The most powerful wizard in the magic world

"Gerlin, can I join your study group?" Sally plucked up her courage and stood in front of Gerlin. The sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves and sprinkled on them. The mottled light and shadows danced on the ground, reflecting her nervous expression.

Gerling was slightly stunned, then came to his senses and saw Sally's expectant eyes, and his heart was warmed. "Of course, Sally, welcome to join." His voice was gentle and kind, like a spring breeze, making people feel comfortable.

Aldo next to him couldn't help but interrupt, his curly hair sparkling in the sun, and his expression slightly provocative: "Are you sure? You know nothing about what our group is learning." There was a hint of teasing in his voice and a look of contempt in his eyes.

Sally frowned slightly, not willing to be outdone: "I will try my best to keep up, even if I'm not good enough now, I believe I can learn a lot." Her voice was firm, and confidence gradually gathered in her eyes.

"Effort is important, but passion alone is not enough." Garlin interrupted Aldo and gave Sally an encouraging look, "Everyone is not perfect at the beginning. The key is to be willing to learn and improve."

Aldo curled his lips, obviously unconvinced: "Well, Sally, what do you want to learn? This is not a simple matter."

Sally hesitated for a moment, feeling a little uneasy, but her eyes remained bright: "I want to learn how to analyze texts and have an in-depth understanding of the works."

"This will take some time to accumulate." Aldo said coldly, with the corners of his mouth slightly raised, "But you can try and see how long you can hold on."

"Don't be like this, Aldo." Gerling shook his head gently, his voice soft, "Everyone has his own learning pace. The important thing is not to be discouraged." He turned to Sally and continued with a smile: "In this group, we will support each other and make progress together. Are you willing to try?"

Sally's heart felt warm and her eyes were full of gratitude: "I do. I very much do!" She felt the power of being accepted and encouraged, which made her full of motivation.

"Then, starting tomorrow, you will come and listen to our discussion," Garlin said. "We will analyze the film, and you are welcome to raise your opinions and questions."

Aldo still seemed dissatisfied, as if he wanted a chance to embarrass Sally. He deliberately raised his voice: "I heard that Garlin's analysis of Hamlet is particularly insightful. How about you arrange a challenge to see if Sally can keep up?"

"I think this is a good idea." Garlin smiled. "Sally, since you are willing to join, we might as well give you a chance to practice. We will discuss Hamlet together tomorrow, and you can prepare in advance."

"It's decided." Aldo raised a sarcastic smile, "Don't let us down, Sally."

"Thank you. I will work harder!" Sally nodded vigorously and swore secretly in her heart that she must go all out this time and must not let down the expectations of Gerling and other classmates.

The next day's discussion was held on a winter afternoon. It was gray outside the classroom window, and occasionally the sound of wind blowing through the trees could be heard. Gerling sat in the lecture seat, and next to him were Aldo and other apprentices, who were all flipping through their notes, and the discussion was lively and intense.

Sally sat in the corner, nervous and excited. She quietly observed the others and could sense a strong atmosphere of learning. Garlin opened the topic: "So, today we will first discuss Hamlet's inner struggle. Who would like to speak first?"

Aldo quickly raised his hand: "I think Hamlet's hesitation is actually the ultimate reflection on existence. He is full of contradictions when facing the death of his father and the responsibility of revenge."

"Well said." Gerling nodded in agreement. "Then we can extend this thought process to ask what caused him to be unable to act? Was it a question of his own morality?"

The apprentices around her raised their hands and spoke actively, and the discussion became more and more heated. Sally listened quietly, memorizing every point in her mind, her thoughts flying, trying to catch up with their pace.

Finally, the discussion turned to Sally. "Sally, you are a new member of the team, and we welcome your opinions." Gerling looked at her encouragingly, while others looked at her curiously.

Sally took a deep breath, stood up, and tried to make her voice clear and firm: "I think Hamlet's contradiction lies not only in revenge, but also in his exploration of the meaning of life. While he doubts his own behavior, he is also thinking about the value of life."

Aldo was slightly disdainful after hearing this: "You just imitated some ideas instead of truly understanding Hamlet's heart."

Sally was stung by his words, and her heart tightened. However, she tried to adjust her emotions and smiled slightly: "Aldo, I am not simply imitating. In the process of thinking about this, I have a deeper understanding of Hamlet's complex emotions. Perhaps you can share with me your views on Hamlet's motivation for revenge?"

The apprentices around him showed approving expressions on their faces. Aldo was stunned, and then he was forced to take over the topic: "Then I would say that it is because his father's shadow hangs over him that Hamlet cannot escape the shackles of the past."

"So his revenge is not only an external demand, but also an inner self-redemption?" Sally asked, feeling the tension in her heart gradually dissipate.

"I think you're right, Sally." Garlin smiled and added, "He analyzes his own emotions and continues to think when he encounters setbacks. This is the characteristic of a true thinker."

Sally's performance was gradually recognized. She not only participated in the discussion, but also put forward some unique insights, which impressed others. Especially Aldo, who showed a rare look of surprise and seriousness on his face.

"I didn't expect you to come up with such profound thoughts." Aldo finally let go of his previous contempt and his tone gradually softened.

"Thank you, Aldo. I am also very happy to discuss such an interesting topic with you." Sally responded with a smile, feeling confident in her performance.

At the end of the discussion, Gerling stood up, closed the book in his hand, and his eyes were full of satisfaction: "You all performed very well, especially Sally, welcome to join our discussion group. I hope you can continue to maintain this enthusiasm and thinking."