How did our country become united after the Civil War ended?

August 24, 2018 Educator

HISTORY

Compare and contrast the views of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois on the issue of how…

W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington were leading African-American thinkers around 1900. Both men had clear views about how African-Americans should achieve equality. Both men believed…

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SCIENCE

Which is generally easier to accomplish: Prove a hypothesis or Disprove a hypothesis?

A hypothesis is a likely explanation of a phenomenon or an observation. Scientists design careful experiments in order to validate the hypothesis. Such validation efforts require supporting…

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SCIENCE

How are force and work related?

Work and force are related in that work is the force acting on an object multiplied by the displacement in the direction of the force, meaning the distance that the object moves: W = F x d A force…

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BUSINESS

Do you see any conflict between your desire to be as profitable as possible and your desire to…

Just by basic accounting, there seems to be a tension here. A certain amount of revenue comes in R. A certain amount is paid out in expenses E. A certain amount is paid out in wages W. What’s left…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

In Lord of the Flies, how does Ralph manage to survive once the hunt begins?

In the final chapter of the novel, Ralph is forced to run and hide from Jack and his savage group of hunters in order to survive. At first, Samneric give Ralph a piece of meat to help him before…

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HISTORY

In 1831, the Supreme Court handed down a decision about the forcible movement of natives. What…

In 1831, the Supreme Court heard the case Cherokee Nation v. Georgia. In the late 1820s, the state of Georgia began to take away the rights of Native Americans and to move them off their lands in a…

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THE CRUCIBLE

In the play The Crucible, by Arthur Miller, how does fire work as a symbol?

Fire in The Crucible symbolizes sinfulness, and fire’s ability to quickly become out of control is mirrored by the way sin seems to spread and destroy everyone and everything in the town. After…

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REFERENCE

Who was involved in WWI?

The First World War involved many of the world’s great economic powers unified into two opposing forces- the Allies Powers and the Central Powers. The Allied Powers grew out of the Entente Alliance…

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MACBETH

Why does the first witch wish to take revenge against the sailor?

In Macbeth, Act I, Scene III, we find ourselves once again on the heath with the Three Witches, where the following dialogue takes place: FIRST WITCH. Where hast thou been, sister? SECOND…

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HISTORY

To whom could one attribute the peaceful solution to the Cuban Missile Crisis?

The Cuban Missile Crisis was a very tense time in United States history and world history. The Soviet Union had built missile sites and had placed missiles in Cuba that could attack the United…

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THE ODYSSEY

What does Athena ask of Odysseus?

Athena helped Odysseus arrive back home in Ithaca. She was also the first person that Odysseus met when he arrived from Scheria. Athena asked Odysseus not to tell anyone who he was. The goddess…

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LITERATURE

How do you go about explaining narrative perspective in a novel that is in first person?

A first-person narrative is a story told by a narrator who is writing or speaking directly about themselves. The narrator relates the story by using a lot of I-statements and telling the story as…

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TANGERINE

why does paul decide to make a joke with victor – tangerine

Paul makes a joke with Victor because he recognizes that Victor creates friendships through jokes. Victor’s jokes can often come across as mean-spirited to people who don’t know him. This is…

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THE BET

In “The Bet,” the banker believes “on my part it was the caprice of a pampered man” that he…

The impending danger of getting bankrupt by losing two million rubles to the lawyer makes the banker curse himself for his present predicament. The story begins in retrospection when the banker…

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THE CAY

How is Phillip courageous in The Cay by Theodore Taylor?

Phillip is courageous in The Cay by Theodore Taylor several times. First of all, he showed courage when the ship he and his mother were on was torpedoed. It took a lot of courage for a boy to do…

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A LONG WAY FROM CHICAGO

In A Long Way from Chicago by Richard Peck, does Grandma Dowdel own a rowboat?

The answer is no, Grandma Dowdel doesn’t own a rowboat. In A One-Woman Crime Wave, Grandma Dowdel takes Joey and Mary Alice to Salt Creek, where the Piatt County Rod and Gun Club has some property….

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MACBETH

What is the significance of Shakespeare choosing not to show Lady Macbeth’s death on stage?

Shakespeare likely chose not to show Lady Macbeth’s death on stage because to do so might prompt the audience to feel some sympathy for her. As ruthless as she’s been, we might let her off the hook…

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THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

What’s the difference between a drama and a novel in the context of The Importance of Being Earnest?

Both drama and novels are a type of narrative; they have a story arc with rising action, a climax, and falling action. But each form has its own strengths and weaknesses. A drama is meant to be…

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HISTORY

How does President Kennedy justify that he believes the United States is “…our last best hope”?

In John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address, given on January, 20, 1961, he actually calls the United Nations “our last best hope.” Here is the excerpt from the speech, taken from the website of the JFK…

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THE MIRACLE WORKER

Which character is becoming Miss Sullivan’s ally at the end of Act III, Scene II?

At first, Captain and Mrs. Keller are uncertain about Miss Sullivan’s methods in teaching Helen. At times, Captain Keller wants to send Miss Sullivan back to Boston. He does not believe that Miss…

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HAMLET

In Hamlet, what is ironic about the sailor’s use of the term “ambassador”?

In Act 4, Scene 6, a sailor who is one of the pirates that attacked Hamlet’s ship and ended up taking him prisoner, delivers a letter from Hamlet to Horatio. The sailor tells Horatio: There’s a…

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HISTORY

Who represented France and England at Versailles?

After World War I ended, a peace treaty was signed at Versailles. The people who represented the Allies at Versailles were Woodrow Wilson of the United States, David Lloyd George of Great Britain,…

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THE LEAP

In “The Leap” by Louise Erdrich,the narrator speaks of the three ways that she owes her existence…

The narrator tells the reader that she owes her existence to her mother three times. The first time was during a circus act in which her mother, Anna of the Flying Avalons, lost her husband in a…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How long does the play Romeo and Juliet last?

Actual run-times of a performance of William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, may vary widely. In the Prologue, it is mentioned that the play will take about two hours, but directors can and…

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ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY

Why does Papa Logan have to work on the railroad in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?

Papa has to make extra money to pay for the taxes the Logans owe on their land because the price of cotton dropped due to the Great Depression. The Logans are farmers. Even though the Logan family…

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AFTER TWENTY YEARS

Did Officer Wells do the right thing?

In O. Henry’s short story “After Twenty Years,” Jimmy Wells is a police officer who makes a difficult but correct decision. Twenty years previous to the action of the story, Wells and a friend…

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THE VELDT

Early in the story, what evidence are we given that the Happylife Home system has not made either…

That the Happylife Home system has not made George and Lydia Hadley particularly happy is evinced in their anxieties about the nursery. “It’s just that the nursery is different now than it was,”…

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THINGS FALL APART

What is the importance of the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves in “Things Fall Apart”?

In Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart, the Oracle of the Hills and the Caves plays an essential role within the social structure of the Umuofian clan. The Oracle ultimately determines important…

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HISTORY

What did Greece and Rome contribute to the development of governments?

Ancient Greece and Rome contributed quite a lot to the development of government, at least in the West. Athens–led by Solon, Cleisthenes, and Pericles–introduced the concept of limited democracy,…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

Why is Piggy certain that no one will ever find them?

Piggy and Ralph are the first boys we are introduced to in Lord of the Flies. They quickly realize that no grown-ups have survived the plane crash that has left them stranded, and that apparently…

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MILKWEED

How does Uri positively influence Misha?

I am always fascinated by the character of Uri each time I read Milkweed because, yes, Uri does certainly influence Misha in a positive way even in the midst of the Holocaust. Uri’s positive role…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

How does Golding portray the loss of civilization on the island in The Lord of the Flies?

Throughout the text there are many ways Golding demonstrates the loss of civilization on the island. Initially, the boys abandon simple things like bathing regularly, their uniforms, and keeping…

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ANIMAL FARM

In the novel Animal Farm, why does Napoleon order the animals to plow the grazing fields?

The answer to this question can be found in Chapter Eight of Animal Farm. With the Battle of the Windmill over, and the attack by Frederick driven off at great cost, the pigs celebrate by getting…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

While Juliet’s Nurse and mother are talking about Paris, they try to convince Juliet to accept…

The Nurse in Shakespeare’s play is set up as a foil to Juliet. A foil in Shakespearean drama is a character who has an opposite personality and attitude to the main character. While for much of the…

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HISTORY

What actions did The First Continental Congress take?

The major action the First Continental Congress took was to proclaim what was known as the “Association,” basically an agreement to boycott English goods and to call for the creation of a network…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

In The Most Dangerous Game, what does General Zaroff let out at night to ensure no one escapes…

General Zaroff hunts human beings for sport. He finds them challenging because they are the only animal that can reason. When Rainsford expresses shock at the idea of the game, Zaroff explains…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Why is Mr. Darcy so grumpy in Pride and Prejudice?

Near the end of the novel, Mr. Darcy explains his “grumpy” behavior: “As a child …I was not taught to correct my temper. I was given good principles but left to follow them in pride and…

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JABBERWOCKY

How can we consider “Jabberwocky” by Lewis Carroll as a work of the absurd? Are there any…

Saying that the poem “The Jabberwocky” is absurd is true, but calling it a work of the absurd, or absurdist fiction, is a little risky. Works of the absurd are generally more satirical and focusing…

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SCIENCE

What are the three main types of landforms?

There are three main types of landforms throughout the earth: plains, mountains, and plateaus. They differ in their physical appearance, elevation above sea level, and location on their…

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THE BRONZE BOW

Simon told Daniel he would have to occasionally serve a Roman in The Bronze Bow. Why was this…

In Chapter 11 of The Bronze Bow, Daniel’s grandmother is buried, and Simon, the town’s blacksmith, is the only one who comes to the “funeral feast.” Simon, who has left his job as a blacksmith to…

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THE CRUCIBLE

How is hypocrisy shown in Arthur Miller’s The Crucible?

Hypocrisy is prevalent throughout Arthur Miller’s play about the Salem witch trials of 1692–events he depicts in his effort at drawing a parallel with the anti-communist “Red Scare” of which he…

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DIGGING

How can you talk about powerful thoughts and feelings portrayed by a poet without going into too…

The poem “Digging” by Seamus Heaney is a relatively easy poem to talk about. Two things are happening—first, the poet is at his desk, writing, pen in hand. He hears his father working outside the…

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SCIENCE

How many grams of NaOH do you add to 1.0 Liter of water to make a 12.0 Molar (M) solution?

In order to determine how many grams of Sodium Hydroxide (NaOH) one must add to 1 Liter of water to make a 12.0 M solution, one must first know the molar mass of NaOH, and how to determine…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How did Tom’s wife react to the news of his death, according to Dill?

Jem, Dill, Calpurnia, and Atticus all ride out past the dump and “down the narrow lane to the Negro cabins” (To Kill a Mockingbird, Chapter 25). Tom Robinson has died and Atticus needs to break…

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MARCH

What is some support for the theme of words vs. actions in the novel March, by Geraldine Brooks?

In Brooks’ retelling of Little Women from John March’s, the father’s, point of view, the focus seems to be more on the conflict between the ideal and reality than between thoughts and actions. In…

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MACBETH

How is Macbeth presented as being heroic during the Shakespeare play Macbeth?

For most of the play, Macbeth exhibits the behaviors of a tyrant and/or a fascist. His descent from loyal subject to murderous tyrant begins at the end of Act One, but he doesn’t make the full…

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THE OUTSIDERS

Discuss the poem in Chapter 5 of The Outsiders and interpret its meaning as related to the…

S.E. Hinton’s seminal young adult novel The Outsiders contains Robert Frost’s poem titled “Nothing Gold Can Stay,” which proves to be an especially provocative choice. Hinton clearly chooses to…

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HARRISON BERGERON

Explore some of the many aspects of American society as viewed through Vonnegut’s story…

Kurt Vonnegut’s biting satirical short story “Harrison Bergeron” presents a future society in which nobody is special or exemplary. In fact, the characters in “Harrison Bergeron” are actively…

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THE HUNGER GAMES

In The Hunger Games, how does Katniss overcome her situation?

In the book, The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins, the character Katniss must face numerous obstacles. For example, she must grow up without a father, provide for her family, and even confront the…