How did the Spanish-American War affect American society?

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, how does their father’s involvement in the Tom Robinson case impact Jem…

When Atticus takes the Tom Robinson case, both Jem and Scout have to deal with people from the community saying rude and prejudiced comments to them about their father. The rude comments start…

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HISTORY

Consider the principles of Hamilton and the Federalists vs. those of Jefferson and the Democratic…

To answer this question, you need to consider from what viewpoint a person is considering. There are people who support the ideas of the Federalists while other people support the ideas of the…

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THE PEARL

What are the social issues found in The Pearl by John Steinbeck?

The Pearl by John Steinbeck is most definitely a work of social criticism. At the forefront of the story we see The Pearl as a simple parable teaching readers that greed is bad. Greed is the main…

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AMONG THE HIDDEN

Luke feels guilty when he thinks about his brothers in Chapter 10. Why does he feel this way?

The main character, Luke, lives in a society where children like him, a third child born into a family already having two children, are considered illegal and should not exist. When he was younger…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

Why doesn’t Roger run way from Mrs. Jones’s apartment at the first opportunity in “Thank You M’am”?

Roger is stunned into obedience by Mrs. Jones’s unusual behavior and chooses not to run away. I think that the reason Roger doesn’t run immediately is that he is so surprised by Mrs. Jones’s…

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SCIENCE

Why is red light used to denote danger?

An ideal color choice for a danger signal should be a color that can be easily viewed and distinguished from a distance. Red is the optimal choice for that. All the colors are scattered as they…

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HISTORY

Why did Germany enter World War I, and who were Germany’s allies?

There are several reasons why Germany was involved in World War I. Germany became a unified country in 1870. By this time, most of the lands that were available for colonization were already…

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SCIENCE

What are the main parts of the computer?

The main parts of the computer are a display unit or monitor, system unit, input devices (keyboard and mouse) and peripheral devices (such as speakers, printer, etc.). The system unit is the…

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THE STORY OF MY LIFE

Provide a character sketch of Mr. Keith.

Merton S. Keith was Helen’s mathematics teacher. He also helped Helen with Greek and Latin. He lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts. For months, Mr. Keith tutored Helen twice a week. Eventually,…

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SCIENCE

What are some examples of safety and precautionary measures for different kinds of weather?

There are three basic rules during severe weather: get in, get down, and cover up! Having a safety plan before a disaster strikes will allow individuals to act promptly and lessen the likelihood of…

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LANGSTON HUGHES

In Langston Hughes’s poem “Dreams,” who speaks and to whom does he speak?

Since the speaker of Langston Hughes’s poem “Dreams” is not identified, one might interpret that the speaker of the poem is Hughes himself. In the poem, Hughes urges his readers to hold on to their…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

In Freak the Mighty, how does the interaction of the two boys contribute to the plot development?

I would go even further and say that the interaction between the two boys is the entire point of the plot development in Freak the Mighty. In the exposition, we learn about Kevin’s and Max’s…

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HISTORY

What was the eventual fate of Ptolemy XII?

Ptolemy XII was a king of Egypt who was a Macedonian. During his time as king, he maintained strong relations with Rome. Egypt eventually became a client kingdom of Rome. This meant that for the…

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LITERATURE

What are some things to note when writing a war story?

The key to writing a good war story is that it should focus on internal changes within the protagonist, rather than just the external brutality of war. In other words, your story needs to be about…

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THE GIVER

From Lowry’s The Giver, what are some quotes that relate to the symbolism of the color red?

The community in which Jonas lives prefers to live under the condition of Sameness. That means they would rather have peace, tranquility, and safety over conflict, war, and risk. In an effort to…

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SCIENCE

Rahul claps near a cliff and hears the echo after 6 sec. Find the distance of cliff from him…

When Rahul claps, he makes a sound. This sound moves towards the cliff and reflects off the cliff and comes back as an echo. He hears the echo 6 s after clapping. This means it takes 6 s for the…

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

Why does Bruno’s dad not like Maria in Boyne’s The Boy in the Striped Pajamas?

The answer to this question most definitely involves inference because the reader is never told directly that Bruno’s father does not like Maria. Father’s treatment of Maria is simply a symptom of…

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HAMLET

Throughout the play, Hamlet claims to be feigning madness. Do you think this true or is Hamlet…

Hamlet is upset, but not insane. Hamlet’s behavior is erratic, but calculated. Although his speeches do seem strange at times, and the way he behaves can sometimes seem bizarre, he is not…

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OLIVER TWIST

How can I draw a line of comparison between the characters of Oliver Twist and Jane Eyre?

Both Jane Eyre and Oliver Twist are characters from classic works of literature that are frequently referred to as examples of the cruel treatment of orphaned children during the Victorian era….

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THE OUTSIDERS

How does Dally slapping Ponyboy impact the text as a whole?

In Chapter 3, Ponyboy loses track of time while he is lying down next to Johnny in a lot, looking at the stars. Ponyboy races home and sees that his older brother, Darry, is awake reading the…

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THE STORY OF MY LIFE

Please provide a character sketch of Edward Everett Hale.

Dr. Edward Everett Hale was a longtime dear friend of Helen Keller. He was a distant relation of hers through her maternal grandmother, who was an Everett. Helen met Dr. Hale when she was…

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THE STORY OF MY LIFE

It was her determination that helped Helen Keller gain admission to Radcliffe College. Comment on…

Helen began preparing for her entrance to Radcliffe College when she was sixteen. She attended the Cambridge School for Young Ladies in order to prepare for her Radcliffe examinations. She worked…

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JOHN MASEFIELD

Why does the speaker have tears in his eyes when he hears the west wind?

The west wind in the poem “comes from the west lands,” and so does the speaker. So whenever the west wind blows, the speaker is reminded of his home, and the tears are caused by homesickness….

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SCIENCE

1 g of sodium is allowed to react with 15 g of chlorine. Sodium is consumed completely and 2.54 g…

Sodium reacts with chlorine to form sodium chloride as per the following equation: 2Na+Cl2→2NaCl2Na+Cl2→2NaCl Here, 2 moles of sodium reacts with 1 mole of chlorine to generate 2 moles of sodium…

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SCIENCE

Of what interlocking networks does the brain consist?

Leslie Haley Wasserman and Debby Zambo are coeditors of a book called Early Childhood and Neuroscience: Links to Development and Learning. In their book, Wasserman and Zambo explain that the brain…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Which character in To Kill a Mockingbird is associated with social injustice?

Tom Robinson suffers the most injustice. Social justice is the idea that everyone deserves to be treated with respect and have access to equal opportunities. Tom Robinson faces a great deal of…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Other than his fickle change from Rosaline to Juliet, what are some quotes showing Romeo’s short…

At the beginning of Act III, Romeo has just married Juliet and joins his friends who just happen to be facing Tybalt and his gang in a discussion about Romeo. Tybalt calls Romeo a Villain, but…

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

How does Shakespeare portray the complicated nature of love in A Midsummer Night’s Dream?

Love is not only central in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream, but complicated as well. This fact is most fully exemplified by the play’s central plot point: the love triangle between Helena,…

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

How does Shakespeare present the changes in Benedick and Beatrice’s relationship between 1:1…

In the very first scene of Much Ado About Nothing, Beatrice asks about Benedick, making fun of him to a messenger: MESSENGER: I see, lady, the gentleman is not in your books. BEATRICE: No; an he…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What is the difference between federalism and unilateralism?

Federalism is a mixed form of government with one component being the central power and the other being regional. These two systems exist in one political system. The most distinctive feature of…

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ANIMAL FARM

“Those who control the information control the people.” How does Orwell’s Animal Farm show this…

In Animal Farm, there are numerous examples of how the control of information enables the control of the animals. Arguably, it is best reflected by the pigs, particularly Napoleon and Squealer, who…

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A SEPARATE PEACE

What is Finny’s work ethic like in A Separate Peace?

Finny is the Devon school’s star athlete. If we’re speaking about his work ethic as an athlete and as a socialite among his peers, Finny’s at the top of his game, no pun intended. He breaks the…

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SCIENCE

Explain the interrelationships between the four main spheres of the earth.

The four main systems or spheres of Earth include the lithosphere (or geosphere), hydrosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. The lithosphere consists of Earth’s crust, mantle and core, mountains,…

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GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS

What sort of figurative language is used in this sentence: “cautiously, we entered the yawning…

This is an example of personification. Figurative language is language that is not meant to be taken literally. It is colorful and creative, and is used to create a picture in the reader’s mind….

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SCIENCE

Which disease has made a spectacular comeback, after a successful campaign to curb it?

A disease that has made a spectacular comeback after a successful eradication campaign is Malaria. The World Health Organization successfully led a global eradication program in 1955 and…

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A RAISIN IN THE SUN

Why do all the scenes in “A Raisin in the Sun” take place in the family’s house?

Firstly, “A Raisin in the Sun” is not unique in choosing to set the play in an apartment. From a technical perspective, it is just far easier to stage a play when all of the action is confined to…

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LYDDIE

On what page did Lyddie get paid at the mill in Lyddie?

Lyddie gets paid per piece once a week, but most of her pay goes to her board until she is discharged and paid full wages. Lyddie works at the mill after she loses her job at the tavern. At the…

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LITERATURE

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SCIENCE

A 1 ton shark swims toward a beach. In which direction is the reaction force in relation to the…

As with any object on Earth, weight is a force that acts perpendicular to the Earth’s surface. Weight is different from mass in that it depends on the gravity of where the object is located. Weight…

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LIFE OF PI

Compare The Life of Pi to the Hero’s Journey.

Different scholars on literature and mythology have different steps and stages in the hero’s journey, so this can be done a few different ways. I will use Joseph Campbell’s hero’s journey to review…

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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

Why was Holden “sort of crying” when he left Pencey?

At the beginning of The Catcher in the Rye, Holden Caulfield has been kicked out of his third school for failing classes, and he has a few days before he’s expected home. Rather than wait until he…

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MACBETH

In Macbeth, why is Banquo afraid after Duncan’s death in Act II?

Banquo grows more concerned after Duncan’s death for a number of reasons. Ever since the first moment he and Macbeth heard the Weird Sisters’ prophecies, the two men reacted differently. In Act I,…

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HISTORY

How does Carnegie view charity? In what instances does Carnegie believe that charity is most…

Andrew Carnegie believed in the concept of Social Darwinism. This theory suggested that the strongest and fittest survive. While Andrew Carnegie believed in this concept, he felt those who were…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How does Shakespeare show the importance of pride and honor to Benvolio and Mercutio in Romeo and…

As his name suggests, Benvolio is even-tempered and good-natured. His pride and honor revolves around attempting to keep the peace and being honest. In Act I, Scene 1, he does his best to stop the…

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BUSINESS

Discuss how communication is an ethical act.

In order to develop a solid ethics program within an organization, communication must exist within and between departments, managers, employee, and internal and external stakeholders. Ethics…

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NIGHT

In the book Night, what are three examples of how the common German people treated the Jews…

The most startling example of how the average German behaved in an inhumane fashion toward the Jews was that they stood idly by as the Nazis transported Jews through the towns on their way to be…

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SONS AND LOVERS

How can I analyze in detail Chapter Seven of Sons and Lovers, particularly the passage that…

The two passages in question center on the relationship between Paul and Mrs. Morel, Paul and Miriam, as well as Miriam and Agatha. Paul and Mrs. Morel Paul and Mrs. Morel have a dysfunctional…

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SCIENCE

What is the water of crystallization for barium chloride?

Many ionic compounds crystallize out of solution with water molecules inserted in regular positions throughout their crystal lattice structures. A compound with inserted water molecules is called a…

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HISTORY

What effect did the Spanish-American War have on American society?

The Spanish-American War impacted American society. Many Americans were looking for our country to expand beyond our borders. They were hoping for an opportunity for the United States to get more…