What is the first torture in the “Pit and the Pendulum”?

August 23, 2018 Educator

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, on what page does Scout say “the pain of being called a girl”?

In Chapter 5 on page 55 of the Grand Central Publishing edition of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout says, “But I kept aloof from their more foolhardy schemes for a while, and on the pain of being…

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REFERENCE

How can I approach a girl whom I have never met or with whom I have never spoken but with whom I…

“Eye-to-eye” contact can provide an opportunity to approach a girl whom you find physically attractive and, hopefully, intellectually-engaging. That eye-to-eye contact, however, would, optimally,…

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WUTHERING HEIGHTS

How will the marriage of Cathy help Heathcliff in the future ?

After the hardships and discrimination that Heathcliff endured early in his years at Wuthering Heights, he returns a wealthy yet vengeful man. His targets are the two men he believes wronged him…

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THE GIVER

At what age in The Giver were people sent to the House of the Old?

There does not seem to be a particular age at which people are sent to the House of the Old in The Giver. Once people’s children have grown and are out of the house, they are moved to the place of…

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SCIENCE

Where in the cell do you find lipids?

Cell membranes have lipids, in fact, it contains almost a billion lipid molecules. These lipid molecules constitute almost half the mass of cell membrane. These membranes are made up of…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

How do the boys in Lord Of The Flies sustain themselves in Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4?

In Chapter 1, the boys are still figuring things out. They chase a piglet but are unable to kill it. The chapter ends with a description of the boys searching for, and devouring, any food they can…

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DOCTOR FAUSTUS

Doctor Faustus is based on a German legend that has been around for ages, and it’s a legend that…

Marlowe’s Faustus touches on universal human themes like power, greed, wealth, fame and the afterlife — and it’s likely that these themes, timeless as they are, give the story lasting impact. Like…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Who represents evil in A Christmas Carol?

While Dickens does not directly refer to anybody as being evil in A Christmas Carol, we can, as readers, find this attribute in a number of characters. Take, for example, Old Joe. He is a fence for…

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SCIENCE

Is salt water a pure substance or a mixture?

Salt water is a mixture and not a pure substance. We define pure substances as those that contain atoms or molecules of the same type. Examples of pure substances are elements (such as iron,…

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SOLDIER’S HOME

What is Krebs’s relationship with his sister like in “Soldier’s Home”? How does he respond…

After returning from World War I, where he served in the Marines during some of the most decisive battles of the conflict, Harold Krebs comments that he just wanted his life to run smooth without…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are adjectives found in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird that describe Jem Finch?

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Harper Lee characterizes Jem Finch as being very similar to his father while also being his own person. Jem is characterized as a very morally upright, brave person, while…

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HEALTH

Nondisjunction in meiosis occurs in the egg or sperm?

Every species has a unique number of chromosomes housed within their cells. All humans have 46 chromosomes within their somatic, or body, cells. This is referred to as the diploid number of…

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INTO THE WILD

What are some quotes from Into the Wild that support the idea of McCandless being ignorant?

Whether or not Chris McCandless was completely ignorant and very lucky most of the time is up to each reader to decide. There are going to be readers that find McCandless inspiring, brave, and…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

In Bud, Not Buddy, what is an example of an instance where Bud uses rule number 3?

In the book Bud, Not Buddy, Bud has some great rules about life and getting by. What’s awesome about his rules is that they are funny most of the time. In addition to being funny, they are…

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HISTORY

Why did Germany divide after World War I and who controlled the country?

I believe you are referring to the division of Germany after World War II. Germany was split into four zones after World War II. The Allies believed a united Germany was too dangerous. Within a…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, what does Reverend Sykes say about race during the trial of Tom Robinson?

At the beginning of Chapter 21, Jem feels confident about winning the court case and tells Reverend Sykes not to fret because Atticus has won. Jem points to the lack of evidence and conflicting…

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SCIENCE

What is digital communication ?

Digital communication is communication through communication systems that first convert output into binary sequence and then convert that binary sequence into a form suitable for transmission over…

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THE STORY OF AN HOUR

How does Mrs. Mallard’s heart condition impact the way other characters interact with her?

The characters with whom we see Mrs. Mallard interact in the story are her sister and her husband’s friend Richards. We also are privy to Mrs. Mallard’s thoughts about her relationship with her…

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THE HOBBIT

What is the point of view in “The Hobbit”?

The point of view in The Hobbit is the third person point of view, meaning that the story is told with words such as “he”, “she”, “it”, and “they” (rather than words such as “I” or “me”, which are…

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THE BET

What are some related poems, short stories, or graphics related to “The Bet?”

This is a challenging question. It is hard to think of any literary works that are directly related to or derived from “The Bet.” But there are numerous works that have some resemblance to one or…

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SCIENCE

What is the name of bacteria that catalyze acid mine drainage?

Acid mine drainage or AMD are commonly associated with coal mines and are a result of sulfuric acid, produced from catalysis of sulfur containing minerals. Pyrite, FeS2, is the most common such…

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THE CRUCIBLE

Why is Parris angry with his niece, Abigail?

Parris is angry at Abigail because she is beginning to exhibit a pattern of behavior that makes her seem very suspicious. First, he’s heard rumors that her name is no good in the village; she was…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Harper Lee capture Dill’s lost childhood innocence in To Kill a Mockingbird?

In To Kill a Mockingbird, author Harper Lee depicts Dill as an innocent child who loses his innocence in Maycomb.Dill’s childishness is especially characterized in the whopping tales he tells. For…

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TO ROOM NINETEEN

Could Susan’s suicide have been avoided?

Lessing suggests Susan’s suicide was difficult to avoid. One of the reasons why Lessing believes Susan’s suicide could not have been avoided was because of her inability to recognize the limits of…

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MACBETH

Who is Duncan referring to in his speech in Act I, Scene 4, before Macbeth, Banquo, Ross, and…

Just before Macbeth, Banquo, Ross, and Angus enter in Act I, Scene 4 of Macbeth, King Duncan says: There’s no artTo find the mind’s construction in the face.He was a gentleman on whom I builtAn…

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LITERATURE

I’m not doing so good in language arts; I have a D and I need to raise my grade. Any suggestions?

First of all, ask yourself a few questions. Do you avoid doing the homework because you are not doing well? Do you ask your teacher or tutor for help? Then, ask your teacher why you have a D; is…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In A Christmas Carol, is “stave” ironic? Each spirit is helping to stave off a miserable life and…

Good catch on the double meaning! Dickens was very intentional with his wording, so we have to assume that this was intended as well. On the surface, we take the word “stave” at face value — as a…

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ONCE UPON A TIME

In “Once Upon a Time,” what is the connection between the events Gordimer describes in the frame…

Gordimer begins her story with a first person narration. While it is unwise to presume that the narrator and the author of a story are the same person, it is implied that they are in the frame…

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THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, do Junior and Rowdy ever become friends again?

In Sherman Alexie’s The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian, Junior–the narrator and protagonist of the novel–lets the reader know in early chapters that his best friend on the…

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THE YELLOW WALLPAPER

What are some comparisons between “The Yellow Wallpaper” and “Trifles”?

Both Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” and Susan Glaspell’s Trifles share the themes of the dangerous nature of repression, the treatment of women, and alienation. Repression and…

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THE SCARLET IBIS

Were there health records for Doodle in “The Scarlet Ibis”?

I think we can assume that there were some health records for Doodle’s physical disabilities because he sees a doctor when he is two. According to Brother, the doctor “said that with his weak…

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HISTORY

What do the stars and the stripes on the U.S. flag stand for?

When the very first “stars and stripes” flag was adopted by the Continental Congress in 1777, it replaced the individual flags that each colony had flown prior to the creation of the Declaration of…

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THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

What happens when Arnold plays Rowdy in basketball for the first time in The Absolutely True…

The Wellpinit vs. Reardon basketball game comes just two weeks after Junior makes the Reardon varsity team. Junior knows it will be bad, saying, “Do I have to tell you that I was absolutely sick…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What physical changes took place in the Ghost of Christmas Present from when he first appears in…

In A Christmas Carol, the Ghost of Christmas Present comes to visit Scrooge in the third chapter. Physically, he is described as the very essence of Christmas: he wears a green robe, trimmed with…

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OF MICE AND MEN

What is Crooks’s initial response to Candy’s account of the dream farm and what evidence is there…

At first, Candy says that he is nuts. He does not believe a word of it. He says that he has seen hundreds of men who have the same dream and say the same thing. To be fair to Crooks, he has been…

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SCIENCE

Which molecule made during photosynthesis stores the chemical energy?

Photosynthesis is the process by which plants convert the light energy, obtained from the Sun, into useful chemical energy. The process also consumes carbon dioxide and water and produces oxygen….

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HISTORY

Why did the British lose the thirteen American colonies?

The British lost the thirteen colonies because they were defeated in the American Revolutionary War. When they signed the Treaty of Paris to end the war in 1783, they acknowledged that the colonies…

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SPEAK

From the book Speak: List all three mascots that have been used at Merryweather High and explain…

The never-ending mascot fight is one of the many aspects of high school that leave Melinda feeling jaded about the whole high school experience. The mascot is first mentioned on the second page of…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What do Fan and Belle say to Scrooge in A Christmas Carol?

Upon first glace, the role of women in A Christmas Carol seems very limited. However, while the majority of the narrative focuses on Scrooge, minor characters such as Scrooge’s sister Fan, his…

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HISTORY

In what month did the Cold War start?

A Cold War is a period of competitions and confrontations between countries. At the end of World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union began a prolonged period of time where there were…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

How does the Ghost of Christmas Present compare to the Ghost of Christmas Past?

During Staves 2 and 3 of “A Christmas Carol,” Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Past and the Ghost of Christmas Present. When comparing these two ghosts, the reader is immediately struck…

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HENRY

Discuss one flashback from “The Last Leaf” by O. Henry.

This is an interesting question dealing with O. Henry’s technique, and one that has not been asked before. O. Henry handles his flashbacks adroitly and unobtrusively. One flashback explains the…

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HISTORY OF PUBLIC EDUCATION IN THE U.S.

What is the importance of history in education studies?

I am going to assume that you are asking about why the history of education is important within the discipline of education. The history of any discipline is important, but when it comes to…

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MACBETH

What are some examples of literary devices used in Act 5, scene 6

Possibly the most common literary devices in literature are the different types of figurative language. Shakespeare loves to employ figurative language in his dramatic dialogue. The play Macbeth…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Chapter 16 of To Kill A Mockingbird, what does this excerpt mean? “Aunt Alexandra sipped…

This excerpt refers to the events in the previous chapter. In Chapter 15, Atticus is guarding the jail because he is afraid someone might try to do something to Tom Robinson. Atticus’s suspicions…

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THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS

What is a description of the setting in the story “There Will Come Soft Rains”?

In Ray Bradbury’s “There Will Come Soft Rains,” the setting is of such importance that it is truly the main character of the story. It is August 4, 2026, two days from the anniversary of the…

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SHE WALKS IN BEAUTY

Who did Lord Byron write “She Walks in Beauty” for?

Lord Byron wrote this poem to commemorate the beauty of Mrs. Anne Wilmot (wife of Lord Byron’s cousin, Robert J. Wilmot), who he chanced upon at a party in London. Originally, Lord Byron hadn’t…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Why does Gatsby say he is telling Nick about his life?

In chapter four, Gatsby drives Nick to Manhattan for lunch as a friendly gesture, but his underlying motive is to attempt to shape the way that Nick thinks about him. Gatsby understands that there…

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THERE WILL COME SOFT RAINS

What is the daily routine of the automated house?

7 a.m. – The house wakes everyone (no one) up. 7:09 – Breakfast time for a family of four: “eight pieces of perfectly browned toast, eight eggs sunnyside up, sixteen slices of bacon, two coffees,…