Though intelligence is Hermione’s main source of agency‚ in the beginning of the series it actually contains her. As Heilman notes in her essay‚ “research on boys’ school culture suggests that bookishness and academic achievement are considered feminine” (224). Ruthann Mayes-Elma also suggests that “girls are to take their studies seriously and be good at them‚ while boys are to be adventurous and not so good in school” (86). At this point in the story‚ Hermione fulfills this stereotypical nerd
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There are many quotes that changed the perspective see things in.One of these quotes is by Leo Tolstoy‚ he said”Everyone thinks of changing the world‚ but no one thinks of changing himself.”-Leo Tolstoy was born on September 9‚1828 in the Tula Province‚ Russia.He died on November 20‚1910 in Astapovo‚ Russia.He was the youngest of his four siblings.In 1830‚his mother‚ née Princess Volkonskaya died.Another disaster struck when his father‚ Count Nikolay Tolstoy died just seven years after his mother’s
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The Power of Forgiving “Holding a grudge doesn’t make you strong; it makes you bitter. Forgiving doesn’t make you weak; it sets you free”(Willis). This quote is proven in the play The Crucible by Arthur Miller. The Crucible is set in salem during the salem witch trials when a group of girls take things too far by accusing innocent people of witchcraft. Elizabeth Proctor is the wife of John Proctor; she was accused of witchcraft by Abigail Williams who had an affair with John. In this play‚ Elizabeth
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Côte d’Ivoire‚ also referred to as the Ivory Coast‚ is the world’s largest producer of coffee and palm oil! It is located in an alignment of countries in southern West Africa‚ near the Equator. With over 60 indigenous languages and native ethnic groups‚ Côte d’Ivoire is a very biologically diverse nation. Its mountainous upper half and a southern half of grasslands make it a very glamorous country. Ivorians‚ with an average lifespan of 41‚ try to make the most out of their lives by dancing‚ singing
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“When one door of happiness closes‚ another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one that has been opened for us.” Helen Keller Body: As we have known‚ most people are too attached to the past‚ to what they are familiar with. Therefore‚ they will miss opportunities that stand right in front of them. Doors may close‚ but there are always other unlimited numbers of doors – new opportunities to get new happiness. Alexander Graham Bell also used to say that:
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Golden country “Presumably she could be trusted to find a safe place. In general you could not assume that you were much safer in the country than in London. There were no telescreens‚ of course‚ but there was always the danger of concealed microphones by which your voice might be picked up and recognized; besides‚ it was not easy to make a journey by yourself without attracting attention” An old‚ close-bitten pasture‚ with a footpath wandering across it and a molehill here and there. In
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The trouble with always trying to preserve the health of the body is that it is so difficult to do without destroying the health of the mind. ~G.K. Chesterton There’s lots of people in this world who spend so much time watching their health that they haven’t the time to enjoy it. ~Josh Billings The greatest wealth is health. ~Virgil I reckon being ill as one of the great pleasures of life‚ provided one is not too ill and is not obliged to work till one is better. ~Samuel Butler‚ The
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Sanrda Interesting‚ about a woman who is into and manipulates younger males. You Refers to man as a beast‚ how he is kind of untaken care of yet jizzes a lot The 6 foot godess Talks about awesome sex with a 6 foot female and how she lives in texas I’ve seen too many glazed-eyed bums sitting under a bridge drinking cheap wine Wants the chick to go down on him first Sexpot Funny one about a woman who is a slut but always comes back to the man. She thinks hes too jealous but
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(AGG) The book Under The Persimmon Tree by Suzanne Fisher Staples is a great book to show how one can be affected by loss‚ and how loss shapes someone for better or for worse. (BS-1) When Baba-Jan and Nur were kidnapped by the Taliban‚ Najmah became much more responsible‚ mature‚ and helpful around the house. (BS-2) When Najmah became a boy in the form of Shaheed‚ she learned to adapt to her surroundings and use what she had. (BS-3) After Najmah finally reunited with Nur‚ she became very determined
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* Don’t waste time thinking on what could have been. You’ll miss out on what could be. * Believe in yourself and have faith in God. That’s all you need to be a good human and prove that your existence was worth it. Keep smiling. * If you care too much; you’ll get hurt. If you care too little; you’ll lose them. It’s your choice! * The experiences end but the memories last a life time. * You know your friends are worth keeping around when you take them to meet your family and they still
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