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[ "A member of the Democratic Party , Perez previously served as the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice .", "Perez is a member of the Democratic Party . He previously served as the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division of the United States Department of Justice ." ]
[ "Thomas Edward Perez ( born October 7 , 1961 ) is an American politician , consumer advocate and civil rights lawyer who is the current United States Secretary of Labor .", "Thomas Edward Perez ( born October 7 , 1961 ) is an American politician , consumer advocate and civil rights lawyer . On July 23 , 2013 , he was sworn in as the United States Secretary of Labor ." ]
[ "In the 1880s , he worked as chief engineer of a railroad India .", "In the 1880s , he worked as chief engineer of a railroad in India ." ]
[ "In 1890 , he became ill and when he returned to England , died inside the ship and was buried at sea .", "In 1890 , he became ill . When he returned to England , he died on the ship and was buried at sea ." ]
[ "Thomas Plantagenet Bigg-Wither ( Hampshire , October 16 , 1845 - High Seas , July 19 , 1890 ) was an engineer and writer .", "Thomas Plantagenet Bigg-Wither ( born in Hampshire , October 16 , 1845 - died at sea , July 19 , 1890 ) was an engineer and writer ." ]
[ "Upon returning to England , he published the book `` Pionering in South Brazil '' .", "After returning to England , he published the book `` Pioneering in South Brazil '' ." ]
[ "Thomas R. Marshall Thomas Riley Marshall ( March 14 , 1854 -- June 1 , 1925 ) was an American Democratic politician who served as the 28th Vice President of the United States ( 1913 -- 1921 ) under Woodrow Wilson .", "Thomas R. Marshall Thomas Riley Marshall ( March 14 , 1854 -- June 1 , 1925 ) was an American politician who served as the twenty-eighth Vice President of the United States of America under Woodrow Wilson from 1913 to 1921 ." ]
[ "Thomas Reed ( 1817 -- 1878 ) , was a Danish architect born in the 19th century in the Saint Croix Island ( in the time when it was a dependent territory of the Kingdom of Denmark ) .", "Thomas Reed ( 1817 -- 1878 ) , was a Danish architect . He was born in the 19th century in the Saint Croix Island ( in the time when it was a dependent territory of the Kingdom of Denmark ) in 1817 ." ]
[ "Monson has received four honorary doctorate degrees , as well as the Boy Scouts of America 's Silver Buffalo and the World Organization of the Scout Movement 's Bronze Wolf -- both awards the highest given in each organization .", "Monson received the Boy Scouts of America 's Silver Buffalo and the World Organization of the Scout Movement 's Bronze Wolf -- both awards . Both awards are the highest given in each organization ." ]
[ "It is considered one of the hundred books that have been most influential in the West since 1945 .", "It is thought to be one of the hundred books that have been most influential in the West since 1945 ." ]
[ "He was awarded the 2005 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences ( shared with Robert Aumann ) for `` having enhanced our understanding of conflict and cooperation through game-theory analysis '' .", "He was awarded the 2005 Nobel Prize in Economics ( shared with Robert Aumann ) for `` having enhanced our understanding of conflict and cooperation through game-theory analysis '' ." ]
[ "Thomas Starr King ( December 17 , 1824 -- March 4 , 1864 ) was an American Unitarian minister , influential in California politics during the American Civil War , and Freemason .", "Thomas Starr King ( December 17 , 1824 -- March 4 , 1864 ) was an American Unitarian minister . Many people think he influenced California politics during the American Civil War ." ]
[ "Thomas `` Tom '' Thomas ( 8 April 1880 -- 13 August 1911 ) , was a Welsh boxer , the first British middleweight boxing champion .", "Thomas `` Tom '' Thomas ( 8 April 1880 -- 13 August 1911 ) , was a Welsh boxer . He was the first British middleweight boxing champion ." ]
[ "His larger paintings sell for at least A$ 6000 in Alice Springs and A$ 9500 in galleries in Melbourne and Sydney .", "His larger paintings sell for at least AU$ 6000 in Alice Springs and AU$ 9500 in galleries in Melbourne and Sydney ." ]
[ "Thereafter he continued at the university as professor of history , finally retiring in 2005 .", "After , he continued at the university as professor of history , finally retiring in 2005 ." ]
[ "Thomas Tlou ( 1 June 1932 -- 28 June 2010 ) was a Botswana academic and historian , and former representative of Botswana at the United Nations .", "Thomas Tlou ( 1 June 1932 -- 28 June 2010 ) was a Botswana academic and historian ." ]
[ "Thomas Vanek ( born January 19 , 1984 ) is an Austrian professional ice hockey left winger currently playing for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) .", "Thomas Vanek ( born January 19 , 1984 ) is an Austrian professional ice hockey left winger . He currently plays for the Minnesota Wild of the National Hockey League ( NHL ) ." ]
[ "Thomas Voeckler ( ; born 22 June 1979 ) is a French professional road racing cyclist who rides for the cycling team .", "Thomas Voeckler ( born 22 June 1979 ) is a French professional road racing cyclist . He rides for the Europcar cycling team ." ]
[ "He also won the 2006 Paris -- Bourges .", "He also won the 2006 Paris -- Bourges race ." ]
[ "Voeckler finished the Tour in fourth place 3min 20sec behind the winner , Cadel Evans , in the general classification -- his best career placement in the Tour so far .", "Voeckler finished the Tour in fourth place 3min 20sec behind the winner , Cadel Evans . This is his best career placement in the Tour so far ." ]
[ "Thomas William Sneddon , Jr. ( May 26 , 1941 -- November 1 , 2014 ) was the district attorney of Santa Barbara County , California .", "Thomas W. Sneddon Jr. ( May 26 , 1941 -- November 1 , 2014 ) was the district attorney of Santa Barbara County , California ." ]
[ "Sneddon died on November 1 , 2014 from complications of cancer , aged 73 , at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital , Santa Barbara , California , U.S. Prosecution of Michael Jackson .", "Sneddon died on November 1 , 2014 from complications of cancer , aged 73 , at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital , Santa Barbara , California , U.S." ]
[ "He became the most popular character in the series , and is the titular character in the accompanying television spin-off series , `` Thomas & Friends '' .", "He became the most popular character in the series . He is the title character in the television spin-off series , `` Thomas and Friends '' ." ]
[ "It is the childhood hometown of author and storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham . History .", "It is notable as the childhood hometown of author and storyteller Kathryn Tucker Windham , who refers to it often in her storytelling ." ]
[ "Thompson Island was a phantom island in the South Atlantic .", "Thompson Island is a phantom island , in the South Atlantic ." ]
[ "Thompson Twins were a British music group that formed in April 1977 and disbanded in May 1993 .", "Thompson Twins were an English alternative rock band formed in 1977 . The group disbanded in May 1993 ." ]
[ "This small antelope-gazelle can run extremely fast , from , to 96 km/h ( 60 mph ) and zigzag , a peculiarity which often saves it from predators .", "This small antelope-gazelle can run extremely fast , from 80 km/h , to 96 km/h ( 60 mph ) and zigzag , a peculiarity which often saves it from predators ." ]
[ "It is named after explorer Joseph Thomson and is sometimes referred to as a `` tommie '' .", "It is named after explorer Joseph Thomson and , as a result , is sometimes referred to as a `` tommie '' ." ]
[ "Their major predators are Tanzanian cheetahs , which are able to attain higher speeds , but gazelles can outlast them in long chases and are able to make turns more speedily .", "Their major predators are cheetahs , which can run faster , but gazelles can outlast them in long chases and are able to make turns more speedily ." ]
[ "The line , which is long and consists of 31 stations , will run through the north-south corridor , starting in the northern Woodlands area , passing through the industrial estate of Sin Ming , down to the residential Thomson area and the shopping districts of Orchard and Marina Bay , then running eastwards along the east coast through Siglap , Marine Parade and Bedok South , before ending at Sungei Bedok .", "The line , which is 43 km ( 27 mi ) long and consists of 31 stations , will run through the north-south corridor , starting in the northern Woodlands area , passing through the industrial estate of Sin Ming , down to the residential Thomson area and the shopping districts of Orchard and Marina Bay , then running eastwards along the east coast through Siglap , Marine Parade and Bedok South , before ending at Sungei Bedok ." ]
[ "Thor Görans was a dansband in Örnsköldsvik , Sweden , established 1976 and disestablished following the final gig in Lycksele , Sweden 8 April 2006 .", "Thor Görans was a dansband in Örnsköldsvik , Sweden . The band was established 1976 , and disestablished following the final gig , which took place in Lycksele , Sweden on 8 April 2006 ." ]
[ "The band was established in 1963 and performed for last time on 27 December 1999 .", "The band was established in 1963 . On 27 December 1999 , the band performed for last time ." ]
[ "Thor-Erics was a dansband in Hyssna , Sweden .", "Thor-Erics was a dansband in Hyssna in Sweden ." ]
[ "In mammals , the thorax is the region of the body formed by the sternum , the thoracic vertebrae , and the ribs .", "In mammals , the parts that make up the thorax are the sternum , the thoracic vertebrae and the ribs ." ]
[ "He was Prime Minister of Sweden in three non-consecutive cabinets from 1976 to 1982 , and leader of the Swedish Centre Party from 1971 to 1985 .", "He was the Prime Minister of Sweden in three times , but in different terms . First was from 1976 to 1982 , and leader of the Swedish Centre Party from 1971 to 1985 ." ]
[ "( born Thorbjørn Johansen , 5 November 1950 ) is a Norwegian politician from the Labour Party , currently serving his second term as the Secretary General of the Council of Europe ( since 2009 ) .", "( born Thorbjørn Johansen , 5 November 1950 ) is a Norwegian politician from the Labour Party . He is serving his second term as the Secretary General of the Council of Europe as of 2009 ." ]
[ "Thornhill ( ) is a village in the Scottish council area of Stirling .", "Thornhill is a village in the Scottish council area of Stirling ." ]
[ "Thornton Heath is a district of south London , England , in the London Borough of Croydon .", "Thornton Heath is a town in the London Borough of Croydon , south London ." ]
[ "Thorrenc is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France .", "Thorrenc is a commune in the Ardèche `` département '' in southern France ." ]
[ "Thorrington is a village and civil parish in the Tendring district of Essex , England .", "Thorrington is a village and civil parish in Tendring , Essex , England ." ]
[ "Crowley referred to this deck as `` The Book of Thoth '' , and also wrote a book of that title intended for use with the deck .", "Crowley referred to this deck as `` The Book of Thoth '' , and wrote a book with the same title of use with the deck ." ]
[ "Eugen Bleuler , who named schizophrenia , held that thought disorder was its defining characteristic .", "Eugen Bleuler , who named schizophrenia , held that its defining characteristic was a disorder of the thinking process ." ]
[ "The Thousand Islands Bridge is an international bridge system over the Saint Lawrence River connecting northern New York in the United States with southeastern Ontario in Canada .", "The Thousand Islands Bridge is an international bridge that goes over the Saint Lawrence River . It connects the north part of New York in the United States with south east part of Ontario in Canada ." ]
[ "The actual international border bridge crossing is a set of two parallel long bridges between Wellesley Island in the United States and Hill Island in Canada .", "The international border is actually between Wellesley Island in the United States and Hill Island in Canada ." ]
[ "The southern end of the bridge connects with Interstate 81 and the northern end of the bridge connects to Highway 401 via Highway 137 .", "The south end of the bridge connects with Interstate 81 , an interstate . The north side of the bridge connects to Highway 137 , a highway in Ontario ." ]
[ "Thousand Oaks is a city in southeastern Ventura County , California , United States .", "Thousand Oaks is a city in southeastern Ventura County , California ." ]
[ "History . Ancient and Roman history .", "Ancient history ." ]
[ "Other names include Gustav Holst , Arthur Sullivan , Herbert Howells , Gerald Finzi , William Walton , Arthur Bliss and Benjamin Britten and recently , Lennox Berkeley , John McCabe , William Mathias , Paul Patterson and James MacMillan .", "Music has been composed for the festival by Frederick Delius , Zoltan Kodaly Holst , Arthur Sullivan , Herbert Howells , Gerald Finzi , William Walton , Arthur Bliss and Benjamin Britten , Lennox Berkeley , John McCabe , William Mathias , Paul Patterson and James MacMillan ." ]
[ "Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll is the debut album of American country music artist Keith Anderson .", "Three Chord Country and American Rock & Roll is the first studio album by Keith Anderson ." ]
[ "Three Days Grace is a Canadian rock band formed in Norwood , Ontario in 1992 , originally under the name Groundswell .", "Three Days Grace is a Canadian alternative rock band . They formed in 1992 in Norwood , Ontario as a post-grunge band and were originally called `` Groundswell '' ." ]
[ "Three Days Grace is the self-titled debut full-length album by Canadian rock band Three Days Grace .", "Three Days Grace is the first studio album by Canadian rock band , Three Days Grace ." ]
[ "The album attracted controversy when Interscope Records paid a Portland , Oregon radio station $ 5,000 to play the single `` Counterfeit '' fifty times , attracting `` payola '' criticisms toward the band and label .", "The album had attracted controversy when Interscope Records paid a Portland , Oregon radio station $ 5,000 to play the single `` Counterfeit '' fifty times which attracted criticism of `` payola '' toward both the band and the label ." ]
[ "Three Dollar Bill , Y ' all $ is the debut album of American nu metal band Limp Bizkit .", "Three Dollar Bill , Y ' all $ is the debut studio album by American nu metal band , Limp Bizkit ." ]
[ "Borland stated in an interview that George Michael , the writer of the song `` Faith '' , hated Limp Bizkit 's cover and `` hates us for doing it '' .", "Guitarist Wes Borland said in an interview that George Michael hated Limp Bizkit 's cover and `` hates us for doing it '' ." ]
[ "The Three Jewels , also called the Three Treasures , Three Refuges , Precious Triad , or most commonly the Triple Gem , , are the three things that Buddhists take refuge in , and look toward for guidance , in the process known as `` taking refuge '' .", "The Three Jewels , also called the Three Treasures , the Three Refuges , or the Triple Gem , are the three things that Buddhists give themselves to , and in return look toward for guidance , in the process known as `` taking refuge '' ." ]
[ "Other authors working in Asimov 's fictional universe have adopted them and references , often parodic , appear throughout science fiction as well as in other genres .", "Other authors working in Asimov 's fictional universe have adopted them , and references ( often parodic ) appear in science fiction and other genres ." ]
[ "`` Three Men and a Comic Book '' is the twenty-first episode of `` The Simpsons '' ' second season .", "`` Three Men and a Comic Book '' is the twenty-first episode of the second season of `` The Simpsons '' ." ]
[ "In the episode , Bart catches a glimpse of the original issue of `` Radioactive Man '' for sale at a comic book convention , so he , Martin , and Milhouse combine their money to buy the valuable comic book , only to lose it due to their selfishness and inability to share .", "In this episode , Bart catches a quick look of the original issue of `` Radioactive Man '' for sale at a comic book convention . So Bart , Martin , and Milhouse combine their money to buy the valuable comic book , only to lose it because to their selfishness and being unable to share ." ]
[ "It is based on the British sitcom `` Man About the House '' .", "It is a remake of British sitcom `` Man About the House '' ." ]
[ "In human sexuality , a threesome is sexual activity that involves three people at the same time .", "A threesome , in human sexuality , is sexual activity between three people ." ]
[ "Threshing is the process of loosening the edible part of cereal grain ( or other crop ) from the scaly , inedible chaff that surrounds it .", "Threshing is the process of separating the edible part of cereal grain ( or other crop ) from the scaly , inedible chaff that surrounds it ." ]
[ "`` Thriller '' won Viewers Choice , Best Overall Performance and Best Choreography -- but lost Best Concept Video , Best Male Video and Video of the Year .", "It won Viewers Choice , Best Overall Performance and Best Choreography . It did not win Best Concept Video , Best Male Video , or Video of the Year ." ]
[ "In 2009 it was added to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress , the first music video ever selected .", "In 2009 the video for `` Thriller '' was added to the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress . It was the first music video ever to be added to it ." ]
[ "Other common names for thrips include thunderflies , thunderbugs , storm flies , thunderblights , storm bugs , corn flies and corn lice .", "Thrips ( Thysanoptera ) is a order of insects are other common names for thrips include thunderflies , thunderbugs , storm flies , thunderblights , and corn lice ." ]
[ "Thrombosis ( Greek : θρόμβωσις ) is the formation of a blood clot ( thrombus ; Greek : θρόμβος ) inside a blood vessel , obstructing the flow of blood through the circulatory system .", "Thrombosis ( Greek : θρόμβωσις ) is the formation of a blood clot ( thrombus ; Greek : θρόμβος ) inside a blood vessel , blocking the flow of blood through the circulatory system ." ]
[ "Despite this , the band decided to keep this recording and left it on the final album version .", "The band chose to keep this recording and left it on the final album version ." ]
[ "The song is a single as well as the opening track from DragonForce 's third album , `` Inhuman Rampage '' , and features rapid twin guitar solos by Herman Li and Sam Totman .", "The song is the first one from DragonForce 's third album , `` Inhuman Rampage '' . It features two quick guitar solos by Herman Li and Sam Totman ." ]
[ "Alice and the White Queen advance into the chessboard 's fifth rank by crossing over a brook together , but at the very moment of the crossing , the Queen transforms into a talking Sheep in a small shop .", "Alice and the White Queen advance into the chessboard 's fifth rank by crossing over a stream together . At the moment of the crossing , the Queen transforms into a talking Sheep in a small shop ." ]
[ "Alice next meets the White Queen , who is very absent-minded but boasts of ( and demonstrates ) her ability to remember future events before they have happened .", "Alice meets the White Queen , who is very absent-minded but boasts of her ability to remember future events ." ]
[ "Through the Wormhole is an American science documentary television series narrated and hosted by American actor Morgan Freeman .", "Through the Wormhole is an American science documentary television series . It is narrated and hosted by Morgan Freeman ." ]
[ "Through-hole technology , also spelled `` thru-hole '' , refers to the mounting scheme used for electronic components that involves the use of leads on the components that are inserted into holes drilled in printed circuit boards ( PCB ) and soldered to pads on the opposite side either by manual assembly ( hand placement ) or by the use of automated insertion mount machines .", "Through-hole technology is a way to mount electronic components to printed circuit boards ( PCB ) . It involves the use of leads on the components that are inserted into holes drilled in the PCBs and soldered to pads on the opposite side either by manual assembly ( handiwork ) or by the use of automated insertion mount machines ." ]
[ "Often , the games where teams will wear throwbacks are promoted as `` Turn Back The Clock Nights '' .", "Often , teams will wear throwbacks on `` Turn Back The Clock Nights '' ." ]
[ "Thrust to power .", "Thrust compared to power ." ]
[ "Thrust is a reaction force described by Newton 's Second and Third Laws .", "Thrust is a reaction force described by Newton 's Second and Third Law ." ]
[ "Its name was announced as Thrym in .", "The name was said as Thrym in ." ]
[ "It was discovered by Gladman and colleagues in 2000 , and given the temporary designation S/2000 S 7 .", "It was found by Gladman , et al. in 2000 , and given the designation S/2000 S 7 ." ]
[ "Thueyts is a commune in the Ardèche department in southern France .", "Thueyts is a commune in the Ardèche `` département '' in southern France ." ]
[ "Thuin ( ) is a Walloon municipality located in the Belgian province of Hainaut .", "Thuin is a Walloon municipality in the Belgian province of Hainaut ." ]
[ "Thul ( ) is an administrative subdivision of Jacobabad District in the Sindh province of Pakistan .", "Thul is an administrative subdivision of Jacobabad District in the Sindh province of Pakistan ." ]
[ "The subdivision is administratively subdivided into 24 Union Councils , two of which form the capital , Thul .", "The subdivision is administratively divided into 19 Union Councils , two of which form the capital , Thul ." ]
[ "Thulium is a chemical element with symbol Tm and atomic number 69 .", "Thulium ( pronounced / ˈθjuːliəm / ) is a chemical element that has the symbol Tm and atomic number 69 ." ]
[ "It is the thirteenth element in the lanthanide series .", "It is a lanthanide element ." ]
[ "In `` Thumbelina '' , Andersen suggests the toad , the beetle , and the mole are Thumbelina 's inferiors and should remain in their places rather than wanting their superior .", "In `` Thumbelina '' , Andersen suggests the toad , the beetle , and the mole are Thumbelina 's inferiors . They should remain in their places rather than wanting their superior ." ]
[ "Jacqueline Banerjee views the tale as a failure story .", "Jacqueline Banerjee views the tale as a story about failure ." ]
[ "`` Susie Stephens believes Thumbelina herself is a grotesque , and observes that `` the grotesque in children 's literature is [ ... ] a necessary and beneficial component that enhances the psychological welfare of the young reader `` .", "`` Susie Stephens believes Thumbelina herself is a grotesque . She observes that `` the grotesque in children 's literature is [ ... ] a necessary and beneficial component that enhances the psychological welfare of the young reader `` ." ]
[ "In the twentieth century , Erik Christian Haugaard translated the name as ` Inchelina ' in 1974 , and Jeffrey and Diane Crone Frank translated the name as ` Thumbelisa ' in 2005 .", "In the twentieth century , Erik Christian Haugaard translated the name as ` Inchelina ' in 1974 . Jeffrey and Diane Crone Frank translated the name as ` Thumbelisa ' in 2005 ." ]
[ "Mary Howitt was the first to translate `` Tommelise '' into English and published it as `` Thumbelina '' in `` Wonderful Stories for Children '' in 1846 .", "Mary Howitt was the first to translate `` Tommelise '' into English . She printed it in 1846 as `` Thumbelina '' in `` Wonderful Stories for Children '' ." ]
[ "`` Thumbelina '' was the first tale in the booklet which included two other tales : `` The Naughty Boy '' and `` The Traveling Companion '' .", "`` Thumbelina '' was the first tale in the booklet . The booklet included two other tales : `` The Naughty Boy '' and `` The Traveling Companion '' ." ]
[ "Modern English translations of `` Thumbelina '' are found in the six-volume complete edition of Andersen 's tales from the 1940s by Jean Hersholt , and Erik Christian Haugaard 's translation of the complete tales in 1974 .", "Modern English translations of `` Thumbelina '' are found in the six-volume complete edition of Andersen 's tales from the 1940s by Jean Hersholt . Erik Christian Haugaard 's translation of the complete tales was published in 1974 ." ]
[ "Roger Sale believes Andersen expressed his feelings of social and sexual inferiority by creating characters that are inferior to their beloveds .", "Roger Sale believes Andersen 's feelings of social and sexual inferiority were expressed in the tale by creating characters that are inferior to their beloveds ." ]
[ "The production starred Carrie Fisher .", "This production starred Carrie Fisher ." ]
[ "A tiny girl figures in Andersen ` s prose fantasy `` A Journey on Foot from Holmen 's Canal to the East Point of Amager '' ( 1828 ) , and a literary image similar to Andersen 's tiny being inside a flower is found in E. T. A. Hoffmann 's `` Princess Brambilla '' ( 1821 ) .", "A tiny girl also appears in Andersen ` s prose fantasy , `` A Journey on Foot from Holmen 's Canal to the East Point of Amager '' ( 1828 ) . Another image from literature similar to Andersen 's tiny being inside a flower is found in E. T. A. Hoffmann 's `` Princess Brambilla '' ( 1821 ) ." ]
[ "One literary journal never mentioned the tales at all while another advised Andersen not to waste his time writing fairy tales .", "One journal never mentioned the first seven tales at all . Another advised Andersen not to waste his time writing fairy tales ." ]
[ "In a sunny field of flowers , Thumbelina meets a tiny flower-fairy prince just her size and to her liking , and they wed. .", "In a field of flowers , Thumbelina meets a tiny flower-fairy prince just her size and to her liking . They wed. ." ]
[ "One critic however acknowledged `` Thumbelina '' to be `` the most delightful fairy tale you could wish for . ''", "One critic however thought that `` Thumbelina '' was `` the most delightful fairy tale you could wish for . ''" ]
[ "It was also the first of Andersen 's tales to incorporate the swallow as the symbol of the poetic soul and Andersen 's identification with the swallow as a migratory bird whose pattern of life his own traveling days were beginning to resemble .", "It was also the first of Andersen 's tales to use the swallow as the symbol of the poetic soul . Andersen identified with the swallow as a migratory bird whose pattern of life his own traveling days were beginning to resemble ." ]
[ "Andersen biographer Jackie Wullschlager indicates that `` Thumbelina '' was the first of Andersen 's tales to dramatize the sufferings of one who is different , and , as a result of being different , becomes the object of mockery .", "Andersen biographer Jackie Wullschlager writes that `` Thumbelina '' was the first of Andersen 's tales to dramatize the sufferings and hardships of one who is different . As a result of being different , Thumbelina becomes the object of mockery ." ]
[ "Andersen 's father died in 1816 , and from then on , Andersen was left to his own devices .", "Andersen 's father died in 1816 . From then on , Andersen was on his own ." ]
[ "They point out that Thumbelina is a passive character , the victim of circumstances whereas her male counterpart Tom Thumb ( one of the tale 's inspirations ) is an active character , makes himself felt , and exerts himself .", "Thumbelina is a passive character and the victim of circumstances , they point out . Her male counterpart Tom Thumb ( one of the tale 's inspirations ) is an active character ." ]
[ "Once planted , a tiny girl , Thumbelina ( Tommelise ) , emerges from its flower .", "Once the barleycorn is planted , tiny Thumbelina ( Tommelise ) emerges from its flower ." ]