Explain why “social location” might be an important concept in sociology.
- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are the unwritten rules about race that Mr. Gilmer attempts to get Tom to break? Does he…
While Tom is on the witness stand, Mr. Gilmer begins to question him as to why he chose to help Mayella Ewell out for free. Tom responds by saying, “I felt right sorry for her, she seemed to try…
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- THE HELP
What deepens Aibileen’s bitterness toward white society in The Help?
The first chapter is told by Aibileen. It is here in the second section of this chapter that she talks about losing her 24-year-old son, Treelore. He had been working a night job at a mill, loading…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
What is the significance of the marble staircase in A Separate Peace by John Knowles?
The marble staircase is located in the First Academy Building on the campus of the Devon School. Gene describes it as having a red brick exterior, swinging doors, and a marble foyer preceding the…
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- JOHN MASEFIELD
What is a possible theme in “Roadways” by John Masefield?
The theme of a written piece is its implied message or meaning. Therefore a thematic statement generally states the author’s message and can include feelings about that message. An appropriate…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, why has Mary Warren disobeyed her employers and gone to Salem?
Mary says she has to go to Salem because she is part of the court proceedings. Proctor is very upset about Mary Warren going to Salem without his permission. Mary Warren is the Proctors’ servant….
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- BUSINESS
How do perceived risks impact a consumer’s decision process? What are examples of two ways this…
Most human beings are risk-averse, meaning that they prefer a sure thing to a risky bet with the same expected return. For example, given the choice between getting $100 for sure or getting $200 or…
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- CULTURE
What are factors that affect one’s culture?
There are so many factors that affect one’s culture that entire books are written on this subject. I will discuss a couple here: geography and proximity. Geography has a profound effect on one’s…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How is Scout different from her classmates in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Scout differs from her classmates in several striking and important ways. One of the most basic is that she is not being raised by her mother. She’s being raised by Atticus, a single father. This…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, on what page does it specify where the dump is located?
In Warner Books’ 1960 edition of To Kill a Mockingbird, the location of the town dump, found on pages 170 and 171, is essential to the story’s theme of discrimination and prejudice. On page 170,…
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- ALL SUMMER IN A DAY
In “All Summer in a Day,” why did William lock Margot in the closet?
William locks Margot in the closet because the sun is coming out and he does not want her to see it. The problem between Margot and the other kids is that she is from Earth and they have lived on…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What does Scout notice about Mayella as she leaves the witness stand and passes Atticus’ defense…
When Mayella leaves the witness stand and passes by the defense table, she glares at Atticus. …and I never saw anybody glare at anyone with the hatred Mayella showed when she left the stand and…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In Act II of The Crucible, why does Hale not know the meaning behind the poppet?
In Act II, readers find that Hale has visited the Proctor’s house on his own terms, and in no connection with the court. Because he is also involved with the proceedings, he is working on his own…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What are the locations in Romeo and Juliet? How are they described?
The setting of Romeo and Juliet is representative, meaning that the stage is representative of an actual place that the audience can visit. Consequently, it is important to understand these…
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- LYDDIE
What is the effect of the speed up on Lyddie?
In chapter thirteen of Lyddie, the factory really starts to increase the speed of the machines that Lyddie works. The effect on Lyddie comes in three stages. At first, Lyddie is more than…
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- BUSINESS
When is money likely to be one of the most important motivators?
Basically, when either the amount of money is very large (compared to what they already have) or all other motivations cancel out.Human beings are motivated by many things: Emotions such as…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In the Great Gatsby why does Nick go East?
In the Great Gatsby, Nick, who’s full name is Nick Carraway, is established as the narrator of the story at the beginning of the book. In chapter 1, the reasons why Nick decided to go East are…
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- CHARLES
Who is the narrator of the story? Use textual evidence to support the answer.
The narrator of the story is the one from whose perspective or point of view the story is told. A literary description of point of view usually also includes identifying from which person’s…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What does Held mean when she asks for a “feminist transformation of ethics”?
Virginia Held is a leading feminist philosopher who was born October 28, 1929. She is making a feminist argument for including a gendered understanding of ethical decisions and theory. She argues…
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- HISTORY
Who makes business decisions in the market economy?
In a market economy, individuals, based on the principles of supply and demand, make business decisions. Supply and demand determine what products will be produced, how many will be produced, and…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How does Tituba react to Betty’s condition?
When Tituba is questioned by the Reverend Hale about Betty, she is horrified to think that anyone believes she would harm the child. She responds by saying “I love me Betty!” and later says “I…
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- HISTORY
Explain the historical significance of Manifest Destiny?
Manifest Destiny had an important impact on history. The concept of Manifest Destiny, at first, meant we should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. As a result of this policy, we…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What are three things that women do or use in The Great Gatsby to get ahead in a male-dominated…
Something women do to get ahead in the male-dominated society of this novel (and the American 1920s) is cheat. Nick remembers a scandal surrounding Jordan Baker, the golfer, from years ago; there…
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- SCIENCE
How do the nucleotides in DNA pair up?
DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid is a double helical molecule, with its two strands connected to each other through nucleotide pairing. There are 4 different nucleotides in a DNA molecule. These…
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- ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD
What is the writing perspective in Gray’s Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard? At first I…
A good question. The narrator does reflect on death, and that makes sense. It is logical and natural to think about death at least briefly when you see a cemetery, which the narrator does there in…
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- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
Why does the film “The Phantom of the Opera” start in black and white?
Beginning the movie with a black and white picture is an aesthetic ploy to create a feeling of nostalgia in spite of the beginning of the movie being only the end of the story. Some years have…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, how does Scout learn to cope with the evils of the world?…
Jean Louise Finch is an innocent little girl who is faced with many controversial situations at a young age. Luckily, her innocence and youth might be protective shields that help her to filter the…
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- AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE
In the second sentence in part 2 of “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge,” the word “secessionist”…
“An Occurrence at Owl Breek Bridge” is set during the American Civil War, when the North and South fought over many things, but most importantly, slavery. The main character of the story, Peyton…
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- HISTORY
Why did 19 out of 24 states not want newly freed African Americans after the Civil War? 1 image
First of all, I am curious as to the source behind your statement that 19 of 24 states “did not want” African Americans after the Civil War. I assume that you are referring only to Northern…
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- HISTORY
Why was it significant that voters rather than state legislatures ratified the Constitution of…
The Preamble to the United States Constitution opens with the phrase We the People. This is a nod to the concept of popular sovereignty, which means that the citizens of a nation have the right to…
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- THE BRONZE BOW
When is a bronze bow mentioned in the book The Bronze Bow?
The bronze bow is a recurring motif in Elizabeth George Speare’s novel. It is first introduced in chapter 7 when Joel reads scripture to Daniel while he is recuperating in the secret passageway….
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- THE VELDT
What is the mood of “The Veldt”?
On one level, the mood of “The Veldt” is clearly one of fear and paranoia. We can sense this from the very first lines of the story: “George, I wish you’d look at the nursery.” “What’s wrong with…
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- AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE
Did the author intend Farquhar’s escape to seem believable?
Yes, the author certainly intended Peyton Farquhar’s escape to be believable. That is the heart and soul of the story. The reader identifies with Farquhar and shares his thoughts and feelings in…
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- MATH
The letters a through z are used 3 at a time (repetition allowed) followed by 3 digits at a time…
We use the multiplication principle — each “event” (the selection of a letter or digit) is independent, so the number of total possibilities is the product of the choices at each step….
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- THE CANTERVILLE GHOST
Was Virginia really lost in The Canterville Ghost? How did her family members react to her sudden…
No, Virginia was not really lost. She allowed the ghost to take her to “a great black cavern” so she could weep and pray for the angel of mercy to allow the ghost to die. The ghost had explained…
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- SCIENCE
How are the lithosphere and asthenosphere alike?
The Earth is composed of three parts, the outermost crust (where we live), the mantle and the core (the innermost portion of the planet). Lithosphere is composed of the crust and the uppermost…
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- THINGS FALL APART
How does Unoka affect different characters in the novel Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe?
Despite the fact that Unoka, Okonkwo’s father, has a relatively minor role in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, he has a considerable impact on the novel. Obviously, Unoka deeply affects his…
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- HISTORY
How have African-American living conditions improved since 1865?
African-American living conditions have improved since 1865. However, the improvement has not always been continuous. In 1865, the Civil War ended. As a result, slavery ended, and the…
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- SPEAK
How is Melinda Sordino suffering from post traumatic stress disorder? What effects does it have…
In the novel, the main character Melinda Sordino is indeed suffering from severe post-traumatic stress disorder. This struggle is the biggest conflict the character has to over her, and she is in a…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
Tituba is largely motivated by her fear of being punished. When Abigail first accuses her of witchcraft, Reverend Parris threatens to “whip [her] to [her] death” and Mr. Putnam calls for her to…
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- HISTORY
What was Bloody Sunday? When was that?
Bloody Sunday occurred during the protests of the Civil Rights movement. It occurred on Sunday, March 7, 1965. African-Americans were concerned about the lack of African-Americans being registered…
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- THE GIVER
What is Jonas’s reaction to the first memory? What about the Giver?
The first memory that Jonas receives is in chapter 11 of Lowry’s The Giver. It is also the same memory that the Giver himself received when he was in training as a young boy. The first memory is of…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
“Everything has to evolve or else it perishes.” How does this apply to Finny from A Separate…
This quote “Everything has to evolve or it perishes” fits Phineas from A Separate Peace perfectly. Phineas is young, athletic, strong, and has a highly energetic personality. He looks forward to…
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- SCIENCE
We will be working with the metric system tomorrow and I need two examples of things that come in…
Fingers and toes come in sets of ten, and bowling pins and billiard balls come in sets of ten. There are also things that come in multiples of ten. For example, money. U.S currency has a 10 dollar…
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- HEIDEGGER’S EXPERIMENT
Who were Dr. Heidegger’s four friends?
Dr Heidegger’s ‘venerable’ friends were Mrs Wycherly, Colonel Killigrew, Mr Gascoigne, and Mr Medbourne. Mr Medbourne was once a prosperous merchant who lost everything through wild speculation and…
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- THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL
In what ways was Nathaniel Hawthorne connected to the Salem Witch Trials?
Nathaniel Hawthorne’s most direct link to the Salem Witch Trials was a family one. His great-great-grandfather, John Hathorne, was a judge during the trials. Hawthorne considered the Salem Witch…
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- THE VELDT
In “The Veldt,” Lydia asks her husband, “What promoted us to buy a nightmare?” He responds,…
The nightmare that George refers to is the $30,000 Happylife House he and his wife have purchased. In hindsight, as his children turn into spoiled monsters, he can see that the house reflected…
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- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
What is the significance of the title “The Gift of the Magi”?
The significance of the title is twofold. First, we need to realize that the title comes from the New Testament. The magi, or wise men, gave the baby Jesus gifts. According to the the gospel of…
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- HISTORY
What are the Articles of Confederation?
After the Revolutionary War ended, the United States needed to develop a plan of government. The Articles of Confederation was the first plan of government we had after the Revolutionary War. Under…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Explain why “social location” might be an important concept in sociology.
In sociology, the concept of social location refers to how groups in a society experience the interactive effects of intersecting social hierarchies. In other words, it is the sum effect of factors…
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- A CHRISTMAS CAROL
How does Scrooge transform from Stave One to Stave Two?
In Stave One of A Christmas Carol, Scrooge is described as a “tight-fisted hand at the grindstone” and as “hard and sharp as flint.” He does not donate money to charity, does not want to give Bob…
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