
- The speaker uses the student's responses to bolster his argument that college may not always provide a valuable education.
Confrontation and Initial Argument [0:00]
The video starts with a college student who has driven four hours to confront the speaker about his statement that college is a scam. She expresses her strong disagreement, emphasizing that she has been studying English for four years at the University of Utah and finds the speaker's opinion disrespectful to her and other students. She values her education and the hard work she has put into it.
Testing Knowledge of English Literature [0:19]
The speaker responds by questioning the student about her knowledge of classic English literature. He asks her to name her favorite book by Charles Dickens, but she struggles to provide a coherent answer. He then asks for her favorite novel by Jane Austen, but she admits she doesn't know who Jane Austen is.
Highlighting the Perceived "Scam" [0:34]
The speaker expresses his disbelief that she is an English major and doesn't know Jane Austen. The student asks for another chance, and the speaker repeats the question about Jane Austen. The student incorrectly answers "Harry Potter". The speaker then states that the student is proving that college is indeed a scam. The student then mentions that her dad paid a lot of money for her to go to college.