What is an example of Rivka being brave in The Devil’s Arithmetic?

August 25, 2018 Educator

THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

How does Hawthorne’s “The Minister’s Black Veil” show individualism?

Though much of “The Minister’s Black Veil” actually focuses on what unites humanity — our inherently sinful natures as well as our universal attempt to hide our true natures from others — Mr….

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SCIENCE

Why are electrons removed from the 3d orbital first rather than 4s, although 3d is nearer to the…

The 4s orbital of an atom usually fills before electrons go into its 3d orbitals because the 4s orbital is slightly lower in energy than the empty 3d orbitals. However, once electrons are in the 3d…

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TWO KINDS

How do “Pleading Child” and “Perfectly Contented” have a double meaning in the story “Two Kinds”?…

The two songs and the last line of the story illustrate the same idea. “And after I had played them both a few times, I realized they were two halves of the same song.” The two songs symbolize the…

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THE WHITE MAN’S BURDEN

How do the colonial subjects repay their masters in Rudyard Kipling’s poem “The White Man’s Burden?”

One of the major themes of “The White Man’s Burden” is the idea that the white people go out and have to work hard to civilize the non-white people without any gratitude and often without…

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THE GIVER

In The Giver what is the setting?

The setting of The Giver is a dystopia in the future. A dystopia is a place that is supposed to be perfect, but is actually repressive or abusive. The name comes from the word “utopia,” which…

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THE NECKLACE

What makes the story’s closing sentences ironic?

The closing sentences of “The Necklace” are ironic because of the sharp contrast between Mathilde Loisel’s beliefs and the reality of which she is totally ignorant until her friend enlightens her….

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SCIENCE

How far is each planet including Pluto, from the Sun?

There are a number of planets in our solar system. However, Pluto has recently been demoted (in year 2006) from the list of planets and is no longer a planet. Also note that planets do not go…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What is the relationship between life and the afterlife in A Christmas Carol? I know that what…

First of all, it’s important to realize that there is a certain danger in trying to prove an author’s worldview from a single work of fiction or poetry. An author may be assuming a point of view…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the compromise Atticus makes with Scout when she asks if she has to obey Jem now, too?

In chapter 14, Jem tells Scout to stop antagonizing her aunt Alexandra because it just causes more contention in the house. Jem even says that he will spank her if she does it again. This drives…

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THE GIVER

How is color significant in The Giver? What is the true meaning of color?

What’s your favorite color? As a matter of fact, what’s your favorite movie or TV show? These are questions unknown to the people in The Giver because they don’t have these things. People use these…

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SCIENCE

Which current flows ceaselessly without ever encountering a landmass?

The Southern Ocean surrounds the continent of Antarctica. The major current of the Southern Ocean is the ACC–the Antarctic Circumpolar Current. It is the only current in the world’s oceans that…

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MANIAC MAGEE

In Maniac Magee, is Grayson from the West End or the East End?

Grayson is from the West End. After Maniac runs away, he ends up in Two Mills. When Maniac meets Amanda, she asks him where he is from. She assumes he is from the West End, but he explains that…

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HISTORY

Was the government justified in expanding its control of the economy in World War I? My side is…

During World War I, the government expanded its control over the economy in several ways. The War Industries Board was created to control the production of war materials. The National War Labor…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Why is Lord Capulet determined to marry Juliet to Paris?

Capulet is likely happy that such a well-qualified suitor is already asking after his young daughter. Count Paris is a kinsman of Prince Escalus, and therefore his status in Verona would be high….

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HISTORY

What kind of jobs did people have in New York during the colonial times? What kind of stuff did…

People living in New York during the era of the Thirteen Colonies had different jobs depending on where they lived. Farming was common in rural areas. Farmers harvested crops and cared for cattle…

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SCIENCE

What is the function of the right auricle? This is a question for grade 8.

When using the term auricle in terms of biology, there are two possible things you could be talking about. One is the external portion of the human ear, and the other is a part of the heart….

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LIFE IN THE IRON MILLS

What is Davis’ solution to the problem structuring Life in the Iron Mills?

Rebecca Harding Davis’ novella “Life in the Iron Mills” presents a moral dilemma plaguing a working class family. Through detailed descriptions of both factory and home life for proletarian…

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HISTORY

How did the Dutch defeat the Spanish?

The Spanish Armada, which was a large fleet of over one hundred ships belonging to the country of Spain, was considered indestructible. Queen Elizabeth I of England supported the “Dutch rebels in…

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THE POSSIBILITY OF EVIL

Who is Adela Strangeworth?

Adela Strangeworth is the main character in “The Possibility of Evil.” She is a 71-year-old lady who has lived in the town all of her life. Her grandfather built the house that she lives in and she…

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HISTORY

How did Prohibition help lead to the rise of organized crime?

The 18th amendment to the Constitution established prohibition in our country. It was now illegal to make, to transport, or to sell alcohol in our country. Most people said they believed the idea…

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JULIUS CAESAR

What is the moral lesson from Julius Caesar?

The lesson from this play is that arrogance can have deadly results. Julius Caesar died because he was arrogant. Arrogance is about more than having a high opinion of yourself. It means that you…

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EX-BASKETBALL PLAYER

In John Updike’s poem “Ex-Basketball Player,” what does the phrase “idiot pumps” imply about high…

John Updike’s poem “Ex-Basketball Player” is about a man named Flick Webb. Flick was a high school basketball star who now works at a gas station. Updike’s purpose is to show how fleeting fame…

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LYDDIE

In Lyddie, how was Betsy’s brother selfish?

Betsy’s brother was selfish because she put him through college and he barely paid any attention to her. Betsy works at the factory, but most of her money goes to her brother. Her brother is…

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LITERATURE

In The Bronze Bow, does Daniel like Rosh?

In The Bronze Bow by Elizabeth George Speare, the relationship between Daniel and Rosh changes over time. At first, Daniel sees Rosh as a bold and fearless leader who will help the community in the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, what does Tom Robinson say during his testimony that…

In Chapter 19, Tom Robinson takes the witness stand and describes his background and interactions with Mayella Ewell. Atticus begins by questioning Tom as to why he was convicted of disorderly…

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REFERENCE

John Nash begins to find patterns where no patterns exist. What does this mean? Explain.

John Nash, a mathematician, saw patterns in numbers and in events that were not seen initially by others. This lead to his great strides in the field of game theory. In late 1958, his behavior…

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THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS

Why does Ray Bradbury include the poem of the same name in his short story, “There Will Come Soft…

In “There Will Come Soft Rains,” Bradbury includes this poem because it reinforces his key message that mankind’s over-reliance on technology will lead to destruction. Looking at the context of…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Describe Tom Buchanan in chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby and the event that took place concerning him.

In chapter 3, Nick Carraway runs into Tom Buchanan in New York City. Nick has come to have lunch with Gatsby at a Forty-second Street cellar when he spots Tom in the distance. Tom speaks…

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A ROSE FOR EMILY

What was the townspeople’s reaction to the relationship between Emily and Homer?

The townspeople had always had a great interest in Emily Grierson, almost to the point of insatiable curiosity. She represented the fading Old South, stubbornly clinging to attitudes and actions…

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HISTORY

What were the terms of the 1844 Treaty of Annexation?

The Republic of Texas won independence from Mexico in 1836, but it did not immediately join the United States. President John Tyler sought to change this, so he opened statehood negotiations with…

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THE FLOWERS

What do you learn in the introductory paragraphs of the story “The Flowers?”

The first paragraph of the story introduces us to its little protagonist, Myop. As soon as we read the name Myop, we try to draw its association with the word ‘myopia’ or ‘myopic.’…

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EDGAR ALLAN POE

What makes the Narrator in The Tell Tale Heart a sympathetic character?

It may seem strange to think of the narrator of “The Tell Tale Heart” — a murderer — in a sympathetic light, but to an extent Poe is able to make him so through strong characterization and point…

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HISTORY

Not all politicians supported Vietnam. What reasons did they give?

After the Gulf of Tonkin Incident allegedly occurred, President Johnson asked Congress for power to deal with the situation. While there was conflicting information about whether the incident…

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THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

Why is Huckleberry Finn considered the realist of the story?

In Mark Twain’s time romanticism (books about adventure, exotic places, extreme emotions, etc…) was popular. Twain was interesting in that although he was critical of romanticism, he also wrote…

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LYDDIE

In chapter 13 of Lyddie, why doesn’t Lyddie sign the petition?

Lyddie is a very determined girl, focused on reuniting her family on their farm. Her plan, which she pursues relentlessly, is to earn enough money to pay off the debts on the farm, then return…

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THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

What made Mr. Otis write a letter to Mr. Canterville informing him that the ghost had gone away ?

In Chapter Four of “The Canterville Ghost,” Mr Otis writes a letter to Lord Canterville in which he conveys his family’s belief “that the ghost has gone away.” The Otises believe this because they…

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THE CRUCIBLE

In The Crucible, what does Mary Warren’s deposition say?

Mary Warren’s deposition states, as John Proctor tells Danforth, that she never saw any spirits. Further, Mary tells Danforth herself, that when the girls claimed to see spirits, “It were pretense…

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THE ROCKING-HORSE WINNER

Why does Paul think he can be lucky through his own efforts in D. H. Lawrence’s “The…

There are two reasons why Paul thinks he can be lucky on his own in D. H. Lawrence’s “The Rocking-Horse Winner.” First, he feels desperate to help his mother. Since his father cannot provide the…

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I’M NOBODY! WHO ARE YOU?

What are the types of figurative language, poetic devices, and forms of poetry used in “I’m…

“I’m Nobody!” by Emily Dickinson uses several different types of poetic devices. The most obvious are rhyme and meter. The first stanza uses a somewhat irregular rhythmic pattern but the second…

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HISTORY

How has the refrigerator impacted society in a negative way?

The proliferation of electric refrigerators has had a negative impact on the environment for many reasons. Throughout the history of refrigeration, harmful coolants have been utilized. As an…

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I HAVE A DREAM

What is an example of a caricature in Martin Luther King Junior’s “I Have a Dream” speech?

A caricature is an image that exaggerates certain features or characteristics of a person or object. Often caricatures are comic in nature, like the ones you see at an amusement park or carnival….

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HOOT

I have to write two summary ideas about Hoot. How should I word them?

When you have to summarize a novel or story, think in terms of the main components of a story: characters, setting, conflict, plot, and theme. Characters are the people who populate the story. You…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

How did the littluns spend their day in Lord of the Flies?

The Littleuns spend their day eating and playing around. The littleuns are the smallest children on the island. Most of the older kids never bother to learn their names. They defer to the older…

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LYDDIE

In Lyddie, Chapter 10, how does Lyddie’s first day in the weaving room affect her?

Lyddie’s first day takes Lyddie practically to the breaking point. She survives her first day, but she is completely spent and exhausted. The day is brutal. Lyddie wakes up before dawn, and her day…

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MARRIAGE IS A PRIVATE AFFAIR

Why does Okeke object to his son’s marriage in “Marriage is a Private Affair”?

Okeke objects to Nnaemeka’s marriage to Nene because he is not following the Nigerian Ibo tradition. Even though Nnaemeka has moved to Lagos (a big city), Okeke expects Nnaemeka to follow the…

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SALVAGE THE BONES

Discuss Bois Sauvage from Salvage the Bones and its deprivations–the poverty, unemployment and…

Bois Sauvage is a fictional town on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and the setting of the novel Salvage the Bones by Jesmyn Ward. The name of the town means wild or untamed woods and signifies the way…

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THE SNIPER

Which is more powerful, a person’s love of country or a person’s love of family?

Of course this would depend on the person but I would argue that for most people the love of family would be stronger. Even in a situation like the sniper finds himself when he comes face to face…

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THE GIVER

What is the difference between the Giver and Jonas, other than age and experience, in The Giver?

Jonas and the Giver are different because The Giver understands what is really happening in the community and Jonas does not. Jonas and The Giver both have the Capacity to See Beyond, which means…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

What was Herman Calloway doing when Bud entered the club?

In Chapter 12, Lefty Lewis drops Bud off at the Log Cabin to see his “father.” When Bud walks in the doors, he sees six men sitting in a circle talking. Herman E. Calloway has his back facing Bud,…