In The Great Gatsby, what is the message on materialism?

August 21, 2018 Educator

HOW TO WRITE A SPEECH

I need to give a five-minute talk next week. Please help me to choose a subject.

The subject of your speech depends on three things, your audience, your own areas of interest or expertise, and the purpose or situation of the speech. Instructors also have different expectations…

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SCIENCE

When a plunger is released after compressing a gas why does it go back to its starting position?

When a piston-style plunger is used to compress a gas, for example in a syringe, the pressure on the gas is increased. Before the plunger is depressed the gas in the cylinder is at the same…

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SCIENCE

When 50.0 liters of oxygen at 20.0 c is compressed to 5.00 liters, what must the new temperature…

According to the Charles’ law of gases, the volume occupied by a gas and the temperature are directly proportional to each other, provided the pressure remains constant. Thus, at constant pressure…

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HEALTH

I need to write a persuasive speech that persuades the audience to use alternative cancer cures….

The first task you will need to do in writing such a persuasive essay is research to discover what sort of alternative cancer cures are considered as having some basis in scientific evidence and…

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DEAR MR. HENSHAW

What is the main idea in Beverly Cleary’s Dear Mr. Henshaw?

The main idea, or central theme, in Beverly Cleary’s Dear Mr. Henshaw is the need to overcome life’s obstacles, such as the divorce of one’s parents, by developing a positive attitude.Throughout…

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THE SEAFARER

In the poem “The Seafarer,” how does the alliteration of words beginning with w, r, and s affect…

Alliteration was one of the key elements used by Old English poets. Unlike many of today’s poets, and especially today’s students, Old English poets didn’t worry too much about end-rhyme. Poets…

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THE OUTSIDERS

Why do you think, in The Outsiders, the gang needs Johnny as much as he needs them?

Several of the boys express the sentiment that they could get along fine without anyone except Johnny. They need Johnny in order to give them an identity. They know that they are looked down on by…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

What two emotions did the princess waver between?

The princess may have been wavering between the emotions of love and jealousy. It might be surmised that she doesn’t want to see her lover killed but doesn’t want to see him marrying another woman,…

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RICHARD CORY

What would be a good thesis for Edwin Arlington Robinson’s “Richard Cory?”

I believe what you are asking is, “If this poem is making an argument, what argument does it make?” An obvious argument the poem makes is that money cannot buy happiness. Richard Cory is described…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

In the story “The Gift of the Magi,” how does the author describe the flat (apartment)?

Henry was very good at describing interior settings. In “The Gift of the Magi” he presents a fairly thorough description of the furnished flat in which Jim and Della live. However, O. Henry…

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SESTINA

What does this poem ‘Sestina’ tell about the author and her life?

We must first assume that the author intends herself to be the narrator and for the poem itself to be autobiographical. This is often not the case in any form of literature: the author is usually…

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BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP FOR DEATH—

How does Emily Dickinson’s poem “Because I could not stop for death-” show individualism and self…

Dickinson’s work is known for its individualistic style, in that she capitalizes random words (presumably to add emphasis) and prefers dashes over commas and semicolons, a choice which is slightly…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What are typical goals for fiscal policy?

Fiscal policy involves actions that governments take to maintain low unemployment while also preventing inflation of domestic currency. It is a macro-economic theory, that involves a shift in…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

To whom could Montresor be talking, fifty years after the murder?

Fascinating question. One possibility is that Montresor is on his death bed and wishes to confess all of his sins in order to be absolved, which would make his audience a priest. After all,…

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IN COLD BLOOD

How does Bobby find out about Nancy’s murder? What is his reaction to the news?

Poor Bobby Rupp. Mr. Ewalt went to his family farm and first spoke with Bobby’s father. Then, the two of them went into the bunkhouse, apparently where the boys’ rooms were since the Rupp home is…

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THE VELDT

In “The Veldt”, how does Bradbury show us what the Hadley relationship is like?

Bradbury shows us the Hadley relationship by focusing upon George and Lydia, the parents, and through them, introducing the children via narrative exposition. The children are, essentially, treated…

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HISTORY

What is the biggest dam in South Africa?

The Gariep Dam is the biggest in South Africa. The dam is situated between the Free State and Eastern Provinces and covers more than 370 square meters when it is completely full and can store…

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SCIENCE

What experiment done in space helped to prove the earth was formed by mineral grains sticking…

While the experiment you ask about did not “prove” the earth formed from mineral grains sticking together, it did support the idea that this is the way a planet could have formed. In 2003 Donald…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

What is the setting in Chapter 1?

At the beginning of Chapter 1, Nick tells the reader about some lessons he’d learned from his father. He notes that he has learned to be objective and to avoid judging others. Then he adds that…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the mob’s intention? How does Scout manage to end the danger?

Tom Robinson has been arrested for the alleged rape of Mayella Ewell and is in jail. Atticus sets up a chair and lamp outside the courthouse jail to protect Tom. Atticus knows that there is a…

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THE OUTSIDERS

Who is Ponyboy?

Ponyboy refers to Ponyboy Curtis, the narrator of the novel The Outsiders by S.E. Hinton. Because he is the narrator of the novel, all of the events that take place throughout the story are…

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SCIENCE

My lab asks: Design a procedure and find the values for the coefficients of kinetic friction and…

Friction is the force resisting motion. When an object is at rest, is has static friction. When you push or pull on it and it doesn’t move, the force you’re exerting is less than the force of…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

Describe Guy Montag’s television. What does Mildred want for the television that Guy Montag…

Mildred lives for the television shows on the parlour walls. She even describes the characters on these shows as her “family.” In this section of the novel, she tells Montag that she has sent in…

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HISTORY

Can the deception of the Jews during the Holocaust happen again?

It is unclear what you mean by “deception.” Certainly some deception of the Jewish people occurred early in the Holocaust, as the Nazis pushed Jews into ghettos under false pretenses, and sometimes…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

In Act II, Scene 2, when Juliet appears on her balcony, what does Romeo compare her to?

Romeo first compares Juliet to the sun, so radiant is her beauty. He says that, like the sun, Juliet has the power to drive away the darkness. Then he goes on to compare her eyes to stars, which…

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SCIENCE

What is the full equation for nitric acid+potassium carbonate?

Nitric acid is HNO3. Potassium carbonate is K2CO3. Nitric acid is an acid and potassium carbonate is a base, so this is an acid/base chemical reaction. The unbalanced chemical reaction is shown…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Explain how the Industrial and French Revolutions led to the establishment of sociology as a…

The basic answer to this is that both the French Revolution and the Industrial Revolution changed society in dramatic ways. As society changed, some scholars came to think about how societies in…

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HEIDEGGER’S EXPERIMENT

What is the setting in “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment?” Is the lab the setting?

The opening sentence of “Dr. Heidegger’s Experiment” identifies the setting of the story. THAT VERY SINGULAR man, old Dr. Heidegger, once invited four venerable friends to meet him in his study….

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HISTORY

What are the three areas blamed for Germany’s decline under Hitler?

There were three errors Hitler made during World War II that led to the decline of Germany. One error was waiting three days before beginning the Battle at Dunkirk in May 1940. There are a variety…

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LAW AND POLITICS

In the United States, do separation of powers and collaboration of powers oppose themselves?

Separation of powers refers to the concept of placing governmental authority in the hands of different branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. This helps guard against the danger of…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Unaware of his presence, what does Juliet ask Romeo to say?

Juliet asks Romeo why he is a Montague, a member of the family of her enemy. After meeting Romeo at the ball held in her honor, Juliet has a crisis of conscience. She fell in love with him at…

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

About what do Reverend Bulkeley and Matthew argue in chapter 6?

Chapter Six sees the Wood family having the Reverend Gershom Bulkely over to dinner. Kit muses that the family took the better part of four days to prepare the feast for the preacher. The…

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SCIENCE

A Gene that has three or more alleles for a trait, is what?

An allele is an alternative version of a gene. Many times, an allele may be dominant over another allele for that trait. Sometimes, two alleles have incomplete dominance where the effects of both…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What does Piggy mean when he says that life is scientific?

In Lord of the Flies, Piggy represents reason and order and science. So in chapter five, when he says that life is scientific, he is trying to help the boys see reason when they talk about the…

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THE BLACK CAT

How did the narrator change over the years?

The narrator changes from a quiet, compassionate child to a madman, prone to uncontrollable fits of rage and–in his own words–perversion in adulthood. He tells us that even from infancy, he was…

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HEALTH

What is a midstream approach used to address depression?

According to the Handbook of Psychology (Weiner, Freedheim), midstream approaches are those which are used with populations who are at risk, or in danger of becoming at risk, of depression. When we…

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THE LOTTERY

In Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery,” how do Tessie’s motivations change over the course of…

This is an interesting question. At beginning of the story, all the characters accept the legitimacy of the lottery, even if a few people express reservations. For example, there is mention in…

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HISTORY

What are the differences between the French and Indian War and Pontiac’s Rebellion?

Pontiac’s Rebellion was a response to the aftermath of the French and Indian War. For some time, Native peoples who lived from the Ohio Valley to the Great Lakes region had long allied (or at least…

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ON PHOTOGRAPHY

How does Susan Sontag discuss writing media history in her novel On Photography?

Writing a history of media is interesting for Susan Sontag, especially in regards to writing about photography specifically. This book is a connected collection of essays all dealing with the…

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THE BRIDE COMES TO YELLOW SKY

How does Jack Potter think of himself?

In Stephen Crane’s “The Bride Comes to Yellow Sky,” Jack Potter sees himself as a man of self-importance; “a prominent person.” As he travels from San Antonio to Yellow Sky with his wife,…

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CHEAPER BY THE DOZEN

In Cheaper by The Dozen what does the reference to Garcia mean?

Although I have no proof that this is the case, I believe that the reference to Garcia in Cheaper by the Dozen is a reference to the 1899 essay (and perhaps the 1936 movie that was based on it)…

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ANIMAL FARM

“All the animals remembered passing such resolutions: or at least thought that they remembered…

Napoleon decides to trade with neighboring farms in order to obtain all of the materials needed to finish the windmill. In order to trade, Napoleon would use hay, wheat, and hen’s eggs if…

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PIERS PLOWMAN

What role does Wit play as a teacher in William Langland’s Piers the Plowman?

Wit, the personification of intelligence, has a profound teaching role in Piers Plowman. In Langland’s allegory, Wit is divided into two components: first, Wit itself is natural intelligence or…

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TWO KINDS

What does America represent to the mother in “Two Kinds”?

In Amy Tan’s short story, “Two Kinds” America represents the opportunity to be whatever you want to be. Having lost her mother, father, first husband, and twin daughters in China, the mother…

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HISTORY

What factors contributed to Woodrow Wilson’s victory in the presidential election of 1912?

The biggest factor contributing to Woodrow Wilson’s election in 1912 was the emergence of Theodore Roosevelt’s Progressive, or “Bull Moose” Party. This is a classic example of a so-called “bolter”…

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SCIENCE

Why do you need to use water plants, rather than land plants, to investigate the rate of…

I suspect you are referring to a specific experiment, which measures the rate of photosynthesis at differing intensities of light. This experiment could certainly be done with land plants, but…

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HISTORY

How did Serbian nationalism create tension in the Balkans before WWI?

The history of Serbian nationalism in the Balkans originated with the Ottoman conquest of their lands in 1389. The Serbians, through hundreds of years of Muslim rule, were able to maintain their…

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SCIENCE

A student located on graph paper the 578 nm and 436 mm lines, and the distance between them is…

Hello! The spectral line in question divides the distance between the first (578nm) and the second (436nm) at the ratio 20:5=4:1. Therefore the unknown wavelength also divides this segment at tbe…