What are three characteristics of Buddy’s best friend/cousin in “The Christmas Memory”?

August 22, 2018 Educator

THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD

How does Janie redefine the American Dream and how is she successful in her pursuit of this dream?

The opening lines of Their Eyes Were Watching God point out the centrality of the motif of dreaming in the novel. Furthermore, they establish a difference between men’s and women’s dreams: while…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Describe Burris Ewell’s attitude toward school.

Burris Ewell is not a fan of education and hates school. Burris, along with the rest of his family, only shows up for the first day of school each year because their truancy officer forces them to…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

Using pages 1-19 of Fahrenheit 451, give a summary of the world in which Montag lives.

In Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury, the main character, Guy Montag, is experiencing a realization about his life that went heretofore unnoticed. In the first few pages, the reader is immersed in a…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What are two examples of imagery from Act 2, scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet?

There are multiple options to choose from in this scene. Imagery can be defined as vivid and descriptive language that appeals to the reader’s senses. In Act 2, scene 2, Romeo spies on Juliet from…

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HISTORY

How did the Enlightenment influence the French Revolution?

The Enlightenment influenced the French Revolution in several ways. One is that it called into question many aspects of French society under the Bourbons (the privileges of the clergy, for…

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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

How has J.D. Salinger made New York both familiar and strange in The Catcher in the Rye? What is…

Holden Caulfield has grown up in New York City. Throughout The Catcher in the Rye he points out memories from his childhood about different locations. Because of this, it would be safe to assume…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

What does Mrs. Jones do when Roger tries to steal her purse?

As Mrs. Jones walked home, a large purse over her shoulder, Roger ran up and attempted to steal her purse. However, the strap broke and he fell backwards on his back onto the sidewalk. According to…

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HISTORY

What are some questions asked in the case Marbury v. Madison?

Marbury v. Madison was a very complex case remembered not so much for the issues at stake as for the precedent established in the Court’s ruling. The case arose when outgoing President John Adams…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

How does Elizabeth judge Darcy?

In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet allows her first impressions of Darcy–that he was snobbish and proud–to prejudice her against him. Consequently, she draws false judgments…

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OF MICE AND MEN

How much does Candy have in savings?

According to the text, Candy has three hundred dollars saved up, and he has fifty dollars coming to him at the end of the month. Candy reveals to George that the boss gave him two hundred and…

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MATH

Six rectangles, each with the common base width of 2, have lengths of 1, 4, 9, 16, 25 and 36….

Hello! The area of a rectangle with sides a and b is a*b. Here we have six rectangles, all of them have a=2 and the second sides are 1, 4, 9, 16, 25 and 36. Therefore the sum of the areas is equal…

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“MASTER HAROLD” . . . AND THE BOYS

Why is Abraham Lincoln viewed by Sam as “a man of magnitude” in “Master Harold”. . .and the boys?

In “Master Harold”. . .and the boys, Sam considers Abraham Lincoln “a man of magnitude” because Lincoln fought for social justice. Before Sam names Lincoln as a man of magnitude, he tells Hally…

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THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

Which word best describes the tone of Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken”?

Tone refers the writer’s attitude toward his subject. In Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken,” the word I would use to describe the tone would be “uncertain” or “doubtful.” We see this in how the…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What do the responses to Piggy’s plea to join the expedition tell us about both Jack and Ralph?

From the beginning, Ralph shows a certain amount of callousness to Piggy. When it is just the two of them, Ralph frequently ignores him and then reacts cruelly when Piggy shares the secret of his…

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JULIUS CAESAR

What was Lucius looking for when he found the sealed-up paper?

On the night in question, Brutus cannot sleep. He instructs Lucius, his servant, to light a candle in his study. Clearly, Brutus’ earlier conversation with Cassius regarding the plotted…

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LITERATURE

Where can I find quotes about depression in Act 1 of Hamlet?

Hamlet’s depression is pretty well documented throughout the play, beginning as early as Act 1, scene 2, where his uncle and his mother ask him to take off his dark mourning clothes. Queen Gertrude…

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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

In “The Masque of the Red Death,” does the sequence of rooms of different colors mean something?

The narrator says that the rooms run from east to west, starting with the first room in a vivid blue. The second room is purple, and the third is green. The fourth room is orange, the fifth…

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MACBETH

Duncan is talking about the thane of Cawdor. Why might his words apply equally to Macbeth?

Ross has just finished telling Duncan how the thane of Cawdor teamed with the Norwegian forces against Scotland, and how Macbeth and Banquo beat them back. Duncan says, “No more that thane of…

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SCIENCE

How can the temperatures of sand and water affect climate?

Climate is defined as the weather conditions within a given area over a period of time. The climates of coastal regions that are near water are moderate compared to the climates of inland areas…

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WILLIAM BLAKE

What is the summary of the poem “The Tyger” by William Blake?

“The Tyger describes what a frightening creature the tiger is and questions over and over what kind of god could make such an animal. In the second stanza, the poet asks what god (“immortal…

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GAMES AT TWILIGHT

Which two points of view are used in “Games at Twilight” by Anita Desai? A. third-person…

The correct answer is choice “A” and choice “C.” The story begins with a third-person omniscient narrator. The narrator tells us about how the children feel and how the mother that is tasked with…

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A SEPARATE PEACE

What surprising ideas about friendship are revealed in A Separate Peace by John Knowles?

Every reader might interpret the meaning of friendship in A Separate Peace differently based on personal experiences; however, one thing is for sure, and it might be trite, but nothing really is as…

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THE SCARLET LETTER

What stereotypes and allusions are there in the first four chapters of The Scarlet Letter by…

Hawthorne presents the Puritans in a stereotypically stern and somber way. The narrator describes the men as wearing “sad-colored garments, and gray, steeple-crowned hats” and the women as having…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

In Washington Irving’s The Devil and Tom Walker, how does the devil take Tom on the horse?

Tom Walker, having sold his soul to the devil in exchange for wealth the likes of which he never otherwise could have known, is growing old. Still morally and ethnically corrupt in his business…

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THE METAMORPHOSIS

In The Metamorphosis, what upon discovery first gives Gregor joy, then causes him distress?

Great question! In the story “The Metamorphosis” by Franz Kafka, Gregor experiences a profound transformation from human to bug. As a result of this transformation, he is unable to enjoy some…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

In “The Lady or the Tiger?” by Frank R. Stockton, why does the king insist that the trial go on?

There appears to be three reasons for why the king insisted on the continuation of the trial. First, the unusual trial was the centerpiece of the king’s justice system, and it highlighted what he…

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SCIENCE

What living organisms live in/on coasts?

No comprehensive list could be generated — The coastal environment provides ideal living conditions for animals and plants that thrive in a salt environment, and for amphibious creatures such as…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, what are some quotes about the camellia flower that Jem breaks in…

Mrs. Dubose–who Scout describes earlier in the book as “just plain hell”–insults Atticus as Jem and Scout are passing one day, saying, “Your father’s no better than the niggers and trash he works…

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KING LEAR

What do these lines from King Lear mean? “A credulous father, and a brother noble, / Whose nature…

At the end of Act 1, Scene 2, Edmund is revealing some of his villainous thoughts in a brief soliloquy. He is succeeding in driving a wedge between his father, the Duke of Gloucester, and his…

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HISTORY

How did imperialists think of the people in the countries they were taking over?

Imperialism is defined as the practice of extending a country’s power and influence by the process of colonisation. While there are many reasons for its emergence, the imperialists were often…

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

What would be a reason for recommending Great Expectations?

The only way to answer this question is to quote from the book in order to show the appeal of Charles Dickens’ writing. The best example of his writing to be found anywhere in all his extensive…

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THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS

What does the house recommend in “There Will Come Soft Rains”?

In “There Will Come Soft Rains,” the house asks Mrs McClellan what poem she would like to hear. As the family are not there, (they have been killed by a nuclear blast), the house recommends Mrs…

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AMERICAN HISTORY

In Cofer’s “American History,” what is Mr. Depalma’s way of having kids exercise?

Elena is the protagonist in Cofer’s short story “American History.” Her Physical Education teacher is Mr. DePalma at Public School Number 13 in Paterson, New Jersey in 1963. The majority of the…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In Fahrenheit 451 there is a Mechanical Hound. Do the people think about making more?

If I understand your question correctly, you’re asking if there is more than one mechanical hound? There definitely are two hounds referred to in the text. The first hound belongs to Montag’s fire…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

Do you think Della and Jim’s characters are real or merely creations of the writer to illustrate…

What Della and Jim demonstrate is true love ~ selfless love. A true lover has just one desire and it’s to make his or her loved one happy; no matter if it is at the cost of one’s own happiness…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Atticus wasn’t the only white man to stand up for Tom. Who else spoke out in Tom’s behalf?

There are several other white people who stick up for Tom Robinson throughout the novel. Link Deas—Link Deas is Tom’s employer and stands up in court to tell the judge and jury that he has…

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SCIENCE

How can focal length be equal to radius of curvature?

Hello! It is not clear whether you speak about a (spherical) mirror or about a lens. Let’s consider both options. 1. For a spherical mirror with the radius of curvature R the focal length is equal…

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ANIMAL FARM

How does Napoleon benefit from Boxer’s death?

On the surface it would seem that Boxer is a great loss, as he was the best worker. However, this does not mean that Napoleon does not benefit. First, Napoleon benefits because he sells Boxer to…

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HISTORY

What are the pros and cons regarding the annexation of Texas?

There was support for and opposition to the annexation of Texas. While much of the concern dealt with the slavery issue, there were other factors also involved. The South was very supportive…

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GULLIVER’S TRAVELS

Compare and contrast Gulliver’s life in Lilliput and Brobdingnag.

In Lilliput, Gulliver begins as a prisoner but really only because he agrees to be confined; he could easily break his bonds if he wanted to. He is released from confinement once the emperor of…

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HISTORY

What impact did British Colonialism/Imperialism have on Kenya?

The British government ruled over Kenya between 1895 and 1963. The presence in this east African country left an indelible mark. The positives of British rule were the establishments of government…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

What are Gatsby’s parties like?

Gatsby’s parties are a bit gaudy and very crowded, full of vain and selfish people who only seem interested in having a good time, even if that good time includes gossiping about the very man who…

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HISTORY

How was the renaissance important?

The Renaissance movement began in Italy in the fourteenth century and quickly spread to the rest of Medieval Europe. This period is historically important because it gave us a number of inventions…

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THE MOVING

In what year was “The Moving” by James Still published?

James Still was born on July 16, 1906 in Alabama, moved to Tennessee for university studies, and eventually settled in Knott County, Kentucky where he lived until his death on April 28, 2001. His…

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HISTORY

How did the geography of Greece impact Greek History?

The largest geographical impact on Greece was the fact that much of it is coastal. Most of Greece is a peninsula. Greece is surrounded by the Mediterranean Sea, the Ionian Sea, and the Aegean…

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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

In “The Masque of the Red Death,” what underlying truth or message is Poe trying to convey to the…

One of the main messages of this text is that nothing can render a human being immune to death; we simply cannot escape it. Prince Prospero has the financial means to simply pick up and leave the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What facts are revealed about the Radleys in Chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Chapter 1 of To Kill a Mockingbird, the reader learns about Boo Radley and his family. The rundown Radley Place is on the same street where Jem and Scout live. No one has seen Boo Radley outside…

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LITERATURE

I am trying to find a book, or poem in which a character has clothing that hides their true…

There are many books about Deborah Sampson. Sampson was a twenty-three year old woman who managed to conceal her gender in order to fight in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War. She…