What is Atticus trying to show the judge in chapter 18 of To Kill a Mockingbird?

August 17, 2018 Educator

THE BOOK THIEF

In “The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak what events happen within pages 239-403 (Part 5-Part 8) that…

I think that in generating a list of events from the first four parts that can be seen in the second four parts, one event that threads both together is the role of death. Death is the central…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

I need preferably ten quotes that show how all humans are not equal from To Kill a Mockingbird.

One of the ironies of Dill’s, Scout’s and Jem’s maturations and remarks about Maycomb’s “caste system” is the fact that they themselves have operated in a social strata, not considering everybody…

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THE LAST TYCOON

What are some of the most important quotes from The Last Tycoon (what episode are they in) and…

There are lots of great quotes to choose from in The Last Tycoon—but how you pick them depends on what you think the novel’s central theme is. Some readers identify the “American Dream” as a…

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LITERATURE

What is a plot graph

A plot graph in literature is really a chart or a diagram that is intended to visually represent the key events that occur a story or book. It is created by drawing what looks like a modified bell…

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DANCE HALL OF THE DEAD

How is the Zuni religion and culture portrayed by Hillerman? What are some key points about it…

Tony Hillerman draws a vivid portrait of Zuni religion and culture in the 1970s. In particular, he emphasizes the differences between Navajo and Zuni beliefs (perhaps in an effort to combat…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Chapters 17-20, in To Kill a Mockingbird, allows us a chance to see Atticus in action in the…

At the beginning of To Kill a Mockingbird, we see Atticus through the eyes of Scout. She is a young girl, who sees her father as dull and boring. We get glimpses of the kind of man Atticus is, but…

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COURSE IN GENERAL LINGUISTICS

What are the five theories first language acquisition?

About language acquisition, the capacity to recognize and comprehend language, there is a continuing debate as to whether it is solely a learned behavior and nurture has the no influence or whether…

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BEOWULF

What are some similarities between the Old English poems Beowulf and Judith? What are some good…

Similarities can certainly be seen in the two Old English poems Beowulf and Judith, by unknown authors. One similarity can be seen in the fact that both characters are portrayed as heroes of groups…

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JONATHAN LIVINGSTON SEAGULL

What makes Jonathan Livingston Seagull realize that he “pretty well a one in a million bird” ?

This is not an insight that Jonathan arrives at by himself. The words are spoken by Jonathan’s instructor, Sullivan, after Jonathan had reached what he believed to be heaven and was able to…

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NEIGHBOR ROSICKY

In “Neighbor Rosicky,” how does the area in which Anton Rosicky lives reflect his values? How…

After many years of struggle, change and travelling as an immigrant, Rosicky finally comes to settle on a Nebraska farm and he draws great strength from these surroundings. The rich, peaceful…

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BUSINESS

I think that for a PM, the lack of awareness of process is a “hidden killer” of Project Control….

One could safely conclude that a project manager who is disengaged from or ignorant of process constitutes a “hidden killer.” In fact, one could safely remove the “hidden” part of the…

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BUSINESS

Give at least two theories of diversification, such as Ansoff Matrix. Why companies choose…

Diversification that business enterprises undertake are their way to reduce risk. The look to spread out risk with different products, services, or with a focus on different markets. Consequently,…

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BUSINESS

What is diversification in the business world? What’s its advantages? What’s related and…

In the business world, diversification occurs when a firm tries to enter a new market with a new product or service. The firm is diversifying because it is adding to the range of markets in which…

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LITERATURE

What is the meaning of the word dvoeverie, and how is it significant in Russian folk culture?…

The term dvoeverie translates to “double-belief,” or “dual faith” (Encyclopedia of Russian Histry, “Dvoeverie”). In the 1860s, historians began using the term to describe Christian communities’…

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CINEMA AND DRAMA

I am writing a paper on the Entertainment industry…. (1) How did the creation of the “girl…

(1) The girl next door is a distinct stereotype that originated during the World War II era. She is cute like Doris Day; cute and pretty like Debbie Reynolds, but not beautiful and alluring like…

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MATH

Using the table of integrals from Appendix B in the calculus book 10e, which formula would fit…

You need to remember that sec x can be replaced by 1cosx1cosx , hence, the integral would look as it follows, such that: ∫7(1cos2x)6tanx(2−3tanx)2dx∫7(1cos2x)6tanx(2-3tanx)2dx You should perform the…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How are the themes of “Love and Hate” presented in Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”?

The themes of love and hate run throughout the play. There is such a fine line between love and hate. Both are full of passion and each has a reason for its behavior. The opening prologue tells us…

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MATH

Find the average value of the function on the given interval. g(t)=t3+t2−−−−−√g(t)=t3+t2 [1,3]

We will apply the formula: gavg=1b−a∫bag(t)dtgavg=1b-a∫abg(t)dt Therefore,a=1a=1and b=3=3 .We will have: gavg=13−1∫31t3+t2−−−−−√dtgavg=13-1∫13t3+t2dt Let us set u=3+t2−−−−−√u=3+t2 or

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MATH

If the Mean Value Theorem can be applied, find all values of c in the open interval (a, b) such…

First, we have to determine if the function is continuous on the given interval [-8,1]. To do so, let’s determine the domain of f(x). Since it is a radical function, we have to refer to the…

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MATH

Find the numbers b such that the average value of f(x) = 2 + 6x – 3x^2 on the interval [0, b] is…

We will apply the formula: avg=1b−a∫baf(x)dxavg=1b-a∫abf(x)dx Therefore, a=0a=0, b=bb=b and avg=3avg=3 .We will have:3=1b−0∫b0(2+6x−3×2)dx3=1b-0∫0b(2+6x-3×2)dx 3=1b∫b0(2+6x−3×2)dx3=1b∫0b(2+6x-3×2)dxRemember…

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MATH

Use the method of cylindrical shells to find the volume generated by rotating the region bounded…

y=4x−x2y=4x-x2 y=xy=x First, graph the two functions to determine the bounded region. (Blue curve is the graph of y=4x-x^2, and the green line is the graph of y=x.) To solve using cylindrical…

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MATH

Find the volume of the solid obtained by rotating the region bounded by the given curves about…

y=14x2y=14×2 y=5−x2y=5-x2 First, graph the two functions to determine the bounded region. (Green curve graph of y=(1/4)x^2 , Blue curve graph of y=5-x^2, and Red line is the axis of revolution.)…

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MATH

Suppose that 0<c<pi/2. For what value of c is the area of the region enclosed by the curves…

You need to evaluate the area of the region enclosed by the curves y = cos x, y = cos(x – c) and x = 0, such that: A1=∫c20(cosx−cos(x−c))dxA1=∫0c2(cosx-cos(x-c))dx

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MATH

Sketch the region enclosed by the given curves. Decided whether to integrate with respect to x…

The graph was made with an online graphing calculator. It is attached below. For the integration, I would integrate with respect to x, as: ∫ππ2(x−sin(x))dx∫π2π(x-sin(x))dx This gives: x22x22 +…

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THE LITTLE MERMAID

What about Hans Christian Andersen’s Little Mermaid is didactic? I can’t quite come up with the…

Hans Christian Andersen’s fable The Little Mermaid could be considered to be didactic in a number of ways. Putting aside the entirely contrived resolution that ensured that what should have been…

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THE STORY OF AN HOUR

In “The Story of an Hour,” what stages of grief does Mrs. Mallard experience

In “The Story of an Hour” by American writer Kate Chopin, Mrs. Mallard must be informed of the tragic death of her husband Brently Mallard in a railroad accident. The stages of grief that Mrs….

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LITERATURE

What is the function of the italicized infinitive phrases below given the choices adjective,…

An infinitive phrase is a phrase that begins with the infinitive “to” and then the simple form of a verb. Infinitive phrases can function as an adjective, an adverb, or a noun. Let’s look at the…

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REFERENCE

How do I find and apply for a scholarship to college? What are some great scholarships out there…

The best way to look for and apply for scholarships is to find out what makes you special. Usually there are scholarships for different ethnic groups and different hobbies. There are also…

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HISTORY

Irrigation was an important invention for cultures in dry regions. Why does irrigation demand a…

Today, irrigation does not require a hierarchical social structure to be sustainable. However, historians believe that the lack of advanced technology in the past meant that a hierarchical social…

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LITERATURE

Select the gerund phrases in the sentences below and determine the noun function of the gerund….

Gerund phrases are phrases that begin with -ing. The entire gerund phrase includes the -ing word, along with modifiers and objects. For example, in the sentence: Bob earns his income by…

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

How are the themes of love and hate presented in Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations?

“Hate” might be too strong of a word to use in the context of personalities and relationships in Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations. “Love isn’t a problem; there’s plenty of that,…

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OTHELLO

I need a jealousy thematic statement for Othello. Thanks

A good theme statement would be: The concept of jealousy as explored by William Shakespeare in his play, Othello, is a clear indication of how one’s inherent fears and uncertainties can be…

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VOLPONE

If I want to give a full analysis of Mosca in Volpone by Ben Johnson, what are the main points…

Mosca is a complex character: he is on the one hand a parasite (Mosca means “fly”) who feeds off the other characters. He plots with Volpone to trick the fortune hunters into delivering gifts in…

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

Based in chapter 5 and 6,in the characters- Bruno,Gretel,mother,father and maria.What is their…

After leaving behind their extended family and friends and beautiful home in Berlin, Maria and Bruno’s immediate family move in to the new house at Out-With. It is quickly apparent from the…

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BUSINESS

How might a firm’s resources limit its search for opportunities? Cite two specific examples…

A firm’s resources limit its search for opportunities by helping the firm to target specific strengths and areas for improvement. For example, when Harley Davidson ran into problems due to stiff…

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WONDER

This is a question our English teacher gave us: You may have noticed that in Part Five the…

The book Wonder, by R.J. Palacio, is told from six different viewpoints. Three sections are told from the main character, August’s, viewpoint. The other sections are told from Via, Summer, Jack,…

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THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MARK TWAIN

To become the mesmerizer’s subject, twain must displace hicks. Twain presents himself different…

Twain definitely seems to dislike Hicks, and think of him as unworthy to be a hero: “It filled me with bitterness to have others do it, and to have people make a hero of Hicks … Hicks—the idea!…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Analyze the presentation of the American dream in The Great Gatsby. Does the novel portray the…

Scott Fitzgerald’s magnum opus, The Great Gatsby, is a satire on the ideal of the American Dream, the promise of the achievement of anything through hard work. Disillusioned in his own search…

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DAISY MILLER

What symbolic meaning does Daisy Miller’s name have?

Henry James’s novella Daisy Miller has often been compared/contrasted to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s realist novel The Great Gatsby (see sidebar). It is perhaps in this comparison that one discovers…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

In Romeo and Juliet, what are THREE different ways that the parents of Romeo and Juliet, could be…

This is a really good question. There are many theories as to who is at fault for the tragic end to Romeo and Juliet, but I think looking at the parents, is a good start. Many people had a hand in…

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RELIGION

Is satan real

Satan is a construct of Christian spiritual tradition. Satan is another name for the devil, Lucifer, and many other names attributed to this figure, Generally Satan is seen as an antithetical…

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RUNNING A THOUSAND MILES FOR FREEDOM

What can you argue about the cultural relationship between gender and disability through either a…

In regards to your first question, because you have not included a specific passage (or it was removed because of copyright issues), I will talk about gender, disability, and culture in the work as…

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HEART OF DARKNESS

I am interested in locating a novel aspect or area of criticism in regard to organizing a…

Coming up with a new idea on a work of literature that was published over a century ago, that is much read and admired, that serves as an indictment of European imperialism, and that was adapted…

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SHAKESPEARE OF LONDON

We learn about Shakespeare the actor,producer,director, and theatre owner from Chute’s book…. 1 image

William Shakespeare was an actor before he was a writer, and even after he began writing plays, he continued to act. In this way, Shakespeare stayed close to a large segment of potential audiences…

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SHAKESPEARE OF LONDON

Shakespeare’s contemporaries are as much a part of his story as any other element of his life…. 1 image

One of William Shakespeare’s contemporaries was a playwright named Christopher Marlowe. While Shakespeare is famous for his enduring stories, it was Marlowe who lead the way in poetic and…

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HISTORY

What are main ideas found during the period of Romantic Nationalism?

Because Romantic Nationalism actually combines two historical concepts, it is important to look at what simple “nationalism” is first. Nationalism is the concept of identity mainly through country….

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SHAKESPEARE OF LONDON

From reading the book Shakespeare of London, do you believe that Shakespeare was the true author… 1 image

Of course, the authorship of Shakespeare’s literature has been debated for centuries; however, because of Chute’s exploration of Shakespeare, specifically of Shakespeare as a contemporary of…

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SHAKESPEARE OF LONDON

Do you believe that Shakespeare was the true author of the works attributed to him? why or why…

The question of the authorship of the vast body of work commonly attributed to William Shakespeare has baffled English professors and literary analysts for over one hundred years. Could this…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are some examples in the book where Scout is matured that I can explain in depth.

Since Harper Lee’s novel is a bildungsroman, Scout has experiences that effect her maturation throughout the narrative. But, until the trial of Tom Robinson her sense of justice is yet a basic one…