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elstaffe
is on page 159 of 165
"The young couple are more human and rounded in character than is usual in fairy tales — Maj, grave and serious; the prince, merry and impulsive. They are not a stereotyped fairy tale couple; and the cheerful message here is that heroines may indeed have more wisdom and knowledge than heroes, and a hero need not be traditionally heroic nor excel in all things to be loved." (159) re: "Mastermaid"
— Apr 13, 2024 12:16PM
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elstaffe
is on page 148 of 165
"The blacks of southern Africa were known for their complex social organization." (148) boy THAT'S a footnote. Also, were? Before...what. apartheid? Colonialism? Etc?
— Apr 13, 2024 12:15PM
elstaffe
is on page 47 of 165
"The court ladies' eyebrows went up even higher. The gentlemen looked disturbed and a little afraid. They loved to see fierce, strong men tugging and grunting at each other, but Forever Mountain was a little too much for them." (47) from "Three Strong Women"
— Apr 13, 2024 12:11PM
