What does Eustacia Vye symbolize in Salinger’s The Catcher in the Rye?

August 25, 2018 Educator

THANK YOU, M’AM

Why does Roger want to be trusted in “Thank You, M’am”?

Langston Hughes, author of “Thank You M’am,” was part of the Harlem Renaissance. He is known for his poetry, short stories, children’s stories, and journalism talents. In “Thank You M’am,” Hughes…

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HAMLET

What are examples of metaphors and personification in Hamlet and how do they operate?

Personification appears in this line in Act IV, scene 1: “Mad as the sea and the wind, when both contend/Which is the mightier.” The sea and the wind are here being personified as two angry men…

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SCIENCE

is honors biology hard? What does it cover? I am going to be a freshman in HS in 2016-17. Will it…

The University of California website states that one of the factors considered in admission is “UC-approved” honors, AP and IB courses and that extra weight is assigned to grades received in…

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BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP FOR DEATH—

Which images in Emily Dickinson’s poem were the most vivid for you?

Emily Dickinson’s poem, “Because I could not stop for death,” is one that explains how death can be perceived. In this poem, she personifies death, making it seem as though Death is a real person…

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HISTORY

Why were members of Congress concerned with slavery expanding in the west territories won from…

The expansion of slavery into the lands we received as a result of the war with Mexico was a big concern for the members of Congress. In 1846, David Wilmot proposed that slavery would be banned in…

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HARRISON BERGERON

How are George and Hazel characterized? That is, why has Hazel not been handicapped? How and why…

Hazel is average and fits perfectly into the society of Vonnegut’s story, “Harrison Bergeron.” On the other hand, George has much innate intelligence; therefore, he must wear the headgear that…

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HISTORY

Was Elmer Davis appointed Director of the Office of War Information by Franklin Roosevelt in…

Elmer Davis (1890-1958), a journalist, was appointed head of the newly created Office of War Information (OWI) by Franklin D. Roosevelt in June of 1942. Born in Indiana, Davis became a journalist…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What allows Scout to avoid Aunt Alexandra the first month she lives with the Finches?

Aunt Alexandra, Atticus’s sister, moves into the Finch’s house in Maycomb. Jem and Scout are accustomed to the independence Atticus gives them. They spend a great deal of time away from home,…

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THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

How does Huck feel about the killing of Boggs in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn?

Huck has seen plenty of death in a few short chapters in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. In Chapter 18, he sees his friend Buck die in the bloody shoot out during the family feud between the…

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THE GIVER

Was the trade-off worth it in The Giver?

The tradeoff is not worth it because the community executes its people without consequence. Every community has to decide between security and freedom. The more freedom you give your citizens, the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What impact does the allusion to Ivanhoe have on the meaning of Chapter 11 in Harper Lee’s To…

Sir Walter Scott’s novel Ivanhoe, published in 1820, shares a few themes in common with Chapter 11 of To Kill a Mockingbird, and by alluding to Ivanhoe, author Harper Lee helps to underscore those…

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SCIENCE

At a certain height, air cools to the dew point and __________ begins.

As the warm air rises up, the temperature falls down (that is, the air cools down) and reaches the dew point. At this stage (when the air temperature is equal to the dew point), condensation…

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HISTORY

What were some challenges that Thomas Jefferson faced while writing the Declaration of Independence?

Thomas Jefferson faced many challenges while writing the Declaration of Independence. One challenge he faced was his age. He was the youngest member of the Second Continental Congress. This could…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

In “The Most Dangerous Game,” how does the author create suspense and inspire fear in the reader?

Suspense and fear are built into the fabric of the story from the beginning. As the story starts, Rainsford asks about the mysterious island off to the distance. Whitney says that even the most…

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ALL SUMMER IN A DAY

Why do you think the other children mistreat Margot? Why do they refuse to believe what she says?…

Children imitate others to fit in and sometimes ostracize those who do not fit in. Margot does not have the history that the other children share and so she does not immediately fit in with the…

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THE TELL-TALE HEART

Why does the narrator of “The Tell-Tale Heart” believe he will not get caught for killing the old…

The narrator believes he will not get caught because he thinks that he’s pulled off the perfect crime and that his capacity for dissimulation is greater than everyone else’s. After he has killed…

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REFERENCE

What is the relationship between you and your cousin’s daughter or son?

I assume that you are asking what we would call the way that I would be related to such a person. I also assume that you are asking about the daughters or sons of my own first cousins. If these…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In what ways does Atticus say the Ewells are different from the Finches in Harper Lee’s To Kill a…

In the third chapter of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout recounts for her father the things that happened during her first miserable day of school. She then begs him not to send her any…

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HISTORY

What were the advantages to trade being brought back in Western Europe, in the Middle Ages?

The advantages to Europe of trade during the long period of history known as “the Middle Ages” were considerable. European and Asian traders, operating mainly along the already-established “Silk…

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CONTENTS OF THE DEAD MAN’S POCKET

How would you describe the relationship between Tom and his wife in “Contents of the Dead Man’s…

In “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pockets” by Jack Finney, Tom and his wife have a congenial, comfortable relationship. They accommodate each other’s needs in a loving but distant way. When…

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¡YO!

How does Yolanda struggle to be a successful novelist and loyal family member?

Yolanda struggles with being a family member and a writer in the way that all people struggle with family relationships and all writers struggle with writing. However, there is a correlation in the…

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ANTHEM

In Ayn Rand’s Anthem, the author uses color as a symbol, how is this interpreted?

Just like many other authors, Ayn Rand uses color to suggest to the mind images for the reader to understand. There are colors that are associated with seasons, for example. If an author describes…

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HISTORY

Which event made Britain enter World War I?A.) Germany invaded Belgium B.)Germany invaded Russia…

Of the events listed here, the best answer is that Great Britain went to war because Germany invaded Belgium. Not only did the British have a treaty in which they had promised to protect…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

How would you describe the tone of “The Lady or the Tiger?”

You could argue that the story is playful, serious, and curious. The story has a playful tone in that the language is old-fashioned and Romantic but with a satiric and sometimes sarcastic intent….

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FAHRENHEIT 451

Who is Faber in Fahrenheit 451?

In Fahrenheit 451, Faber is a retired English professor who was “thrown out” of his college 40 years before the story takes place. This happened as a result of low student numbers and a general…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

Which symbols are best used to enrich the themes of Lord of the Flies? Explain.

The Conch Shell: The conch shell symbolizes civility and democracy throughout the novel. Ralph initially blows the conch to call the boys together and is elected chief, partly because he is holding…

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THE GIVER

Who has to take the treatment for Stirrings in The Giver?

All adolescents take treatment for Stirrings as soon as they hit puberty. “Stirrings” is the community’s euphemism for puberty. Because controlling the size of the population and ensuring a…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

Which 3 symbols in the novel Lord of the Flies are best used to enrich the themes of the book?

Conch: The conch symbolizes democracy, order, and civility throughout the novel. During the assemblies, the person holding the conch has the right to speak. This represents the democratic process…

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HISTORY

What are some problems and solutions of the Great Depression?

There were many problems during the Great Depression. One problem dealt with unemployment. We had the highest unemployment rate we ever had at 25% of the population unemployed. We also had…

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BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA

Why does Jesse feel that he has to be “the fastest kid in the fifth grade”? How does he…

If we look in Chapter 1, we see several reasons for Jess’s intense desire to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade: 1. Since there’s not a lot of playground equipment and the older kids in sixth…

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BEOWULF

Why is it fitting the way that Beowulf defeats Grendel?

Beowulf and Grendel fight without weapons, and Beowulf, of course, defeats Grendel by ripping his arm out of its socket through sheer strength. In this warrior society, a leader’s skill and…

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MACBETH

Why would Macbeth order Fleance’s death?

In The Tragedy of Macbeth, by William Shakespeare, Macbeth orders Fleance’s death in an effort to “tie up loose ends” and prevent any potential threats to his reign. From the start of the play,…

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HISTORY

Why was Germany so aggressive in taking over Europe?

After World War I, the Treaty of Versailles basically crippled Germany. The treaty had the effect of destroying Germany’s economy and stifling its military. Germany also lost vital portions of…

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SEEDFOLKS

Why does Ana get involved in the garden?

Ana, an elderly woman, has lived in the neighborhood a long time. She likes to sit by her window and watch the activity outside. She says, “I’ve seen history out this window.” (pg 5) She…

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FRANKENSTEIN

Of whose death is Frankenstein informed upon returning from his trip?

This question is a little vague as it could be referring to Victor returning home from the University of Ingolstadt in Germany, or it could mean when he returns to Ireland after spending time…

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HISTORY

What is the premise of Andrew Carnegie’s “Gospel of Wealth”?

Andrew Carnegie makes no qualms about being wealthy and prosperous in the industrial capitalist world of early Twentieth Century America. In many respects, he need not offer apologies. Carnegie…

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JULIUS CAESAR

Why did Brutus betray Caesar?

The answer to this question can be found in Brutus’s funeral speech in Act 3, scene II, where he tries to explain to the Roman citizens why Caesar needed to die. He explains that no one loved…

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STEPHEN CRANE

What is the meaning behind Stephen Crane’s poem “I was in the Darkness”?

“I Was in the Darkness” is a very short poem, only five lines, with the final line set off from the rest. Despite the brevity, however, the poem tells a complete story, and a common one. As the…

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SCIENCE

What are the three contact forces?

Contact forces are the forces (as the name suggests) that act when two bodies are in contact with each other. In comparison, non-contact forces work without direct contact between bodies. Some…

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HISTORY

Why was Jefferson hesitant to make the Louisiana Purchase?

Thomas Jefferson was hesitant to make the Louisiana Purchase even though it was a great deal for the United States. The United States originally offered France $10 million for New Orleans and West…

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RELIGION

Describe the basics of the Big Bang Theory, the argument from design, and Darwin’s theory of…

The model of the Big Bang Theory explains the origin of the universe, proposing that it sprang into existence from nothing billions of years ago. The theory describes our current universe as the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the outcome of the trial in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Despite the fact that Atticus has clearly cast doubt on the testimony of both Bob Ewell and his daughter Mayella, showing that Tom, with one crippled hand, could not have delivered the blow that…

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HISTORY

What were the Axis controlled countries during the World War II time period?

The three main Axis powers were Germany, Japan, and Italy. These countries worked as an alliance throughout most of World War II. Initially, Germany was the only country of the three to fight in…

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SCIENCE

How can pollen be dispersed?

Pollen is the product of the male reproductive system of a plant and needs to be dispersed, ideally, away from the parent plant. This pollen dispersal increases genetic diversity, protects the…

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LYDDIE

According to Chapter 9, what is Lyddie’s first impression of the mill?

Lyddie’s first impression of the mill is that it’s noisy and frightening. Lyddie is fascinated by the machines she sees at the mill. She uses a lot of animal imagery to describe them….

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THE WEDNESDAY WARS

What does the main character feel about himself or others in Gary Schmidt’s The Wednesday Wars?

At the start of the story in Gary Schmidt’s The Wednesday Wars, Holling Hoodhood, the protagonist, feels very insecure about himself. One reason he is insecure is because he feels hated at school….

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

In “The Most Dangerous Game,” what choice does Zaroff give Rainsford before the hunt?

In Richard Connel’s short story “The Most Dangerous Game” Sanger Rainsford, a big game hunter, accidentally falls off his yacht into the ocean near an island named “Ship-Trap” island. While on the…

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BURIED ONIONS

What would be good names for the chapters in Gary Soto’s novel Buried Onions?

Authors often leave the chapters of their books unnamed. They may not want to give away any details of the chapter or they may not want to influence the reader’s impression of what is happening in…

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THE GIVER

What might happen to the people who are released in The Giver?

We come to find out that to be released means to die, so anyone being released is really dying. The community does not use the term “death,” however, nor do they talk about dying, even if someone…