What were the changes in the U.S. on the home front during WW2?

August 24, 2018 Educator

DEATH BY LANDSCAPE

Compare and contrast the protagonist’s isolation from the world and people around them in “Death…

The isolation of Lois and Susan compares in terms of betrayal being the cause; in terms of the doubts (e.g., about their children) and questions (e.g., whose fault) that are raised; in terms of…

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SCIENCE

What is the role of electron carrier molecules in energy processing systems? Why are they…

Electron carrier molecules do just what their name says. They carry electrons from one part of an energy processing system to another, providing the necessary energy and reducing power to make…

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THE SCARLET IBIS

Is the narrator to blame for Doodle’s death?

In James Hurst’s only short story, “The Scarlet Ibis,” the narrator, who is never named, wants a brother who can run, swim, box, and basically do all the things a healthy young boy can do….

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SEEDFOLKS

What has helped Tio Juan “change from a baby into a man”?

Tio Juan emigrated from Guatemala to Cleveland to be with his family in Seedfolks. Guatemala and Cleveland are two very different places. Gonzola, Tio Juan’s nephew, helps the family by…

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ACROSS FIVE APRILS

What rebuke does Jeth receive when he casually refers to the president as “old Abe”?

In Chapter 4, Jethro’s mother is so shaken after reading Tom’s letter that she sends Jethro over to spend the evening with Shadrach Yale (Shad). Shad is the local schoolteacher, and definitely a…

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A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND

In Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find,” why do you think O’Connor made the children…

It is quite possible that the children and their behavior in Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man is Hard to Find” are, in part, responsible for the story’s outcome. There is no question that the…

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HARRISON BERGERON

In the story “Harrison Bergon,” how does Harrison convey the conflict between the ideals of…

The defining characteristic in the society of “Harrison Bergeron” is physical equality, in intelligence, strength, and beauty. Three constitutional amendments and Diana Moon Glampers, the…

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HISTORY

Declaration of Independence: was it a major turning point in the U.S., what changed and what…

The Declaration of Independence was clearly a turning point in United States History. The Declaration of Independence stated that we were no longer a part of the British Empire. It said we were…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What song represents each character in Romeo and Juliet?

I’m not sure what your question is referring to so I will offer a couple of alternatives. If you’re asking about modern songs that could be applied to Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet I’ve provided a…

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THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

In Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, when are Jim and Huck on the raft?

In Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Jim and Huck first begin their raft journey at the end of chapter 11 (“They’re After Us!”) and the beginning of chapter 12 (“Better Let Blame…

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SCIENCE

What are the products of the light reactions of photosynthesis that are required by the dark…

Photosynthesis requires sunlight as a reactant and hence can be considered a light reaction. What you are referring to as ‘dark reactions’ are cellular respiration reactions and they do take place…

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THROUGH THE TUNNEL

What are some of the internal conflicts in the short story “Through the Tunnel”?

Jerry’s mother feels very conflicted in terms of how much freedom she should allow her eleven-year-old son. She would prefer to keep him with her on the safe beach, but she also realizes that she…

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

How has Bottom’s absence affected his friends in A Midsummer Night’s Dream?

In Act IV scene ii of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Bottom’s friends gather at Peter Quince’s house. They are worried about Bottom. They are afraid the mysterious donkey monster has harmed him….

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JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH

In the novel Journey to the Center of the Earth, is the theme related to power and corruption?…

You can’t really say that Verne’s “Journey to the Center of the Earth” shows a theme related to power and corruption—the nearest the novel gets to that would be Professor Lindenbrock’s scientific…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In what chapter of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird does Scout say the following: Don’t…

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, it is actually Jem, not Scout, who says the following to Reverend Sykes toward the end of Chapter 21, approximately 3 or 4 pages from the end: [Atticus] is…

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MACBETH

Who in Macbeth said “I am in blood, Stepp’d in so far, that, should I wade no more, Returning…

This quote is from Macbeth himself, in Act III, Scene 4. It occurs just after he has excused his guests at the dinner party after seeing the recently-murdered Banquo’s ghost, and is spoken to his…

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BEFORE I FALL

In the book Before I Fall by Lauren Oliver, what are some quotes from the novel that depict…

“I feel heat creeping up my neck and know my skin’s probably going red and splotchy. It does this whenever I’m embarrassed” (14). “Here are my good traits: big green eyes, straight white…

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A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

What does Buddy remember most fondly about his cousin ?

In Truman Capote’s short story “A Christmas Memory” Buddy fondly remembers his cousin’s quirky personality, their undying devotion for each other, and the everyday adventures including…

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SCIENCE

Where do warm ocean currents start?

Warm ocean currents start in tropical regions, near the equator. In comparison, cold ocean currents start near polar regions. Atmospheric winds and Earth’s rotation cause the warm ocean water (from…

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HISTORY

How did Texas get annexed into the United States?

Settlers (primarily from Tennessee and other Southern US states) considered the land available for the taking. A significant number of Mexicans who had been there for generations (Los Tejanos) were…

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MATH

Find the limit of (5^x – 6^x)/(7^x – 8^x) as x tends to infinity.

Hello! Consider x→+∞x→+∞ and x→−∞x→-∞ separately. For x→+∞,x→+∞, we have an indeterminacy of the type ∞∞.∞∞. To resolve it, divide all terms by the most rapid increasing one, 8x:8x:…

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CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE

In paragraph 36 of “Civil Disobedience,” Thoreau distinguishes among different types of taxes. Why?

In “Civil Disobedience,” Thoreau distinguishes among different types of taxes because he believes that the purpose of some taxes justify payment while the purpose of others does not. For example,…

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THE OUTSIDERS

As they are falling asleep, how does Ponyboy react when Sodapop tells him about Darry?

At the end of Chapter 1, Sodapop and Ponyboy are about to go to sleep when Sodapop tells Pony that Darry loves him a lot. Soda says to Pony that simply because Darry yells at him it doesn’t mean…

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THE OUTSIDERS

As they are falling asleep, how does Ponyboy react to what Sodapop tells him about Darry?

At the end of Chapter 10, Ponyboy and Soda are lying in bed, and Pony asks him if he called for Darry when he was delirious at the hospital. Sodapop says that he did, and he also asked for his…

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SCIENCE

Define cell biology using two real life examples.

Biology is the study of living things (“bio” = life, “ology” = the study of). Cell biology is the study of the cells of living things. Like the atom is the basic unit of matter, the cell is the…

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1984

Why is Julia against the party and Big Brother?

In 1984, Julia is Winston’s girlfriend and his co-conspirator against Big Brother and the party. While Winston is an idealist and thinker who seeks to bring down the party for the sake of humanity,…

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THE KITE RUNNER

I require quotes regarding deception in the Kite Runner, I have found many on betrayal but only a…

He asked me to fetch Hassan too, but I lied and told him Hassan had the runs. I wanted Baba all to myself. Amir was always envious of Baba’s affection towards Hassan. He never understood how Baba…

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FAREWELL TO MANZANAR

How did the oath change many Japanese Americans’ attitudes toward America?

The oath, presented to the Japanese-American citizens in the internment camp, incited strong anti-American feelings even in people who previously were loyal to the US. We find this out in Chapter…

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THE LOTTERY

Is it important that the original paraphernalia for the lottery had been lost?

It is extremely significant that the townspeople lost the original lottery paraphernalia. In addition to the reasons stated in the previous post, the loss of the box is significant in that it…

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SCIENCE

Are tidal predictions 100 percent accurate? Explain.

Tide predictions are not 100% accurate. The predictions are done on the basis of astronomical effects. However, factors such as rainfall, wind, freshwater runoff and other events are not accounted…

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FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON

What is Charlie’s personality like before he has surgery in “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel…

Before Charlie’s surgery in “Flowers for Algernon” by Daniel Keyes, Charlie is outgoing and friendly. He thinks of everyone as his friend, and he does not understand that people might take…

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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

How do Holden and Phoebe reverse roles at the end of the novel?

Throughout the novel, Holden expresses his desire to run away from everything. He can’t stand all of the phonies that are around him. He can’t figure out a way to interact in a positive way with…

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NIGHT

In Night by Elie Wiesel, how does Elizer’s interaction with the French girl strengthen or…

In Night by Elie Wiesel, after arriving at Buna, Elie and his father were sent to a warehouse to work. Their kapo, Idek, wass known for having frenetical fits, and nobody was safe when he was in…

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HISTORY

In terms of their origins, what did the American, English, and French Revolutions have in common?…

All three revolutions–the English Revolution of 1642, the American Revolution that broke out in 1775, and the French Revolution of 1789–were caused by the growing power of parliamentary or other…

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OF MICE AND MEN

What are some similarities between George and Lennie? I need a quote from the book Of Mice and…

This is a good question, because what the book underlines from the beginning is the fact that they are different. One is big, the other is small. One is quick, the other slow. When it comes to…

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SCIENCE

What energy conversion takes place in the bulb of the flashlight?

In order to understand what energy conversion takes place in the bulb of the flashlight, one must first look at how a flashlight operates. In a flashlight, batteries serve as the main source of…

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THE CAY

What was the only thing that Philip wanted to take off the island with him?

In Chapter 19 of The Cay, the only thing Phillip wanted to take off the island with him was Timothy’s knife. During Phillip’s rescue, one of the sailors went back to retrieve Timothy’s knife that…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What is the prince’s ultimatum in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet?

The prince’s ultimatum is that anyone who fights in the streets will be put to death. An ultimatum is an order that forces someone to do something. After the huge brawl started by Sampson and…

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JANE EYRE

In Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, why doesn’t Jane go to India with St. John?

Jane does care for her cousin St. John, but more like a brother. She considers his proposal of marriage very seriously because it was not uncommon back in the 19th century for a girl to marry a…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Chapter 5 of Harper Lee’s To Kill A Mockingbird, how does Miss Maudie know that Boo Radley is…

In Chapter 5 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout has a very straightforward conversation with Miss Maudie about the possibility of Arthur (Boo) Radley still being alive. In Chapter 5,…

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THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE RING

What is a line by line explanation of the following poem from J. R. R. Tolkien’s The Fellowship…

When we first encounter this poem in The Fellowship of the Ring, its meaning is unknown, but we later learn that it is about Aragorn and the re-forging of the shards of Narsil. At the Council of…

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FIREGIRL

Why does Tom think being unknown is actually good?

It’s so he can go undetected as a superhero someday. Of course, that’s all in Tom’s imagination. As the story opens, Tom describes himself as shy, a bit sweaty and chubby, and disinclined to “get…

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SCIENCE

What happens in a cell during interphase?

Interphase is a step in the cell cycle and cells tend to spend most of their lifetime in this step. Cells enter the interphase after completing the M-phase. Interphase is divided into a number of…

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THE MAN WHO WAS POE

What makes Edmund conclude that “Sis is alive” in chapter 7 of Avi’s The Man Who Was Poe?

In chapter 7 of Avi’s The Man Who Was Poe, it is while Edmund sits by the fire in Mrs. Whitman’s kitchen, eating bread and jam, that Edmund prayerfully and emphatically says to himself, “Sis is…