What are some examples of Jem and Scout’s relationship in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird?

August 22, 2018 Educator

ARMS AND THE MAN

What is the setting of Arms and the Man?

Arms and the Man by George Bernard Shaw was first staged on April 21, 1894 and enjoyed a successful stage run before being published in Shaw’s collection Plays Pleasant in 1898. The play is…

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HEALTH

describe the factors to consider when promoting effective communication

Communication is the exchange of ideas, information, and/or opinions between two or more parties. Effective communication allows for the concept being addressed to be completely understood by…

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HISTORY

How did weapons such as the airplane, bayonet, poison gas, and u-boats make World War I more…

World War I is often considered the first modern war. New weapons of combat were utilized to created unprecedented casualties. Airplanes were a popular weapon in the newspapers and on the radio….

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RELIGION

What is the ultimate goal of Hinduism and Buddhism?

Hinduism and Buddhism are known as Dharmic religions. Dharma is defined as the sum of all moral responsibilities and duties that adherents are expected to perform. Closely tied to the concept of…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How do chapters 11-16 illustrate Atticus’s advice to Scout to “climb inside someone else’s skin…

Atticus tries to explain to Scout the importance of empathy, and she gets a chance to test it out with Mrs. Dubose. Mrs. Dubose is a mean old lady, but Scout and Jem have to try to understand what…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What are some figurative devices used in Act 4 of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet?

In Act 4 of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare uses personification, a type of figurative or literary device in which a non-living object is given human qualities. For example, Juliet says to Friar…

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HISTORY

How important is democracy today?

Democracy is very important today. If we look at the past and the present, we can see why democracies must exist. In both world wars, countries led by dictatorships or monarchs were responsible for…

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A WHITE HERON

Write an expository paragraph of 5-7 sentences explaining why Sylvia does not (or cannot) speak…

Sylvia has difficult speaking to strangers especially because she is somewhat “‘”Afraid of folks,”‘” as her grandmother was told when she chose Sylvia to help her on the farm from among her…

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BEOWULF

In his last battle Beowulf fights against?

Beowulf’s final battle is against a dragon who has invaded Geatland and has begun to ravage the countryside. It has been fifty years since Beowulf defeated Grendel and his mother, and the old king…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is a quote from the novel To Kill a Mockingbird that describes Atticus gaining respect for…

In Chapter 11, Atticus gains respect for Mrs. Dubose after she breaks her addiction to morphine. Earlier in the chapter, Jem loses his temper and destroys Mrs. Dubose’s camellia bush after she…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How did Boo know Jem and Scout were in trouble?

The most likely explanation is that Boo heard the children screaming (Jem yells “Run!”). Since the children had been playing games, pretending to be the Radley’s, Boo had taken an interest in them….

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THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW

How would Bryon and Mark both be considered protagonists in the novel That Was Then, This Is Now…

In literature, a protagonist is the main character of the novel. Bryon and Mark could both be considered protagonists in the novel That Was Then, This Is Now because they are both the central…

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BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON

What does the story “By the Waters of Babylon” suggest is the future of humanity?

The story “By the Waters of Babylon” suggests that the human future is bleak, at least in the medium term. It may be better in the long term, but then again it may not be. When I use the…

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HISTORY

In what ways did many workers’ lives change as a result of the Industrial Revolution?

The Industrial Revolution changed workers’ lives in many ways. Let us look at a few of them. For one thing, industrialization involved mechanization, which meant that jobs once done by skilled…

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DEAD MEN’S PATH

What news comes as a disappointment to Michael Obi’s wife?

In the story, Michael Obi is the newly appointed headmaster of Ndume Central School. While her husband looks forward to modernizing what he considers an antiquated school system, Nancy is excited…

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HISTORY

What is Howard Zinn’s main statement or argument in Chapter One of The People’s History of the…

In Chapter One, Howard Zinn challenges the reader to view the history of the United States through a different lens. Zinn argues that most histories are told through the perspective of the elite….

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ANTIGONE

Did Haemon deserve to die in Antigone?

In Antigone, Haemon does not deserve to die. Does anyone really “deserve” to die? That said, Haemon has not done any wrong to other characters, besides possibly insulting his father Creon by…

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GAMES AT TWILIGHT

What details do you notice that show that this story is not taking place in the United States?

The first paragraph clues the reader in to the fact that the story is not happening in the United States. The main hint in that paragraph for me is the fact that the children had “tea.” Tea is…

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SONG OF MYSELF

“I Celebrate Myself” is the first section of Whitman’s poem “Song of Myself.” In what ways does…

In the collection of Whitman’s work, eventually titled “Leaves of Grass,” every image, every experience, every “atom of my blood,” is a celebration, not only of Whitman but also of the reader –…

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IPHIGENIA IN AULIS

Compare and contrast Achilles to Agamemnon in the play Iphigenia at Aulis.

The three major male characters in Iphigenia in Aulis by Euripides are Odysseus, Agamemnon. and Achilles, and each represent far different ethical positions in the play. Odysseus is clever and…

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SCIENCE

What are valence electrons and how do you find them?

Valence electrons are the electrons in an atom’s highest energy level, farthest from the nucleus. These are the electrons that are lost, gained or shared when the atom forms chemical bonds to other…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What are examples of characters driven by hate in Romeo and Juliet?

The character most driven by hate in Romeo and Juliet is Tybalt. He is, of course, a Capulet, and is Juliet’s cousin. When he is introduced, Tybalt is about to fight Benvolio, a Montague, who he…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What would happen if the children (Jem, Scout, and Dill) hadn’t arrived at the jailhouse when…

This hypothetical question is interesting because there could be numerous outcomes to the “mob scene” had the children not shown up when they did. One possible outcome could have resulted in Mr….

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HISTORY

What were the short term and long term negative effects of World War II in the Soviet Union?

World War 2 had a negative impact on many of the European countries. The Soviet Union (SU) however, suffered in the short and long term. Three and a half years of the war were fought in the SU. In…

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SCIENCE

Do plants undergo photosynthesis or cellular respiration or both?

Plants undergo both the photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Plants (containing chlorophyll) undergo photosynthesis in the presence of sunlight to generate food and oxygen, as per the following…

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THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD

How does Logan Killicks dominate Janie in Their Eyes Were Watching God?

In Their Eyes Were Watching God, Logan Killicks is Janie’s first husband, and he dominates her by not giving her a chance to become her true self. Janie’s grandmother is happy to have Janie marry…

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RELIGION

Explain the significance of the blood painted onto the door frames in Exodus 12.

In Exodus 12, God commands the Israelites to keep the first Passover in preparation for the final plague (the death of firstborn males) and the Exodus from Egypt. As part of the Passover…

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THE CALL OF THE WILD

Why does Buck go willingly with Manuel in The Call of the Wild?

Up until the point where he is dog-napped, Buck has no real reason to distrust humans. He has been treated exceedingly well and has established himself as the king of the Judge’s household and…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Why doesn’t Daisy refer to her child by name or heed her child’s ‘reluctant glance’?

Daisy Buchanan is shallow and self-centered. Things and people are really only important in her world if they can make her feel good about herself. She is not a good mother, ignoring her daughter…

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THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM

In “The Pit and the Pendulum,” what does the author use to symbolize angels in the first paragraph?

The opening paragraph is being narrated in past tense, which is important to note. It hints that even though the narrator’s sentence was death, the narrator might actually survive somehow. Either…

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HISTORY

What was such a big deal about the Louisiana Purchase?

The Louisiana Purchase was a big deal. The United States was having issues using the port of New Orleans. Western farmers needed to use this port to store and to ship their products. When we…

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HISTORY

What are some similarities between Judaism, Islam, and Christianity?

Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are three of the world’s major religions. The largest similarity between these three religions is that they are all monotheistic. This means that each of these…

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HISTORY

Which Enlightenment idea was included in the U.S. Constitution before the Bill of Rights?

There are many Enlightenment ideas reflected in the U.S. Constitution. Generally, the concepts of limited government, representative government, the rule of law, popular sovereignty, religious…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

In the short story “The Cask of Amontillado”, why did Montresor kill Fortunato?

Montresor never goes into great detail about his reasons for killing Fortunato, however, he claims that he kills Fortunato because of an insult. Montresor states that: The thousand injuries of…

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TRUMAN CAPOTE

Why is this the last christmas that Buddy and his cousin spend together?

In Truman Capote’s short story “A Christmas Memory” Buddy and his friend spend one last Christmas together making and delivering their fruitcakes, cutting down a Christmas tree, and secretly…

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ANIMAL FARM

In Animal Farm, what are Boxer’s strong points?

In Animal Farm, Boxer’s work ethic and loyalty are his strengths. Orwell makes it clear that Boxer works harder than any other animal on the farm. His physical strength is distinctive: “Boxer was…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

When do we find out that East Egg is old money and West Egg is new money in The Great Gatsby?

That West Egg is new money and East Egg is old money is clear early in the first chapter of The Great Gatsby (Fitzgerald). As Nick is explaining his new residence, he takes the time to explain the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is Atticus trying to teach Scout when he tells her to step in another person’s shoes?

Scout had a terrible first day of school. Due to a misunderstanding, her teacher had punished her. Scout had been shocked when “Miss Caroline picked up her ruler, gave [her] half a dozen quick…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

Who is behind each door in “The Lady or the Tiger” by Frank Stockton?

“Who is behind each door in the Lady or the Tiger?” by Frank Stockton is a question that is up to each reader to answer. Nobody knows for sure which door leads to the princess’s lover and which…

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OF MICE AND MEN

What theme can I use on my essay about Crooks being the best example of isolation and loneliness…

Even Lennie is at least provisionally accepted as part of the crew on the ranch. George has to watch him and speak for him at times, but Lennie is never ostracized from the men the way that Crooks…

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SCIENCE

What can help you balance by sensing changes in direction?

The system responsible for balance in humans is known as the vestibular system. It is composed of a series of parts that the human body uses to determine balance by sensing directional change, and…

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SCIENCE

“Peeling off” of the layers of rock is called? Describe how this process happens?

“Peeling off” of outer layers of rocks happens through the process of exfoliation. This is a result of thermal stresses developed in the rocks and is an example of thermal weathering (which is a…

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SCIENCE

What is it called when layers of rock “peel off”? Describe how this process happens?

Thermal stress weathering causes the outer layers of rocks to appear to peel off (exfoliation). Thermal stress weathering is a type of physical weathering. Thermal stress occurs when rocks are…

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OLD MAN AT THE BRIDGE

What does the old man’s moral dilemma reveal in Hemingway’s short story, “The Old Man at the…

The old man has already walked twelve kilometers away from his home town San Carlos. He is sitting in dust on the road side close to a bridge on the River Ebro. He is worried about his animals that…

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HISTORY

What did the slaves eat on the American plantations of the South?

There are two sources from which historians gain information about the diet of the slaves on plantations. First-hand accounts by slaves themselves, through diaries or other journals, is an…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Need to write letter for The Great Gatsby from Tom to Nick.

In writing a letter from Tom to Nick, you will want to consider the various dynamics that mark Tom’s perceptions of his relationship to Nick in The Great Gatsby. In a letter to Nick, Tom might…

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HEALTH

What are the medicinal benefits of the palmyra fruit?

Palmyra palm fruit or sugar palm fruit is similar to the coconut and has many health benefits. The plants are native to southern Asia and Indonesia and it has a black husk with a jelly substance…

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SCIENCE

Electric force between two point charges q&Q at rest is F. Now, if a charge -q is placed…

F=kqQr2F=kqQr2 , where k is a constant and r is the distance between the two charges. In the given problem, we have the two charges q and Q and the force F between the two of them is known….

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CONTENTS OF THE DEAD MAN’S POCKET

How does Jack Finny create suspense in Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket? Provide one detail that…

Any story that features a person climbing out of a window onto the ledge of a high-rise building pretty much qualifies as suspenseful. Jack Finney, in his short story Contents of the Dead Man’s…