What are the main principles on which the Constitution is based?

August 22, 2018 Educator

THE TELL-TALE HEART

What is the cultural significance of “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe?

“The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allan Poe is not a story of cultural critique. Instead, it is primarily a story of psychological suspense, showing its unreliable narrator’s descent into madness….

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FRANKENSTEIN

What is modern science as explained by M. Waldman, and how does it differ from the theories of…

The “scientists” Victor studied as a child and young adult included pseudoscientists who, rather than studying actual scientific fact and principle, instead focused on the fantastic and on…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What dramatic devices does Shakespeare use in Romeo and Juliet?

There are many examples of dramatic devices in Romeo and Juliet, but I will highlight the use of a prologue and catharsis, as well as foreshadowing, dramatic irony, and tragedy. Romeo and Juliet…

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SCIENCE

Why do some animals need protists for food?

Protists can be one-celled organisms or multicellular organisms. There are protists that are plant-like, such as algae. Many organisms world wide eat algae as a food source. These plant like…

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HISTORY

What was the background behind this quote: “they that can give up essential liberty to… 1 image

This quote is from a letter that Benjamin Franklin is believed to have written on behalf of the Pennsylvania General Assembly. It is actually written about a tax dispute between the General…

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A DOLL’S HOUSE

In The Doll House by Henrik Ibsen, as the play progresses Nora learns a lot about herself. Do you…

I’m going to disagree with this opinion, largely because Ibsen, in his entire canon, does not concern himself much with a character’s self-examination or self-awareness; he focuses rather on…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

How does the Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come help Scrooge?

All of the ghosts help Scrooge in their own way. The Ghost of Christmas Past reminds Scrooge of the happiness he used to know, while the Ghost of Christmas Present shows him alternatives to the…

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A MODEST PROPOSAL

In “A Modest Proposal,” what are the disadvantages?

In “A Modest Proposal”, the author of the proposal can only think of one serious objection or disadvantage to his proposal, which is that it will significantly decrease the population of the…

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TO AUTUMN

How is nature presented in “To Autumn” by John Keats?

The poem observes the natural world in autumn by delineating a number of sights, sounds, and pastimes that place humans beings squarely in the season’s midst. There is also a theme of nature’s…

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THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL

In Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, how are Anne’s views of women different from those of…

Anne Frank compares herself to other women such as Margot, Mrs. Frank, Mrs. Van Daan, and her friends at school. She sees herself as an independent woman who is strong and can carry herself through…

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MACBETH

What are the second set of prophecies given to Macbeth?

In Act IV, Scene 1, Macbeth meets with the witches again. This time they have their “masters” give him some new prophecies. The first master appears as an apparition (an armed head) and Macbeth…

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HISTORY

Which of the following best describes King James II’s approach to governance in the American…

King James II ruled England and her colonies from 1685 until 1688 and his approach to America is best described by the third option: he granted colonial governors more power than the assemblies….

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GONE WITH THE WIND

Why is Rhett permitted to be a frequent caller at Pittypat’s house?

Rhett Butler is permitted at Aunt Pitty’s house because there are many strange men in Atlanta and Pittypat is very trepidatious. Also, Scarlett really enjoys riding in his carriage as he escorts…

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LITERATURE

What were the rules of Jonas’ list?

Jonas is given a list of eight rules when he is chosen as the Receiver of Memory. His reaction is some surprise and some concern. First, he is instructed to go to a separate entrance behind the…

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THREE MEN IN A BOAT (TO SAY NOTHING OF THE DOG)

Which stars would you cast for the main characters for a movie to be made of Jerome’s Three Men…

This consideration is a matter of personal preference. My tendency is to go with an American cast and to cast a comedic group we’re already familiar with. Three options come to mind. First, is…

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MATH

You have recently decided to invest in a CD. Your CD is paying 2.5% for the next two years. You…

Given Principal(P)=$2000, Time period (t)=2 years, Annual Interest Rate=2.5% Now the amount at the end of two years will depend on, whether the interest is paid as simple interest or compound…

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SCIENCE

What is the basic unit of all living organisms?

The basic unit of all living organisms is cell, according to the cell theory. The simplest living organisms are the single celled organisms, also known as prokaryotes (such as bacteria, etc.)….

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HISTORY

Explain how the economic prosperity of the 1920’s was not truly built on a strong foundation…

The prosperity of the 1920s was established, but to some degree, that prosperity was built on a foundation that wasn’t very solid. One of the issues that eventually brought down the economy is…

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MACBETH

Can you summarize the plot of Macbeth in a few sentences?

Macbeth and his fellow general Banquo defeat an invading army. On the way home, three witches tell them their fortunes: Macbeth is thane (lord) of Glamis, Cawdor, and will be king. Banquo won’t be…

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HISTORY

How did the impact of machine guns reflect the development of technology in World War I?

There were many examples of new technology used in World War I. One example of this was the development of the Browning machine gun. The United States used this weapon on the Western Front. Over…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What do the boys accidentally do in Chapter Two of Lord of the Flies by William Golding?

The boys accidentally set fire to part of the island as they build a rescue fire. After Ralph waves the conch, the boys are calmed by his assurance that they will be rescued because, as the son of…

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SCIENCE

How many isotopes does hydrogen have? How do they differ? 1 image

Hydrogen is the lightest, simplest element on the whole periodic table of elements. It has one proton in its nucleus, with one electron in the first energy level. Hydrogen has three known…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What are three advantages and disadvantages of totalitarianism?

To understand the advantages and disadvantages of totalitarianism, one must first understand what totalitarianism is. Totalitarianism is complete rule where individuals do not have freedoms, and…

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EVERYDAY USE

In “Everyday Use,” according to Mama how is Dee different from her and Maggie?

In “Everyday Use,” Mama thinks that Dee is different from her and Maggie because Dee has always wanted “nice things.” Mama says that even when she was young, Dee had a style of her own, and she…

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SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT

Does Sir Gawain keep his promises to others?

The most important promise that stands out in Sir Gawain and the Green Knight is the promise that Sir Gawain makes to the Green Knight at the beginning of the poem. His promise to meet the Green…

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TO AUTUMN

How is nature presented in the poem ‘To Autumn’?

Nature is presented in all its bounty and fruitfulness in John Keats’s mellifluous ode. It is of particular note that in the second stanza in which Keats describes all of nature’s gifts, he creates…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Why did George order Lennie to leave Curley’s wife alone?

There are two reasons why George ordered Lennie to stay away from Curley’s wife. First, Lennie does not know how to interact with people. Therefore, people can misunderstand him, which could…

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HOOT

What school does Mullet Fingers go to?

This is one of the mysteries about the running boy that Roy wants to find out. While all the other kids are getting on the bus and going to school, the running boy is running across yards dressed…

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HEALTH

What is the age during which a male human stops growing?

There is not an exact answer. Each person stops growing at a different age. The average age at which males stop growing is between the ages of eighteen to twenty years. The attached picture…

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MACBETH

How does the witches’ prophecy of Macbeth’s coming greatness act as a temptation for him?

Macbeth is a man of ambition, as Lady Macbeth mentions in her opening soliloquy (“Thou wouldst be great, / Art not without ambition, but without / The illness should attend it.”). Keep in mind, as…

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HISTORY

What was the purpose of the War Labor Board?

The National War Labor Board was established as part of the wartime bureaucracy in the United States twice, in World Wars I and II. Its purpose in each war was the same–to avoid major labor…

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THE SCARLET LETTER

One consequence of sin in this novel is isolation. What are three passages that indicate the…

For Hester, her scarlet letter seems to set her apart in every possible way. She even lives apart from the remainder of her community in a small cottage surrounded by “scrubby trees” that seem as…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What is the meaning of an anarchist?

An anarchist is someone who advocates for the philosophy of anarchism. Of course, a person may simply believe in anarchism as a valuable social model, but anarchism is really something that has to…

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THE OUTSIDERS

What are some examples of caring in the book The Outsiders?

One major example of caring is Darry’s willingness to work two jobs and give up all the things he wants to do in order to keep the boys together. He is awfully young to have assumed the…

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HISTORY

The “Corrupt Bargain” during the Election of 1824 indicates that the following was most…

John Quincy Adams won the election of 1824 because some people believed a “corrupt bargain” had been made. In the election of 1824, there were four candidates who were running for President….

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A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

What is a significant scene in “A Christmas Memory” that depicts the main purpose?

This short memoir contains a number of significant scenes that help to illuminate its purpose, which is capturing the essence of what Christmas was like for the author as a young boy. This story…

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ALL SUMMER IN A DAY

How does the author make you feel pity for Margot?

The author of All Summer in a Day wrote it in the style of a classic tragedy meant to evoke pity and also some fear on the part of the reader. Though far from a scary story, the author does succeed…

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THE CRUCIBLE

How does Hale confuse Tituba in Act One?

After Abigail says that Betty’s illness and her own strange behaviors (laughing during prayer or in church, waking at night to find herself standing up and wearing no clothes) are the result of…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

In “The Devil and Tom Walker”, what does the Devil mean when he calls himself the “grandmaster of…

This quote is a reference to the Salem Witch Trials, an infamous event in early American history in which various women in and around the village of Salem, Massachusetts, were accused of…

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TRUMAN CAPOTE

What mood does the narrator use to set the stage in A Christmas Memory? What elements of the…

The mood of the story is controlled completely by the words of the narrator (Capote himself, since this is a memoir) who sets the scene for every action. The kitchen is where much of the action…

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A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS

In A Thousand Splendid Suns, what is ironic in what the judge says to Mariam about carrying out…

During Mariam’s trial in A Thousand Splendid Suns, the judge says that God has made men and women differently and that they think with different brains. Mariam has killed Rasheed in an act of…

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HISTORY

Lincoln wanted to prevent Maryland from seceding because what would happen?

Washington, D.C. is our nation’s capital. It was created when Maryland and Virginia donated land as part of the compromise to deal with our nation’s debt. Since Maryland and Virginia were…

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HISTORY

What was Andrew Jackson’s weakness? 1 image

Andrew Jackson was from a very modest background. Some historians would say he was born on the wrong side of the tracks. This most likely gave Andrew Jackson a type of inferiority complex that…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, what type of relationship do Jem and Scout have with their…

Jem and Scout have a great relationship with their father, Atticus. Both children look up to their father and view him with high esteem. Atticus is patient and tolerant when it comes to…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In the novel, A Christmas Carol, what is Scrooge’s external conflict?

External conflict in Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol exists due to Scrooge’s love of money, which he places above personal relationships. These conflicts manifested throughout his personal…

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SCIENCE

How do we use plant hormones to produce large numbers of new plants quickly?

Hormones are chemical substances produced in organisms that have a desired effect on a specific tissue or set of tissues somewhere else in the organism. There are several hormones that foster…

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THE NECKLACE

Do you think Mme. Forestier should return the difference in value between the original necklace…

This is an excellent question. It is one which has probably occurred to many readers of “The Necklace” over the years. The fact that we wonder about this question shows the power of Guy de…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What are some quotes that prove that Friar Lawrence is the most to blame for Romeo and Juliet’s…

The quotes that Friar Lawrence states when introducing and implementing his plan are, by far, the most damning. When Friar Lawrence introduces the potential plan in Act 4, Scene 1, it is clear that…

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THE DROWNED AND THE SAVED

What moral issues are discussed in Primo Levy’s The Drowned & The Saved?

The moral issues discussed in Primo Levi’s The Drowned & The Saved all have to do with measuring the methods people use (both then and now) to deal with the tragedy of genocide that the…