What are four mental barriers or biases which impede problem solving?
- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, analyze the scene where Huck flips the spider into the…
There is a lot of superstition in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Huck flicking the spider into the candle proves to be bad luck for him when the next day Pap shows up in his bedroom at the…
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- THE MONKEY’S PAW
In W.W. Jacobs’ “The Monkey’s Paw,” describe the difference between the type of introduction and…
In the introduction of W.W. Jacob’s short story “The Monkey’s Paw,” the reader is presented with an image of a wet and blustery night out of doors, but attention is immediately drawn to the…
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- THE NAMESAKE
The last line of Chapter 6 of The Namesake reads: “That here at Maxine’s side, in this…
It means that Gogol feels free from the influence of his overbearing family and their culture from which he has always struggled to distance himself. Gogol spends his adolescence and young…
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- POETICS
What are some differences in the elements of Greek and modern drama?
Many elements of both the composition and staging of Greek drama differ from those of modern drama: Greek plays were divided into tragedies and comedies, while many modern dramas are of mixed or…
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- BEOWULF
Why do you think Beowulf let one of his men die before attacking Grendel himself?
When I have had students read Beowulf, at least one student will invariably ask this exact question. From the modern reader’s perspective, Beowulf watching as one of his men is attacked, which is…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Characterize Atticus’s actions on the night the men came to the jailhouse.
When the four cars approach the jail, Scout notes that Atticus “seemed to be expecting them.” Atticus is calm and even friendly to the men when they ask about Tom. It isn’t until Scout, Jem, and…
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- CROSS-CULTURAL PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER
What are the factors that influence our study of migration and gender?
One major shift in the nature of migration theory of the past few decades has been an increasing incorporation of gender into models of reasons for moving and the experience of various diasporas….
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- LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER
What are your feelings towards Patrick Maloney and Mary Maloney in Lamb to the Slaughter?
I would have to say that I feel sympathetic towards both Patrick Maloney and Mary Maloney. Patrick’s decision to leave his wife is undoubtedly brutal, but he seems to realize that he is hurting her…
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- REFERENCE
Was the sample (initial sample of 400, then sample of 40% responders) representative of the… 1 image
The excerpt for the question states that the sample was a stratified random sample. Firstly stratified means that key strata in the population of students have been proportionally represented in…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What are some directly quoted examples of Guy Montag’s apathy in Fahrenheit 451?
Guy Montag does have moments of apathy in Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451. Before meeting with Clarisse, who opens his mind and heart to the world, he’s very much a fire-eater. He is a product of the…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
What are some of Ponyboy’s actions in The Outsiders?
Ponyboy is the narrator in The Outsiders and he describes his family, friends and his life in terms of his own understanding. As a teenage boy whose parents died in a motor vehicle accident,…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Help comparing and contrasting Jay Gatsby and Tom Buchanan in The Great Gatsby. How do their…
There are several things you can do to ensure a good grade on your paper. The first I would recommend is very careful editing. I noticed (and fixed) multiple grammatical errors in your post. Your…
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- HARRISON BERGERON
How is irony displayed in the short story “Harrison Bergeron”?
Kurt Vonnegut, Jr., uses irony with great effect in his short story “Harrison Bergeron.” The name “Diana Moon Glampers” is ironic in itself. “Diana” was the Roman goddess of the moon, suggesting…
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- ANIMAL FARM
How does Orwell use rhetorical devices to make old Major’s speech convincing?
The three most important devices to use in any speech, according to Aristotle, are ethos, logos and pathos. Ethos refers to right vs. wrong, but also expert credibility. Logos deals with logic, or…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
What are 3 creepy images from “The Cask of Amontillado”?
“Creepy” is a pretty subjective term; what’s creepy to one person might not be so to another. However, it might help if we isolated the exact meaning of the term and distinguish it from similar…
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- A LOSS FOR WORDS: THE STORY OF DEAFNESS IN A FAMILY
What are the character traits for Lou Ann Walker in A Loss for Words: The Story of Deafness in a…
Well, Lou Ann Walker is certainly the protagonist of this story and, as such, has quite a number of positive character traits. As a daughter with two parents who are deaf, Lou Ann Walker fights a…
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- LYDDIE
I believe that you are likely referring to Mr. Marsden. He is Lyddie’s boss at the textile mill in the city. He is not in charge of the entire operation, but he does oversee the weaving room…
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- SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD
How is fear used as a motivator in “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards?
“Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God” by Jonathan Edwards is what is sometimes called a “hellfire and brimstone” type of sermon. The main purpose of the sermon is to persuade sinners in the…
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- WHERE MEN WIN GLORY
What is the summary of chapter 1 of Where Men Win Glory?
According to Pat Tillman’s Army diary, his success through life can be traced to that first successful baseball tournament at the 11-12 All-Stars during his years in middle school. This early…
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- AMERICAN HISTORY
In Judith Ortiz Cofer’s short story “American History,” why does Eugene’s mother have such a…
Eugene’s mother is from Georgia and his father moved the family to Paterson, New Jersey because of a work transfer. Elena learns from Eugene that his mother is not happy living in New Jersey,…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
According to Rainsford what are the two classes, in “The Most Dangerous Game?”
Let me give the context first. Rainsford and his friend, Whitney, are talking about hunting. In particular, they are talking about hunting jaguars. Both men are excited about the prospects of…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
What roadblock to celebrating differences was at Reardan High School?
Reardan High School suffers from the insularity of the town itself. Reardan is an overwhelmingly white town. Though it is located next to the Spokane Indian Reservation, its citizens rarely make…
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- PERSEPOLIS: THE STORY OF A CHILDHOOD
How did the Islamic revolution start in the book Persepolis?
The Islamic Revolution of 1979 began with the overthrow of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi, and the end of Iran’s monarchic system of government. The new system was an Islamic republic ruled by the…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How does Lucretius explain Book 4 in On the Nature of the Universe?
In Book 4, Lucretius discusses the senses and concludes with a section on love and lust. He describes the way we see things as “images of things” which are “perpetually peeled off the surface of…
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- HISTORY
What is the speech “Ain’t I a Woman” about?
The speech by Sojourner Truth that is now known as the “Ain’t I a Woman” speech is about women’s rights. Truth gave the short speech in 1851 at a women’s rights convention in Akron,…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
The idea that Junior gets Roger to pay him respect by punching him in the face may suit our idea…
I think that the answer to this depends on whether or not you have an optimistic or pessimistic view of adolescents. Junior already knew that life would be difficult in the all- white school…
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- SCIENCE
How do I compare a pie to the structure and functions of a cell?
That’s a tough analogy. I can only think of two really good comparisons between a pie and a cell. The first is the cell membrane. The cell membrane is the outer boundary of a cell. It gives the…
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- NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS, AN AMERICAN SLAVE
How did Frederick Douglass describe slave life on Colonel Lloyd’s plantation in his Narrative…
Conditions are harsh and cruel on Colonel Lloy’s plantation, but the slaves are used to it. Douglass describes the harsh conditions on Colonel Lloyd’s plantation in great detail. For example, he…
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- SCIENCE
What is a general gist of the life of Reginald Punnett ?
Reginald Punnett was born in England in 1875. As a child, he suffered from appendicitis. During his recovery, he read a series of books called a Naturalist’s Library. He became fascinated with the…
- FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON
What are 10 signs of Charlie’s regression after the operation? I currently have 8 but can’t seem…
Without knowing which eight signs you have, I’ll try listing some, and hope I hit the ones you have not yet found. Although not directly a sign of Charlie’s regression, the deterioration of…
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- THE BET
What examples of irony can be found in the story “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov?
In “The Bet” by Anton Chekhov, a lawyer and a banker make a bet for two million dollars. The lawyer bets that he can stay imprisoned for fifteen years, and the banker bets that he cannot last that…
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- THE WEDNESDAY WARS
What does the word “regrettable” in September tell us about Mrs. Baker’s character?
When Mr. Guareschi informs Holling that he doesn’t have to re-take sixth grade Math, Holling doesn’t quite know whether he should be happy or sad. Mrs. Baker’s response when informed of the…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
Draw conclusions on the effects that hysteria has on individuals and society.
“Hysteria” refers to a state in which one’s emotions are running so high that they can no longer behave in a controlled way; in other words, hysteria makes people lose control of themselves. We see…
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- BUSINESS
Does the UK export goods abroad?
Yes, the UK is an exporter of goods abroad. In fact, in 2014, the UK’s exports totaled $472 billion, making it the ninth largest export economy in the world, according to the Massachusetts…
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- JUST LATHER, THAT’S ALL
What are some topics of “Just Lather, That’s All”?
In “Just Lather, That’s All,” the author covers a wide range of topics. Here are a few examples: History of Colombia: The story is set in a violent period of Colombia’s history which is, in…
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- THE LOTTERY
How do the people in the village feel about the lottery ?
Most of the villagers are completely resigned to the fact that the lottery occurs. It is a part of their normal existence. They don’t question it. They don’t fight it. The villagers also don’t…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
How does Junior use language to lead the reader in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian?
In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, Junior uses his humor to develop a rapport with the reader. In the first chapter of the novel, Junior tells the reader about the physical…
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- CINEMA AND DRAMA
Why is Born on the Fourth of July a strong medical-psychological study of post-traumatic identity…
One reason why Born on the Fourth of July is a strong medical and psychological study of post- traumatic identity destroyed and rebuilt is because it shows how individuals can pivot from self-…
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- STOLEN
What is a summary of Stolen by Lucy Christopher?
Stolen is a story of both kidnapping and redemption. Its protagonist is Gemma, a teen who is kidnapped by her stalker and taken to live in the Australian outback. As a vagrant and an orphan, Ty…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Who brought Juliet up in Romeo and Juliet?
It is clear from the text that Juliet was mostly raised by the nurse. This fact becomes evident in Lady Capulet’s conversation with Juliet’s nurse in Act One, scene three. The nurse recalls her…
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- THE SHORT HAPPY LIFE OF FRANCIS MACOMBER
In The Short Happy Life of Francis Macomber, what does Wilson have against Americans?
Wilson, much like Hemingway himself, greatly values masculinity and a masculine identity, and he places great stock in the idea that one must ‘become a man’ by letting go of fear. Wilson views…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
What are the worst character traits of Junior in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?
This is a pretty hard question to answer, especially because Junior is developed as an overly sympathetic protagonist in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. That said, no character is…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Is Functionalism the same thing as the functionalist perspective?
If you are talking about sociology, as I assume you are, then the answer is yes. Functionalism and the functionalist perspective are two different ways of saying the same thing. These are both…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
Who is Giles Corey in The Crucible?
Giles Corey is one of the oldest citizens of Salem. When he initially appears in The Crucible, Miller describes him as “knotted with muscle, canny, inquisitive, and still powerful.” At 83 years…
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- A SOUND OF THUNDER
In the story “A Sound of Thunder ” what did Billings and Kramer do after the dinosaur is dead?
The two hunters, Billings and Kramer, who are on the time ship with Eckels, throw up after the Travis and Lesperance shoot the charging Tyrannosaurus Rex. The Tyrannosaurus has been designated for…
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- SCIENCE
A thin cylindrical shell of radius R1=6.5cm is surrounded by a second cylindrical shell of radius…
First, let’s determine the electic field inside between the inner and outer shells. This can be done using Gauss Law: ∫E⃗ ⋅dS⃗ =Qε0∫E→⋅dS→=Qε0 Here, Q is the charged enclosed by Gaussian…
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- SCIENCE
The field just outside a 2.65-cm-radius metal ball is432 N/C and points toward the ball.What…
Given the geometry of the problem, a way to perform the calculation of the charge, it is by applying Gauss’s law of electrostatics. ∫ E . da = Q/Ԑ0 Where: E, is the field strength da, is the…
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- SCIENCE
Two students who live on the equator want to estimate the circumference of the earth. The…
Please see the attached diagrams, although note the scale is exaggerated for clarity. The two locations on the equator are labeled A and B. They are 600 miles apart. The center of the earth is…
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- SCIENCE
An electron has an initial velocity v→0=(6.0×104m/s)j^. It enters a region where…
The force experienced by electron is determined by the electric field and the charge of the electron: F⃗ =eE⃗ F→=eE→ According to the second Newton’s Law, the electron’s acceleration is…
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- REFERENCE
What are four mental barriers or biases which impede problem solving?
There are several ways to inhibit processing through barriers and bias; these represent the four most common barriers to effective problem solving. Functional Fixedness- Essentially, functional…
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