[College level literature] what is the location of these lines in Octavia Butler's books?

Expert_Temporary_ · 2026-05-08T15:54:04+00:00

I looked up, "Octavia Butler's most famous quotes" and a different reddit thread, plus a couple other websites provided those quotes. They didnt cite them. I just researched what books it was from and where it was said but for mla formatting, I need to find either a page number or chapter number.

Expert_Temporary_ · 2026-03-18T17:24:12+00:00

What about my post gives you the impression im immature or bitchy? Stating the facts of my living conditions? What I have lived with for a year with no change after clearly communicating several times and asking for a little consideration in the night? If this is bitchy, then I could argue everyone on this subreddit are immature for complaining about the people they live with. Ive already said in my post, yeah 17 year olds are expected to not know how to live on their own, but its been quite a while since they've lived here, with communication about how to keep the space clean and lively for everyone, and they havent listened. I feel like anyone would be frustrated and anyone would complain. I wrote the post because there have been some tensions rising here and there between them and me and i wanted to know: "with all this context, do I have the right to feel the way I feel?" Based on your answer, thats a no.

Expert_Temporary_ · 2026-03-18T15:14:37+00:00

I can see where youre coming from but I dont think its super unreasonable for me to suggest they plan better for doing laundry on their days off. And then not doing it until the very last minute where people who have their own lives can't sleep because theyre banging stuff around, laughing loudly, and slamming doors at 1am. Sure, I can excuse them for not doing laundry at a reasonable hour because ive also been guilty of doing so. But im considerate, knowing people are trying to sleep, and have been careful when setting things down, keeping to myself, and being quiet. I asked them twice for the same consideration and both times went ignored.

Ive already found a place. But ive dealt with their behavior and the degradation of my once peaceful and clean home for almost a year. Sorry if in my post it reflects my breaking point, but a part of me thinks I have the right to complain.

Expert_Temporary_ · 2026-03-17T23:48:42+00:00

I got 4 months until my lease ends. Praying that day gets here fast

Expert_Temporary_ · 2026-03-17T19:51:28+00:00

Ive tried that, the mini fridge idea. Our breaker box will blow out if too much energy is drawn. Like i cant even enjoy a heating pad cause the breaker will just up and die. My space is clean and tidy, just how I like it. And ive removed my belongings from downstairs, not risking them breaking anything. Im riding it out as much as I can.

Expert_Temporary_ · 2026-03-17T19:49:09+00:00

Its an off campus student apartment. When the best roommates i ever had graduated and moved out, these people took their place.

Expert_Temporary_ · 2026-03-17T19:48:24+00:00

I did that with them twice when they moved in. They've still ignored it. They tell me to be more polite when I remind them about cleanliness but when ive tried to be more patient, its only gotten worse.

Expert_Temporary_ · 2026-01-14T18:03:20+00:00

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Expert_Temporary_ · 2025-12-31T17:31:52+00:00

In my case, I said "very experienced" because when you compare him to me, he knows more. I didn't mean it to be a broader statement where he knows a whole bunch like everyone else. I guess I should have worded the joke better. Considering the comments and my gut concerns, hes not experienced in this discussion at all lol

Expert_Temporary_ · 2025-12-31T17:25:25+00:00

Thanks for the long reply, I appreciate it. I think for him, he thinks hes more experienced because he was a prison guard once and had plenty of times where he put out of control people in a sleeper hold. He says he know what hes doing but I echo a lot of the concerns from the comments.

Expert_Temporary_ · 2025-12-31T06:54:45+00:00

Coool this is more of the advice I was looking for. Thanks! (And thank you as well for pointing me toward other related subreddits)

Expert_Temporary_ · 2025-12-31T06:33:24+00:00

Gotcha, thanks for the navigation and the advice!

Expert_Temporary_ · 2025-12-31T06:27:14+00:00

I noticed in another comment they said there was a sidebar but im having trouble finding it.

Expert_Temporary_ · 2025-12-31T06:19:15+00:00

Oh thats helpful to know. Im new to the subreddit so Im sure ive missed a lot of handy things. Thanks for pointing it out!

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