What are the differences between Thomas Hobbes’ and John Locke’s concerns
- THE GIVER
What is the purpose of lies in Lois Lowry’s The Giver?
Lies allow one person or group to control another person or group. Lies are used for practical purposes to cover up, deflect, or misrepresent reality for a determined end. The whole point of having…
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- HISTORY
Describe the transition of Rome from a republic to an empire.
The Roman Republic was established around 509 B.C.E. The government they developed at the time and determined by existing conditions sought to establish laws that would limit power in the hands of…
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- SCIENCE
How many moles of H2O result from the combustion of 1 mole of C2H5OH?
C2H5OH is ethanol or ethyl alcohol and on combustion releases carbon dioxide and water. The easiest way to figure out the number of moles of products generated is by writing a balanced chemical…
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- THE RAVEN
What connotations does line two of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven” carry?
When the poem begins, the narrator is awake and poring “Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore” (line 2). It is midnight and he is, as he tells us, attempting to distract himself…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
In A Tale of Two Cities, what are 3 quotes that convey Dickens’s attitude in Book 3, Chapter 15?
Dickens is very specific about his view of the guillotine in the French Revolution. He considered the guillotine a terrible travesty of justice. Since he was about to send one of his main…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
Why does Johnny give Ponyboy the advice of staying gold in The Outsiders?
Johnny told Ponyboy to stay gold to remind him that he did not need to stay in the gang life. Although Pony describes the greasers as protecting each other like family and assures the reader that…
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- ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY
Who is Mr. Morrison in “Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?”
Mr. Morrison is not a relative of the Logans, the main family in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, but he comes to live with them and plays a large part in their lives. Mr. Morrison first appears in…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What are the leadership styles of Ralph and Jack in Lord of the Flies?
Jack is an authoritarian leader while Ralph is more of an egalitarian. Even in the first chapter, Jack is shown as a strict leader who demands obedience as his choir members follow him across the…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What are some quotes about fate and free will from Act II of Romeo and Juliet?
Fate is something inevitable and unavoidable which has been pre-determined. The term usually involves something negative. Free will, on the other hand, means acting without the constraints of fate….
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- FRANKENSTEIN
What is the climax in Frankenstein?
The climax of the novel is when the monster murders Elizabeth on her wedding night. Tension has been building toward this moment: the monster has requested a mate of his own, and when that request…
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- SCIENCE
Why are fewer human genetic disorders recessive?
It is not necessarily true that fewer genetic disorders are recessive. However, there are many ways to inherit a genetic disorder. In autosomal dominant disorders, only one copy of the gene is…
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- OTHELLO
A “foil” in literature is a character whose personality and traits act in contrast to the protagonist or another major character. Usually, the foil will have a lot in common with the main character…
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- HISTORY
How did sectionalism separate the United states over economical issues?
Sectionalism impacted the United States in many ways. One of the ways was regarding economic issues. The South and the North were very different economically. The South was primarily a farming…
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- SCIENCE
What are some issues that can arise with DNA replication?
DNA carries the hereditary information for an organism. Since it is a double helix, when the two strands unwind during DNA replication, either one can serve as a template for DNA replication. The…
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- SCIENCE
Why is crop rotation an effective and sustainable way to improve agricultural yields?
If the same crop is grown on a given piece of land, over time, the yield falls. This is mainly due to persistent pest and disease problems (specific to that crop), reduced soil fertility, soil…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What do we learn about Boo Radley’s universe of obligation in Chapter 8 of Harper Lee’s To Kill…
In Chapter 8 of To Kill a Mockingbird, we learn that Arthur (Boo) Radley has fulfilled yet another act of benevolence.In Chapter 8, Maycomb is facing the coldest winter it has had since 1885. After…
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- MACBETH
What moral reasons does Macbeth give for not assassinating Duncan in Macbeth?
Macbeth says that he should not kill Duncan because he is his guest and kinsman. Macbeth has wanted to be king ever since he heard the witches’ prophecies. He also wrote a letter to his wife…
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- THE CALL OF THE WILD
In The Call of the Wild, what is Buck’s life like at Judge Miller’s place?
Buck lived a pampered life at Judge Miller’s place. Buck was not always a sled dog. Before he was kidnapped, he was a pampered house pet. Judge Miller was wealthy, living on a large farm in…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
Where can I find the quote in The Catcher in the Rye about how Holden’s mother was affected by…
There are two direct quotations that mention his mother’s condition regarding Allie’s death, and one that implies it. In chapter 15, after Holden makes his date with Sally Hayes, he talks about…
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- WE WEAR THE MASK
According to the poem “We Wear the Mask” by Paul Laurence Dunbar, how do we pay off our debt to…
The short answer is that paying our debt to human guile means that we “pay” for the “service” of hiding our true selves, which the mask provides. And who is it that we owe something to? Well, it’s…
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- THE LOTTERY
How does the lottery affect Tessie Hutchinson and her family at the end of the story? How is this…
Near the end of “The Lottery,” Bill Hutchinson draws the slip with the black spot in the first round, which means that someone in his family will be stoned to death. This immediately begins to…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Lord of the Flies by Golding, what does Jack feel shameful and self conscious about?
Jack is shown to feel some manner of shame on multiple occasions, generally public ones, and it would be a fair evaluation of his character to say that he craves attention, exaltation and…
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- SCIENCE
Streams are bodies of flowing water carrying water to larger water bodies, commonly rivers or oceans. In fact, rivers receive most of their water from different streams. Streams are needed for the…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What are Romeo’s feelings and actions toward Juliet?
Romeo is in love with Juliet, or at least claims to be. Their love, however, is problematic in the sense that Romeo has only recently been enthralled with another woman, Rosaline. It wouldn’t be…
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- 1984
“A day never passed when spies and saboteurs acting under his directions were not unmasked by…
The government has two reasons for keeping alive the idea of a dangerous Brotherhood. First, as we repeatedly see in the novel, Party members (not to mention Proles) live in miserable conditions:…
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- THE POSSIBILITY OF EVIL
What does the title of the story “The Possibility of Evil” mean?
The title of the story refers primarily to Miss Strangeworth’s obsession with the morality of the people in her town. She believes it is her responsibility to watch for evil behavior in everybody…
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- HISTORY
What impact did the Boston Massacre have?
On the night of March 5, 1770, an event occurred in Boston that was known as the Boston Massacre. The colonists had gathered outside of the Custom house in Boston to protest British policies. As…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
“The dominant language of the internet is English. In 1998, an American organization took over…
I mean, first of all, this claim is ridiculous on its face. It’s clearly not “no different” from past imperialism. Comcast did not march in with guns and start slaughtering people. Google did not…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
When Dally arrives at the church, what news does he bring?
When Dally arrives at the church to check on Johnny and Ponyboy, he brings with him news of all the events that have transpired since the two boys left town. The first news he has is a letter for…
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- OLD POSSUM’S BOOK OF PRACTICAL CATS
What are three poems from Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats in which responsibility is a theme?
T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats is a collection of poems about the ways and personalities of cats. Some cats in this collection are far more responsible than others. For example,…
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- HISTORY
What procedures were used at the Constitutional Convention?
The Constitutional Convention was a very important event in our history. It was here that our current plan of government was developed. We know that twelve states sent delegates to the…
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- SCIENCE
Name any five excreta of plant that are useful to human?
Human beings make use of a number of excreta (waste products of the metabolism) produced by plants. Here are a few of them: Oxygen is the most useful excreta of plants and is essential for life on…
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- TWO KINDS
What are two characteristics of Jing-mei in “Two Kinds”?
The story’s title refers to a statement Jing-mei’s mother makes about the two kinds of daughters that exist in the world: those who are obedient and those who “follow their own mind.” Jing-mei…
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- WINTER DREAMS
How does the little girl contribute to making Dexter quit his caddie job?
The little girl, Judy Jones, in F. Scott Fitzgerald’s story “Winter Dreams” has an unforeseen influence over Dexter’s decision to quit his caddie job. She is a spoiled eleven-year-old, and…
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- CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
What were the Founding Fathers trying to do?
“Founding Fathers of the United States of America” is a phrase used to refer to the leaders of the colonies during their rebellion against British rule and those who then were involved in the…
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- HISTORY
What was one of the major strengths of Olaudah Equiano’s community?
Olaudah Equiano, the author of the slave narrative The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, or Gustavus Vassa, the African, was born in Benin in 1745 among the Ibo people. He…
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- SCIENCE
What kind of weathering broke the Colosseum?
Weathering is the breakdown of rocks, soil, etc. by a number of environmental factors (such as water, air, or organisms). There are different types of weathering. The weathering that has resulted…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
What does Darry call Pony that proves that they have settled with each other in The Outsiders?
Darry calls Pony “little buddy,” a pet name usually reserved for Soda. Darry and Pony have some problems. In fact, it is Darry hitting Pony when he came home late that caused Pony to run away…
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- WALDEN
What are Thoreau’s feelings about real-life people?
Thoreau wrote in the “Economy” chapter of Walden, “The mass of men lead lives of quiet desperation.” He was convinced that most people just skimmed through life and went along with what…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What is a quote in Fahrenheit 451 that symbolizes the Phoenix? Why does it symbolize the Phoenix?
The Phoenix is a bird from Greek mythology that could regenerate or experience rebirth after being burned up. There are a few times in Fahrenheit 451 when books are being burned and they are…
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- HISTORY
What obstacles did Thomas Jefferson face while he was President?
Thomas Jefferson faced several obstacles while he was President. One obstacle was trying to stop the midnight appointments of former President John Adams. John Adams appointed many federalists as…
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- CRISPIN: THE CROSS OF LEAD
What is Crispin’s real name in Crispin: The Cross of Lead by Avi?
Crispin’s real name is, in fact, Crispin, but he has gone most of his life not knowing this. In the town where he grew up, everybody refers to him in relation to his mother and calls him “Asta’s…
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- MACBETH
What are some examples of verbal irony in Macbeth?
In Act 2, Scene 3, Macduff and other lords come to wake Duncan and collect him so that they can be on their way. Lennox tells Macbeth about all the strange things that happened last night: it was…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What are the similarities between John Proctor and Giles Corey in The Crucible?
John Proctor and Giles Corey are both farmers, both practical, and both powerful within the community. They likewise seem to be well-respected by their peers. Politically, they also appear to be…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, how does Bob Ewell get money?
Bob Ewell gets his income from relief checks. The Ewell’s get public assistance, or welfare. None of them seems to ever have had a job, and they eschew education. The children go to school for…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What do you think are the top three most important issues in health and medicine in the United…
You are likely to get many different answers to this question, and it is up to you to sort out which three issues you think are most important. There are many pressing problems, but I will discuss…
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- HISTORY
What did Britain see its colonies as a source of?
The British generally saw the colonies as a source of revenue. The idea of mercantilism, the economic theory that guided the colonial relationship, was that, by maintaining a favorable balance of…
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- THE EGYPT GAME
Why do the children in the neighborhood avoid the Professor, and why do few local residents shop…
The Professor, the man who owns the A – Z store on Orchard Avenue, is a rather strange person. Most people don’t know what to make of him. He keeps his shop dusty and disorganized, and he doesn’t…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What are the differences between Thomas Hobbes’ and John Locke’s concerns with the conditions of…
On the whole, John Locke had a far more optimistic view of nature than Thomas Hobbes. Locke believed that every child comes into the world with a blank slate, or tabula rasa. In other words, we…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What is one major theme developed by Shakespeare in the play Romeo and Juliet? In my assignment,…
One of the interesting themes in Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare is that of fate versus free will. This theme is encountered in the Prologue, which describes the story of the play as…
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