What makes the author feel better about his situation?

in "diary 24" from the freedom writers diary

Thinking of his "crazy English teacher" from the previous year, who was the only person who encouraged him to be hopeful about his future; talking with two friends about her class and about the adventures and experiences they had while attending it; and discovering that she will be his teacher again all contribute to make him feel better, and eventually to make him feel at home, in spite of his difficult personal circumstances - he and his mom were evicted during the summer.

ichabod crane is a fictional character and the protagonist in washington irving's short story, "the legend of sleepy hollow", first published in 1820. in popular culture, this story is sometimes retitled as "the headless horseman."

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