What are three effects in the book The Miracle Worker?

August 26, 2018 Educator

HEALTH

How does the endocrine system interact with other major systems within the human body?

The endocrine system consists of endocrine glands that secrete hormones throughout the body. It uses the circulatory system to transport the hormones to where they’re needed – the glands…

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HEALTH

How can you protect the unstable oils stored at home or contained in foods?

Unstable oils, like soybean, canola, and sunflower seed oils are highly susceptible to spoiling through oxidation. Oxidation is a series of chemical reactions which causes the molecules of fats and…

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MACBETH

A major theme in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth” is fate vs free will. On one hand, Macbeth was told it…

The question of fate and free will is one which has puzzled philosophers and theologians in the western traditions since Aristotle. In Shakespeare’s time, one of the most widely accepted solutions…

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A WORN PATH

What things does Phoenix have difficulty seeing in “A Worn Path” by Eudora Welty?

Although readers do not know Phoenix’s specific age, it is clear she is very old and frail. She has difficulty seeing and faces many obstacles as she walks along the worn path into town. One of the…

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NIGHT

Why were invalids liberated in chapter 5 of Night?

There were rumors flying around Buna that the Russians were headed there to liberate the camp, but Elie had heard such rumors before and was not convinced. Shockingly, it was confirmed that the Red…

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THROUGH THE TUNNEL

In at least 150 words, identify a theme in “Through the Tunnel” and explain how the setting…

In “Through the Tunnel,” the negative connotations and dangerous imagery associated with the “wild bay” help to convey the theme that growing up can be a painful and scary process. Jerry longs to…

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THE WEDNESDAY WARS

How does Holling win the cross country race? Why is that significant?

Holling Hoodhood wins his race in the cross country meet the exact same way that most great runners win. Holling is blessed with a mixture of natural talent, hard work and determination, and good…

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PARADISE LOST

In Paradise Lost, book one, what general purpose do lines 337-522 serve?

These lines describe the angels who joined Satan in his rebellion against God and were subsequently cast into Hell. Milton asserts that these same fallen angels became the false gods worshiped by…

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THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL

What is the best way to start a middle school level essay that will impress your teacher?

There are a few things you can do to impress your teacher. In a five paragraph essay on Anne Frank: Diary of a Young Girl, your first paragraph is the most important. A good first paragraph does a…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Scout view the people in her community in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird? How does…

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout demonstrates a willingness to see the good in people, like her father, but, being young, primarily sees people she doesn’t understand in a negative…

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AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS

What does Passepartout sell and why in chapter 23?

By that part of the novel, Passepartout has been separated from Phileas Fogg. That is a big problem in general, but the immediate problem is that Passepartout does not carry money around like Fogg…

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LYDDIE

What are some examples of symbolism in Chapters 12-14 of Lyddie?

One symbolic image is money. Through this point in the novel, Lyddie has been extremely focused on money. If anything, her obsession with money is increasing during these chapters. Lyddie has…

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1984

In 1984, what does the Chestnut Tree symbolize? Why did Orwell choose that specific tree as a…

The chestnut tree is often understood as a symbol of justice and honesty. We also hear the phrase “an old chestnut” to describe a story that has been repeated many times. More specifically, Orwell…

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EVERYDAY USE

How does Alice Walker use direct/indirect characterization to relate to the theme in “Everyday Use”?

In “Everyday Use,” Alice Walker uses direct and indirect characterization to develop the theme of honoring one’s heritage by participating in family traditions. Throughout the story, Walker…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

In Act I, what does Benvolio advise his cousin Romeo to do?

In Act I, Scene 1, just after the street fight between the Montagues and Capulets, Benvolio assures Lord and Lady Montague that he will discover why Romeo is so depressed. Apparently Romeo is in…

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NUMBER THE STARS

What does Ellen say would not be as bad as being dead in Number the Stars by Lois Lowry?

One night while lying in bed, Annemarie and Ellen began talking about Lise. Lise had been Annemarie’s older sister, who had died in a tragic accident when she was eighteen-years-old. Lise had…

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THE DEVIL’S ARITHMETIC

How would you describe the main character, Hannah, in The Devil’s Arithmetic?

I would describe Hannah as a character who changes during the course of this coming-of-age novel. Hannah does, however, have one trait that remains: her stubbornness. At the beginning, Hannah is…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Whose testimony is most convincing in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

During the trial featured in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Tom Robinson presents the most convincing testimony by far.One reason why Robinson’s testimony is the most convincing is because the…

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THINGS FALL APART

Who are Uzowulu, Agbala, and Nneka in Things Fall Apart?

Uzowolu is a man accused by his brother in law of beating his wife. In Chapter 10, Uzowolu is brought before the Egwugwu to stand trial for his actions. Because his wife ran home to her family,…

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GREENLEAF

How does O’Connor create a sexual connotation when she describes the bull in the story…

In Flannery O’Connor’s short story “Greenleaf,” the protagonist, Mrs. May, is irritated about the bull that is grazing on her land. The bull has sexual connotations because Mrs. May tells her hired…

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MATH

Simplify: (2+log(x^2y^2))/log(10xy) The result should be 2. Not sure how to get it though.

We are asked to simplify 2+logx2y2log10xy2+logx2y2log10xy We will use the following properties of logarithms: (1)logAB=logA+logB(1)logAB=logA+logB (2)log(AB)=logA−logB(2)log(AB)=logA-logB (3)logAn=nlogA(3)logAn=nlogA 2+logx2y2log10xy2+logx2y2log10xy…

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A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

What causes Stanley to be angry in scene 8?

In scene 8 of A Streetcar Named Desire, all of Stanley’s annoyances about Blanche and her attitude towards him, as well as, all of the insecurities this seems to bring up, comes to a head. He’s…

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HISTORY

What was the significance of the Declaration of Independence right after it was approved?

Right after the Declaration of Independence was approved and adopted by the Second Continental Congress, we were a free and independent nation. We no longer were following British rules, policies,…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Why does Gatsby show Daisy all of his shirts? How does Daisy react and why?

This iconic scene is one of the most memorable ones in the novel. Gatsby takes advantage of Daisy being in his dressing area to show her his vast assortment of finely-made shirts. He casually…

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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

What is Jane Austen’s attitude towards men as a whole?

Jane Austen’s attitude towards men doesn’t differ from her attitude toward people as a whole: she values those who are honest, compassionate, genuinely courteous, and straightforward in their…

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DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT

How does the poem’s lack of title impact it?

The lack of title for this poem means that the reader has little idea what the poem could refer to or discuss when it begins. We are, figuratively, in the dark as far as what the poem seeks to…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why do all of the African Americans in the balcony stand when Atticus walks out of the courtroom?…

At the end of chapter 21, the Tom Robinson trial is over and a conviction by the jury seals his fate. The balcony which housed the African American community for the long day’s proceedings was…

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THE MONKEY’S PAW

In “The Monkey’s Paw,” why does the mother think the second wish will make everything alright?

The main point the author wants to make about the second wish is that Mrs. White has never seen her son since his accident at the textile mill, but Mr. White had to go there to identify the corpse….

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OF MICE AND MEN

What aspects of Curley’s wife’s personality does Steinbeck present when she is first mentioned in…

In chapter two of Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men, the old swamper Candy describes the main characters on the ranch including Curley’s wife. She comes up in the conversation between George and…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

The main character description for Walter Cunningham is in chapter two and the description for Burris Ewell is in chapter three. These chapters portray Scout’s first day of first grade and center…

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EUROPEAN UNION

Discuss the appropriateness of using the same leadership style across all European Union countries.

While the declared purpose of the European Union was economic integration, the underlying purpose was to eliminate the discrepancies among European nations that historically led to political…

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OF MICE AND MEN

In the book Of Mice and Men, how does the relationship between George and Lennie evolve? (with…

In one sense, the dynamics of the relationship between George and Lennie does NOT change except at the very end of the narrative; however, in the sense of their overall history together, they have…

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THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

List some of the significant locations/settings in The Picture of Dorian Gray.

In The Picture of Dorian Gray, there are a number of settings which are significant because they reinforce the novel’s key themes. Firstly, consider Basil’s studio. This setting, with its “rich…

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HISTORY

What was hypocritical about Jacksonian Democracy?

Jacksonian Democracy was designed to get the common person more involved in government. Andrew Jackson believed that government belonged mainly to the wealthy, and he wanted to see changes made….

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Who does the Nurse say also wants to marry Juliet? What does she say Juliet’s feelings are for…

In Act II scene IV, Juliet’s Nurse and the servant Peter find Romeo with his friends. The Nurse tells Romeo she has come on behalf of Juliet. She mentions to Romeo that Paris wants to marry Juliet….

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WE WEAR THE MASK

Who is the “we” in “We Wear the Mask”? It seems that it is referring to slaves, but what part of…

The last stanza seems to suggest that the speakers are slaves; however, the lines can also be applicable African-Americans of Dunbar’s time, during the Jim Crow era. It is true that slaves were…

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HISTORY

Task: The focus of this topic should reveal a clear division between the two main adversaries of…

The two main adversaries of the Cold War were the United States and the Soviet Union. There was a prolonged period of competition and confrontations between the two countries beginning at the end…

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HEALTH

If a person has to remove one kidney, or is an organ donor, what are the side effects of only…

There are a number of reasons someone might live with just one kidney, including the reasons you mentioned. Donation and removal due to illness aren’t the only reasons someone might live with just…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

When Gatsby reunites with Daisy, he’s dealing with many emotions. What role does the weather…

Chapter Five of The Great Gatsby describes the day when Gatsby is reunited with Daisy after five years of separation, and the weather reflects Gatsby’s changing mood throughout this chapter in a…

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A MODEST PROPOSAL

In “A Modest Proposal,” how does Swift use pathos to enhance his argument?

Pathos is emotional appeal, and Swift’s narrator spends the opening paragraphs of “A Modest Proposal” painting a heart-rending picture of the plight of the Irish poor. The narrator appears quite…

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HISTORY

How did the Jim Crow laws influence people’s views of minorities?

Jim Crow laws affected how people viewed minorities, especially African-Americans. The Jim Crow laws were aimed at segregating the races. They were designed to keep African-Americans and whites…

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THE JILTING OF GRANNY WEATHERALL

What does Granny Weatherall have in common with J. Alfred Prufrock?

Granny Weatherall and J. Alfred Prufrock are two titular characters in Porter’s short story and Eliot’s poem, respectively. In both of these works of literature, the narration takes us very close…

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MACBETH

How does Macbeth reveal that he is struggling with conflicting ideas?

Macbeth is a complex character. He displays the tension between his “black and deep desires” and the moral principles which must be obeyed. He shows this tension in his soliloquies in which he lets…

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SCIENCE

A spring mass oscillator consists of a spring of constant 2500 N/m and a mass 1 kg. The amplitude…

A spring mass oscillator undergoes simple harmonic motion. The general equation of the simple harmonic motion is x=Acos(ωt)x=Acos(ωt) . Here, A is the amplitude (or maximum displacement), ωω is…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Why is it important to use a sociological perspective to examine and explore age?

The idea of age and what it represents is socially constructed. This means that even though we might feel that age is a natural and universal idea, it is actually a social invention specific to…

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HEALTH

How is obesity affecting children in the UK? What are the causes and why is the rate so high?

Childhood obesity can be caused by certain health conditions, but is more often the result of diet and exercise choices. A diet which is high in processed foods (like crisps, candies, and…

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ESSAY LAB

How can I write a good admissions essay?

What you write in your essay depends on the nature of the place to which you are applying, the conditions of the scholarship, and the reasons for which you are applying. The more specifically you…

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HISTORY

In many ways the French and Indian War resulted in the causes leading to the American Revolution….

The French and Indian War (1756-1763) was fought in the New World between Britain and France over competing claims to the Ohio River Valley. At the end of the war, Britain gained Canada from France…

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OF MICE AND MEN

How does Steinbeck present loneliness through Curley’s wife in Of Mice and Men?

Along with the importance of friendship and the American dream, the pain of loneliness is a major theme in John Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men. While most of the characters deal with some…