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I can see him now, changing like the sky from sparkling laughter to darkening frowns, and then to wondering thoughtfulness as he watched the world.
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W.E.B. Du Bois
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Editor's note · Context
This passage captures the emotional complexity of a child's experience as they navigate the world, reflecting on their changing feelings.
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