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August 26, 2018 Educator

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What kind of person was Scout before the end of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

Scout changes a great deal all throughout Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. In the beginning of the novel, Scout has a very hot temper and is prone to violence. Anytime she feels she or one of…

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ANIMAL FARM

In Animal Farm, what is agreed upon regarding the farmhouse?

The animals agree that the farmhouse will be kept as a museum. When the animals revolt against the humans, they take over the entire farm. There is soon a question regarding what to do with the…

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A BIRD CAME DOWN THE WALK—

What poetic element, like rhyme or rhythm, is supported in the interpretation of “A Bird came…

Poetry has lyrical origins, as people in ancient times tried to preserve and pass down their culture and history. As such, poetry is imaginative and uses words (diction) and elements of poetry,…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Can you give love quotes from characters about their feelings towards love?

The characters in Romeo and Juliet each have different views about love, as evidenced by the following collection of quotes: In Act 1 scene 1, Romeo tells Benvolio how he feels about love with…

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

What is Beatrice’s character like in Act IV, scene i of Much Ado About Nothing?

Beatrice’s characterization in Much Ado’s Act IV scene i is quite conflicted. Her cousin Hero is about to marry Claudio when instead of marrying her, Claudio accuses Hero of sleeping with another…

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

What has Estella said to Pip that has upset him so much in Great Expectations?

Pip is upset by Estella’s insults to him when he first visits Satis House. After Uncle Pumblechook comes to the Forge and tells Mrs. Joe that Miss Havisham wants a boy to play with her ward,…

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BUSINESS

Please answer the following questions about subsidies and supply. a..Petrol remains…

On eNotes, we request that you only ask one question per post. I will answer the first of these three questions. The brief answer to this question is that a government subsidy would increase the…

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THE HOBBIT

In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, what did Thorin promise Bard in exchange for the Arkenstone?

In J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Hobbit, Thorin grudgingly promises to give Bard a “one fourteenth share of the hoard in silver and gold” (262)—Bilbo’s original allotment of treasure—in exchange for the…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What qualities are revealed in Mercutio in Romeo and Juliet?

With an appropriate name, Mercutio is, indeed, mercurial; that is, he demonstrates much changeable emotion. Imaginative and Witty His Queen Mab monologue, which is pivotal to plot, theme, and…

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HISTORY

What characterized the Arab mujahedeen movement after the Soviets began their withdrawal?

The term “Mujahideen” historically has referred to any persons or groups of people who are engaged in jihad. Jihad refers to any action which promotes the Islamic faith, but has often been…

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ARABY

What is the setting of James Joyce’s “Araby”?

First, it helps to be aware that the short story, “Araby,” comes from a book of short works written by James Joyce, and this book is called Dubliners. Therefore, it makes sense to assume the…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What types of literary devices are used in Romeo and Juliet Act I, scene i? Give examples.

Shakespeare employs puns, metaphor, personification, simile, couplets, oxymorons, hyperbole and allusion in Act I, Scene 1 of Romeo and Juliet. A pun is a play on words and often uses homophones,…

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HISTORY

What does the following text mean: That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted…

This passage is from the Declaration of Independence which was written by Thomas Jefferson. It was signed on July 4, 1776. I am not sure what your question was, so I will dissect the different…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are analogies, and what are examples of analogies in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

Writers and speakers create analogies when they compare two different things or ideas with the purpose of explaining a vague or abstract concept by relating it to a concept more familiar or…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

How is Gatsby’s choice of music different than parties in East Egg and in New York?

In Chapter Three, when Nick describes Gatsby’s parties, he starts by saying, “There was music from my neighbor’s house through the summer nights.” A little farther down he describes the orchestra…

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THE GIVER

In The Giver, what happens to the apple when Jonas throws it to Asher?

In The Giver, Jonas and Asher are tossing an apple back and forth during recreation period. While they are playing catch with the apple, Jonas notices that the apple seems to have somehow changed,…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Should the Nurse and Friar Lawerence be considered as confidants in Romeo and Juliet?

A confidant is a close friend or associate that can be confided in and told important private matters and problems. In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet the Nurse and Friar Lawrence are the only…

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HISTORY

What elements led the growth of suburbia?

I would say that the end of World War II, with the benefits afforded to returning GIs, the post-war baby boom, the investment in interstate highways, a housing shortage, and the resumption of…

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I WANDERED LONELY AS A CLOUD

What does the speaker compare to the stars in William Wordsworth’s poem “I Wandered Lonely as a…

William Wordsworth’s poem “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud” is a wonderful tribute to the scene he witnesses one day while out walking near his English Lake District home. Wordsworth is considered one…

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THOMAS CARLYLE

What did Carlyle believe the “Captains of Industry” were obligated to do for the working classes…

Carlyle, like many people of his time period, saw the problems created by the explosion of unregulated industrialism in England. England was the first country to experience full scale…

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LITERATURE

What is the proper way to cite a source?

Your question is not very specific, so I will give you an equally broad, and hopefully helpful, answer. In considering how to cite a source, take note of these points: When you refer to or quote…

SENSE AND SENSIBILITY

In Sense and Sensibility, where do the Palmers live?

Mr. and Mrs. Palmer resided in Somersetshire, England in the novel Sense and Sensibility. Somersetshire is located in southwest England, and today the county’s name has been shortened and is…

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MAYA ANGELOU

In the poem “Still I Rise” by Maya Angelou, what poetic device, besides metaphors, is significant?

In addition to the descriptive similes and metaphors Angelou uses, she also incorporates the use of repetition, questioning, assonance, and alliteration to emphasize the ideas and themes of the…

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THE RAVEN

What are some descriptive words about the bird in “The Raven”?

Some descriptive words about the bird in “The Raven” include grim, stern, ebony [black], ancient and ghastly. The bird is also described more than once as still and unmoving, standing without a…

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ANIMAL FARM

In Animal Farm, Chapter 5, what is the power struggle between Napoleon and Snowball?

Napoleon and Snowball begin to disagree on every issue: These two disagreed at every point where disagreement was possible. If one of them suggested sowing a bigger acreage with barley, the other…

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HISTORY

Who are the characters in the story “A Piece of Steak”?

Tom King is the main character in Jack London’s short story. King is a down-on-his luck boxer who has seen his share of glory in days past, but now finds himself in a desperate situation to try to…

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SCIENCE

Why was “photosystem II” named two and not “I” when it came first

It’s not completely clear by your question, but I have to assume you are referring to photosystems II and I in photosynthesis. You are correct that in the process of the light dependent reactions…

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TRIFLES

What is the setting of Trifles?

The place of Susan Glaspell’s play, Trifles, is a farmhouse in rural Iowa; the development of the plot occurs mainly in the kitchen.The time is the winter of 1900. Interestingly, Glaspell…

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LITERATURE

What are the linguistic features of “Waltzing Matilda”?

“Waltzing Matilda” relies heavily on colloquialisms, or common, informal words and sayings which are specific to a geographical region. The song is rife with Australian colloquialisms (“jumbug,”…

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ANIMAL FARM

What happens to Snowball during the meeting about the windmill? What events in Soviet history…

In Chapter Five of Animal Farm, the debates about the windmill reach their climax as Snowball makes his case to the rest of the animals. In his rousing speech, Snowball emphasises the potential…

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REFERENCE

Suppose people in China start using the same amount per person as we do in the United States. How…

I assume you are referring only to crude oil consumption. The United States in 2015 consumed 6.97 billion barrels of petroleum products. The population of the United States in 2015 was…

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HISTORY

Where did Germany’s strategy in World War II fail?

Two examples of the failure of Germany strategy can be seen in the Battle of Britain and the invasion of Russia. In the first, the plan was to use the German Luftwaffe (air force) to gain air…

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NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS, AN AMERICAN SLAVE

What is Douglass’ attitude toward slavery in his Narrative?

From the scene in which Douglass learns how to read and encounters the printed word for the first time, we find that Douglass’ attitude toward slavery is one of profound hatred. Furthermore, he…

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MONSTER

Why is the novel titled Monster? What does the monster symbolize?

In the Prologue of the novel, Steve Harmon mentions that he will be writing a screenplay based on his experience of being on trial for his life. He says that he will name the film “Monster.”…

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THE ODYSSEY

In Book 1 of Homer’s The Odyssey, find a quote that supports how the Greeks value family. What…

The ancient Greeks valued family as is clear when Athena speaks to her father, Zeus, about bringing Odysseus home. She says that she will go to Ithaca “‘to rouse his son yet more and to put vigor…

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OF MICE AND MEN

How do Crooks’ words to Lennie about loneliness reinforce this theme of the novel Of Mice and Men?

The conversation between Crooks and Lennie happens after the farm hands, including George and Slim, go out to town at night. Crooks stays back in the barn because, as a black man, he is not…

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HISTORY

Why did prohibition seem to fail during the 1920’s? a. Prohibition increased alcoholism in…

The 18th amendment to Constitution banned the manufacture, transportation, and sale of alcohol. This was known as prohibition. While many people indicated they were in favor of prohibition, their…

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LAW AND POLITICS

What type of laws have been passed by Congress pursuant to the interstate commerce clause?

There are many types of laws that have been passed by Congress pursuant to the Commerce Clause of the Constitution. Let us look at a few of them. First, Congress has passed many laws that regulate…

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AND OF CLAY ARE WE CREATED

In “And of Clay We Are Created,” what are the strong diction choices that help to clearly create…

Isabel Allende’s word choice, or diction, in the first paragraph of “And of Clay We Are Created” immediately sets the tone of despair and destruction for the short story. In that vast…

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A DANCE OF THE FORESTS

In A Dance of the Forests, what is Soyinka trying to help his audience understand through the…

The main theme of A Dance of the Forests is the struggles facing Nigeria and other African nations that had recently achieved independence. This was a time of great optimism in Africa. Soyinka was…

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THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER

In The Perks of Being a Wallflower, who is Charlie’s greatest ally? Who is his worst influence?

It could be argued that Charlie’s greatest friend and ally is Sam. Sam is the person who originally brings him into her friend group, makes him feel comfortable, and tries to help him have a better…

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SCIENCE

Give examples of hard water and soft water.

Water is a good solvent and is capable of dissolving a number of compounds in it. While this may be a desirable feature in some cases, in others, it may be an issue. For example, certain waters are…

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HISTORY

What is the significance of the Great Purge?

The Great Purge took place in the Soviet Union between 1936 and 1938. In the Great Purge, Josef Stalin targeted rich peasants, entrepreneurs, clergy, military commanders and political rivals….

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SCIENCE

A child throws a ball vertically upwards at 8 m/s. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach its maximum…

A child throws a ball vertically upwards at 8 m/s. It takes 3.3 seconds to reach its maximum height. Let us assume the frictional force of air can be ignored. Let the point from where the ball was…

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DRACULA

What are some of the themes in Dracula?

Well, first I would point you here. That eNote covers the main themes of salvation vs damnation, the role of women, and the rest. In addition to those, I would include the following: Reason vs…

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RIKKI-TIKKI-TAVI

How could readers describe Rikki-Tikki-Tavi?

Many adjectives could be used to describe Rikki. First, he is curious, a trait that comes naturally to all mongooses. He explores the bungalow thoroughly on his first day there, and even at night,…