• THE WAY TO RAINY MOUNTAIN

What tone does the imagery in the first paragraph convey?

In short, the author’s tone is one of reverence towards Rainy Mountain as well as of the natural world and of the Kiowa tribe. This tone echoes throughout the entire novel. The issue with your…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What are some examples of national protests?

Recent examples in the United States of national protests would be the current Black Lives Matter protests of police brutality, the Occupy Wall Street protests of economic inequality, and the…

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• SCIENCE

At what temperature does fat freeze?

This is a great question, but unfortunately one that does not have a solid answer. Fats can have differing chemical makeups, depending on the types of fatty acids they’re composed of and whether…

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• PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

How would one attempt a Marxist reading of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice?

First, I would point you to this excellent answer elsewhere on eNotes: http://www.enotes.com/homework-help/attempt-reading-jane-austens-pride-prejudice-456065 I would add that any Marxist reading…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What are the salient features of a post-industrial society?

A few of the most salient aspects of a post-industrial society include: A service economy based primarily on the exchange of services rather than goods. Instead of relying on agriculture and…

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• SCIENCE

Which changes occur when a person exercises?A. Depth of breathing decreases and breathing rate…

The best answer, given your choices, is choice “B.” I would like to make it clear that choice “B” is not absolutely guaranteed when a person exercises. A lot will depend on the person that is…

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• THE EAGLE

What aspects of nature does Alfred, Lord Tennyson feature in his poem “The Eagle”?

Along with Wordsworth, Lord Byron, Shelley and Keats, Alfred, Lord Tennyson is considered one of the premiere English Romantic poets. Romantic poetry often focused on nature. For example, one of…

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• SCIENCE

State 2 changes that occur to the image when the object is moved towards focal length? 1 image

Hello! Denote a distance between an object and a lens as O, and the distance between an image and a lens as I. It is known that 1F=1O+1I.1F=1O+1I. [From this formula we see that, as stated on the…

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• SCIENCE

Which statement is true of active transport in plants? (a) It depends on the availability of…

Active transport in cells depends on the availability of energy to enable molecules and ions to move through the cell membrane. On the other hand, passive transport depends on kinetic energy….

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• SCIENCE

What are the basic functions of lipids? Include examples.

Lipids are extremely common in the body, and their use in biology tends to fall in several main categories: making up cell and organelle membranes, serving as a high density energy source, and…

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• REFERENCE

What’s a idea for an advertisement that you create that illustrates an example of Ethos, Pathos,…

The advertisement you are asked to create uses the three pillars of persuasion: pathos, logos and ethos. You can do this by creating an appeal for a worthy cause, perhaps an ad that asks readers to…

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• THE SNIPER

What are the social expectations of men and women in this story, viewed through a feminist lens?

The absence of female soldiers in this story does suggest a double standard. It is clear that in this culture, men are supposed to fight wars. The absence of women suggests that the culture might…

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• REPUBLIC

What was the name of the book Plato wrote to outline his ideal government and what was that ideal…

Plato most directly addresses the ideal government in his most famous work, Republic. In this book, framed, like all of Plato’s works, as a series of dialogues between Socrates and others, Socrates…

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• A TALE OF TWO CITIES

What is implied by “the Monsigneur could swallow a great many things with ease” in A Tale of Two…

The statement that the Monsigneur, who is one of the powerful lords in the Royal Court, is able “to swallow a great many things with ease” is satiric as it mocks the powerful lord who is able to…

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• HISTORY

What are some of Langston Hughes’s achievements during the Harlem Renaissance?

Langston Hughes was one of the most important figures in the Harlem Renaissance, a movement involving African-American literary and artistic achievements and pride in the 1920s based in New York…

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• THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL

What does this quote mean from the play The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail: “A man’s conviction…

Henry’s quote about a person’s conviction in The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail can relate to modern times. Thoreau is talking to Bailey, his cellmate, about why it is essential for individuals to act…

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• HISTORY

How did the Blacks in the southern states feel different from the North?

Over the years, scholars have considered the differences between Southern states and Northern states’ treatment of slaves. Although there were some differences, many scholars speculate that many…

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• MARK TWAIN

In “The Californian’s Tale,” what are some reasons the narrator feels he must leave the cottage…

In the beginning of “The Californian’s Tale,” the narrator is searching for gold in California. He is in the Stanislau hills that have long been deserted by previous gold seekers. The…

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• SCIENCE

List three places in the body where mitosis takes place.

Mitosis will take place any where in the body except in locations where meiosis is occurring. Meiosis is the process by which sex cells are created. In other words, meiosis produces gametes that…

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• THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE

In chapter 16 of The Red Badge of Courage, what do Henry and Wilson’s different reactions to the…

In Chapter 16, Wilson’s reaction to the impending battle is to lay down and sleep, while Henry watches and listens to the cannon and gunfire. As they’re marching Wilson seems defeated (“He was…

• HISTORY

Analyze the factors and impacts of the Industrial Revolution in American society after the Civil…

In the aftermath of the Civil War, the United States experienced a level of industrial expansion that was unprecedented. It impacted society in a number of different ways. Let us look at a few of…

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• HAMLET

Did the people around Polonius tend to give weight to his opinions? Were these people significant?

Two significant people, Claudius and Gertrude, come to Polonius for advice and give weight to his opinions. After all, Polonius is the consummate courtier, which means he is a man who knows how to…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

What are some of the informal ways in which governors exercise control over state legislature?

There are several ways a governor can informally influence the state legislature. One way is to threaten to veto a bill that crosses the Governor’s desk that the Governor doesn’t support….

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• MACBETH

How does Macbeth’s reaction to killing Duncan change by the end of scene 3 in act 2? How is this…

Macbeth has clearly regained his composure by the end of this scene and is intent on putting the blame on someone else for the king’s murder. Immediately after he had murdered Duncan he was anxious…

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• A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In A Christmas Carol, Stave 3, what is the point of the lighthouse and ship after seeing the…

The theme of Stave III is to show Ebenezer Scrooge how easy it is for others to have Christmas in their heart. We see this through multiple examples of people Scrooge knows and people he does not…

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• THE VELDT

What are the two similes Bradbury uses to describe Peter’s and Wendy’s physical traits? What is…

Here are the two similes that Ray Bradbury uses to describe Peter and Wendy: They have “cheeks like peppermint candy.” They also have “eyes like bright blue agate marbles.” What is ironic about…

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• HISTORY

How did President Lincoln and the Radical Republicans disagree on Reconstruction? Why were the…

Since you asked two questions in this post, I will answer the first one. President Lincoln and the Radical Republicans differed on Reconstruction. President Lincoln wanted a Reconstruction Plan…

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• FORENSIC SCIENCE

Explain how a Forensic Psychologist prepares the profile of a serial killer.

Forensic psychologists contrast with forensic scientists, who collect and study physical evidence associated with a crime. Forensic psychologists are interest, as the name suggests, in the mental…

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• MACBETH

Compare and contrast between Macbeth and Malcolm?

Macbeth and Malcolm don’t have that much in common, ultimately. They do both begin as nobles in the good graces of the King of Scotland, Duncan. Macbeth is, at first, a loyal thane who gets…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

What gives Juliet the strength to drink the potion?

At the end of Act IV, Scene III, Juliet is alone in her bedroom trying to work up the courage to drink the sleeping potion prepared for her by the Apothecary. If all goes according to plan, Juliet…

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• A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What is the background of the book A Christmas Carol?

Charles Dickens, who was a celebrity in his time, used his writing to emphasize the need for social change in nineteenth century England. Having experienced poverty and desolation as a child, and…

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• MENDING WALL

Does the wall between the neighbors’ farms serve a practical purpose? What evidence in the poem…

In Robert Frost’s poem “The Mending Wall” the speaker describes a stone wall that exists between his property and his neighbor’s. We learn that the two of them annually walk along its length in the…

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• THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER

In The Perks of Being a Wallflower, was Charlie’s sister sexually abused?

Although there is more than one character in the book who is sexually abused, including Charlie, we never find out that his sister Candace was sexually abused. Charlie was molested by his Aunt…

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• BUSINESS

Better Days Ahead, a charitable organization, has a standing agreement with First National Bank….

Let’s move systematically through these numbered questions! 1. Several different accounts will be affected as a result of Jacob Henson’s actions: Accounts that would experience a credit include: -…

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• SCIENCE

What is a respiration challenge monkeys face in comparison to fish? A) Dry air makes it a…

Of the answers listed, the first one, letter (A) makes the most sense. “Dry air makes it a challenge to keep respiratory structures moist” would be a decided disadvantage against fish, who inhabit…

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• HISTORY

How many people could the Roman Coliseum hold?

The Roman Coliseum is considered one of the most magnificent structures in all of the ancient world. The Coliseum was originally built by Vespasian as a place for the citizens of Rome to go to…

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• THINGS FALL APART

How did the colonists change the Igbo language?

In Chinua Acbebe’s Things Fall Apart, the invasive colonial influence present in Umuofia changes a number of aspects of traditional Igbo culture. Interestingly, while Achebe does not explicitly…

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• BILL OF RIGHTS

List ten specific rights discussed in the Bill of Rights that apply in criminal cases.

Ten specific rights in the Bill of Rights pertaining to criminal cases are as follows: The right of all people to be secure from “unreasonable searches and seizures” without a warrant is protected…

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• BUSINESS

What is marketing myopia, and how can it be avoided?

Marketing myopia is when a business concerns itself more with its needs than the needs of its target market – its customers. In essence, marketing myopia occurs when an organization focuses too…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In chapter 4, what does Mr. Wopsle say about “the prodigal”?

In Charles Dickens’ novel Great Expectations, Mr. Wopsle, the clerk at the church, comes to the Gargery household for Christmas dinner. Although he is just the clerk some say “he would read the…

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• SCIENCE

Please draw the Lewis structure for CClFBrI and its resonance structures. (Would help if you can…

Carbon is located exactly halfway to completing the octet rule for the outer energy level for elements on the periodic table. It has four electrons it will share in combinations with other…

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• A WHITE HERON

Consider Sylvia’s grandmother. Define her relationship with Sylvia. How is her relationship with…

The relationship between Sylvia and her grandmother is a good one. Mrs. Tilley seems to possess a better understanding of Sylvia and what makes her happy than Sylvia’s mother did. Sylvia’s…

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• A WRINKLE IN TIME

In A Wrinkle in Time, how do we know that the children have only been gone for less than a day…

When you ask a question about when the characters “leave” and return in A Wrinkle in Time, you are speaking of the tesseract. This is simply a way to travel through space and time. Because…

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• SILENT DANCING

How does the title “Silent Dancing” relate to the text?

The full title of Silent Dancing by Judith Ortiz Cofer is Silent Dancing: A Partial Remembrance of a Puerto Rican Childhood. The particular phrase “Silent Dancing” refers to a specific memory of…

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• THE LION AND THE JEWEL

Describe the events that led to the stranger visiting the village of Ilujinle in “The Lion and…

Lakunle plays the role of the “lost traveler” who ends up in the remote village of Ilujinle. The mime scene begins when four girls enter the stage, pretending to be the wheels of a car. Lakunle…

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• THE BIBLE

From Richard Elliott Friedman’s book Who Wrote the Bible, accurately explain the Documentary…

Trying to determine the authorship of sacred texts is a fraught activity, as it impinges not just upon scholarly consensus but upon deeply held religious beliefs. The first five books of the Bible,…

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• SCIENCE

Please draw the primary Lewis structure for IF4O+ and all its resonance structures. (Would help…

The Lewis dot structure for the ion IF4O+ shows an expanded octet on iodine. Some elements in the third period or below form compounds in which they have 8 or 10 valence electrons as the central…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Jem Finch’s justifiable and tolerant character in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ make him a…

Jem Finch’s justifiable and tolerant character make him significant throughout the novel because he parallels Scout’s moral development and embodies Atticus’ beliefs and teachings. Jem looks up to…

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• A WHITE HERON

How are Sylvia and the stranger similar? How are they different? Why did Sylvia not tell the…

Sylvia and the stranger are similar in that they both have (or claim to have) a real appreciation for the beauty of nature. Just as Sylvia has a special appreciation for the birds, so does he. He…

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• LITERATURE

Analyze the Poem “Inventing a Horse” By Meghan O’Rourke in detail

“Inventing a Horse” by Meghan O’Rourke is an eight stanza poem with no set rhyming pattern. Each stanza is four lines, and the author use enjambment at the end of each stanza. The last line…

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