What are some quotes symbolizing water in Part 2 of Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury?

August 22, 2018 Educator

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

What point might Shakespeare have been trying to make through Helena’s character in A Midsummer…

Helena is a girl smitten by love for a man who has rejected her. Helena is the vehicle through which all of the feminine feelings of rejection move. She epitomizes many different levels of one who…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does it mean to have integrity, and where in the novel To Kill a Mockingbird does it show…

Having integrity means being genuine, honest, and morally upright; that is, living according to what one believes is morally right and true. One example of the integrity of Atticus is in Chapter…

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THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD

In what ways is Their Eyes Were Watching God a feminist novel?

Their Eyes Were Watching God is considered a feminist novel because the protagonist, Janie, finds her independence through her lived experiences, and she solidly develops her identity as a black…

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THE ODYSSEY

In The Odyssey, why does Polyphemus ask about Odysseus ship?

In Book 9 of Homer’s Odyssey, protagonist Odysseus describes his encounter with Polyphemus the cyclops. Odysseus and his men entered Polyphemus’ cave, expecting him to show them hospitality…

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ANIMAL FARM

Why is it hard for the animals to use tools?

The animals found it difficult to use some tools, because they were animals. Even though the book is a fable of sorts, there are some realistic elements thrown in. One of them is the detail that…

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MEDITATIONS ON FIRST PHILOSOPHY

Is Descartes’ argument for the existence of God circular?

In his Meditations on First Philosophy, René Descartes actually offers three distinct proofs of God’s existence. While none of them are circular, they do posit claims that Descartes thinks self…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

How does Jack propose that his tribe get fire? Describe the encounter between the two groups.

In Chapter 10, Jack tells his followers that they will go on a hunt the next day and have a feast. One of the savages then asks Jack what they will use for lighting the fire. Jack then proposes…

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THE BLACK CAT

How would the second cat in Poe’s story “The Black Cat” be described?

When the narrator first meets the second black cat, he describes it by saying: “It was a black cat – a very large one – fully as large as Pluto, and closely resembling him in every respect but…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

In Lord of the Flies, each death or near death on the island reflects the gradual descent of the…

You could argue that each death or “near death” act of violence symbolizes a different aspect of the boys’ descent into savagery. Simon is the peaceful and insightful boy on the island. At the end…

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THE ODYSSEY

Who is Odysseus relating his adventures to in book 9 of The Odyssey?

In book 9 of the Odyssey, protagonist Odysseus relates his past adventures to the Phaeacians; this flashback explains how Odysseus ended up on Calypso’s island. Specifically–following several…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Besides Atticus and Mrs. Dubose, what minor characters show courage in To Kill a Mockingbird? How…

Minor characters in To Kill a Mockingbird who demonstrate courage are Miss Maudie, Calpurnia, Mr. Underwood, Boo Radley, and Sheriff Tate. Miss Maudie –Miss Maudie is not afraid to defy public…

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SCIENCE

What are the stages of a star’s life cycle?

All stars begin as a stellar nebula that forms into a protostar. The below stages are for protostars that form into main-sequence stars. The life cycle of a main sequence star depends on the size…

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THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER

Why was Matt invited to the Indian feast? Do you think Attean gave him credit for the victory…

Matt played a key role in killing the bear that was the reason for the feast. As Matt and Attean walked through the wilderness, Matt carried a rabbit he had killed. When the bear charged them, Matt…

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THE DEVIL’S ARITHMETIC

What thematic statement does Yolen explore in The Devil’s Arithmetic?

A thematic statement, of course, is one simple sentence about what the author is trying to convey about his or her particular subject. This statement will often contain some kind of generalization…

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SCIENCE

What are the environmental conditions and the living conditions of the deep ocean?

This would seem to be a simple question to answer, but in some ways we know more about the surface of the moon than we do about the deepest parts of the world’s oceans. The water pressure is…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

How does Nick perceive Gatsby in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s The Great Gatsby?

In Chapter One, Nick says that “there was something gorgeous about [Gatsby], some heightened sensitivity to the promises of life,” almost as if he were like a seismograph — a machine that measures…

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THE ODYSSEY

What words and phrases indicate that Polyphemus (the Cyclops) will be a formidable opponent for…

Here are some quotes to help you out: There are words of foreboding as part of Odysseus’ narration: “A sudden foreboding told my fighting spirit I’d soon come up against some giant clad in power…

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A SOUND OF THUNDER

In “A Sound of Thunder”, how would you describe Eckles at the beginning and the end of the story?

In “A Sound of Thunder”, Eckels is going on a time safari – he is paying a hunting company to send him and a group of guides to the distant past, using a time machine, so that he can hunt animals…

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THE GIVER

Why won’t the Giver go with Jonas?

There are three main reasons why the Giver does not go with Jonas. The Giver realizes that the community needs to change and that Jonas leaving, and him staying to help, is the way to do it. If he…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why do Atticus’ eyes fill with tears when he sees the food offerings from the African American…

The African American community experienced something miraculous when they witnessed Atticus defend a black man to the best of his ability. That was why they all stood up for him in the courtroom…

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LANGSTON HUGHES

What is the literary technique Langston Hughes uses in his poem “Harlem”?

One central literary technique, also called a literary device, in Langston Hughes’s poem “Harlem” is simile. A simile is a type of figurative language in which an author creates further meaning by…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What impact does Scout’s point of view give the story?

Because the events in To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee are from a child’s perspective, certain aspects that might be obvious to an adult’s mind are not understood by Scout. She struggles with…

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HISTORY

What were the advantages of the New Jersey plan?

The “advantages” of the New Jersey Plan would be in the eye of the beholder. It is often called the “small state” plan because it afforded equal representation for each state in Congress (as…

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LITERATURE

How does the narrator treat his brother in the short story, “The Scarlet Ibis?”

The narrator’s treatment of his brother in the short story, “The Scarlet Ibis” is harsh essentially. He says that his brother Doodle was, “…from the outset, a disappointment.” He even says that…

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A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

Why are Buddy and his friend saving money in “A Christmas Memory”?

In Truman Capote’s short story “A Christmas Memory,” Buddy and his cousin save money all year for their “Fruitcake Fund.” Each year they make fruitcakes to send to mere acquaintances and…

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HISTORY

How did the French and Indian War affect the colonies?

The French and Indian War had a dramatic effect on the American colonies. Britain was occupied with the Seven Years War with France and had kind of left the American colonies to its own devices….

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SCIENCE

Explain how exotic ocean life forms have survived/adapted to harsh ocean environment. How do they…

Organisms that survive in the ocean deep have to be able to deal with extreme environmental conditions. They must be able to live in total darkness, as the suns rays do not penetrate to the bottom…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What kind of idol replaced Belle in A Christmas Carol?

Belle means that money is more important to Scrooge than she is. When Scrooge is shown the images of his past, the ghost’s intention is to help him see how he became the man he is in the present….

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Boo Radley show sympathy for Jem when he knows he is hurt?

In Chapter 28, Boo Radley shows sympathy for Jem by carrying him home after the children are attacked. While Jem and Scout were walking home from the Maycomb auditorium, Bob Ewell attacked them….

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SCIENCE

Name and describe a few specific examples of exotic deep ocean life forms.

Exotic would be an adequate description for it. These “other world” creatures must be able to deal with the extreme conditions that exist at the bottom of the ocean. Lets start with the Atlantic…

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LITERATURE

What literary device is being used in the phrase, “Life is a roller coaster”?

“Life is a roller coaster” is a metaphor, which is a way of equating one person, place, or thing, or idea with another person, place, or thing, or idea to show that some attribute or attributes of…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Where is Boo Radley’s description located in To Kill a Mockingbird?

It is difficult to pinpoint specific page numbers for passages since so many different editions of this famous novel are now in print. However, I can give you some chapters in which some…

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A MYSTERY OF HEROISM

What “heroic” task does Collins want to perform?

Fred Collins in “A Mystery of Heroism” finds himself and his other soldiers pinned down by a battle raging around them. Collins decides he is thirsty and sees a well in the middle of the…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What is the resolution in A Christmas Carol?

Having been visited by all three ghosts (four including Marley) and having seen horrible visions, Scrooge wakes up Christmas morning. Grateful for the chance to change things, Scrooge can barely…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Does Jem feel that Tom Robinson is guilty or innocent?

Jem feels that Tom Robinson is innocent. Throughout the trial, Jem is rooting for Tom Robinson, and when Bob Ewell proves that he is left-handed, Jem says, “We’ve got him.” (Lee 238) Following…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What pictures can I decorate my memory box for Jem Finch with?

To do a creative memory box, you need to think of several things that you can associate with Jem throughout the book as well as things that also tell us something about him as a person. Think…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Do we have a red vs. blue state nation or a purple nation?

The answer to this question is largely a matter of personal opinion. There is no clearly correct way to determine whether, on balance, the country is “red and blue” or “purple.” My own…

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HAMLET

How do Hamlet and Polonius affect the outcome of the downfall of Denmark in Shakespeare’s Hamlet?

In short, Denmark does not “fall” in Shakespeare’s Hamlet. In fact, Denmark still exists today. (In Hamlet, it is the continued life of Horatio that secures Denmark’s ability to thrive…

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AMERICAN HISTORY

How is Elena a dynamic character in the short story “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer?

A dynamic character is one who learns a life lesson or dramatically changes his or her mind or personality throughout the story. Elena, in Cofer’s “American History,” learns a dramatic lesson by…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What is it about Montresor that makes him an especially effective enemy to Fortunato? Give an…

Montresor is an especially effective enemy of Fortunato because he has made Fortunato and everyone who knows these two men believe that they are the best of friends. Montresor is cunning, and it is…

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IF I FORGET THEE, O EARTH . . .

What is the story “If I Forget Thee, O Earth…” about?

The story “If I forget thee, O earth…” is about the grimmest and scariest consequence imaginable in the aftermath of a possible nuclear war on the earth. Published in 1951, the story reflects the…

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THE RAVEN

Is Nevermore is the real name of the raven?

When the raven comes into the narrator’s room in Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven,” the man asks it what its name is, not expecting an answer. The raven croaks, “Nevermore.” The narrator discounts the…

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SADAKO AND THE THOUSAND PAPER CRANES

Who visits Sadako every day?

Sadako was visited by her parents every day until she passed on. It can also be inferred from the story that her brother Masahiro also visited daily or at least quite often, because he was…

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THE GIVER

What is the border of Elsewhere and the community called in The Giver?

The boundary itself does not have a name. Even the world beyond does not have a name – it is simply “Elsewhere.” Although “Elsewhere” is referred to multiple times in the book, the boundaries or…

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DISCOURSE ON THE ORIGIN OF INEQUALITY

What is the most significant part in the text where Rousseau comments on Nature or the Nature of…

Rousseau talks of man’s state of nature (nature of being) in the first and second sections of the first part of his discourse. The second part delves more into inequality by tying the state of…

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SCIENCE

The chemical formula for calcium chloride is?

The chemical formula of calcium chloride is CaCl2CaCl2 . Calcium is a metal and has an atomic number of 20. Its electronic configuration is 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p6, 4s2. It has 2 valence electrons,…

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DEATH OF A SALESMAN

In Death of a Salesman, does Linda Loman like Biff more than she likes Happy?

To think that a mother would like one of her sons more than she likes the other one is hard, and in the play, Linda does not give any definitive signs of liking Biff more than she likes Happy….

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A WEEK IN THE WOODS

What was the one thing Mark liked about Hardy Elementary School in Andrew Clements’ A Week in the…

In general, Mark starts off absolutely hating Hardy Elementary School in Andrew Clements’ A Week in the Woods. Since he has been educated in expensive top private schools all his life, he already…