How did the First Red Scare (1919-1920) help form a new American identity in terms of economics
- HAMLET
Where is the exposition located in the play Hamlet?
As in any stage play, the exposition in Hamlet has to be contained in the dialogue. The characters speak to each other and are conveying exposition (i.e., information) to the audience at the same…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, why did Scout say that Jem was a born hero?
Good question. This idea of Jem being the hero comes from chapter four. Within in this context, Scout recounts how she, Dill, and Jem spent the summer. They used to act out various dramas. Dill…
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- HISTORY
How many women did Gengis Khan rape?
Well, let’s take a minute and discuss first the facts, then the myth, and then the factors that went into that myth. Fact: No one knows. Genghis Khan was an incredibly successful Mongolian…
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- THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF
What allusion does the author make in “The Ransom of Red Chief”?
One allusion in “The Ransom of Red Chief” is contained in the following dialogue between Bill and Sam: ‘Sam, do you know who my favourite Biblical character is?’ ‘Take it easy,’ says I. ‘You’ll…
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- THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER
In “The Devil and Tom Walker”, what does Old Scratch offer Tom Walker, and what does Old Scratch…
“Old Scratch” is just another name for the Devil, who initially seems to want nothing from Tom. He doesn’t even bother to really identify himself, and never does he specifically say that he’s the…
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- HAMLET
Is the ghost in Shakespeare’s Hamlet actually his father, or some sort of demon?
For a while Hamlet suspects that the ghost he spoke with in Act 1, Scenes 4 and 5, might be an evil spirit of some sort. He says this to himself in a soliloquy in Act 2, Scene 2. The spirit that I…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Atticus and Alexandra disagree about how to deal with children. How does Atticus handle the…
Atticus’ Perspective: Atticus believes in letting his children grow and experiment. He raises them to be curious and non-judgemental. He also believes that children deserve to be educated and have…
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- LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER
Why is the title “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
The title is intended to make the story seem amusing, not to be taken too seriously even though it is a murder story. The title “Lamb to the Slaughter” has several different possible…
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- A RETRIEVED REFORMATION
What are the physical characteristics and traits of Ben Price in “A Retrieved Reformation” by O….
Ben Price is described as a big man who is strong and tough. This is noted at the end of the story to show that Jimmy Valentine would have no way of escaping from Ben if he were inclined to try to…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
Describe Pap and why he’s an antagonist In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Although there are many antagonists in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Pap is one of the first we are introduced to early in the novel. We first see Pap when Huck finds him unexpectedly in his…
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- THE RED-HEADED LEAGUE
What methods did Sherlock Holmes use to solve mysteries?
Sherlock Holmes decided while he was still relatively young to become what he terms a “consulting detective.” This suits his talents, interests, and personality. He is a moody, solitary,, studious…
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- HARRISON BERGERON
What must be sacrificed, according to Kurt Vonnegut, in order to have true equality in Harrison…
According to Kurt Vonnegut, in order to have complete equality amongst all people there must be no individuality. Vonnegut shows this by the use of the handicaps. No one can be better than anyone…
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- LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER
How does Dahl describe Mary’s behavior in Lamb to the Slaughter?
Mary’s behavior depends on which part of the story you are referring to. When the story begins, Dahl describes Mary’s behavior as an example of what an over-the-top doting wife might behave like….
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- THE BET
Is “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov an action centered story or a character centered story?
Anton Chekhov’s short story “The Bet” is definitely a character centered story. There is very little real action in it, but we find out a lot about the characters. The banker and the lawyer make a…
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- THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND
Dr. Roylott is a wicked and selfish man, and he is half-insane; but he is obviously intelligent. He spends much of his time in scientific research connected with exotic animals. He may be one of…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What prophecy does Simon give to Ralph?
The prophecy that you are asking about occurs in chapter 7. The hunters are out hunting, and Ralph is on the beach with Simon. Ralph is in a quiet state of contemplation. He has hope for rescue,…
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- THE CELLIST OF SARAJEVO
What is the main idea of Steven Galloway’s The Cellist of Sarajevo?
There are a number of themes that can be identified in Steven Galloway’s 2008 novel The Cellist of Sarajevo. The fragility of civilization, the ease with which society can be torn apart by the…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What suggests that something is wrong with Gatsby?
Jay Gatsby’s obsession over Daisy Buchanan and his perception of what his life would be like with her clearly shows that he is not dealing with reality. For Daisy, Gatsby changes his name and…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
Whose name does the narrator use to try and make Fortunato jealous?
Montresor uses the name Luchesi throughout the story in order to entice Fortunato to accompany him to his palazzo and through the subterranean passages. For example, “Come,” I said, with…
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- SCIENCE
What are the limitations of the fossil record and explain how the fossil record provides evidence…
Fossil records are commonly used as the basis for evolution theory. These consist of fossilized animals and plants (and their parts). Fossilized remains of plants and animals belonging to different…
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- HEALTH
The simple answer is that vaccines are responsible for much of the decline of infectious diseases in the past few centuries. Far from being dangerous, most vaccines can prevent you from catching…
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- SCIENCE
What is the definition of direct rays?
The term direct rays can be used with reference to sunlight or rays of light originating from the Sun and hitting the Earth. Rays of light from the Sun strike the surface of the Earth at different…
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- SCIENCE
How to compute specific humidity?
Humidity is a measure of water vapors in the air. Specific humidity is a measure of how much vapor is in a unit mass of air and can be calculated as the ratio of mass of water vapors to mass of…
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- SCIENCE
How is density different from mass and volume?
Mass of a substance is a measure of the amount of matter contained in that substance. It is an extensive property and varies with changes in the quantity of a substance. In simple terms, higher…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Social segregation can be voluntary or involuntarily. Explain.
Let me begin with a story. I am white and my husband was African-American. I worked for an agency that was approximately 50% white and 50% African-American. The first Christmas I worked for this…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Treasury bills (also known as T-bills) are a US government security. They are sold by the government as a way of financing government debt. They are also bought and sold by the government as a…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How is inflation viewed as a sign of progress in the economy?
Inflation is not a completely good thing for an economy. Central banks try hard to avoid letting inflation rates get too high. They also do not want inflation rates to be unpredictable. Even so,…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
The GNP deflator is a price index that is used to adjust GNP for inflation. It is important to do this because you need to adjust for inflation to calculate real GNP. Real GNP is GNP adjusted for…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are the strengths and weaknesses of collectivism?
Collectivism is a practice by a society or group that gives more emphasis to the whole or the group over the individual. This practice became popular in the USSR and Russia right around the time of…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What is the warning in Montesquieu’s message from The Spirit of the Laws.
Montesquieu published The of Spirit of the Laws in 1748. One of its main points is that in order to foster true political liberty, the judicial, executive, and legislative branches of government…
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- HISTORY
What was the importance of 40 acres and a mule?
After the Civil War, the southern states were devastated and destroyed by the fighting. Many men from the South who fought in the war were small farmers or plantation owners. Many did not come…
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- HISTORY
Was the war for independence a justified act?
In deciding if the Revolutionary War was a justifiable action, there are several points to consider. Some colonists said it was justified, while other colonists were opposed to the war, believing…
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- HISTORY
How might Jim Crow laws affect society in the future?
Jim Crow laws could have an impact on our society in the future. The main idea with this statement deals with attitudes. The Jim Crow laws were part of a larger system of discrimination,…
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- HISTORY
What are examples of ways people could practice conversation and recycling?
There are several things people can do to practice conservation and recycling. Some ideas that would help in conserving resources include lowering the thermostat in the winter so you use less…
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- THE CAY
In The Cay, did Philip’s father know how to make gas cheaper?
In the book The Cay, a young boy named Phillip lives on the island of Curacao. Each day he is excited to go to the oldest part of town. The town resembles Holland, and the area he likes to visit is…
- THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF
Why is the reply from Red Chief’s father an example of irony?
The boy in this story was kidnapped. In a standard kidnapping, the family of the victim must pay to get their beloved returned to them. That’s certainly what the kidnappers thought was going to…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
What themes does Arnold Junior Spirit reveal in the text The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time…
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, Junior reveals that hope is possible even in the face of adversity if one is willing to overcome obstacles and believe in oneself. Throughout the…
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- SCIENCE
A spy satellite orbiting 400 km above Earth is supposedly capable of counting individual people…
Please refer to the image below. The formula for telescope resolving power is given by: θ=1.220(λD)θ=1.220(λD) where θθ is the angular resolution, λλ the wavelenght of light and DD…
- THE BET
In the story “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov, what are the five main events for the lawyer and for the…
In the story The Bet by Anton Chekhov, an older and privileged banker is having a lively discussion in his home. The topic of discussion is the death penalty versus incarceration for life. The…
- JUST LATHER, THAT’S ALL
How does the barber help the rebels in “Just Lather, That’s All”?
In “Just Lather, That’s All,” the barber helps the rebels in a number of ways. First of all, he acts as an informant for the revolutionaries by letting them know when Captain Torres is in town. He…
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- SCIENCE
How is density different from mass and volume?
Density is a quantity that is related to both mass and volume. It is usually denoted by the Greek letter “rho” and is calculated as ρ=mVρ=mV , where m is the mass and V is the volume. That is,…
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- RIDERS TO THE SEA
What are the main ideas and themes of “Riders to the Sea” by John Synge?
“Riders to the Sea” by John Synge is a play about peasant life in the Aran islands of the western coast of Ireland. The play is not overtly ideological, but does give a heart-wrenching vision of…
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- THE WAY TO RAINY MOUNTAIN
Why does Momaday include the violence against the Kiowas in The Way to Rainy Mountain?
Keep in mind that, because Momaday does not tell us the precise reason why he includes violence, this is ultimately a question about the reader’s opinion. In my opinion, Momaday includes violence…
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- THE HOBBIT
In The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien, what does Bilbo do while the dwarves are being taken prisoner?
In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, the mild-mannered Bilbo Baggins is brought on as a member of a company planning an adventurous journey. A band of dwarves wish to return to their home under a…
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- THE POETRY OF YEATS
How can I summarize “On being asked for a War Poem” by William Butler Yeats?
The main difficulty in summarizing “On being asked for a War Poem” by William Butler Yeats is that the poem is so short. As it is only six lines long, your summary may need to be substantially…
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- THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND
What caused the marks on Helen’s wrist?
Before Helen Stoner begins her long tale, Sherlock Holmes does something that seems a bit unusual for him, since he rarely displays much emotion. “You must not fear,” said he soothingly,…
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- A SOUND OF THUNDER
Which characters in “A Sound of Thunder” are dynamic?
There are only a few characters given names and significant speaking parts in “A Sound of Thunder” – Eckels, the apparently rich civilian who purchased the time safari, and Travis, the safari…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In what ways is Atticus a good father?
Atticus has many qualities that make him a good father. Some of those qualities are: He teaches his children to be fair and treat others, even those they dislike, with respect. He is a good role…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In Of Mice and Men, why is the stable buck set apart from the other men?
Crooks is set apart from the other men because he is black. This story is set during the Great Depression. At this time, racism was still quite common and quite public. Although clearly unethical…
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- HISTORY
How did the First Red Scare (1919-1920) help form a new American identity in terms of economics,…
The First Red Scare helped change the United States politically, economically, and socially. The Red Scare came after the Progressive Era and World War I. By 1920, Americans were looking for…
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