• THE CRUCIBLE

In “The Crucible” I need some quotes relating to the prompt “who we are is truly tested when we…

In Act 4 of the play “The Crucible”, John Proctor is brought out of jail and pressured into confessing that he was a witch, even though he was not one. In this situation, John is up against huge…

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• TWILIGHT’S BIGGEST LOVERS AND FREAKS

Favorites…What’s your favorite scene or scenes from Twilight?

The movie, or the book? In the movie, practically any moment Robert Pattinson is on the screen is a favorite…gorgeous young man. In the book, probably the scene with Bella in the dance studio.

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• SPEECH AND DRAMA TEACHERS

Stanislavski versus Strassberg?I am interested to hear what the opnions are on this topic. There…

Personally, I think that both had an impact on modern actors and approaches. I still think that each person has to find the method and approach that feels most comfortable. Not everyone can…

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• BEOWULF

In Beowulf, is the mead hall the “heart” of Hrothgar’s Kingdom?

In Medieval times, the mead halls were central to any town for many reasons. Because it was generally the largest structure in town, this was the place for social gatherings and communal dining….

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• BRAVE NEW WORLD

What is the point of conditioning Huxley’s Brave New World?

The world controller conditions the embryos and the young children of Brave New World because conditioning certain castes to fit into their designated roles, the society is stable. Conditioning is…

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• THE KITE RUNNER

What did Rahim Khan mean when he said to Amir, “there is a way to be good again?”

One of the main themes of this novel is redemption. When Amir and his father fled Kabul and went to the United States there was a shadow of shame over Amir. In “The Kite Runner” Amir had shamed…

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• A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

Why did Shakespeare make the four young lovers similar in “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”?I just…

The four young lovers are actually quite different. There are some similarities between them, such as the fact that they belong to the same social class; however, they have different…

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• MY BROTHER SAM IS DEAD

When was the trip to sell the stock planned, and why was it planned so late in the winter?

In chapter 7 of “My Brother Sam Is Dead,” Life Meeker was getting cattle together to try and get ready to travel to Verplancks Point. Every year in November Meeker travelled to Verplancks Point to…

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• SHILOH

What do you think the word Shiloh references, alludes to, or means in this story?

Shiloh, a Civil War battle site where Confederate forces were thoroughly routed and a decisive turning point in the war, represents the larger forces of history that shape the world the characters…

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• A ROSE FOR EMILY

How can I compare and contrast the story “A Rose for Emily” by Faulkner and “A Good Man is Hard…

Similarities: They are both rather horrific; one tale is about a woman who murders her love interest and sleeps next to his rotting corpse, and the other is about a family and grandmother brutally…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

Is there any research regarding the psychology behind people who write on their bodies with…

I taught Middle School for 12 years and saw this behavior frequently. Most students will do this as a habit which is not harmful, although there are extreme cases where students have put…

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• WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Can you fill in the blank in this Shakespearian quote, from Richard II? “Wise men ne’er sit and…

It’s Act 3, Scene 2, lines 178-9: CARLISLEMy lord, wise men ne’er sit and wail their woesBut presently prevent the ways to wail. Hope it helps!

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• JULIUS CAESAR

Explain the political mood in Act 1 of “Julius Caesar”, based on the action in the play.

Well, the mood on the streets is riotous. Caesar has returned from a triumph against Pompey. The commoners are out on the streets celebrating his triumph. Yet he is so popular with the people that…

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• HAMLET

How does the main setting, Elsinore Castle, contribute to the atmosphere of the play and affect…

Well, I’m not sure it really does. There’s definitely a strong atmosphere set up, right from the start of the play, which gives a pervasive sense of what Shakespeare wants you to imagine. Here’s…

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• THE OUTSIDERS

What kinds of rules do gangs members follow in fights?

As the previous post noted, the combatants in the rumble in The Outsiders previously agreed to using no weapons–no knives, chains or heaters. It was not particularly a clean fight: Some fought…

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• CHARLES DICKENS

How does Scrooge feel about the spirits?

Not sure which spirit you are talking about, so I will cover all of them. Marley- Scrooge does not believe Marley is really there. He is fairly confrontational with Marley. “The truth is, that he…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

What do the boys determine at the top of the mountain?

There are a few possible answers to your question depending on when in the book you are referring to. “It was furry. There was something moving behind its head—wings.The beast moved…

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• A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In A Christmas Carol, what does the Ghost of Christmas Future look like?

The Ghost of Christmas Future is shrouded in mystery, all at once looking like a shapeless, faceless form in a black robe, while at the same time, it looks like the Grim Reaper or death….

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

I need a simplified description of Mr. Wemmick’s cottage from Great Expectations, and what is a…

Much like John Wemmick himself, Walworth is diminutive, but mighty. When Pip walks home with Wemmick, he is surprised. Wemmick’s house was a little wooden cottage in the middle of garden plots…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

In “The Great Gatsby”, how do the motifs of Violence, Colours, race, and sports relate to Daisy…

The motif of violence would relate to Daisy because she is a product of both physical and mental abuse by her husband, Tom. It is clear from the first chapter of the book that Tom does become…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

In Act 3 Scene 1, what part does Romeo play in the deaths of Mercutio and Tybalt? What…

Romeo is either directly or indirectly responsible for the deaths of both Mercutio and Tybalt. The entire reason Mercutio and Tybalt fought in the first place was that Romeo refused Tybalt’s…

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• A DOLL’S HOUSE

Is Nora a victim of circumstances or a villain who brings about problems? What is Ibsen’s view?

Nora is BOTH a victim of circumstance and someone who brings about some of her own problems. She is clearly not a villain, however. Because of the time period that the play is set in, Nora is…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

According to Scene vi in Act II, what fears does Friar Lawrence have about the marriage? Explain…

Friar: These violent delights have violent ends And in their triumph die, like fire and powder, Which, as they kiss, consume. The sweetest honey Is loathsome in his own deliciousness And in the…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

Contrast Romeo’s love for Juliet with his love for Rosaline. Consider his reaction to being in…

Romeo’s love for Rosaline differs from that of his love for Juliet in that his love for Roasline is more of an infatuation and longing rather than love. Rosaline clearly shows no interest in…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

What do we learn about Juliet from her speech in Act 2, Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet?

Although Juliet gives quite a few “speeches” in Act 2, Scene 2 or Romeo and Juliet, I will focus on the scene as a whole so as not to leave anything out. That being said, here is my answer: The…

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• THE GIVER

What are 12 major events of The Giver in chronological order?

Before beginning, be sure that you understand that Lowry relates these “event” to birthdays in a way. A child who is born in January of the year celebrates the first event at the same ceremony as a…

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• THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

With what emotions does Elizabeth regard the veil at first and later on? What do her reactions…

But there was one person in the village, unappalled by the awe with which the black veil had impressed all beside herself….she, with the calm energy of her character, determined to chase away…

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• MATH

What is the definition of fraction chain?

A fraction chain helps students build a whole by using units. For example, a basic fraction chain is 1/3 +1/3 +1/3= 3/3 = 1 whole. Activities with fraction chains are useful to help students…

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• MACBETH

In Act One, what element of Shakespearean tragedy do the witches represent? What evidence is…

What an engaging question! The witches represent many things in the play. Critics have noted that they are occult figures, they are the “weird” sisters–not in the universal order of the universe,…

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• HISTORY

Based on technology of Egypt, Minoan crete, Middle east, and Greece, what is the most significant…

This is a pretty wide quesion, since the time frame you specify covers a few thousand years. But I feel that the most significant advancement deals with just that-time. It’s not so much the…

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• THE BET

In the short story “The Bet” by Anton Chekov, do the Banker and the Lawyer respect each other?…

This is a good question. It is hard to say whether or not the banker respected anyone after that 15 years of imprisonment. I think that the banker respected the lawyer after he found the note that…

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• THE OUTSIDERS

In “The Outsiders”, how did Ponyboy feel about fighting?I just want to see what he feels about…

Ponyboy doesn’t seem to enjoy the violence that the other greasers indulge in, but then again he doesn’t shy away from it. The violence in the novel, at least from Ponyboy’s point of view, all…

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• PHYSICS

How can we determine the acceleration of gravity and force of gravity on different obejcts?

On earth, the acceleration due to gravity is the same for all objects: it is g=9.81m/s^2. Force is equal to mass*acceleration. Therefore the force felt due to gravity by any object with mass m is:…

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• A ROSE FOR EMILY

In “A Rose for Emily” what are two examples of Faulkner clearly marking a change in time?

The story starts off describing her death and the funeral, then gives background on her family and father. Then it launches into a description of the aldermen coming to collect the taxes, and how…

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• THE MONKEY’S PAW

1) Did you want Mrs. White to open the door why or why not? Explain your answer. 1) Did you want…

I did not want Mrs. White to open the door. This would have been a terrible conclusion to the story. Either it would have been Herbert and he would have been terribly disfigured, so where does the…

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• NIGHT

What is the significance of “night” in Elie Weisel’s Night and is there a supporting quote for it?

It is very significant. The title of the book refers to the fear and safety that the cover of night brings. Night is the time when the SS came for the prominent Jews in the communities both before…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

What populations have primarily been incarcerated in correction systems throughout the world?…

In countries which are not democracies, prisons are filled with political prisoners, prisoners deemed as a threat to the political party or dictator in charge of the country. Along similar lines,…

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• LITERATURE

Compare and contrast the experience of reading with the experience of watching a movie or tv…

This topic should be on the discussion board. Watching a movie cannot compare to reading a book. When I watch a movie, I see what the director wants me to see. I hear the characters’ voices through…

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• CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY

Teachers–what is the best grade at which to teach this novel?Is it appropriate for 9th graders,…

If this is for Pre-AP, I would say that your 9th graders can handle it. As far as background knowledge, put that on their plates. Make them responsible for learning this. One way I like to do it…

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• SCIENCE

Explain how the malfunction of cardiovascular system and respiratory system link to the care the…

This would depend upon the nature of the failure of the two systems. The CV system would be monitored through normal criteria, starting with pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation. Then heart…

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• FRENCH REVOLUTION, THE

Why did a republican movement emerge in France in the years 1789-1792?

The short answer, of course, is that the French population felt oppressed by their government and had generally felt so since the Middle Ages, combined with inspiration provided by the successful…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

In The Great Gatsby, why does Gatsby tell Nick about his life in Chapter 4?

During their ride into New York, Gatsby spins some very fantastic tales about his personal history for Nick. All of his stories are designed to make him seem a worthier and more respectable man, in…

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• RUDYARD KIPLING

How does Kipling’s poem “A Pict Song” relate to America’s foreign relationships in places like…

Kipling’s “A Pict Song” is about grassroots movement to change government policy. I would think that it would go against what America’s foreign relationships with Palestine, Mexico and Iraq are…

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• MATH

What is a symbolic rule?

The symbolic rule is the function or formula you use or create to solve a problem. It is called symbolic because we use symbols (x, y, a, b) instead of words and numbers. Such symbolic rules could…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

In The Scarlet Letter, what is Chillingworth’s most serious sin?

Roger Chillingworth’s most horrible sin is this: In seeking revenge, he sets out to deliberately and methodically destroy another human being, Arthur Dimmesdale. When Chillingworth comes into the…

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• HAMLET

In Act 3, Scene 1, what is the effect of Claudius’ soliloquy?

First point – and the most important – is that Claudius admits that he is guilty of Old Hamlet’s murder. Though we are now fairly sure (just like Hamlet) that the ghost was telling the truth,…

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• CARRY ON, MR. BOWDITCH

In Carry on, Mr. Bowditch, why is Bowditch a legend?

Nat Bowditch does not become a legend during the course of the book, but is remembered with great respect after his various adventures. Bowditch’s main contribution to the maritime industries was…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, what would be some in-depth symbols of Dill Harris?

Like Tom Robinson and Boo Radley, Dill is symbolized in the novel’s mockingbird motif. When Atticus told Jem not to shoot mockingbirds with his air rifle, he explained himself. Mockingbirds are not…

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• MATH

How do I find a fraction that is smaller than any other fraction?Please explain the steps for me….

It sounds like you need to find which one of several fractions is the smallest, since there is no such thing as THE smallest fraction. To compare different fractions, you CAN’T just look to see…

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• HAMLET

What is the point of Hamlet’s long speech?

“To be or not to be, that is the questionWhether ’tis nobler in the mind to sufferThe slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,Or to take arms against a sea of troubles, And by opposing end them?”…