Although your question does not give very much context regarding what was happening in that specific piece of literature,
The idea that nearby women were making fun of/snickering at the protagonist in the text suggests that she is not well-liked. It also could suggest that the women who were snickering are the antagonists/ are mean to her.
Fyodor Dostoevsky was the writer most popularly known for this type of writing.
In choosing a topic for your very first speech it is probably the most wise to do some research on what the speech has to be about.
Answer:
boat-schools are mobile and can travel to different places, I would use this mobility to travel various areas where there are no schools.
Explanation:
If there was a boat-school in my area, I would volunteer myself and help teach gypsy students around the locality on how to read and write. As boat-schools are mobile and can travel to different places, I would use the school's mobility to travel to various areas where there are no schools. There I can invite every child as well as anyone who wants to join to come and learn basic education. Finally, I would also use this opportunity to spread awareness on children's education, girls rights, cleanliness, and many other important issues.
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