In The Scarlet Letter, is Hester consistent in her rebelliousness?

August 17, 2018 Educator

SCIENCE

How many electrons does an atom of lithium need to lose to form an ion with a +1 charge?

The atomic number of Lithium is 3. This means there are 3 protons, positively charged particles, in the nucleus of a lithium atom. There are always the same number of electrons in an atom as the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Who leads the hymns at Cal’s church?

Jem and Scout go to church with Calpurnia because Atticus is out of town. Calpurnia’s church is called First Purchase African M.E. Church. Scout asks Calpurnia about the hymn books. Calpurnia…

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

Who was Dr. Gershom Bulkeley in The Witch of Blackbird Pond?

Dr. Gershom Bulkeley is a man with two titles. He is a doctor of medicine and a reverend for the church as well. He is incredibly well known across the area for his skills in the medical…

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1984

Why would the party not want there to be a written record of their wars and alliances in 1984?

If there is no written record of the past, then any given population is entirely dependent on their own memories. Memories are fickle and fade. They tend to fade more and more as generations…

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LITERATURE

What is a literature review?

A literature review is a synopsis and synthesis of publications on a particular topic. It can have a few different purposes. One is to provide a backdrop for one’s own research, and another, to…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How can I write an essay about whether or not Romeo and Juliet are really in love?

Your question is a common question about Romeo and Juliet. For your essay, your initial answer is easy. Yes, Romeo and Juliet are really in love. Or no, Romeo and Juliet are not really in love….

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

How did Kit view slavery in The Witch of Blackbird Pond?

Kit grew up where slaves were a way of life, but she is repulsed by the thought of slave ships. Growing up in Barbados as a member of the upper class, Kit is used to having slaves around to care…

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THE ODYSSEY

Before the meeting with the Cyclops, what had Odysseus received from Maron at Ismarus?

Odysseus had received numerous gifts from Maron (or Maro), grandson of Dionysus and Ariadne and priest of Apollo, at Ismarus. “Then I ordered the rest of my loyal friends to stay there and guard…

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1776

In 1776, what are the author’s topic, main points, and arguments?

1776 by David McCullough is a book about a pivotal year in the American Revolution in which the Continental Congress met in Philadelphia and made the momentous decision that the Colonies should…

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SCIENCE

Is it true that rain falls down because when water evaporates into the atmosphere, clouds…

Yes. The formation of a rain droplet begins with the heating of water. As the water gains enough kinetic energy (energy of movement), it evaporates and turns into a gas. As the gas (water vapor)…

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SHADES OF GRAY

What point of view is the story Shades of Gray told from?

The story is told in third person limited, from Will’s point of view. You can tell a story’s point of view first by looking at the pronouns for the narration. If you see the pronouns “I” and…

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SCIENCE

Explain what changes to the biosphere,rising sea levels,drought and desertification,regional…

All these related to each other and are the effects of global warming, which is nothing but enhanced green house effect. A number of gases in our atmosphere, including carbon dioxide, absorb the…

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HISTORY

After WWII, what was the level of prosperity at the domestic and international levels?

After World War II ended, there was great fear the economy at home and internationally would return to the conditions that existed during the Great Depression. After all, it was World War II that…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Compare and contrast Gatsby and Tom. How are Gatsby and Tom alike? How are they different? Given…

The primary way in which Tom and Gatsby are alike is their wealth; however, they differ tremendously in everything else, particularly how they earned their money, how they treat those without as…

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THE BLACK CAT

Was the narrator of Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Black Cat” more concerned about the murder…

The murderer and narrator of Edgar Allan Poe’s short story The Black Cat is considerably more concerned about his murder of his once-beloved cat Pluto than he is about the death of his wife. The…

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A RIVER RUNS THROUGH IT

The movie and the book both portray the sense of adventure that is so inherent in the lives of the Maclean brothers. While the plot line of the movie does follow the plot of the book, there are…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

On what page in Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury is the quote, “For a while Senator McCarthy has…

The quote in the student’s question from Ray Bradbury’s science fiction classic about a dystopian futuristic society in which books are burned because of the knowledge they contain does not come…

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THE SIGNAL-MAN

What do readers come to learn about the signalman himself?

While the story is told from the perspective of the narrator, the reader can use his observations to learn about the character and life of the signalman. First of all, the signalman is relatively…

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HISTORY

Why are general strikes difficult to start and hard to maintain?

General strikes are difficult to start and hard to maintain. There are reasons for this. A general strike is a strike of all unions in an industry in a given area. This includes unions with skilled…

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THE LOTTERY

In “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, do you find the narrator’s tone strange, or even shocking?…

Throughout Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery,” the narrator’s tone is matter-of-fact, if not reminiscent, which is rather strange and makes the ending of the story even more shocking considering its…

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HEART OF DARKNESS

Is Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad self-referential in any way?

Joseph Conrad was born in Polish Ukraine and moved to France and eventually England (both countries engaged in colonial efforts). Like Marlow, he was also a merchant marine and loved the sea; he is…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How does the story of Romeo and Juliet reflect the society at that time?

There are many ways in which Romeo and Juliet is a reflection of the time period. I will first note, however, that Shakespeare never cared much for being true to his setting. The cultures he…

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THE LOTTERY

What is the significance of Old Man Warner’s age in “The Lottery”?

Shirley Jackson apparently wants to cover the entire spectrum of ages and sexes in her story. Old Man Warner is the oldest person there. He serves as a human symbol to represent how long this…

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THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

In “The Canterville Ghost,” why did the ghost decide to wear the antique suit of armor?

The Canterville Ghost, Sir Simon, had been repeatedly frustrated in his attempts to frighten the Otis family, the new residents of ancestral Canterville Hall in England. Being Americans, the family…

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OEDIPUS REX

How fair is it to say that in the Oedipus drama that the gods are evil?

Totally a subjective question, but I do not think that it is fair to say that the gods in the Oedipus trilogy are evil. The gods as posed in the play challenge the mortal characters to act in ways…

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THE VELDT

How does technology affect the relationship between the parents and the children?

“The Veldt,” which was written in 1950, explores the alienation and eventual replacement of the parents of two children as a result of the Happylife Home technology. The HappyLife Home nursery…

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TWO KINDS

Why isn’t Shirley Temple the right kind of prodigy for Jing-mei to emulate?

In the story, Jing-Mei’s mother tries to inspire Jing-Mei to become a Chinese Shirley Temple. She takes Jing-Mei to a beauty training school in order to have her hair cut and fashioned in a Shirley…

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THE BOOK THIEF

Discuss the way in which the author has narrated the story moving back and forth in time. How…

In order to understand the answer to your question, the reader must understand the narrator of the story: Death. The character of Death does not necessarily care about time; therefore, that is…

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JULIUS CAESAR

Why did Julius Caesar refuse the crown thrice in Julius Caesar?

Julius Caesar refused the crown because he did not want the people to think he was a king. During the Feast of Lupercal, Brutus and Cassius are told by Casca that the cheering they overheard was…

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HATCHET

What is the climax of Hatchet?

There are several places in the story where one could place the climax. Once he crashes in the wilderness, it is a slow build up as he learns from various incidents how he is going to survive. He…

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ARABY

What is the setting of “Araby”?

This is the third story in the Dubliners collection and the final one in the group of stories that are concerned with childhood. It was written in October 1905, and it was the 11th story that Joyce…

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BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE

What present did Miss Franny ask her father for as a girl?

One day, Opal came into the Herman W. Block Memorial Library. Miss Franny Block, the librarian, thought that Winn-Dixie the dog was a bear. This filled her with fear. She explained to Opal that…

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AN ASTROLOGER’S DAY

In “An Astrologer’s Day” by R. K. Narayan, how does the astrologer use his knowledge of basic…

The narrator does not explain how the protagonist became an astrologer in spite of not having been trained in that ancient pseudo-science and even in spite of the fact that he has no belief in its…

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

What are things that discourage Pip in Great Expectations?

At first, Pip is discouraged because he does not have an opportunity to better himself, which he desperately wants to do once he meets Estella. His humble circumstances embarrass him. For the first…

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THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS

What are three examples of similes in the story “There Will Come Soft Rains”?

The west side of the house is burnt black except for five white spots. One of these spots is the silhouette of a woman bending to pick flowers “as in a photograph.” Similes most often use “like” or…

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THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

How does Hawthorne develop the symbolic meaning of the veil throughout the story?

Hawthorne develops the symbolism of the veil by slowly revealing more and more clues about its meaning. Early in the story, the narrative focuses to a great extent on how the veil affects Mr….

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AFTER TWENTY YEARS

Who is the real Jimmy Wells in the story? How do you know?”

The real Jimmy Wells in the story is the uniformed policeman who stops to talk to Bob, who is standing in the darkened doorway of a hardware store. O. Henry does a masterful job of introducing a…

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A RAISIN IN THE SUN

When Mama invites Asagai to come over from time to time for some home cooked meals, he is touched…

Hansberry’s A Raisin in the Sun follows the blighted dreams of a Southside African American family but below the primary plot lies various subplots and commentary on various cultural aspects. One…

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SCIENCE

What is resolution?

Resolution, in simplest terms, means the fineness of detail or how fine the details are. For example, when talking about display devices such as laptops, mobile phones, television or tablets, we…

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LITERATURE

How do I improve my essay writing skills in English literature?

Without seeing a sample of your writing, I’m answering almost completely blind on this one. I can make a few general recommendations though. First, proofread and check for spelling and…

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THE COLD EQUATIONS

What is the resolution of Tom Godwin’s short story “The Cold Equations”?

The conflict in Tom Godwin’s short story “The Cold Equations” is really only an internal conflict. As the pilot of an Emergency Dispatch Ship (EDS), Barton is accustomed to the sight of death. He…

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THE DEVIL’S ARITHMETIC

What are two examples of foreshadowing in The Devil’s Arithmetic?

When an author uses foreshadowing, he or she is giving the reader a hint about what will happen later in the story. There are many examples of foreshadowing in The Devil’s Arithmetic. Many of…

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MACBETH

How does Macbeth react when Lady Macbeth’s women scream?

When Macbeth learns of his wife’s death, we can notice how deadened he is emotionally. This does not mean, however, that he is indifferent to his wife’s death, as some critics suggest. Instead,…