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That bag,

It doesn't have any feelings.

It's empty.

I don't have any feelings

you can hurt either. OK?

I understand you're angry.

I used to be very

angry too, OK. I get it.

You have no reason to be

angry with me, because

I am one of the few people that's

here trying to give you an opportunity.

Now I am going to ask you,

you just sit down,

and do your best,

and I'll give you a piece

of paper. How's that?

Can I get a f***in' pen too?

Kids don't have any

attention span. They're bored.

So how are you supposed to

reel them in with classic literature

if they don't believe

that you

have something meaningful

to share.

Thank you.

Why did you throw Marcus

out of class but not Jerry?

Well I had to make an

example out of somebody.

You know, Marcus verbally

assaulted you,

and that's not allowed

in my classroom.

And, what they say to me

isn't material.

What's your name?

Meredith.

Nice to meet you, Meredith.

So you really don't care

what the kids say to you?

Perhaps I've gotten

used to it.

I wish I could be

that strong.

It doesn't take strength,

Meredith. You gotta...

understand that unfortunately

most people lack self-awareness.

You should really keep that

in mind as you had

another transient of

second period.

You'll meet them again

at every age.

- I want to see the Principle!

- That's her, mom.

You're the b*tch that expelled

my baby? And for what?

- Excuse me, maybe you'd like...

- Because you can't handle it?

B*tch why are you here?

You wanna be at home everyday.

I don't have time for this bullshit!

- Keep your voice down!

- Why are you here?

Hey mam, clam down.

We'll go talk about this

in the Dean's Office.

- I ain't goin' nowhere with you.

Look, miss, I know

you're angry

but they won't listen to you,

you need to talk to me.

- Racist b*tch, I'ma sue

your ass. - Come on, ladies.

This way

- Ladies

- What happened?

B*tch, if you gimme

any mo' sh*t in the class

and I'ma getta my niggas

f***in' gang rape your ass!

- Excuse me. Are you

new here? - It's, first day.

Welcome. That was quite

a scene back there.

I was a little stunned.

But it's actually safe here.

- Sorry, I'm Miss Madison.

- I am Henry, Henry Barth.

Whatever is on my mind,

I say there's a feeling.

I'm truthful to myself.

I am young,

and I'm old.

I've been bought

and I've been sold,

so many times.

I am hard to face.

I am gone.

I am just like you.

Patricia!

Patricia!

- Hello? - Henry, it's Rita,

from the hospital.

He's done it again, you

need to get down here.

Bastards, leave me alone!

Why aren't you

handling this?

I can't get him out!

- You come and get him.

- Patricia.

Thanks.

Grandpa, come on.

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