Using a social class lens, what are some examples of rich vs. poor in the novel The Kite Runner?

August 24, 2018 Educator

REFERENCE

What are the five types of organizations? I have normative, coercive, and utilitarian, but the…

Normative, coercive, and utilitarian and the three formal organizational structures. When five structures are involved, we are commonly talking about Mintzberg’s Five Types of Organizational…

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HATCHET

Describe Brian’s plan to land the plane when it ran out of fuel?

The sequence in question is in chapter 2. The pilot of the plane has had a heart and has died. Brian is in control of the aircraft and had been able to make brief radio contact with somebody….

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INTO THE WILD

By the time he drops off the hitchhiker, what does Jim Gallien think of him?

Into the Wild opens with the story’s protagonist, Christopher Johnson McCandless, being picked up as a hitchhiker by the electrician Jim Gallien. Gallien’s initial impression of McCandless is that…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

In Lord of the Flies, is Golding correct in believing that evil is an inherent trait that all…

According to Golding, it is clearly the forces of evil within us all that will triumph when the trappings of civilization are taken away. His portrayal of the way that Jack and his hunters triumph…

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SCIENCE

Water quality can be improved by what 4 processes?

Water quality can be improved by a number of processes. Some of these processes take place naturally, while the other are engineered by human beings. These processes include: Aeration: of water…

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A ROSE FOR EMILY

How do other people in town feel about Miss Emily and her family?

In the short story “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner, Emily Grierson is a member of a faded aristocratic southern family. Her family was once great, and the town still treats her with a sense…

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HISTORY

Why were European countries interested in exploring the New World?

There are several reasons European nations wanted to explore the New World, but for the most part they can be summed up by economic motivations. Exploration of the seas and eventually the New…

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SCIENCE

A Consumer that eats only plants is a _________?

A consumer which eats only plants is called an herbivore. A consumer which eats only animals is called a carnivore. A species which eats both plants and animals is called an omnivore. With respect…

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HISTORY

Why were European countries interested in exploring the New World?

The European countries had several reasons for wanting to explore the New World. One of them was for trade. The Europeans wanted to find a shorter trade route to Asia. There were people who…

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SCIENCE

The mass number of an atom equals to the number of _____________ and ________________ .

The mass number is equal to the sum of the number of protons and neutrons located within the nucleus of an atom. An atom is made of three subatomic particles. The subatomic particles that make up…

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SCIENCE

Explain the Endocrine system and its glands with sufficient details.

The endocrine system is made up of all hormone-producing glands that are responsible for regulating the different organs and organ processes in the body. This includes; tissue function,…

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DÉSIRÉE’S BABY

In your opinion, why did Desiree avoid the main road leading to the Valmondes’ and turn to the…

In Kate Chopin’s short story “Desiree’s Baby,” Desiree Aubigny walks into the bayou with her infant son after being accused of being black and rejected by her plantation-owner husband, Armand….

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LITERATURE

What are some things that prove that Harper Lee believed that the human nature is often good?

There are several ways that Harper Lee shows that she has a strong belief in the goodness of people. Making Atticus such an honorable, courageous character really exemplifies her eagerness to show…

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A JURY OF HER PEERS

What do Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters surmise has caused Minnie Wright to murder her husband? What…

Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters figure out a lot about Mrs. Wright in the story. They discuss, first off, what Mrs. Wright was like when she was younger. She was involved with a choir, was seen around…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What dare of Dill’s does Jem finally accept in To Kill A Mockingbird?

The answer to this question appears in Chapter One of To Kill a Mockingbird. When Jem and Scout meet Dill, who is from out of town, they tell him the entire history of the Radley house, including…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What reasons does Atticus give for saying he will not “hush up” about the situation of Bob Ewell…

That scene takes place in Chapter 30. Jem and Scout have been attacked by Bob Ewell on their way home from school after the Halloween play. Jem’s arm was broken, and he is unconscious. Boo Radley…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What are some arguments supporting the idea that the boys should be punished for killing Simon…

One argument that supports the idea that the boys should be punished for the deaths of Simon and Piggy is that certain boys were fully aware that their actions and involvement in the deaths of the…

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READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN

Who is the magician in Reading Lolita in Tehran?

Reading Lolita in Tehran by literature professor Azar Nafisi is the real-life account of the book club Nafisi led for seven bright women in the privacy of her house in the 1990s, during a time of…

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OTHELLO

My assignment is to write an essay on Othello by William Shakespeare. I’m required to choose a…

According to a most reliable text, The Practical Writer, the Introduction of an essay should include the following: A motivator, or hook, to interest the reader (This is the quotation) The thesis…

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SCIENCE

Two balls, each with a mass of 0.879 kg, exert a gravitational force of 8.04 × 10^−11 N on…

According to the Universal Law of Gravitation, any two bodies exert a gravitational force on each other and this force is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely…

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THE RELUCTANT FUNDAMENTALIST

In The Reluctant Fundamentalist, Changez claims he is a lover of America, but he hints at a more…

Changez loves America because it has offered him opportunities he may not have had in his home country of Pakistan. Throughout the book he travels to America for university, and is hired as a…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

What sentences will help me find out the purpose of “Thank You, Ma’am?

To find the purpose of the short story “Thank You, Ma’am” by Langston Hughes look for sentences in which Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones lets the young man know that she is going to teach…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What is a psychological contract?

A psychological contract refers to a set of informal expectations and responsibilities between the employer and employee. The psychological contract is different from the employment contract, which…

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SCIENCE

How many moles of oxygen must be used for the complete combustion of 203.383 moles of ethanol…

The first step to solving this problem is to write and balance the equation. When a hydrocarbon combusts completely with oxygen, the products are carbon dioxide and water:

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MATH

Find the equation of the locus of a point that it is equidistant from (-2,4) and the y-axis.

Hello! Let a point has coordinates xx and y.y. Then the distance between this point and the given point (-2, 4) is (x+2)2+(y−4)2−−−−−−−−−−−−−−−√.(x+2)2+(y-4)2. The distance from (x, y) to the y-axis is |x|.|x|. The…

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SCIENCE

Distinguish between ATP, ADP, and AMP.

ATP, ADP, and AMP differ in the number of phosphates and the amount of energy obtained by each compound. ATP stands for adenosine triphosphate. ADP stands for adenosine diphosphate. AMP stands for…

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SCIENCE

What happens to a liquid when it releases enough energy?

When a liquid releases enough energy, the liquid will freeze and turn into a solid. Phase changes are what causes one state of matter to turn into another. All phase changes are physical changes….

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HISTORY

In general, what are the causes and effects of war?

The effects of warfare are easier to discuss than the causes, so we will begin our discussion there. Warfare’s most obvious effect is the cost of human lives. Depending on the scale and scope of…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What are the two prominent theories of government?

There are many different ways of categorizing theories of government, but if I had to name a single dichotomy between two fundamental concepts of government it would be between Hobbes and Rousseau….

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THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET

How do Esperanza’s vivid similes set the tone throughout the novel? Consider “the nose of that…

The way Cisneros uses similes in The House on Mango Street helps to create concrete imagery that solidifies the image in the reader’s brain. For example, in “Louie, His Cousin & His Other…

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HISTORY

How did the founders embed the principles of the Constitution?

The Founding Fathers have embedded the principles of the Constitution. There were ways these principles were firmly put into the document. The concepts of separation of powers and checks and…

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LITERATURE

What is the difference between a literary text (such as a short story or a novel) and a film?

A short story or novel can be read in as much or as little time as the reader wants to linger over the details. The reader fills in the gaps of the writer’s descriptions. A film, by contrast, has a…

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THE KITE RUNNER

Why was Amir one of the bravest and most courageous characters in Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite…

It is almost blasphemous to suggest that Amir is brave or courageous after he watches Assef rape Hassan and doesn’t do anything about it. It is even harder to suggest it when he tries to frame…

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HISTORY

What are two reasons why the Americans won the American Revolution? How did foreign individuals…

While there were many factors that influenced the American Revolution, I think two in particular stand out as important in securing victory for the colonists despite their large economic and…

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THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

In “The Road Not Taken,” Robert Frost rhymes “sigh” with “I” and less traveled “by.” What…

“The Road Not Taken” is a classic poem, regarded by many as the most famous English-language poem of all time, but it is deceptively tricky to interpret. In your question, you are looking at the…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What is the thesis statement for this monologue in Romeo and Juliet? O serpent heart, hid with a…

This speech is delivered by Juliet immediately after she discovers Romeo has slain Tybalt. Juliet speaks this speech while mostly in shock, and the language is jumping from image to image as she…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What three mistakes does Scout make during her first day at school?

The first mistake Scout makes during her first day of school is reading aloud in Miss Caroline’s class. Miss Caroline is a young, new teacher in Maycomb County who subscribes to a rigid form of…

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EMPIRE FALLS

In Empire Falls by Richard Russo, what are some prominent quotes about the misguided…

In Richard Russo’s Empire Falls, there are many misguided relationships between characters. One of the most telling moments is when Miles says to Janine, “You sure are tough on [Tick]…

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THE CRUCIBLE

In The Crucible, what has happened in the town of Andover?

Salem and Andover were neighboring towns in Massachusetts, during the period of the infamous witch trials that are portrayed in The Crucible. Although the setting of the play is in Salem, the…

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TANGERINE

In Tangerine, what is the name of the Lake Windsor soccer team?

The Lake Windsor Middle School soccer team is known as the Lake Windsor Seagulls. It’s obvious that Tangerine author Edward Bloor had some fun with the school team names. The Tangerine Middle…

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SAUDI ARABIA

Please analyze Princess: A True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia by Jean Sasson.

American author Jean Sasson’s depiction of the life of a princess in the House of Saud that rules the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Princess: The True Story of Life Behind the Veil in Saudi Arabia, is…

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THE CHRYSALIDS

What are some quotes by the women of Sealand that teach David tolerance?

Almost everyone in Sealand is telepathic, and they feel sorry for people who aren’t but do not discriminate against them. David and his friends are telepathic. This means that they communicate…

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LITERATURE

What are reflections on the poem “Death Came to See Me in Hot Pink Pants”?

My reflections on the poem “Death Came to See Me in Hot Pink Pants” by Heather Royes include the repetition in this poem, which adds to the poem’s power. The repetition of the phrase “Last…

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SCIENCE

What are seismic waves?

Seismic waves are energy waves, generally associated with earthquakes. They carry the energy from the source of vibrations (epicenter or point where rocks break). They are classified as either body…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Chapter 14 of the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, what does the audience learn about Dill Harris?

In Chapter 14, the audience learns about Dill’s struggles at home. Following a physical altercation with her brother, Scout steps on something under her bed, only to find out that it is her friend,…