• DEAD MEN’S PATH

Who is the female lead in the story “Dead Men’s Path”?

The female lead in the story is Nancy Obi. With her husband, Michael, Nancy aims to work towards modernizing the backward school system her husband, the new principal, has inherited. Nancy also…

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• FRANKENSTEIN

How is the creature in Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein morally ambiguous? What are some examples of…

The creature that Victor Frankenstein creates in Shelley’s Frankenstein is morally ambiguous because his narrative in the middle of the novel makes him sympathetic, but he is guilty of several…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the significance of Scout being a Ham in the school play?

I wouldn’t say that Scout’s ham costume has special significance. Though To Kill A Mockingbird is a novel filled with symbols, Scout’s ham costume doesn’t have the same emotional resonance…

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• THE OTHER TWO

What is the main theme in Edith Wharton’s short story “The Other Two”?

Published in 1904, Edith Wharton’s short story “The Other Two” presents a new social anomaly of the time: it had suddenly become much easier to obtain a legal divorce. Through her story, Wharton…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is a quote that describes Judge Taylor?

“He was a man learned in the law, and although he seemed to take his job casually, in reality he kept a firm grip on any proceedings that came before him” (Lee 220). Atticus tells his children…

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• MATH

Johnny loves the weather and wants to be a meteorologist someday. He is failing his calculus…

A meteorologist is an individual that scientifically studies the atmosphere. Part of a meteorologist job is being an operational forecaster. An operational forecaster analyses weather conditions…

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• THE OUTSIDERS

What was Johnny’s favorite part of the novel Gone With the Wind? Who did it remind him of?

In Chapter 5, Johnny and Ponyboy are hiding out at the abandoned church in Windrixville, and they begin to read the novel Gone With the Wind to pass the time. Ponyboy mentions that Johnny didn’t…

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• PARADISE LOST

In Paradise Lost, why does God allow Satan to leave hell?

Milton first offers a partial explanation, saying that hell isn’t powerful enough to hold Satan: No bounds / prescribed, No bars of hell nor all the chains / Heaped on him there . . . can hold…

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• IF I FORGET THEE, O EARTH . . .

What is the message of the story “If I Forget Thee, O Earth . . .”?

The story shows the earth as uninhabitable. A nuclear war has led to the annihilation of life on the planet. Even from the moon, the earth can be seen “gleaming faintly with an evil…

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• PARADISE LOST

In Paradise Lost by Milton, what characteristics does Satan have that make him a hero? How does…

First, we should distinguish between two terms, “hero” and “protagonist.” A protagonist is the most important character in a story but can be admirable or despicable or sympathetic or abhorrent. A…

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• THREE MEN IN A BOAT (TO SAY NOTHING OF THE DOG)

What would be a character sketch of George in 300 to 400 words?

Here’s a start. George may be the only one of the three friends who holds a “real” job. He works at a bank six days a week. (Narrator J. pokes fun and claims that all George does there is…

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• LITERATURE

Please explain and list some examples of words and their primary stresses.

The primary stress in a word falls on the most heavily accented syllable. There is a primary stress in every word in English. In monosyllabic words, that is, words that have only one syllable, the…

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• REFERENCE

What mental state might the inability to sleep reflect?

An inability to fall asleep or stay asleep might be caused by high anxiety or stress. Emotional or mental distress puts the brain and body on a sort of “high alert.” For this reason, people may…

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• THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

How does the king determine justice and why do his subjects regard the system as perfectly fair…

The “semi-barbaric” king in Frank Stockton’s short story “The Lady or the Tiger” develops a justice system which is based totally on the whims of fate. Accused prisoners are tried in the arena…

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• FREAK THE MIGHTY

What is the tone for Freak the Mighty?

In literature, tone is the author’s attitude towards the story or subject-matter. Look for words, style, and voice that represent how the author is trying to convey a message to the reader. Since…

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• THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

How does Junior’s language make his story relatable to readers that come from different…

As a young adult living on the Spokane Indian reservation, Junior lives a life that is different from the lives of many in the novel’s reading audience. He is, however, an engaging, sympathetic,…

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• THE SCARLET IBIS

What are the clues that foreshadow the tragic ending of the short story “The Scarlet Ibis”?

Foreshadowing is a prominent feature of James Hurst’s short story “The Scarlet Ibis.” From the very beginning death seems to pervade the story of two brothers growing up in coastal North Carolina…

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• HOLES

How many holes did Stanley Yelnats have to dig in Holes by Louis Sachar?

In the book Holes by Louis Sachar, Stanley Yelnats is a young man who has been sent off to a sort-of detention facility with dozens of other young men. Part of the punishment for those at the…

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• SCIENCE

How many moles are in 8.6 g of CO2?

A mole of a substance contains a molar mass of that substance. The molar mass of a substance is equal to the mass of all the atoms contained in a mole of that substance. For example, carbon dioxide…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How is First Purchase different from the children’s church?

Calpurnia’s church, First Purchase African M.E. Church, was not as privileged as the church Jem and Scout were used to. We get this impression first based on its “ancient” appearance on the…

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• HISTORY

How are innovation and revolution linked together?

The term revolution is fairly ambiguous and can refer to anything from a single person revolting against a small group to a large body of people revolting against their government. Assuming that…

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• ARTS

What is a good song that represents To Kill a Mockingbird?

When we think of songs that “represent” things, there are a few things to consider: 1. Sound – does the sound of the song match the feeling of the novel? If I picked a heavy metal song to represent…

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• HISTORY

Identify and explain the causes of European exploration.

There was a myriad of factors that went into the successful navigation of new lands in the Fifteenth Century. The motivation for exploration was primarily economic . Here are some reasons for…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

Discuss how, in The Great Gatsby, Jay Gatsby’s dream of attaining Daisy’s affection can…

A symbol can be defined as a thing, person or situation which stands for, or signifies, something else. It may be the representation of another person, thing, idea or situation. Gatsby’s dream of…

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• ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY

How does mama explain to Cassie about Mr. Simms and Big Ma’s handling of the situation in Roll of…

Mama explains that Big Ma was protecting Cassie when she made her apologize. Cassie is like most young girls. She is trying to figure out how the world works. As far as she is concerned, Lillian…

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• THE STORY OF MY LIFE

What is Annie Sullivan’s greatest fear regarding Peter Fagan?

Peter Fagan is actually not mentioned in Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life, as the autobiography was actually published in 1903, whereas Helen did not meet Peter until 1916, when…

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• ARTS

What were the three main purposes for which Leonardo da Vinci used drawing? What is hatching?…

Leonardo da Vinci drew for several reasons, the most pragmatic of which was to make a living. Leonardo was born out of wedlock and was apprenticed at the age of fourteen to Verrocchio as a studio…

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• ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY

In Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry how does Mama explain to Cassie what Mr. Simms did and how Big Ma…

In Chapter 5 of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Mr. Simms forces Cassie to apologize to his daughter, Lillian Jean, for running into her. A rude man, Mr. Simms also pushes Cassie off the sidewalk….

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• THE RAMAYANA

What is the theme of the Ramayana and explain its significance?

The need to uphold one’s duty is one of the most important themes in The Ramayana. There are many different themes within The Ramayana. However, the need for people to adhere to their duty…

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• HISTORY

What is the connection between the French Revolution and the Haitian Revolution?

The Haitian Revolution was highly influenced by the exchange of culture and ideologies from the French mainland and the colonies France held. Prior to the Haitian Revolution, the island of…

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• NIGHT

What significant events happen to Elie Wiesel and the other Jews of Sighet?

Many significant events happen to author Elie Wiesel and the other Jews of Sighet in Night. First of all, WWII is going on around them, and though they feel reasonably safe in Sighet, they soon…

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• HISTORY

What are some lasting impacts on the world because of colonization?

The question asks for the impact of colonization but does not specify a time or place. This is a question that can be answered without knowing the setting, however. Colonization, by nature, has…

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• THROUGH THE TUNNEL

How are elements of the quest narrative presented in “Through the Tunnel”?

A quest narrative is essentially the same thing as the heroic journey or the heroic cycle. I’ve seen that narrative style explained in anywhere from five to twelve steps. The additional number of…

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• THE TIGER IN THE TUNNEL

How is “The Tiger in the Tunnel” the story of an ordinary watchman showing extraordinary courage…

Baldeo was an ordinary man who worked hard to sustain his family. He was the head of a rice-farming family. However, the rice fields did not produce enough for his family’s upkeep. This situation…

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• LITERATURE

What is a summary for the poem “Ravens” by Ted Hughes?

“Ravens” is told from the perspective of a parent explaining the death of a newborn lamb to his or her child. A raven first makes its appearance as the two enter a field of sheep, most likely…

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• HISTORY

What was the effect of the Industrial Revolution in India?

India did not benefit from the Industrial Revolution in terms of developing its economy. In fact, because of the dominance of the East India Company and the British Empire, Indians actually took…

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• HISTORY

What are some challenges Thomas Jefferson faced?

Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) faced many challenges of a political and personal nature during his lifetime. He beloved wife Martha died in 1782, and it is believed by many historians that Jefferson…

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• HISTORY

What factors led to an increased need for labor during the Industrial Revolution?

Like all technological changes, the Industrial Revolution created some jobs and destroyed others. Demand for some kinds of work, such as factory work, increased, while demand for other kinds of…

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• THE STORY OF AN HOUR

In “The Story of an Hour,” which sentence or ensemble of sentences would best describe the fact…

Taken as an illustration of marriage in the late 19th century, this story shows that a husband’s happiness clearly does not correspond to his wife’s happiness. In fact, it argues that the woman’s…

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• THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

What are the realities of each of the following characters in the novel The Boy in the Striped…

Lieutenant Kotler: The handsome and arrogant 19-year Lieutenant Kotler is an interesting character throughout the novel. He pretends to be friendly with the Commandant in order to climb the ranks…

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• THE ODYSSEY

How do Odysseus’ mistakes show that he is relatable?

It can be difficult for 21st-century readers to connect with stories such as The Odyssey because the world and the heroes represented there often seem to possess more differences than similarities…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the impact on Scout and Jem when Atticus takes on Tom Robinson’s case? How do they cope?

Scout and Jem are subjected to insults and derogatory comments from their neighbors, pupils, and family members because their father, Atticus, is defending Tom Robinson. Atticus encourages his…

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• ARTS

What are the disadvantages of having arts in the school curriculum?

Tough question. Honestly, I don’t believe that there are any disadvantages to having art in a curriculum. I think it is an integral part of teaching the whole child. Unfortunately, not…

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• THE MONKEY’S PAW

To what extent can it be said that the events detailed in “The Monkey’s Paw” were supernatural…

There is no way of knowing whether any of the events detailed in “The Monkey’s Paw” were supernatural in nature. The author W. w. Jacobs intentionally cautions the reader that all of them could…

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• SCIENCE

What are some examples of precipitation reactions in day to day life?

Precipitation occurs when two different substances are mixed and they generate a substance which is insoluble in the solvent and hence settles out. The substance that settles down is known as the…

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• HISTORY

Were Anglo-Saxons kind or mean?

The Anglo-Saxon people ruled the British Isles for centuries. The Anglo-Saxons had long lasting impacts on the area. Their various dialects evolved into what became Old English, the foundation…

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• HISTORY

Interpret the instances of discrimination in the film Remember the Titans.

Before addressing the issue of discrimination in the film Remember the Titans, it is important to realize an essential truth: the film is very inspirational, but highly inaccurate. The story of the…

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• SCIENCE

What are precautions to take when doing a practical experiment of Newton’s second law?

Newton’s Second Law of Motion deals with unbalanced forces; the acceleration of an object is related to the mass of the object and the force applied to it, or F=ma. Experiments done that involve…

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• ANIMAL FARM

Could Animal Farm still be an effective tale if it were not an allegory that describes how the…

Animal Farm is not just an allegory about losing liberties. In fact, Animal Farm offers a stark warning to its readers about the dangers of absolute power and totalitarian regimes. Orwell…

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• THE HUNGER GAMES

How does the influence of relationships change Katniss’ identity positively?

Great question! In the book The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, Katniss’ identity is positively transformed by relationships. Although numerous relationships transform Katniss’ identity, her…

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