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"It must be a great consolation to you, to have a home, Miss Grey," observed my companion after a short pause, "however remote, or seldom visited, still it is something to look to." "It is so much, that I think I could not live without it..." - Agnes and Mr. Weston from Agnes Grey, Chapter Thirteen, … Continue reading Literature Spotlight: Agnes Grey
Though this be madness, yet there is method in 't. - Polonius, from Hamlet (2.2.201-202) Truly... Where to begin after reading the "The Tragedie of Hamlet: Prince of Denamarke?" Throughout the whole of the play, I must be honest. I was a bit confused and muddled over the ideas and thoughts presented. But the one that … Continue reading Literature Spotlight: Hamlet
"What do you fear, lady?" Aragorn asked. "A cage," Éowyn said. "To stay behind bars, until use and old age accept them, and all chance of doing great deeds is gone beyond recall or desire." - From The Return of the King, by J.R.R. Tolkien I've never really been one to talk about fear; honestly, I … Continue reading Fear is a Liar
Guten tag, friends! That is German for hello, by the way. I have taken it upon myself to teach my tongue the beautiful language of German. Not that I am completely confident that I will finish, but my language-learning-app says I'm already 9% fluent in German. That's enough to keep me going. I had better … Continue reading Irony and Dementors: Exceedingly Joyous Musings of a Hogwarts Drop-out