What is the significance of having lunch with Walter Cunningham?

August 21, 2018 Educator

OTHELLO

Othello begins with a discussion of the titular Othello between Iago and Roderigo. They conspire against him and wake Brabantio in the middle of the night with news that Othello has eloped with his…

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THE OPEN WINDOW

What role does Mr. Sappleton play in “The Open Window”?

Mr. Sappleton plays a very small role in “The Open Window.” He is mainly one of the imaginary “ghosts” who appear heading for the open French window towards the end of the story and frighten…

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WHIRLIGIG

How does building the whirligig affect Brent in Washington?

In the third chapter, “The Afterlife,” we follow Brent’s first attempt to build a whirligig at a park in Washington state. He has an old instruction book on how to make them. But he’s not a…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What are quotes that have examples of conflict in Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury?

Conflict is the struggle between opposing forces. In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, the protagonist, Guy Montag, struggles with conflict within himself, with people from his society, and with his…

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HISTORY

Why was britain the first country to industrialize? What, specifically, made this country ripe…

The origins of England’s Industrial Revolution have been hotly debated by historians but all agree that the population boom of the eighteenth century was an important starting point. As the number…

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THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW

Is Ichabod Crane a hero or anti-hero, and in what terms?

This is a tough question to answer, as Ichabod Crane could be considered both a hero and an anti-hero. On the one hand, he’s something of a lovable underdog: while Washington Irving describes him…

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HISTORY

How did Alliances help in World War I?

In World War I, there were two major alliances. The Central Powers included Germany, Austria-Hungary, and Turkey. The Allies included France, Great Britain, Russia, Italy, and the United States….

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What does the ghost of Christmas past mean when he says “your reclamation then take heed”?

Before saying this, Scrooge had asked what it was that the spirit was doing there that evening. The spirit answered that it was there to see about Scrooge’s “welfare.” Upon hearing this, Scrooge…

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SCIENCE

How many grams of ice at -14 degrees Celsius are needed to cool 200 grams of water from 25…

The heat lost by the water in cooling to 14 degrees C is equal to the heat gained by the ice. The heat capacity “c” of water, 4.18 J/g-degree C, is the amount of energy needed to heat one gram of…

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THE NECKLACE

Why is Mme Loisel unhappy when she receives an invitation to an evening reception in “The…

The simple answer is that Madame Loisel is upset that she does not have anything to wear that is worthy of the occasion. More noteworthy still is how she reacts to the invitation, showing complete…

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LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

In “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl, how is killing Patrick a sign that Mary is betraying him?

In “Lamb to the Slaughter,” Mary’s murder of Patrick can be interpreted as a betrayal in two ways. First of all, it contravenes her role as Patrick’s wife; a role in which she cares for and…

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SCIENCE

How do people get energy from coal?

In the simplest terms, we get energy from coal by burning it. For a very long time, human beings mined coal and used it at their homes to generate heat energy for cooking food and keeping…

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SCIENCE

The rings around Saturn and the other jovian planets are mostly small particles of ice, which has…

The density of the particles is 1 gram per cubic centimeter. The diameter of the particle in question is 1mm. The equation for the volume of a sphere is (4/3)*pi*r^3. The radius is half the…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

Describe the imagery used in “The Cask of Amontillado.”

In “The Cask of Amontillado,” Poe uses specific diction to create imagery in the story. For example, early in the story, the narrator Montresor describes clearly the “tight-fitting parti-striped…

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SCIENCE

Name of the nerve carrying taste impulses from the tongue to the brain?

Taste is a sense which allows us to distinguish between different types of food or drink. Using this sense, we can detect the extent to which something is sweet, salty, bitter, and sour. All…

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LAW AND POLITICS

According to Barbour and Wright, what is considered “winning” in primary elections? A….

You might think that Option E would be the right answer because it fits the technical definition of winning. Of course, the candidate who takes first place in a primary or caucus is the one who…

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THE CHRYSALIDS

Why does David in The Chrysalids question the way his society treats the people of the Fringes,…

The people of the Fringes are treated badly in David’s society, considered enemies to the people because they are mutated and raid the community from time to time. David begins to question the…

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SCIENCE

Interpret and answer the following equation: ADP + P + energy = ?

This refers to the production of ATP, the “energy currency” of the cell. ATP stands for Adenosine TriPhosphate, which describes the chemical structure of the molecule. It’s not terribly different…

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THE WAR OF THE WORLDS

In The War of the Worlds, what happens to the men holding the white flag?

In The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells, a group of men fashion a white flag and attempt to approach an alien cylinder. In Book One, Chapter Five the group is described as a “little black knot of…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Jem Finch symbolize a Mockingbird in the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird”?

It is first important to define what a mockingbird is. This comes out clearly in a conversation between Atticus and his children. Atticus says that it is a sin to kill a mockingbird. The children…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

In “The Lady Or The Tiger?” by Frank Stockton, how did the young man show that he totally trusted…

Toward the end of the story “The Lady or the Tiger?” by Frank Stockton, the young man looks to the princess to give him a clue as to which door he should choose to open. This might signify that he…

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FRANKENSTEIN

What do Victor and Henry do at the end of the school year to “bid a personal farewell” to…

Towards the end of Ch. 6 (VI) we find the answer to this question when Victor says, “Henry proposed a pedestrian tour in the environs of Ingolstadt, that I might bid a personal farewell to the…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

“I’m going to fix everything just the way it was before,” he said, nodding determinedly. “She’ll…

Gatsby is not being elusive with what he is saying to Nick. He says exactly what he means. He wants to relive the past. He wants to pick up exactly where he and Daisy left off five years ago. After…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What are some puns in Romeo and Juliet?

When Romeo’s friends are trying to talk him into going to the Capulets’ party, Mercutio says that he wants to see Romeo dance. Romeo replies, “You have dancing shoes / With nimble soles. I have a…

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THE DEVIL’S HIGHWAY

In the book “The Devils Highway,” what is Urrea’s purpose in giving the history of the region?

I find your wording interesting in this question in regards to “the history of the region.” Although I am not sure, my guess is you mean the history of “the devil’s highway” as opposed to…

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THE TELL-TALE HEART

What question did the narrator ask the audience in “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

In “The Tell-Tale Heart,” the narrator asks his listener “what had I now to fear?” twice after his murder of the old man and his cover-up of that crime. This shows us that the thing he thought he…

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THE GIVER

Was the community members’ precision of language actually that precise in The Giver?

There is no exact answer to this. Yes, it is in many ways precise, and in others ways it is not. Here is why. The community members strive to choose exactly the right words, and we see this from…

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WALTER DE LA MARE

How would one summarize and analyze the poem “Nicholas Nye” by Walter de la Mare?

“Nicholas Nye” by Walter de la Mare is a six-stanza poem that describes a day in the life of an old donkey named Nicholas Nye and the narrator. The narrator explains the day from the first…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Discuss this quote: “‘She was. She had her own views about things, a lot different from…

In Chapter 11, Mrs. Dubose criticizes Atticus for defending Tom Robinson and adds some racist comments. She also criticizes the Finch family. In their experiences with her, Jem and Scout simply see…

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SCIENCE

What type of light spectrum does an LED light have? Absorption, emission, or continuous?

LED lights, or “Light Emitting Diodes,” as they are better known, emit a continuous spectrum. The spectrum they cover is not as broad as other colored lights or incandescent lights. A continuous…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What new realization do Scout and Jem have about Calpurnia after going to church with her?

After going to church with Calpurnia, Jem and Scout learn a lot about her that they never knew. The children realize Calpurnia is an accomplished individual with many unique abilities that they…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Atticus says that Mr. Cunningham is basically good but has blind spots like everyone else. What…

Mr. Cunningham’s “blind spot” is the prejudice and racism he feels for blacks in the community. Even though Mr. Cunningham represents the poor white in the South, he still wants to hold onto…

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SCIENCE

What is one disadvantage for why we should not use antibiotics? Without mentioning common…

I hope my answer doesn’t fall into the “no common answers” category, but I believe there are two very good reasons for avoiding antibiotic use. One is that we tend to treat many bacterial issues…

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THE WAY TO RAINY MOUNTAIN

What two natural phenomena are explained by Kiowa legend about the seven sisters and their brother?

This legend is revealed in Momaday’s Introduction to the book. Eight Kiowa siblings – seven girls and one boy — were playing in the area of present-day northeastern Wyoming. Suddenly and…

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MARY OLIVER

What are some of the themes found in Mary Oliver’s poem “The Sunflowers”?

In Mary Oliver’s beautiful poem, “The Sunflowers,” she uses sunflowers as a metaphor for individuality and the desire for connection with others. From a distance, a field of sunflowers may look one…

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LITERATURE

If you were to be writing an essay and you wanted to quote a quote in a book would it be…

Under the conditions that you outlined in your question, the correct choice in punctuation would be the first example – “‘…’”. The proper way to punctuate a quote when it arrives adjacent to…

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WALK TWO MOONS

Why has Sal’s dad been crying?

Sal occasionally finds that her father has been crying, and she knows the reason. Her father loves her mother very much, and he is finding it difficult to adjust to life without her. Mrs. Hiddle…

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HISTORY

What are the characteristics of the Haitian Revolution? 1 image

The Haitian revolution over the French in St. Domingue (present-day Haiti) is important because it was the only successful slave revolt in the history of the Caribbean. Because it was a slave…

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A TIME TO KILL

Why does Miss Maudie lose her temper at the missionary meeting?

The women of the missionary circle are hypocrites. They purport to be good Christian women. Mrs. Merriweather goes on and on about how she and the other women support the work of J. Grimes Everett….

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HEART OF DARKNESS

In Heart of Darkness What do Marlow’s last words refer to?

In Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness, Marlow is the principal narrator and he satisfies his obsession with deepest Africa by journeying into its depths and returning to tell his story, barely…

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BLUES AIN’T NO MOCKINGBIRD

What details reveal the narrator’s relationship to other characters in Toni Cade Bambara’s story…

In Toni Cade Bambara’s “Blues Ain’t No Mockin’ Bird,” we are told a bit about the narrator’s relationship to other characters in the opening paragraph and in other places throughout the story.Since…

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SCIENCE

I have a quiz tomorrow on cellular respiration and photosynthesis. What are the differences and…

Photosynthesis is the process of production of food. Green plants (containing chlorophyll) use this process to convert sunlight energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose. Some other…

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HISTORY

Why did the U.S. end up in a war with Spain? Describe why the US was interested in Cuba and what…

The United States ended up in a war with Spain for several reasons. One reason was we wanted to gain colonies throughout the world. Since most good lands were already colonized, we most likely were…

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JULIUS CAESAR

I am doing a mock trial of Julius Caesar in my English class and I am prosecuting Brutus. In what…

Brutus was not justified in killing Caesar because there was no proof that he was acting as a tyrant. Brutus admits himself that Caesar did not do anything wrong—yet. He and his confederates…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

On what page of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird is Atticus’s quote about Walter Cunningham and…

In Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird, the character of Walter Cunningham, Sr. (his son, Walter Cunningham, Jr., is one of Scout’s classmates) plays a major role in one of the story’s…

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

How could chapters 5-10 of The Witch of Blackbird Pond be summarized?

Chapter 5: Kit dresses for church, much to the dismay of her uncle. Her dress is colorful and her bonnet has feathers. Her uncle finds her clothing extravagant. Kit sits through her first Sunday…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What is the Austronesian expansion?

The Austronesian expansion was the movement of the people who spoke languages that we now call Austronesian out of Taiwan and throughout much of the Pacific and even parts of the Indian Ocean. The…

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BEOWULF

Describe the battle between Beowulf and Grendel.

The battle between Beowulf and Grendel is full of a mixture of excitement, horror, violence, and glory. To begin with there has been a lot of suspense rising in the 735 lines leading up the battle….