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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What message did Miss Maudie attempt to convey to Scout about Boo?

Miss Maudie attempts to explain to Scout that Boo’s seclusion is a result of his father’s strict religious beliefs. Boo did not choose to stay in the house; rather he was forced to by his father….

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OF MICE AND MEN

In the book Of Mice and Men, what does the boss use Crooks for on the ranch?

Of Mice and Men was written in 1937. In those days the big growers did not have the kinds of agricultural equipment that have since been developed. The wagons used for harvesting were pulled by big…

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SCIENCE

Sputnik I was launched into orbit around Earth in 1957. It had a perigee (the closest approach to…

Hello! When a relatively light body rotates around much heavier body, its orbit is elliptical with the heavier object at one focus of this ellipse. And the speed of a smaller object is…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

At the end of the passage where Simon first sees the “gift” the hunters leave for the beast, what…

In this passage, Simon is alone in his private jungle retreat when Jack and the hunters plant the sow’s head on a stick right in the place where he is resting. The image of the head is extremely…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Jem do to win the bet?

In Chapter 1, the children begin to fantasize about the mysterious character known as “Boo” Radley, who never leaves his house. One day, Dill bet Jem “The Gray Ghost against two Tom Swifts” that…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird what do the kids find out about their father?

At the beginning of Chapter 10, Scout gripes about how her father does nothing interesting or special. She says that Atticus is old, nearly blind, and does nothing that could possibly “arouse the…

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THE RAVEN

I’m doing a report on “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe. I have to have clues that state why the…

As many of Poe’s narrators are often unreliable, “The Raven” is no exception. In first-person point of view, the narrator explains events that are difficult for a rational person to fathom;…

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HISTORY

How did World War II change opportunities for African-Americans?

World War II led to change for African-Americans in several ways. First, it created job opportunities for many African-American men and women in essential war industries. Most of the higher-paying…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What three personality traits of Jem Finch are revealed in Chapter 15 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a…

Many of Jem’s best personality traits are revealed in Chapter 15 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. One of the most important traits revealed is protectiveness. More specifically, he…

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MATH

For the function h(x)=x+1, where h(x)=(f°g)(x),give the two original functions f(x) and g(x) if…

To determine the domain of a composite function, consider the restriction on the domain of the inside function (also referred as the input function) and the restriction on the domain of the final…

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THE DOLL’S HOUSE

Who are the characters in “The Doll’s House” by Katherine Mansfield?

The characters in the short story “The Doll’s House” are the following: Lil Kelvey- the older of the two Kelvey sister. She is often seen in a protective role, as Else Kelvey always follows her…

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SCIENCE

Why do some liquids evaporate faster than others?

Evaportion is the change in state of liquid molecules to gas at the surface of a liquid. It occurs at a temperature below the boiling point of the substance. Each molecule that evaporates must have…

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MOBY DICK

Do you admire, despise, or pity Captain Ahab? Explain.

This is a great question, because it’s easy to do all three, even during the course of a single chapter. However, I actually primarily pity Ahab, because I see him as a tragic, nearly…

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SCIENCE

Sputnik I was launched into orbit around Earth in 1957. It had a perigee (the closest approach to…

During its movement, the satellite is subjected to a centrifugal force, pointing towards the outside of the trayectory. In addition, is subjected to the force of Earth’s gravity. To keep the…

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SCIENCE

What is formed when two or more compounds are mixed together?

When two or more compounds are mixed together but not chemically combined the result is called a mixture. Unlike a pure substance (element or compound), a mixture can have variable composition….

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THE GREAT GATSBY

In the final chapter of The Great Gatsby, who do you believe is responsible for Gatsby’s death? Why?

Tom Buchanan’s confession in this chapter makes it clear that he is responsible for Jay Gatsby’s murder. When the two meet, Nick is reluctant to take his hand and when Tom asks about it, Nick tells…

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SNAKE

What is the theme of the poem “Snake” by D.H. Lawrence?

In the poem “Snake,” Lawrence utilizes a theme of nature and contrasts the world of nature and creatures such as the snake with the human world of man. He contrasts the basic nature of the snake to…

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HISTORY

List three reasons why people came across the ocean from Europe to the Americas.

One reason people wanted to leave Europe had to do with persecution. In some cases it was about a particular religious group that felt they could be free from such persecution by starting a new…

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TRIFLES

What is the overall irony in the play Trifles?

Irony is rampant in the play Trifles. The title itself is ironic, as there are absolutely no trifles to the situation that unveils in the play. As a literary device, irony moves the plot forward by…

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LITERATURE

Why did Dally break laws in The Outsiders?

The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton reflects the harsh reality for the “Greasers,” a gang from “the east side of town.” Ponyboy, the youngest gang member is the narrator and he is cared for by his eldest…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

What page is the quote, “it was an extraordinary gift for hope […],” on?

In my edition, the Scribner’s, this quotation is in chapter 1, on page 2. Nick says that Jay Gatsby possessed “an extraordinary gift for hope, a romantic readiness such as I have never found in any…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In Fahrenheit 451, what community effort do the parlor walls incite?

In Fahrenheit 451, the parlor walls are covered with wall-sized television screens in every home. Through the screens, the public are indoctrinated into a mind-numbing stupor by state-approved…

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THE SCARLET IBIS

I need to relate “The Scarlet Ibis” to how significant relationships forge our perceptions. I…

In James Hurst’s short story “The Scarlet Ibis,” Brother, who narrates the story, has his perceptions of life and death change throughout the story. He longs for a brother who can share his…

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MATH

Margie is responsible for buying a week’s supply of food and medication for the dogs and cats at…

Hello! Denote the cost of supplies for a dog as d and for a cat as c (in dollars). Then the first condition may be written in terms of d and c as d=2*c. The second condition is 24*d+155*c=1152….

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WONDER

In Wonder, did Jack sit next to August in homeroom?

The answer to your question about Wonder can be found in chapter 14, which is called “Locks.” We are in the middle of reading about August’s first day of school. August has already had a tour of…

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THE TEMPEST

In William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, Ariel states, “Hell is empty, and all the devils are here.”…

Ariel, in Shakespeare’s The Tempest, is a magical spirit who, having been freed from the imprisonment imposed upon him by his earlier master, Sycorax, a mean-spirited witch, by Prospero is now…

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THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER

How did the grandmother react to Matt’s sudden visit to the Indian village and why?

The first time Matt went to the Indian village was shortly after he and Attean killed the bear. The village was having a feast to celebrate the bear kill. Saknis gave Attean permission to invite…

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HISTORY

Compare and contrast the Nile River, Indus River, and the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers.

There are more similarities between the rivers of the ancient world than there are differences. The three river valleys supported large populations of people because the advantages they offered for…

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THE BRONZE BOW

What made Leah come out of the corner in The Bronze Bow?

In chapter 10 Daniel gets a message from Simon that his grandmother is dying. Reluctantly he leaves his home on the mountain to go to his grandmother’s house. She is too sick to let him in, and…

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SCIENCE

What is life?

Life, in scientific terms, can be defined as manifestation of several distinguishing characteristics. Some such distinguishing features of living beings typically include, ability to grow,…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Miss Maudie say that silences Mrs. Merriweather?

In Ch. 24 Aunt Alexandra is hosting a meeting of the Missionary Circle and Atticus has been nice enough to supply the food for the meeting. During the meeting the conversation moves from the…

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SCIENCE

A 100g cart is placed against a spring with a force constant of 20,000 N/m. The spring is…

Hello! Denote the mass of the first cart as m1,m1, the mass of the second cart as m2,m2, the spring’s force constant as ksks and the coefficient of friction as kf.kf. Denote the distance of spring…

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HISTORY

How significant was the Munich Putsch to Germany’s history?

The Munich Putsch, or “Beer Hall” Putsch of 1923 was a miserable failure in one sense. Hitler and his co-conspirators were foiled in their attempt to spark a national revolution by seizing control…

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THE BLACK CAT

In the story, “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe, how does the narrator feel about what he did…

The narrator makes it plain that he loves animals and had wonderful relationships with the many that he kept as pets until alcohol and his addiction began to destroy his life. He grows increasingly…

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GRENDEL

In the epic poem Beowulf and John Gardner’s Grendel, how are the shapers viewed differently?

In the Anglo-Saxon era, storytellers, sometimes called scops, were considered vital parts of society. The clannish Anglo-Saxons were a tight-knit, warlike people whose ancient religion did not…

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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

How did love play a role in keeping Holden sane in The Catcher in the Rye?

Holden goes to see Phoebe one last time before he takes off and leaves New York City to go out west. Holden is physically sick and mentally exhausted. Phoebe is Holden’s one last hope to…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are two instances of foreshadowing in the final four paragraphs of chapter 27 in To Kill a…

The first instance of foreshadowing in Chapter 27 is when Aunt Alexandra is telling Scout that she is too tired to go to her Halloween play. Aunt Alexandra stops in the middle of her sentence and…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why does Dill say he will be a clown when he grows up?

In Chapter 22, Dill says that he wants to be a clown when he grows up. When questioned as to why he wants to become a clown, Dill says, “There ain’t one thing in this world I can do about folks…

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REFERENCE

I was recently accused of plagiarism. I didn’t plagiarize. What should I do? The teacher that…

Plagiarism is a serious accusation, and one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. I would suggest you upload your writing to a free plagiarism checker like the one at grammerly.com. You can print…

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HISTORY

What problems did John Adams face during his presidency?

John Adams faced several problems while he was president. For the first time, we had political parties in an election. Thus, while Adams won, he had political opposition. In fact, his Vice…

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THE BRONZE BOW

What did Hezron think was Israel’s greatest strength?

In Chapter 5, Daniel is invited to eat dinner with Hezron and his family. While they are eating, Daniel and Hezron discuss Israel’s present circumstances under Roman occupation. Daniel voices his…

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RELIGION

Why was Saint Paul a saint?

As one of the most influential Church Fathers and one of its earliest martyrs, it is not surprising that Paul (born Saul) was canonized by the Catholic Church (Paul was never formally canonized,…

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SCIENCE

What are reactants and products?

Reactants and products: these terms are commonly used in relation to chemical reactions, where some chemicals undergo chemical reaction and form new chemical species. The chemical species that…

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OEDIPUS REX

Who was the Pythian Oracle of Delphi vs Tiresias in Oedipus Rex?

Sophocles’ Oedipus Tyrannos (or Oedipus Rex) first came to the stage in Athens around 429-425 BCE. Although the play takes Thebes as its setting, the play has several references to the town of…

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SCIENCE

What are the main functions of a general computer?

The functions of a computer are pretty much endless, however, some common functions are used by all the computer users. These include: Information input: we can input the information or data using…

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MATH

Having trouble understanding how to get started on the attached problem in Asymptotics. Any help… 1 image

You need to write the characteristic equation, such that: r2−(12)r+116+x−ex=0r2-(12)r+116+x-ex=0 You need to evaluate ΔΔ , such that: Δ=(−12)2−4(116+x−ex)=14−14−4x+4exΔ=(-12)2-4(116+x-ex)=14-14-4x+4ex

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NIGHT

In the book Night by Elie Wiesel, what are some things that caused Elie to change into a…

Though I would argue that Elie Wiesel, author of Night, never truly became a “monster,” there were times that he felt like he had. When people are constantly exposed to horrific acts of violence…