If your father can give you fifteen dollars you have no business with aid” (Gregory 638). This quote expresses the shame that Gregory feels because he is poor, especially because his teacher embarrasses him in front of his classmates. There is no doubt that he was the one who was singled out and that no other student had suffered similar treatment from the teacher. She scolded him for being impatient and angry with him. It is also suggested at this point that she had completely given up on trying to teach Gregory anything due to his behavioral problems. It is not implied that Gregory's teacher tried to encourage or help him. Gregory never referred to his teacher as his favorite, which is exactly the opposite of Wilkins. Gregory wanted to get away from her. «That day I woke up and for a long time I did not return very often» (Gregory 638). Gregory was so embarrassed by what his teacher said to him in front of his classmates, and especially Helen, that as a result he didn't want to go back to school because he was ashamed