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S3·E13 The Power of the Pen

Episode
Season 3, Episode 13
Air Date
January 18, 1990
Runtime
30 minutes
Director
Debbie Allen
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 18, 1990 30 min
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Synopsis

Dwayne struggles with an assignment for poetry class, as the students must compose their own verses. William Shakespeare appears to him in a dream and stresses that his pursuit of a career in math does not mean that he cannot also appreciate poetry. He encourages Dwayne to write about something for which he feels passion. Whitley reads Dwayne's beautiful poem and believes that it is about her. She is angry and embarrassed when the rest of the class interprets the poem differently; it is actually about Dwayne's love of mathematics. Freddie juggles dates with environmentalist Livingston and Ron's handsome friend Ernest. Although neither relationship is exclusive, she feels guilty until she sees Livingston with another girl.

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Director & writers

Debbie AllenDirector

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 13 of A Different World air?

Season 3, Episode 13 ('The Power of the Pen') originally aired on January 18, 1990.

How long is Season 3 Episode 13 ('The Power of the Pen')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in A Different World Season 3 Episode 13?

Dwayne struggles with an assignment for poetry class, as the students must compose their own verses. William Shakespeare appears to him in a dream and stresses that his pursuit of a career in math does not mean that he cannot also appreciate poetry. He encourages Dwayne to write about something for ...

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