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The Hate U Give
A little about me: My name is Arielle Tate. I enjoy reading, writing, watching British period dramas (among other genres), ballet, and watching Discovery, Travel, and Science channels. Arielle is modest and failed to write that she has received dual diplomas for high school and an AA degree General Studies with High Honors from GreenContinue reading “The Hate U Give”
Dehumanization in A Tale of Two Cities
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times …” ~ Charles Dickens, A Tale of Two Cities “It’s a far, far better thing I do than I have ever done. It’s a far, far better rest I go to than I have ever known.” ~ Charles Dickens, A Tale of TwoContinue reading “Dehumanization in A Tale of Two Cities”
Movies That Imitate Life
“The whole difference between construction and creation is exactly this: that a thing constructed can only be loved after it is constructed; but a thing created is loved before it exists.” ~ Charles Dickens “I never could have done what I have done without the habits of punctuality, order, and diligence, without the determination toContinue reading “Movies That Imitate Life”
Inspiration
“We must let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” ~ Joseph Campbell “Watch out or you might end up in my novel.” A T-shirt given to me as a gift. “When we love, we always strive to become better than we are. WhenContinue reading “Inspiration”
Sage Woman Chronicles 