A moving object has what kind of energy?

August 20, 2018 Educator

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What locations do we find in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

One location referenced in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is Finch’s Landing, which is the homestead developed by the Finches’ family ancestor Simon Finch. Finch’s Landing is located, according…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

What is ironic about Tom Walker agreeing to become a usurer while refusing to become a slave…

There are a number of different ironic elements about Tom’s willingness to become a userer but not a slave trader. One such irony is that Tom is unwilling to exploit African slaves but is perfectly…

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THE INTERLOPERS

With whom did you sympathize: Ulrich, Georg, neither, or both? Why?

This is a great question. I sympathize with Gerog more than I sympathize with Ulrich. From the beginning of the story, in my opinion, the reader sees Georg in a better light. First, though it is…

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HEALTH

Does bacon cause cancer?

Very recently, the World Health Organization and International Agency for Research on Cancer have produced findings by over 800 different studies that show that there is a link between processed…

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SPEECH TO THE VIRGINIA CONVENTION

Who is Patrick Henry addressing in the first lines of “Speech to the Virginia Convention”?

On March 23, 1775, Patrick Henry gave his famous speech at the Second Virginia Convention in Richmond. In the speech, Delegate Henry’s first words are “Mr. President: No man thinks more highly than…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What legislation did president Thomas Woodrow Wilson pass?

During President Thomas Woodrow Wilson’s administration between 1913 and 1920, several pieces of legislation were passed. Among his most notable are the Federal Trace Commission Act, Clayton…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What two characteristics does Fortunato display, due to carnival season?

Fortunato shows that he is a heavy drinker as well as a exhibitionist. He enjoys the carnival season because it gives him the freedom to be an even heavier drinker and more of a show-off than…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In Fahrenheit 451, what does Montag do with the book that he stole?

Montag hides the book under his pillow. Montag always liked being a fireman, and felt no shame, until Clarisse got him to question his life by asking him if he was happy. Then, when he went on…

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ANIMAL FARM

In George Orwell’s book Animal Farm, who gained the leadership of the animals and why?

In Animal Farm by George Orwell, initially the pigs Napoleon and Snowball stand out as leaders. The pigs are the most intelligent of the animals, and they are able to plan a rebellion that sends…

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FRANKENSTEIN

When Victor says, “…I ardently hope that the gratification of your wishes may not be a serpent…

In the book, Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley, it is important to keep in mind the entire context while trying to determine this particulate quote. For this specific quote, it is also beneficial to…

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FRANKENSTEIN

What one want is Walton unable to satisfy in Frankenstein?

At the very beginning of the second paragraph of Letter II, Robert Walton writes to his sister, “But I have one want which I have never yet been able to satisfy; and the absence of the object of…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

How did Southerners try to reclaim the Old South ways of life during Reconstruction?

Southern states worked to reclaim their way of life using systemic slavery-like practices on the newly freed African American citizens. This was done first and foremost on the federal level by…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What dare of Dill’s does Jem finally accept?

Dill is fascinated with Boo Radley. Scout and Jem are fascinated as well but they know all of the gossip and false stories about Boo being some kind of monster, so they are terrified of getting…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

What is the main reason for the distinction between “old money” and “new money” in The Great Gatsby?

The phrase “old money” refers to individuals whose families have been wealthy for generations; their money has been around a while, is passed down from generation to generation, and these families’…

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THE POSSIBILITY OF EVIL

Who is Miss Adela Strangeworth in “The Possibility of Evil”?

Miss Adela Strangeworth is the main character in “The Possibility of Evil.” An elderly lady, Miss Strangeworth has spent her entire life in the town and is proud that her family was the first to…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

How would you describe the cellar of the narrator’s house in “The Cask of Amontillado”?

The cellar of the narrator’s house is better described as a catacomb; meaning, an underground place normally reserved for the entombment of human bodies. The narrator of the story is Montresor, and…

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THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES

When Watson remarks to Sherlock Holmes, “I believe you have eyes on the back of your head,” what…

Having “eyes in the back of your head” is an old idiom often used by students whose teacher seemed able to perceive everything that they did, even if she/he were not facing the students. It was…

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EMMA

Please could someone help me describe how Jane Austen’s Emma uses class and social custom as a…

In Emma, Jane Austen creates an entire English village, and snobbery is part of its makeup. Emma, the main character, is a snob with an acute consciousness of her own rank as daughter of one of the…

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THE STORY OF MY LIFE

What does Helen Keller say about her learning of the French language?

Overall, Helen enjoyed studying French. At first, Helen had studied French mostly on her own. She had a French grammar book which she was able to study on her own because it had raised print. In…

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SCIENCE

What is the history of the operating system?

The operating system of any computer or computer-capable device, such as tablets or smartphones, is the system by which the computer enables other programs to operate within the systematic…

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THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

In The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, who or what is the famous ghost of Sleepy Hollow?

The Headless Horseman is the famous ghost in the small town of Sleepy Hollow. Local legend has it that he is the ghost of a Hessian soldier, who died during a battle in the Revolutionary War. It…

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SONNET 18

What is another metaphor to use for Sonnet 18 to rewrite the poem?

Summer and/or a summer’s day is the metaphor that the speaker uses in contrast to the appreciation of his loved one. So, we would need a metaphor that has similar qualities (or disadvantages) to…

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MACBETH

In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Macbeth struggles with his conscience and the fear of eternal damnation…

[eNotes editors are only permitted to answer one question per posting. For additional questions, please submit a new post. Thank you!] In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Lady Macbeth exerts a great deal of…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

In “The Devil and Tom Walker”, what does the word “miserly” mean, and how is it used in the story?

“Miserly” means something that corresponds to or is associated with the behavior of a miser, which is someone who hoards, conserves or is otherwise unwilling to part with their possessions,…

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EVERYDAY USE

How does Maggie identify herself in “Everyday Use”?

In “Everyday Use,” Maggie is not the narrator, and because she speaks little, she does not offer her vision of her own identity to the reader. Maggie is largely identified and characterized by…

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THE SOLITARY REAPER

How do we know that the Reaper’s song had a lasting effect on the poet?

The nightingale and the cuckoo have always been considered as nature’s best singers. The poet is so touched by the maiden’s song that he not only compares her singing to that of nightingale and…

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THE OPEN WINDOW

In “The Open Window,” why did Mr. Framton Nuttel visit Mrs. Sappleton?

Framton Nuttel is calling on the entire Sappleton family. The men are out hunting. Mrs. Sappleton and her niece Vera are the only family members who happen to be at home. Nuttel is staying in the…

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SCIENCE

What is the difference between adolescence and adulthood?

Adolescence is that magical transition from being a child, boy or girl, to an adult, man or woman. It starts as early as age 11 or 12 and usually ends around age 20 to 21. Puberty is one of the…

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NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH: A DOCUMENTARY NOVEL

In Nothing but the Truth by Avi, what kind of student is Philip?

In Nothing But the Truth by Avi, Philip Malloy is basically a lazy student. He thinks he should be able to get by in school with his charm and sense of humor. He doesn’t like the fact that Ms….

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SCIENCE

What is the difference between water potential and osmotic potential?

Osmosis is the movement of water through a semi-permeable membrane and is actually a form of diffusion. The movement takes place across water potential gradient, i.e., from a region of high water…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

These questions pertain to American Government and Congress. 1. The question of what powers are…

Because you have asked so many questions, I cannot answer at length. So, I will give you an answer and a brief explanation for each question. Option C. People do not have many arguments over…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What are 3 examples of Danforth lying in The Crucible?

In Act 3, Proctor and Mary Warren come to the court to tell the truth about the presence of witchcraft. May Warren tells Danforth and the others that it was all “pretense.” In other words, she…

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THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE

In Arthur Conan Doyle’s story entitled “The Red-Headed League,” what extraordinary…

Since this is one of the earliest stories about Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle takes the opportunity to enlighten readers about some of the detective’s remarkable characteristics. In the…

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THE NECKLACE

Is there irony in the story,¨The Necklace?¨

In Guy de Maupassant’s “The Necklace,” the most obvious use of irony comes at the end of the short story. Mathilde, a working class woman, borrows a necklace to attend a dance at the home of…

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HISTORY

What is the master narrative in the book A Different Mirror by Ronald Takaki?

The master narrative, or central argument, of A Different Mirror is revealed in the subtitle “A History of Multicultural America.” As Takaki argues, “the established scholarship has tended to…

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OEDIPUS REX

What problem do the people of Thebes face as the play Oedipus Rex by Sophocles opens?

As the play Oedipus Rex, by Sophocles, opens, the people of Thebes are dealing with a kind of plague—in this case, a famine. Their crops will not grow, and people are dying. Oedipus sends Creon…

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THE GOLDEN ASS

What is the function of sexuality in The Golden Ass by Lucius Apuleius?

The Golden Ass by Lucius Apuleius, like Petronius’ Satyricon, represents a very early stage in the development of the ancient novel, and is an unusual hybrid of satire and wisdom literature. The…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

In which lines do you infer the king’s determinism in The Lady or the Tiger?

In the story The Lady or the Tiger, a semi barbaric king built an amphitheater which he used to pass judgment on people accused of different crimes. However, he played no active role in passing the…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What news does Juliet’s mother tell Juliet?

Unlike Juliet’s father, Juliet’s mother Lady Capulet was interested in the possibility of Juliet marrying Paris from the very beginning of the play. In Act I, Scene III, Lady Capulet asks…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

In “The Devil and Tom Walker”, what does Tom Walker desire?

In the short term, and the perspective of the story, Tom desires the buried pirate treasure that Old Scratch, the Devil, knows the location of. Scratch will only reveal this knowledge to his…

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HISTORY

What were the key issues of the 1920 Presidential election?

There were a few important issues in the 1920 presidential election. One issue dealt with whether the United States should join the League of Nations. The United States had rejected the Versailles…

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HISTORY

How did the free enterprise system lead to technological innovations in the late 1800s? And was…

The free enterprise system led to technological innovations in the late 1800s. Because there were few government rules and regulations at this time, a person could take risks by investing money in…

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THE BIRDS

In “The Birds,” what does the radio announcement say is happening?

On the day after the birds’ first attack, the Home Office makes a statement which is announced on the radio. According to this statement, a “vast quantity of birds” are attacking people and…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Chapter 13 of Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, what does Scout mean when she says that Aunt…

Aunt Alexandra moved in with the Finch family. She was a woman who enjoyed sharing her opinions. Scout often had to hear these opinions because she saw her aunt every day. Aunt Alexandra often…

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“I HAVE A DREAM” SPEECH

In Martin Luther King, Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, who is the great American he is referring…

Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech as part of the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. The march, one of the milestones of the Civil Rights Movement, sought to…

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THE TELL-TALE HEART

How does the setting in The Tell-Tale Heart affect the characterization, theme, and the mood of…

The grand majority of The Tell-Tale Heart is set in darkness: the narrator hides in darkness every night as he watches the old man, and the old man sleeps in the dark. This limits the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, what, if any, positive lesson(s) does Scout learn from Aunt…

At the end of Chapter 13, Alexandra tries to encourage Atticus to teach Scout and Jem about their family heritage. She wants the children to recognize that they come from a respectable family, one…