... there are people on the earth and I shouldn't go around with blinders but should see every way I can. Then I"ll know what way I want to live and not just like my family" (Fitzhugh 32). Golly gives Harriet choice and individuality. Harriet attempts to take Golly's advice and learn as much as she can by investigating people's lives, understanding them to make ... writing. Her writing is a form of control and self-expression. Harriet's way of expressing herself changes and her control diminishes when she is no longer allowed to write in her notebook. She becomes overwhelmed with confusion ...

• Word Count: 1466
• Approx Pages: 6
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

... yours."" Dr Binns looked up and saw a very small thin girl. "I'm sorry sir,"" she said in a quiet squeaky voice, "I can't seem to find it in my school bag-. -Excuses, excuses " Dr Binns muttered under his breath, "That is one mark to you Miss Granger,"" Dr Binns said disappointingly, ticking a box in his ... was average size, brown gelled back hair who also had a few freckles. "Where's your homework Harriet?- said Becky. "I don't know. I put it in my bag just before tennis at lunch and then it just disappeared. I'm going to have to do it all again tonight because I didn't save it on the...

• Word Count: 1079
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School