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Howl's Struggle with Self-Awareness
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
It was clear Howl had not yet caught the girl he was after. Sophie listened to Michael asking rather obvious questions about it, and Howl slithering neatly out of answering any of them. "He is a slitherer-outer", Sophie murmured to a pair of Michael's socks. "Can't face his own wickedness".
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The Best Witch in Ingary
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
I'm the best and cleanest witch in Ingary".
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Locked Out of His Own Home
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
* When he is locked out of his own home.
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A Frustrated Encounter with Sophie
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
Typical!" said to Sophie. "I break my neck to get here, and I find you peacefully tidying up!
[Howl]
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A Sleepy Exchange on Sobriety
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
Go to bed, you fool". Calcifer said sleepily. "You're drunk". "Who, me?" said Howl. "I assure you, my friends, I am cone sold stober".
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Heartless Remarks in Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
You'll be the death of me! You're as heartless as Howl!" Calcifer choked.
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The Value of Being Useful
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
* Said while Sophie is using him to burn dust and rubbish.
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A Curious Observation on Family Names
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
What a strange family you are! Is your name really Lettie too?
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Embracing Change and Transformation
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
* Said by Sophie.
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Chaos and Its Impact on Spells
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
Look at this!" shouted. "Look at it! What has that one-woman force of chaos done to these spells?
[Howl]
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Self-Perception and Criticism in Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
I'm the eldest!" Sophie shrieked. "I'm a failure!" "Garbage!" Howl shouted. "You just never stop to think!
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Embracing Change and Transformation
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
* pp. 289-290.
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Mystery of Calcifer's Presence Unveiled
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
Why didn't he turn me out?" said, half to herself and half to Michael. "It beats me", said Michael. "But I think he goes by Calcifer. Most people who come in here either don't notice Calcifer or are scared stiff of him".
[Sophie]
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Living in Howl's Moving Castle
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
This is a bit much Sophie!" said. "I do live here".
[Howl]
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Dealing with Tantrums and Wizards
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
I can't get him to speak!" Michael whispered miserably. "It's just a tantrum", Sophie said. Martha and Lettie were good at having tantrums too. She knew how to deal with those. On the other hand, it is quite a risk to spank a wizard for getting hysterical about his hair.
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Identity and Connection in Shared Names
Howl's Moving Castle (1986)
* Howl to Sophie after both her sisters are revealed to be using the same name.
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