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August 22, 2018 Educator

NIGHT

Why do the Jewish people, in Night by Elie Wiesel, obey those who are obviously intent on…

Many people today wonder why the Jewish people and others who were taken to concentration camps during the Holocaust did not revolt or fight the Nazis. The truth is that some did (look up Warsaw,…

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DUBLINERS

Describe the character of Eveline in Dubliners.

Eveline is a 19-year-old girl who finds life in 20th-century Dublin unbearable. She is a dutiful daughter, who takes care of her family, especially her father, who is often drunk and abusive….

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HISTORY

How did the Industrial Revolution impact society?

The Industrial Revolution had a major impact on society. With the Industrial Revolution, machines were used in many ways. One use of machines was to make products. This impacted the workers…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What passages in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird show characters to be empathetic characters?

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, one of the most critical passages that characterizes Atticus as an empathetic character is when he says to Scout, “You never really understand a person until…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Why is Lord Capulet reluctant to accept Paris’s offer to marry Juliet in Romeo and Juliet?

Lord Capulet is initially reluctant to accept Paris’s proposal that he marry Juliet because he feels his daughter is too young to marry. Capulet suggests the proposal of marriage be delayed for two…

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THE BLACK CAT

In “The Black Cat,” what or who is the conflict between? How does the conflict have an effect on…

The main conflict of The Black Cat is between the narrator and the titular black cat, named Pluto by the narrator. The two start out as being very close, but as the narrator grows older and becomes…

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LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

What type of irony is it when the detectives eat the leg of lamb in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?

When the detectives eat the leg of lamb in “Lamb to the Slaughter,” it is an example of situational irony. You might think that this is dramatic irony, but it is better to say that it is…

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A DOLL’S HOUSE

What does the loan show about Nora?

Nora’s taking out the loan demonstrates that she loves her husband unselfishly and has the courage to do what is necessary for his welfare. In Act I Nora talks with her old friend, Christine Linde,…

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HISTORY

What motives and methods are related to SALT I of 1972 and SALT II of 1979?

In the late 1960s, the Soviet Union was constructing a system of Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) designed to reach the United States. The Soviet Union was also building an…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

How is Scrooge affected when the ghost says Fezziwig has done very little to “make these silly…

Scrooge responds to the ghost by saying that Fezziwig deserves praise and wishing he could talk to Bob Cratchit. When the Ghost of Christmas Past tells Scrooge that Fezziwig does not deserve…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What role does the Bill of Rights play in today’s society?

The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, is incredibly important in today’s society. It controls government, law enforcement, the judicial process, the press’s freedoms,…

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AFTER TWENTY YEARS

What is one reader reaction during the climax in “After Twenty Years” by O Henry?

Most readers would agree that the climax of “After Twenty Years” evokes pathos and surprise. That is, readers are saddened to learn that Bob has been arrested as a rather significant criminal since…

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A MYSTERY OF HEROISM

Why does Collins seek permission to get water from the well in “A Mystery of Heroism”?

A battle is raging around Fred Collins, and he wants a drink of water from the well in the middle of the battlefield. When he brings up the idea of going to get some water, the other soldiers with…

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HISTORY

What are the differences between WEB Du Bois and Booker T Washington?

W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington were two major African-American leaders around 1900. Both men had definite thoughts on how African-Americans should handle the lack of rights…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are two examples from To Kill a Mockingbird that prove that prejudice is a learned behavior…

There are several examples throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird that prove that prejudice is a learned behavior that children adopt from their parents and role models. In Chapter 8, Scout…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What are some similarities and differences between teenagers today and those in the 1520s (the…

One of the aspects of Romeo and Juliet that makes it a staple in many high school English classrooms is the fact that it is relevant for even modern teenagers. The love story in particular — the…

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HISTORY

Do you think that the tycoons of the 19th century are best described as ruthless robber barons or…

For me, personally, the answer to this would be “yes.” I think that these men are best described in both of these ways. I will give reasons for each viewpoint and you can decide what your…

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JULIUS CAESAR

What are three incidents that could have foiled the conspirators’ plans in Act III, Scene 1, of…

The first incident in this scene relates to Caesar telling the soothsayer, “The ides of March are come,” and the soothsayer replying, “Ay Caesar; but not gone.” This interaction stems from Act I,…

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HISTORY

Do you think that the tycoons of the late 19th century are best described as ruthless robber…

The Gilded Age brought unprecedented levels of wealth and success to a select group of American entrepreneurs. Historians have long debated whether these men were captains of industry or robber…

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J. PRATT

Please discuss E. J. Pratt’s poem “From Stone to Steel”.

J. (Edwin John Dove) Pratt (February 4, 1882 – April 26, 1964) was an important Canadian poet. He was born in Newfoundland, where his father was a Methodist minister. Pratt himself studied for…

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MACBETH

What do we learn about the invasion and Macbeth’s actions in Act 5, Scene 2?

About the invasion: – Donalbain is not among the attacking force. It is Malcolm and his supporters only. – Malcolm (the heir apparent) leads the attacking force. He is accompanied by Siward and…

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THE CITY OF EMBER

After climbing down the ladder, what did Lina soon find in Jeanne DuPrau’s The City of Ember?

In chapter 14 of Jeanne DuPrau’s The City of Ember, using what words they have in the instructions as clues, Doon and Lina follow the river in the Pipeworks to the hole in the Pipeworks wall the…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

Where did Mr. Lewis take Bud?

Mr. Lewis takes Bud several places throughout the novel Bud, Not Buddy. When Mr. Lewis first runs into Bud walking on the side of the road toward the prejudiced town of Owosso, he gives him a ride…

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HISTORY

What was the Tet Offensive?

The Tet Offensive was a major attack that was launched by the United States’ enemies in the Vietnam War. This offensive happened early in 1968. It was one of the major events that helped reduce…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, what are some quotes that show Atticus as wise, honest, sympathetic,…

Atticus is characterized as possessing a great deal of wisdom all throughout Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. One classic example is seen in his speech about viewing things from others’…

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CATCHING FIRE

What is an example of a simile that Suzanne Collins uses in Catching Fire?

A simile is a type of figurative language, one that makes a comparison between two things that seem different at first. Unlike a metaphor, which also compares two things that seem different, a…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

What is the character Antonio’s occupation in Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice?

In the conversation between Antonio and Salarino at the beginning of Act One, we can infer what Antonio does for a living from what is said: Your mind is tossing on the ocean;There, where your…

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SCIENCE

What must happen to the atoms and molecules of the substances for a change to be considered a…

In order for a chemcial reaction to take place there must be a rearrangement of the atoms that make up molecules of the reacting substances. Bonds between atoms in the reactants are broken and new…

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HISTORY

How did the Kansas-Nebraska Act affect the North and the South?

The Kansas-Nebraska Act proposed that these territories, after being organized, should be allowed to decide for themselves whether or not to allow slavery. This principle, called popular…

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LITERATURE

Is there anything I need to add or change in my essay to meet the rubric? Can someone please… 3 images

Hi! Rubric and format-wise, the essay looks very well-presented and it does follow the requirements stated by your instructor. There are a few miscues when it comes to your written expressions,…

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THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER

In Chapter 19 of The Sign of the Beaver, why does Attean’s grandmother change her mind about Matt?

Prior to Chapter 19, when Matt attended a feast at the Indian village after helping Attean kill a bear, Attean’s grandmother was not happy with his presence. Attean’s grandmother hated the white…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Was Lennie’s death considered euthanasia, some form of death penalty, or murder?

This is a great question. In some ways we can argue that George’s act of taking Lennie’s life was a form of euthanasia. Euthanasia comes from the Greek words, “good” and “death.” When George found…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Is Lennie’s death considered euthanasia, some form of death penalty?

Because Lennie’s death is a “mercy killing” enacted consciously by George, it would be considered murder. However, since no one witnessed what has happened, George claims that he shot the gun in…

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RELIGION

What are the most prominent attributes of God in Genesis 1 (“The Beginning”) and Genesis 2 (“Adam…

Almost all scholars of the Bible agree that Genesis 1:1-2:3 and Genesis 2:4 onward were written by two different authors and then placed together in the same book at a much later time. The two…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, how is Tom Robinson’s appeal discussed?

After the trial, Tom Robinson was sent to Enfield Prison Farm, where he was to be held until a higher court reviewed his case. Atticus believed that Robinson had a good chance of going free, or at…

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

What are examples of hyperbole in Elizabeth George Speare’s The Witch of Blackbird Pond?

Hyperbole is a form of figurative language used to express exaggeration. Dr. Wheeler gives us the example, “His thundering shout could split rocks” (“Tropes,” Carson-Newman University). In The…

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HISTORY

In Ancient Greece, why would people visit the Oracle at Delphi?

For centuries, Greeks flocked to the Oracle at Delphi to have an understanding of what the future held for them. Today people study tarot cards or have their palm read, in Greece, it was the…

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HISTORY

What was the impact of the Civil War on civil liberties?

One of the great debates in any democracy in crisis is whether individual rights should be sacrificed in exchange for national security. More recently, this became a subject of contention after the…

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HISTORY

In what ways was the economy of the New South different from, and similar to, the economy of the…

After the Civil War ended and Reconstruction began, there were many changes in the South. One of those changes dealt with the economy of the South. Before the Civil War, the South had very little…

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ARTS

How many works of art did Edvard Munch produce for galleries and for published display?

Edvard Munch was a Norwegian-born artist who specialized in German Impressionism art. His mother died of tuberculosis when he was young, and his father suffered from mental illness. His sister also…

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THE ODYSSEY

Why does Zeus disdain the offering and what does he have planned for Odysseus and his men in The…

It was foretold both by Tiresias in the Kingdom of the Dead chapter (page 253), as well as by Circe in The Cattle of the Sun chapter (page 275) that if Odysseus’ men were to eat the sun god,…

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SCIENCE

What types of transport does the cell membrane regulate?

To understand what types of transport the cell membrane regulates, let us first discuss what the cell membrane is. The cell membrane is a lipid bilayer that separates the inside of the cell, the…

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SCIENCE

Compare non-renewable and renewable energy.

Renewable energy is obtained from sources that are practically unlimited in quantity and/or have a very short regeneration period. Examples of renewable energy sources are Sun, water, wind, etc….

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HISTORY

What part of the US economy improved due to the War of 1812?

This question seems to be referring to the rapid growth of manufacturing in the Northeast that followed the War of 1812. During that war (and for some time before due to an American embargo) the…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What do Ignorance and Want mean in A Christmas Carol?

Ignorance and Want represent mankind’s need to take care of children. When Scrooge is visited by two men asking for money for charity, he scoffs at the idea. He suggests that he already takes…

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HISTORY

Explain what a mixed economy is. 1 image

The majority of the economies in the world should be considered a mixed economy. The mixed economy blends elements of a market model with characteristics of a command economy. It is an amalgamation…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Help me with writing an argumentative paper arguing FOR the prompt that we need to pay more… 1 image

Remember that you are arguing For the idea that poverty and inequality should be considered as far more important to the middle class than is currently believed as evidenced by the recession of…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What is ironic about Montresor’s concern for Fortunate’s health in “The Cask of Amontillado”?

What is ironic, or deliberately contrary to what the Fortunato expects, about Montresor’s concern for his health is that Montresor’s real intent is to cause harm to the man. Another interesting…

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ESSAY LAB

What is a good clincher for an essay that is in favor of taking a year off before beginning college?

A topic that could, perhaps, be an attention-getter is one that mentions taking a year off before college as stepping out of the protected world of school into the harsh, real world before going to…