What are the characteristics of the major characters in A Midsummer Night’s Dream?

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, who is an evil ignorant man who belongs to the lowest…

The single most vile character in Harper Lee’s coming-of-age-in-the-Deep-South novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, is Robert E. Lee “Bob” Ewell, a poor white man whose virulently racist views propel the…

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LITERATURE

Make a poem of at least nine lines using metaphors.

I can’t write a poem for you, but I can give you some tips and ideas. The first thing you need is a topic. What is something you would like to write about? It could be a thing like a dog, car,…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

In The Great Gatsby, who does Jordan Baker think everybody knows?

In The Great Gatsby, Jordan Baker thinks that everyone knows Jay Gatsby. When Nick says that he lives in West Egg and does not yet know a “single” person, for example, Jordan responds with: “You…

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SCIENCE

Hydrogen sulfide can be used in aqueous solutions to separate out metal ions. On the other hand,… 1 image

When the silver goblet was exposed to hydrogen sulfide and oxygen, 1.2 mol of silver sulfide formed. Silver sulfide tarnish appears black. This means 1.2 x Avogadro’s number molecules of silver…

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LITERATURE

In “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe, what are some of the elements of Gothic Literature that…

At the bottom, I have included two links, both of which provide good definitions and examples of Gothic literature or Gothic fiction. The Black Cat is filled with elements of Gothic literature, as…

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A WORN PATH

In A Worn Path, What do all the obstacles Pheonix faces represent?

“A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty is a complicated story despite its seemingly simple plot about an old black woman walking to town to get medicine for her grandson. One key to the story is…

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HISTORY

How did geography positively and negatively affect Chinese civilization?

On the eastern side of China, geography had the same positive impact that was seen in Egypt and Mesopotamia. Two rivers, the Yangtze and Huang He allowed farming settlements to successfully…

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HISTORY

What tactics did Progressives use to cause social change? Explain each in detail.

Progressives used several tactics to bring about social change. One tactic they used was to expose the injustices in our society. Writers like Upton Sinclair, John Spargo, and Lincoln Steffens…

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SCIENCE

A wave is observed to have a wavelength of 3 meters. At a second observation of the same wave, it…

If you start with a wavelength of 3 meters, and then it changes to a shorter wavelength, such as in this case, more energy was introduced into the system. Stop and think about this for a moment:…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

In “The Lady or the Tiger?” what was the king’s method of trying accused criminals?

In Stockton’s “The Lady or the Tiger?” the king is characterized as semi-barbaric. This means that he is somewhat civilized, but adheres to a barbaric way of life as well. As a result, his judicial…

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SCIENCE

How do you transcribe ATG CTC CTT GGT CTT TCT GCA AGT GCT to a mRNA?

If the DNA template strand is: ATG CTC CTT GGT CTT TCT GCA AGT GCT it can be copied to an mRNA in a process called transcription. The base pairing rules are basically the same as those in DNA…

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REFERENCE

In Methodology Research, how would I write objectives that are measurable, establish the…

I am currently a teacher and what I do to set objectives is always go to the state standards. Many states have adopted the Common Core State Standards but the state you live in, may have their own…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

In chapter 10 of Freak the Mighty, how is the quest similar to the quests of King Arthur’s…

The quest in Chapter 10 is the retrieval of the “treasure” from the sewer. The quest is similar to any quest of King Arthur and his knights because it is a noble goal to help a “lady in…

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SCIENCE

How would you prove photosynthesis and respiration has occured?

Photosynthesis is the process in which carbon dioxide and water are used, along with sun’s light energy, to generate glucose and oxygen. Chemically this process can be represented as:

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THE BIRDS

In “The Birds,” how does the author use symbolism?

In “The Birds,” Du Maurier uses symbolism to enhance some of the story’s key themes. The Peninsula, for example, is transformed by Du Maurier from a calm and picturesque setting into a battleground…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Atticus mean by “Maycomb’s usual disease?”

Some context is in order. In chapter nine, Atticus is talking with his brother, Jack. The trial of Tom Robinson is about to commence. Atticus knows that the trial will be a heated one, filled with…

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THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND

In what three ways is Helen’s situation when she visits Holmes similar to Julia’s just before she…

Three ways in which Helen’s present situation is similar to that of her sister Julia just before she died are to be found in Helen’s long back-story to Sherlock Holmes when she comes to consult him…

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ATONEMENT

How does the theme of ‘love’ play a role in Ian McEwan’s Atonement? How is this theme developed…

Love plays a very large role in Ian McEwan’s Atonement. The most significant example of this theme can be seen in the relationship between Cecilia and Robbie. Like any young couple, their love…

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HISTORY

What are some examples of slave societies in the year 1720?

By the year 1720, several slave societies had emerged in the Atlantic World. A “slave society,” incidentally, is a term historians use to describe a society where slave labor is central to economic…

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HISTORY

What long term impact and significance did James Watt have on our country and world?

The unit of measurement for electrical and mechanical power is the watt. This is named after the Scottish inventor James Watt and speaks to the immense impact James Watt had on the world of…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, what is the Idlers’ Club at the courthouse? What do they usually do at…

The Idlers’ Club is a group of old men who spend time near the courthouse discussing the most prominent town news and issues. The group is cast in a negative light, because its members are idle,…

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THE FIGHTING GROUND

Is Jonathan a good soldier in “The Fighting Ground”?

Having read the book yourself, I assume you only need help understanding what a “good soldier” is. The problem with answering this question, and why this question is not as black and white as it…

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THE LOTTERY

How does Shirley Jackson trivialize the practice of the community’s traditional stoning, and what…

In some ways, it does seem that Jackson is trivializing the lottery. There are two points where this becomes clear. First, no one really knows why there is a lottery. If the lottery is so…

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A SEPARATE PEACE

How is mankind evil in “A Separate Peace” by John Knowles and “The Lord of the Flies” by William…

Mankind is portrayed as evil in the novels “A Separate Peace” by John Knowles and “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding. Both novels focus on the loss of innocence in children and both…

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SCIENCE

A beaker was determined to have 5.89 x 10^25 calcium ions by a student using an ion sensing…

Calcium Chloride has the formula CaCl2CaCl2 Each formula unit, when dissolved in water, produces one calcium ion and two chloride ions. This give us the unit factor 1 CaCl2/2 Cl-. One mole of…

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HISTORY

What does John O’Sullivan’s essay about manifest destiny tell you about his attitude towards…

In his 1845 essay called “Annexation”, written in support of annexing Texas from Mexico, O’Sullivan argues that the measure should not be understood as an attempt to acquire more slave states for…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the plot structure of To Kill a Mockingbird? What are the exposition, rising action,…

The plot structure of “To Kill A Mockingbird” is as follows: The exposition begins by introducing the Finch family (Scout, her brother Jem, and widowed father Atticus) who live in the small…

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FRINDLE

How did Mrs. Granger react to Nick’s question about the origin of the words in the dictionary?

Nick Allen is an expert at asking teachers unnecessary questions in order to waste time. In fact, he is known at school for doing this. On the first day in Mrs. Granger’s fifth grade class, Nick…

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HOOT

Why does Roy consider himself an expert on bullies and goons?

Roy Eberhardt, the main character in Carl Hiaasen’s novel Hoot, makes the comment that he is an expert on bullies and goons in chapter eight of the novel. Here is the quote: “Every time the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What examples of prejudice are in To Kill a Mockingbird?

There are many examples of prejudice in To Kill a Mockingbird. The most obvious example of prejudice is the trial of Tom Robinson. In short, an innocent, actually a very good innocent man, is put…

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SCIENCE

During what part of the cell cycle are organelles copied?

There are three parts to the cell cycle, those being interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis. Most of the cells time is pent during the first phase, which is known as interphase. At this time, the…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Contrast Scrooge’s old Christmas celebrations with those of the Fezziwigs in A Christmas Carol.

When you say “old Christmas celebrations” I can only assume you mean prior to him working at Fezziwig’s. In the story, Dickens only tells us a little bit about one Christmas and we have to infer…

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THE BOOK THIEF

In The Book Thief, how does Liesel Meminger change as a result of her experiences?

Liesel learns many things throughout The Book Thief; however, we can sum them up as follows: Liesel learns to read, to understand the Nazi regime, and to love. First, Liesel learns to read. Reading…

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HEALTH

What’s pancreatic cancer?

The pancreas is a component of the digestive system which is located deep in the abdomen. It has two main glands: exocrine, which produce enzymes that help the body digest food, and endocrine,…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

What are the major character traits for Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones in the story, “Thank…

A character trait tells a reader more about a character’s personality than it does about physical appearance. However, it is often descriptions of physical appearance that help the reader…

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WORDS IN THE DUST

What does the quote, “Every triumph from patience springs, the happy herald of better things”…

This beautiful quote was the favorite of Zulaikha’s mother, and it is a verse from a longer poem of Persian literature titled “Yusuf and Zulaikha”. In Quranic tradition, Zulaikha is the wife of…

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RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI

How does Rikki come to live in the bungalow?

Rikki-Tikki-Tavi, the hero of Rudyard Kipling’s story, is a young mongoose who originally lived in a burrow with his mother and father. During a flood, he gets washed away from his home and ends up…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Does the WHOQOL-HIV INSTRUMENT come in a Spanish version?

The WHOQOL-HIV are instrument-based tests developed by the World Health Organization (WHO) and designed to measure quality of life for people living with HIV and AIDS. Rates and severity of…

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THE RAVEN

In Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven,” how does the narrator’s emotional state change throughout the…

In “The Raven” by Edgar Allan Poe, the narrator’s emotional state changes drastically throughout the poem. When the narrator initially hears the tapping at his door, he is very calm, stating…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is ironic about chapter 26 in To Kill A Mockingbird?

According to dictionary.com, “irony (dramatic irony) is a literary techinique by which the full significance of a character’s words or actions are clear to the audience or reader although unknown…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

What is the significance of the diction in The Great Gatsby?

The vocabulary used by the characters in The Great Gatsby is indicative of the slang used in the 1920’s by a younger generation breaking free from old, outmoded values and beliefs of the WWI…

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THE CRUCIBLE

In “The Crucible”, how is Abigail Williams vengeful? And what are some quotes from the play that…

Abigail: She hates me, uncle, she must, for I would not be her slave. It’s a bitter woman, a lying, cold, sniveling woman, and I will not work for such a woman! After Parris, the minister,…

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THE SEVENTH SEAL

What is the purpose or purposes of life as expressed in Ingmar Bergman’s film The Seventh Seal?

Questioning the purpose of life is precisely the point of Ingmar Bergman’s film The Seventh Seal. The story of Crusader Knight’s travels through the plague-ravaged countryside while competing with…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are some passages in Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird about Scout’s view of the upcoming…

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, the moment Scout learns her father has taken on the responsibility of defending Tom Robinson and as the trial date approaches, Scout feels puzzled by and…

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A SOUND OF THUNDER

Describe the setting of “A Sound of Thunder.”

The majority of “A Sound of Thunder” takes place in the distant past, during the end of the Cretaceous period when dinosaurs were still alive. However, this occurs in the context of a future…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the crash Harper Lee is referring to in To Kill a Mockingbird?

The “crash” that Harper Lee is referring to is the Stock Market Crash of 1929 that helped the economic downslide to the Great Depression of the 1930’s. It all started on Black Thursday when over…

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SCIENCE

1.563 x1030 formula units of barium nitrate contains how many individual nitrate ions?

Barium nitrate has the formula Ba(NO3)2Ba(NO3)2 This means that each formula unit of barium nitrate contains two nitrate ions. The number of nitrate ions in 1.563×10^30 is thus 2(1.563×10^30), or…

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BUSINESS

What business ethics to choose when closing down a business or moving it oversees, and what to do…

The oft-quoted notion that “the business of business is business,” attributed in a modified form to Calvin Coolidge, means that businesses exist to make money and, in so doing, provide jobs for…