How is the play The Mayor Of Zalamea a tragicomedy?

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HISTORY

What is the most important part of The Declaration of Independence and the Constitition of the…

The most significant parts of the Declaration of Independence and United States Constitution are those parts which discuss the nature and purpose of government. According to the Declaration,…

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HISTORY

What are two ways the light bulb helped industrialization? 1 image

The invention of the light bulb affected Industrialization in three important ways. First, as the lighting was installed in factories, they could operate safely for twenty-four hours each day. This…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

In “The Lady or the Tiger,” how did the princess learn the secret of the doors?

The author, Frank Stockton, really doesn’t tell us how she learns the secret, but he does give us a couple of clues. First of all, she is a princess and with that title comes money. She is also…

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THE CHOSEN

What happens to change the relationship between Reuven and Danny in The Chosen by Chaim Potok?

The key reason why the relationship between Danny and Reuven changes is because of Danny’s father, Reb Saunders. Reb Saunders is a rabbi with very strict beliefs about his Jewish faith. Reuven and…

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THE GIVER

What are some benefits and costs of one of the community’s values in The Giver?

One of the major values of the community in The Giver is that people are not to make decisions for themselves. The community controls their lives in most important ways. They do not get to decide…

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DÉSIRÉE’S BABY

Identify two words or phrases from “Desiree’s Baby” that help evoke a sense of the time period….

Some references that help pinpoint the time period in the story are the canvas-covered wagon, the references to plantations and slaves, and the nomenclature for and treatment of mixed race…

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SHADES OF GRAY

In the book Shades of Gray, what did Uncle Jed want to be called?

Uncle Jed does not like to be called “sir” and prefers to be called Uncle Jed. Since he is the “son of a Confederate cavalry officer,” Will is not happy about having to accept charity from…

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SCIENCE

The winner of the 100m dash ran the race in 9.6 seconds. The second runner ran the race in 10…

In this case must apply the concept of speed. The speed is the distance (d) traveled in an interval of time (t). v = d/t The speed of the winning athlete is: v1 = d/t1 = 100/9.6 v1 = 10.41 m/s The…

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LITERATURE

How does a setting of a story affect the conflict?

Setting is one of the primary ways in which an author is able to introduce conflict. The author places characters in places and times to ensure that conflict will occur. For example, take F. Scott…

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SONG OF MYSELF

What is the overall message of Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself”?

It isn’t just the problems he can and does connect with, it’s all people in all situations. He moves beyond sympathy–feelings for other people–to empathy–sharing the feelings of others. It’s…

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HARRISON BERGERON

What parts of the story are most exaggerated? What do you think was the author’s purpose in using…

Most of the exaggerated portions of Kurt Vonnegut’s “Harrison Bergeron” have to do with the title character and his physical characteristics and dramatic actions. The first example of the…

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MANIAC MAGEE

In the book Maniac Magee, what is a metaphor on page 73?

A metaphor is a figure of speech that makes a comparison between two unlike things. One other rule about metaphors is that they cannot use the words “like” or “as” to make the comparison. If…

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AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

What’s an example of an indicator of class status in And Then There Were None?

A close look at the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Rogers gives a great indication of class and status. The archetypal “servant” characters when Agatha Christie was writing her mysteries were people…

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REFERENCE

I am running for Student Council president and I need an issue or topic to talk about and work…

I don’t know if you are in high school or college. Either way, there are bound to be issues of concern at your school that you can campaign on. Let’s look at the possibilities. For high schools,…

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I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS

In I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, why did Marguerite not find Dolores at first?

Marguerite did not find Dolores at first because she never expected Daddy Bailey’s girlfriend to be so young. Dolores appeared to be in her early twenties, and in Marguerite’s mind, she was too…

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THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL

In “The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail,” does the prayer that Henry says on behalf of Bailey before…

This scene comes a little bit in to Act Two. In this play, Henry Thoreau shares a jail cell with a man named Bailey. Bailey is not the sharpest knife in the drawer, so to speak. He’s been charged…

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DRACULA

On the basis of Dracula’s actions alone, can he be considered evil or immoral? I need to write…

This in an interesting assignment. Although from the viewpoint of the narrator, and the human beings in the story, Dracula is seen as evil, the main action that justifies that viewpoint is that he…

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NUMBER THE STARS

How can I compare and contrast Ellen and Annemarie in Number the Stars?

Ellen and Annemarie are similar in that they are both ten years old, go to the same school, and are Danish. They live in the same apartment building. Both friends have big dreams for their lives…

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NO TALKING

What did Dave find interesting about India while researching for his report?

In Chapter 2: Gandhi, we learn that Dave checked out two books about India while preparing for his oral report. He was fascinated by India’s quest for independence–he noticed that it was really…

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CAUSES OF SOCIAL CHANGE

How can I construct a thesis statement speaking to how black leaders are a contributing factor in…

There are several ways you can go about this. For a start, you might want to narrow your thesis somewhat to choose a specific group of black leaders, such as black female writers or black mayors or…

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HISTORY

Why was the Chanak Crisis significant to Canada?

The Chanak Crisis, also called the Chanak Affair, was an incident which broke out in Turkey in September 1922 in which Turkish troops threatened to attack British and French forces who were…

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SCIENCE

Is pyrite another word for gold?

Pyrite is not another name for gold. Pyrite is actually iron disulfide. It is a naturally occurring mineral that appears in a pale yellowish color. This pale yellow appearance has earned pyrite the…

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HISTORY

What were the consequences for the native people of the Americas of the arrival of Europeans?

One of the first major consequences had to do with the arrival of European diseases which ravaged their civilizations. Things like smallpox, to which the Native Americans had not been exposed,…

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SCIENCE

Describe a procedure to separate a mixture of sugar, black pepper, and pebbles?

A mixture of black pepper, sugar and pebbles can be separated by sieving with two different sized meshes. 1. First, use a mesh that has a whole size smaller than the pebbles but large enough for…

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SCIENCE

What is the density of a rectangular solid which has a volume of 1000 cm3cm3 and mass of 2000 g?

Density of a substance is defined as the ratio of its mass to its volume. In other words, density = mass/volume In the given question, the mass of the object is 2000 gm or 2 kg. It has a volume of…

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SCIENCE

During World War I, the Germans had a gun called Big Bertha that was used to shell Paris. The…

This is a case of projectile motion. The given information is: initial velocity, u = 2.66 km/s = 2660 m/s inclination, θθ = 48.2 degrees (to the horizontal) Acceleration due to gravity, g =…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Elizabeth Proctor denies the affair with John Proctor & Abigail…why?

Elizabeth knows about the affair and does not deny that it happened. It is a source of tension between her and John throughout the play. She does publicly deny it though when asked. John goes…

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BUSINESS

Many people find interactive voice response (IVR) systems frustrating to use. Do you believe that…

If the IVR menu is short, and the transaction simple or routine, then IVR systems are accepted by most consumers. Simply put, IVR systems do the job of approximately five employees. Furthermore,…

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REFERENCE

In the poem “Heritage” by Countee Cullen, what is the meaning of the stanza that starts with the…

The meaning of those lines and that stanza can’t be found in isolation. Instead, they must be read in the context of the entire poem. The poem starts with the line “What is Africa to me,” and the…

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HARRISON BERGERON

What is the moral of Harrison Bergeron?

There are a number of possible morals to be drawn from Harrison Bergeron. One of the first is the inevitability of certain kinds of inequality. It is impossible to suggest that all humankind can be…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

What are some characteristics of the narrative? (Example: plot, conflict, narrator)

The narrator of “The Most Dangerous Game” is a third person narrator. The narrator is also a third person limited narrator, because he doesn’t know and explain everything to the reader. Zaroff’s…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What is the difference between a sociopath and a psychopath?

‘Sociopath’ and ‘psychopath’ are labels used by society (rather than psychologists) to describe sufferers of antisocial personality disorder. In order to be diagnosed with an antisocial…

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INDIAN CAMP

In Ernest Hemingway’s story “Indian Camp,” do you think it was wrong of his father to take Nick…

That’s a great question. A big part of Hemingway’s style is that he shows us the facts of the situation without explaining what they mean. The key to understanding this question is noticing the…

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SCIENCE

What are 5 examples of specific properties?

Specific properties are derived from two intensive or extensive properties of materials. Here are some examples: Density: a ratio of mass and volume of a material. Mass and volume, both, are…

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SCIENCE

A vector quantity must include both magnitude and direction. Which measurement is a vector…

With respect to measurements, a vector has both a magnitude and a direction. The first three examples (maximum height of a hill, air temperature, and rain accumulation) are magnitudes only. The…

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A SEPARATE PEACE

How does the tree’s appearance in A Separate Peace surprise Gene?

The tree in the novel A Separate Peace, written by John Knowles, represents a great deal to Gene. The tree’s appearance changes both physically and metaphorically throughout the course of the book…

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GIMPEL THE FOOL

Start with the most basic similarities: both are examples of Jewish fabulism. That is to say, both are written by Jewish authors, about Jewish characters and using language marked by traditional…

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HISTORY

What were the strengths of the city commission and city manager forms of government?

The main strength of the commission form of city government was that it was supposed to be more transparent and democratic than the kind of government that cities typically had. In the commission…

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SCIENCE

In order to determine whether a human zygote will develop into a typical male, what must the 23rd…

In order to determine whether a human zygote will develop into a typical male, the 23rd pair of chromosomes must consist of an X chromosome and a Y chromosome (XY). In humans, each cell usually…

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SCIENCE

what are the models of the atoms and name of the scientist who developed them

The atomic model has changed throughout time. Below, several different models of the atom are explained in chronological order. JJ Thompson’s Plum Pudding Model This model was developed in 1904….

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

How does the general’s secretive behavior increase the sense of suspense?

The general first appears to be a bit of an enigma. He is obviously well read and very intelligent. In a cultivated voice marked by a slight accent that gave it added precision and…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

In The Great Gatsby, what is the difference in Tom’s and Gatsby’s morals? How do they both treat…

Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby both display moral turpitude, but for different reasons. One should view their acts of immorality in the context of their backgrounds. Firstly, Tom Buchanan grew up…

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EDGAR A. GUEST

What are some examples of figurative language in the poem, “Myself,” by Edgar A. Guest?

In Edward A. Guest’s poem, “Myself,” there are several examples of figurative language. In the fifth line, the “setting sun” is symbolic of the end of life. The narrator doesn’t want to have to…

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HISTORY

Who do some people want the Confederate flag taken down?

The quick answer to this question is that many activists and others want the Confederate flag removed from government property because they feel that it is a symbol of racism. Now, let us look at…

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MATH

What doorway height would allow 60% of men to walk through without bending, assuming that men’s…

We require 60% of the population distribution of men to fit under the door without having to stoop. Hence we need to match the 60% point of the standard Normal (Gaussian) to the equivalent point on…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are two specific quotes that illustrate how Atticus Finch displayed his understanding and…

This is a good question. As you undoubtedly know Atticus is a lawyer. Hence, he knows the law. This comes out in many places, such as when he discusses the importance of reasonable doubt. He says…

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SCIENCE

What is the name of the substance that consist of only one type of atoms that can not be…

An element consists of only one type of atoms which cannot be chemically separated. In comparison, a compound is composed of atoms of two or more different types and these atoms can be chemically…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Can someone explain the details of the McDonald’s coffee burn case? I do not understand why the…

I assume that you are asking about the case of Stella Liebeck, who spilled McDonald’s coffee on herself in 1992. If so, the reason she got damages from McDonald’s is because the jury ruled that…

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SCIENCE

What is the speed of the planet Venus?

Speed is a relative term in this context. There needs to be some other object that Venus is moving relative to in order for a speed to be meaningful. In fact, if Venus (or any other object) were…