Explain the social reforms that emerged during the Progressive Era.
- SCIENCE
Sputnik was the first satellite to launch and successfully orbit the Earth. It was launched on October 4, 1957 by the Soviet Union. Sputnik weighed 183.9 pounds and was able to complete an orbit…
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- HISTORY
What role did the press play in American life from the Civil War to World War I?
During the 19th century, the United States witnessed the evolution and modernization of journalism. The circulation of newspapers expanded beyond the boundaries of eastern U.S. cities and became…
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- THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET
What are 3 ways Esperanza learns to always remember where she came from?
In “Bums in the Attic,” Esperanza relates how her parents take her to look at large houses on hills on Sundays. She criticizes people who live in those houses because they know nothing of the…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
How does Montresor use reverse psychology on Fortunato?
Montresor uses reverse psychology to trick Fortunado into going into the crypt with him by suggesting that he will have someone else look at the wine and by asking him if he is sick once he gets…
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- LITERATURE
Why is The Boy in the Striped Pajamas a fable?
Fables are characterized by a short story format and narrative which conveys some moral lesson. Though John Boyne’s novel, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, is longer than most fables, the fact that…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Julius Caesar, why is Portia upset with her husband?
Portia is upset with Brutus because he has not been telling her what he is involved in. Portia was a strong woman, and not the most mentally stable. She was aware that Brutus was up to something,…
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- THE FURNISHED ROOM
How does O. Henry use suspense in “The Furnished Room”?
The story begins with descriptions of transients, homeless people, those who move from home to home out of economic necessity. This establishes a dark setting, stories about people who have no…
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- ANTHEM
Does Anthem take place in the past, the present, or the future? How do we know?
Although the novel, Anthem by Ayn Rand, was written in 1937, the novel takes place in the future. We are not told the exact year or setting, but a Great War occurred that changed everything about…
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- LYDDIE
What is one problem in the book Lyddie in Chapter 19?
Lyddie learns that her friend Diana is leaving the factory because she is pregnant. As Chapter 19 begins, Lyddie is upset because her brother Charles has come to get Rachel and take her home with…
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- LITERATURE
I don’t understand how to structure #2 on the attached list so that I am actually answering the… 1 image
It looks like you need to start with Crenshaw’s notion of intersectionality. Return to your reading from Crenshaw and find where she defines the term “intersectionality” as it relates to different…
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- HISTORY
What was the geography in Rome like?
The location of early settlement in Rome was ideal for a number of reasons. The Latins were the original settlers of Rome and they settled on Palatine Hill according to the archaeological record….
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- MARRIAGE IS A PRIVATE AFFAIR
What kind of job does Nene have?
In the story, Nene is a teacher at a school for girls in Lagos. We find this out during Nnaemeka’s conversation with his father, Okeke, when he is breaking the news that he is engaged to Nene….
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- NIGHT
In Night by Elie Wiesel, what is Elie’s job at Buna?
After being processed at Birkenau and spending three weeks at Auschwitz, Night author Elie Wiesel, his father, and other Jews from the camp are transported to yet another camp–Buna. Elie feels…
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- RULES OF THE GAME
Why does Waverly no longer have to do her chores in “Rules of the Game”?
Waverly’s brothers have to do her chores because she is participating in chess tournaments. Waverly’s family gets a used chess set from a charity at Christmas. Waverly seems to take to the…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
Where do references to the Civil War occur in the story? How does the war play a part in the story?
The story “A Rose for Emily” and the title character Emily Grierson show the world of the South as it experienced a fundamental shift, from the days of slavery and aristocratic plantation owner…
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- ILIAD
I need to select three characters from Homer’s Iliad, including one god or goddess, one Greek,…
Three important characters in Homer’s Iliad are: Odysseus: He is a human hero, who is the King of Ithaca. He fights on the Greek side in the Trojan war and is known for his cleverness, and devising…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What are examples of puns in Fahrenheit 451?
Interesting question! In the book Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury several literary devices are utilized including puns. Throughout the book, several puns are implemented to incite the readers’…
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- HISTORY
What were three reasons Columbus was looking for a new route to Asia?
Despite being most famous for finding the Americas, Christopher Columbus’s first voyage in 1492 was actually funded, by the rulers of Spain, as an attempt to find a new trading route between Spain…
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- HISTORY
What was the role of the federal government in the acquisition of the west?
The federal government played a dominant role in acquiring the west of what is now the United States. The federal government acquired all of the land west of the Mississippi by treaty, war, or…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Were the colonist justified in revolting from Great Britain? Explain why this is potentially a…
The colonists were justified in revolting from Great Britain. However, there were risks involved in doing this. The colonists believed the British government violated their rights. The colonists…
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- TUCK EVERLASTING
Who puts Winnie on the horse and kidnaps her in Tuck Everlasting?
Mae and Miles Tuck kidnap Winnie and take her away to their house on a horse. When Winnie sees Jesse drinking from the spring that made the Tucks immortal, he has to act fast. He can’t convince…
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- THE LEAP
How can we describe the narrator in the short story “The Leap”?
Compared to Anna, her mother, the narrator of “The Leap” is a shadowy and indistinct figure. That itself gives us a clue to how she should be described, namely as someone very much in the shadow of…
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- AFTER TWENTY YEARS
When does “After Twenty Years” take place?
There is little in the story “After Twenty Years” to indicate its time period. We know it is a time period of electric lights. Although the action happens in New York City and the streets are…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
What is the author’s purpose in including the three paragraphs that begin with the line, “That…
The author’s purpose in the three paragraphs your question refers to are to foreshadow coming events, describe the uncertainty of the times, and provide parallels to the events of the story. In the…
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- WUTHERING HEIGHTS
What was Emily Brontë’s view on marriage in Wuthering Heights?
Emily Bronte’s views on marriage, as expressed in her novel Wuthering Heights, are unlike the views most modern readers, especially students, may hold. Living in the northern England moors in the…
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- THE CAY
What ship were Phillip and his mother on when it was torpedoed in The Cay?
Phillip and his mother were on a ship called the S. S. Hato. In later chapters, sometimes he simply calls it “the Hato.” (“S. S.” means “Steam Ship,” and “Hato” is the name of an airport on…
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- THE NECKLACE
What does the necklace symbolize when Mathilde first sees it in the satin box in “The Necklace”?
The necklace symbolizes the unattainable life of wealth that Mathilde longs for. Mathilde is a middle class woman who longs to be rich. She feels like she was born into the wrong lifestyle. She…
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- SCIENCE
Is expansion a physical or chemical property?
Expansion of a material is a physical property. A physical property is one that can be observed and is related to a physical change. A chemical property, on the other hand, is one that is observed…
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- LITERATURE
What type of poem is Earth by Oliver Herford?
Herford’s “Earth” is a seemingly simple, childlike poem in the mode of William Blake’s Songs of Innocence. “Earth” uses an imperfect ABAB rhyme scheme as well as alliteration to produce a rhythmic,…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What allusions does Shakespeare use in Act III of Romeo and Juliet?
An allusion is a reference to a well known person, place, event, literary work, or work of art. Shakespeare often alludes to Greek and Roman mythology in his play Romeo and Juliet. He also alludes…
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- HISTORY
Why does Truman oppose the Taft-Hartley act ? Why does Taft support it ?
President Truman and Robert Taft were on opposites of the Taft-Harley Act. Robert Taft opposed many of President Roosevelt’s actions to end the Great Depression. He felt some of the actions gave…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How did Abigail manipulate Reverend Parris?
Abigail manipulates her uncle, Reverend Parris, throughout The Crucible with her lies. She not only lies about what she and the other girls were doing in the woods with Tituba, but she also lies to…
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- ANIMAL FARM
What is significant about how the animals arrange themselves as they gather to hear Major? What…
In the opening chapter of Animal Farm, the animals gather in the barn to hear a speech by Old Major. While the arrangement of the animals in the barn may seem random, it does, in fact, reveal much…
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- HISTORY
According to Taft what had happened by 1946?
Robert Taft was a co-sponsor of the Taft-Hartley Act in 1947. This law is regarded as anti-labor law because it significantly reduced actions that unions could use. Robert Taft wasn’t against…
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- FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON
In Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, what does Charlie realize about Gimpy? Why is he so…
In Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes, Charlie realizes that the head baker Gimpy is stealing from the company. Gimpy is undercharging customers for kickbacks. Charlie does not know what to do,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, why do you think Mrs. Dubose was so vicious to the children, yet so…
Mrs. Dubose is a haggard, two-faced old nag who bullies little children because she can; and then when it suits her, she turns polite for Atticus because he’s respectable and kind. However, that…
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- THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK
In Act 1 of the play The Diary of Anne Frank, how do Anne’s words reveal aspects of her personality?
The play The Diary of Anne Frank by Frances Goodrich and Albert Hackett premiered in 1955 and is based on the book Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank. Many aspects of Anne’s personality are…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is different about the Radley House in Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?
The Radley house is run down and neglected in a neighborhood full of manicured lawns and well cared-for houses: Rain-rotted shingles drooped over the eaves of the veranda; oak trees kept the sun…
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- HISTORY
According to Truman, why do unions exist ?
President Truman believed unions were necessary for workers. He believed that without a union to represent the workers, the workers and the working class would be treated poorly. He believed that…
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- RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI
What characteristics do Rikki-tikki-tavi, Nag and Nagaina display in “Rikki-tikki-tavi”?
All three of these characters are determined to protect their territory and the ones they love. Although they are enemies, Nag, Nagaina, and Rikki do have a lot in common. They are all persistent,…
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- SCIENCE
Arrange O, F, and S in order of increasing atomic radius. Explain using the following terms:…
The atomic radius of an atom is the distance between the nucleus of an atom to its outermost electron. Atomic radius is an example of a periodic trend. Periodic trends are patterns of properties…
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- JASON AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE
Why was Jason searching for the Golden Fleece?
Jason is motivated in his search by his evil uncle Pelias who tells him the story of the Golden Fleece. In this story, a golden ram was sent by the gods to save two children from their evil…
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- THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT
Who are the outcasts of Poker Flat?
The title, “The Outcasts of Poker Flat,” is referencing the four characters who have been thrown out of the town of Poker Flat. Apparently the town of Poker Flat is a beacon of morality, because…
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- THE DEVIL’S ARITHMETIC
What are six traits for Gitl in The Devil’s Arithmetic?
Gitl is a wise, giving, compassionate, smart, brave, and determined character who gives many of the characters in The Devil’s Arithmetic hope, including Hannah. Gitl’s wisdom is often combined…
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- MACBETH
Does Shakespeare want us to believe that the witches in Macbeth are real, supernatural or…
I think Shakespeare definitely wants his audience to believe that the Weird Sisters are real and have some supernatural ability for several reasons. First of all, they speak and make decisions in…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
In The Outsiders, what do Pony and Johnny think about Cherry when they meet her?
Pony and Johnny think that Cherry is nice and not like other Socs. The Socs are the enemies of the greasers. Cherry is a Soc, but Johnny and Pony are greasers. The two groups just normally do not…
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- HISTORY
What measures did the United States government take in order to ensure public support for the…
Enotes policy allows me to answer one question per post. I will answer the first question you posted. Since you haven’t mentioned a specific war, I will focus on World War I. The government did…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
How does Mark Twain address the themes of slavery, freedom, and growing up in The Adventures of…
These are some of the main themes of the novel. I will give you a brief explanation of each. Freedom Although often considered one of the first works of literary realism, there are also strong…
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- HISTORY
What is yellow journalism? How did it contribute to the Spanish-American War?
Enotes policy allows me to answer one question per post. I will answer the question you posted about yellow journalism. Yellow journalism refers to when a media outlet exaggerates news stories. In…
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- HISTORY
Explain the social reforms that emerged during the Progressive Era.
There were many reforms made during the Progressive Era. Some of the reforms were social reforms. Before the Progressive Era, it was common for kids to work instead of go to school. They would work…
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