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What is Hetty Feather?

‘Hetty Feather’ is originally a book written by Jacqueline Wilson, but it is also now a drama series. As per Wikipedia, it is: 

Hetty Feather is a British children’s drama series, which focuses on the life of the title character who was abandoned as a baby, lives first in a Foundling Hospital in London, and later works as a maid for a rich family in their home. It is based on the book of the same name by Jacqueline Wilson. The first series aired from 11 May 2015 to 6 July 2015. The series began airing in the United States on BYUtv in 2018.^[1] Cast member Fern Deacon confirmed that the sixth series, accompanied by a feature-length special, would be the final series.

What Lessons Did I Learn?

I learnt so many lessons from this simple series. I loved that it contained the perfect hint of everything such as action, comedy, drama and romance. Here are the top 5 lessons I learnt:

Be proud of your identity.

Your identity is so special and this whole show is about Hetty trying to find out who she is and all the obstacles she overcame. I personally think that we should all be blessed to have parents/guardians and be proud of our roots because children like Hetty do not have that privilege.

Never give up.

Hetty is a big risk-taker (which I would not recommend all the time in real-life) and when she starts something she wants to finish it. Even though she usually gets into a lot of trouble, she eventually solves her problems. Therefore, I think you should always do what is best for you.

Stick together.

One of the famous quotes that a lot of foundlings say is ‘Us foundlings, we stick together.’ In real life, this relates to us because we should always seek support from our loved ones and help others when needed.

Forgiveness is key.

One thing that I have recognised is that Hetty and her true friends always forgive others, even if it is difficult. This allows them to grow as a community and progress in life, instead of keeping the burdens of the past. For example, Hetty forgives Blanche, Sheila and even Matron for all the bad behaviour they have committed. So, I think you should always forgive yourself and others for past mistakes.

Know your boundaries. 

For example, Emily Calendar knows she wants to pursue Medicine, and even though she is about to give in to marry a guy that she does not like, she still deep down knows her boundaries and that she wants to become a doctor. Harriet also rejects Matthias when he goes and messes around and this makes him realise his mistake and chase her. 

What Were My Favourite And Worst Seasons?

I thoroughly enjoyed all of the seasons to some degree which is why I finished it till the end. 

But if I had to choose, I would pick Series 1 to be my favourite because it introduced everything so well, the character development was fabulous and it was so entertaining to see the different relationships between the characters.

I would say that the season I enjoyed the least would have to be Series 5 because I felt quite confused about the Dawn Star and thought it was a bit too complex than required. I didn’t really understand the meaning behind the star but altogether, I did enjoy the reunion of Lady Grenford with the gang. 

Who Were My Favourite Characters?

I would say that my favourite character would have to be (drum roll….) Hetty (played by Isabel Clifton). Isabel played Hetty really well and she is a very feisty character who goes and pursues her dreams. She is also very helpful. However, she can make others and herself get into problems and trouble, and she can suppress her emotions.

I also enjoyed seeing the character of Sheila (played by Polly Allen) evolve. At the beginning, she is quite evil and even makes Hetty’s real mother get into trouble and leave the Foundling Hospital. This is very rude but in the Calendar Hall, she is so helpful possibly because she realises that she values relationships more than her position at work. Polly also played her wonderfully. One thing I didn’t really enjoy about Sheila was that she pursued the soldier and gave up her position too quickly which was unlike her. 

The last character is Harriet. Harriet is so calm and soft and helpful at times too. She has her own boundaries (as I said above) and again played amazingly by Ava Mersen-O’Brien. 

Rating: ⅘

I would highly recommend this series and  wish that it had continued. Again, it contained a mixture of everything, full of twists and the actors played the characters really well. The reason why it is not a 5 is because Series 5 and 6 were a bit confusing and felt a bit rushed but nonetheless, the vast did an amazing job. All the details of the Victorian era were also beautifully portrayed here. I would recommend watching this series when you are free! I also think the movie is better than the book!

Those were some of the lessons that I learnt from ‘Hetty Feather’. I really hoped you enjoyed this little record of some of the lessons I learnt. I surely believe that if you look for value in something, you may find it, so the next time you watch a movie, try to see what you can learn from it.

Thank you so much for reading, and have a lovely day!

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The first show I watched was ‘The Worst Witch’, a show that I watched a few years ago on CBBC. I only watched Season 1 but I learned a few lessons along the way so I wanted to record it here

NOTE: There may be a few spoilers in this article, so watch out for them if you haven’t watched the first season yet.

Don’t be jealous of your older siblings

Right from the first few episodes, we can see that Agatha Cackle and Ethel Hallow are both jealous of their older siblings. As you can see jealousy does not result in anything, as Agatha gets destroyed and Ethel does not become first at everything.

Competition breeds envy

Ethel, in this season, is very competitive and she is always jealous of others. This results in her always wasting energy in others instead of being joyous at others’ achievements. Therefore, never be over-competitive and treat everyone as your rivals, work together and don’t be toxic.

Don’t chase popularity

Driscilla acts as the sidekick of Ethel, simply because Ethel is a Hallow and one of the smartest. However, Ethel is always committing evil acts so Driscilla has to sometimes do the moral thing. This teaches us that if you have to choose between being popular or being right, choose to always do the right thing.

Don’t be afraid to stand out

Mildred Hubble is the only witch from her family and this makes her quite upset throughout the season but near the end, she cherishes it because she stands out. You should never feel afraid to stand out or fulfill your dreams or be the leader as long as it is right and lawful.

Good always wins over bad

This is always true. Every injustice never lasts and the abuser will be punished in some form or the other all the time. Mildred and her friends face many obstacles throughout the season, but since they strive to do the right thing, they always win.

It’s good to forgive

Forgiveness is vital to let go of anger, hatred and other negative emotions in your life. In the show, Miss Hardbroom and Miss Pentangle forgive each other, even after years of having a broken friendship. It is possible to forgive, and when you do, you will feel lighter.

Never misuse your powers

In this show, they talk about not breaking the code and using their magical powers wisely. However, this can be used in real-life situations too. We should not let our power or privileges allow us to corrupt, exploit or misuse others.

Keep good company

Mildred keeps friends who support and care about her. This allows her to be more confident as she has help from people around her. We should all strive to be valuable people in society and help those in need. Also, you are the average of the 5 people you stay with, so choose your friends wisely.

Sometimes, you need to think outside of the box

Mildred is forced to always think outside of the box, for example, when she saves the school from Agatha. If you are in a challenge, think about all the various solutions before you take action.

Teamwork always wins

Especially in the last episode of Season 1, all the students unite to save the school against the evil Agatha. This shows to us that in times of need, seek support from your loved ones and work together to solve your problems.

I would recommend ‘The Worst Witch Season 1′. This show contained a lot of twists and the actors acted it out well. But, if you are affected by supernatural powers or magic (even though the ones in the movie are made-up’) I would not recommend this movie. Also, it can get a bit confusing at times, but overall, it was entertaining and easy to understand.

Rating: 4/5

Those were some of the lessons that I learnt from ‘The Worst Witch Season 1’. I really hoped you enjoyed this little record of some of the lessons I learnt. I surely believe that if you look for value in something, you may find it, so the next time you watch a movie, try to see what you can learn from it.

Thank you so much for reading, and have a lovely day!

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