When and why did child labor begin to disappear?
- RECITATIF
At the end of “Recitatif,” how do both Twyla’s and Roberta’s exploration of the “truth” of what…
The notion of truth is questionable in Toni Morrison’s story “Recitatif.” At the end of the story, Twyla and Roberta discuss Maggie and the events that occurred at St. Bonny’s in what appears to be…
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- THE BRONZE BOW
On the mountain when Daniel recalled the village, he remembered poverty, despair, quarreling, and…
Several good things happen to Daniel when he moves back to the village that show that life there is not as terrible as he remembers it. First, Simon, his former fellow apprentice at the blacksmith…
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- SONNET 29
How does the speaker’s mood change in lines 9-14 in Sonnet 29?
Sonnet 29 opens in a negative, almost petulant mood, as the speaker “[beweeps]” his “outcast state” (2), and envies other men (“one more rich in hope” [5]). Then, at line 9, the speaker’s mood and…
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- THE ODYSSEY
What does Teiresias (the prophet in the Land of the Dead) warn Odysseus against in his prophecy?
In The Odyssey Odysseus is warned by the blind prophet Tiresias that all of the sacred cattle of the Sun God Helios should be left alone. Tiresias says that the cattle should be avoided at whatever…
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- THE GIVER
In The Giver, how does Jonas emotionally and physically go against the community and sameness?
When Jonas starts receiving memories from the Giver, he learns about all of the different sacrifices the community made in order to live according to Sameness. Many of these sacrifices Jonas could…
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- THE GIVER
What is the preamble for the constitution for Jonas’s society in The Giver?
No where in The Giver does someone read or have access to the constitution, nor do they mention a preamble. It is possible that your instructor is asking you to write one of your own based on what…
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- JANE EYRE
What is a passage from Jane Eyre that means more than it says? Does it have figurative language?
Well, I think the “means more than it says” part applies to most of the book. Part of what makes Jane Eyre so interesting is how Jane develops as a character over time, and how the reader’s…
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- ACROSS FIVE APRILS
In Chapter Four of Across Five Aprils, where did the other schoolmasters who came before Shad…
Before Shadrach Yale, the other schoolmasters took turns living with different families throughout the district. When Shad, the new schoolmaster, petitioned for space and privacy, he was granted…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What does Scout mean when she describes Arthur Radley’s communication as “body english”?
Scout observes Boo Radley’s movements and describes his subtle actions as “body English.” This is another term for body language. As Scout and Jem walk home one evening, they are attacked by an…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Frank, who is 18 years old, applies for a job as a clerk in a sporting goods store in Ontario….
In my answer to this question, I will discuss both sides of the issue where that seems useful. One the one hand, you can say that the store manager has violated Frank’s human rights because he…
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- SCIENCE
The _________ system helps the body maintain homeostasis by giving it the nutrients it needs to…
Homeostasis is the equilibrium or stability of the internal environment of a cell or a body. This is necessary for maintenance and growth of the cell or body, since the external environment may not…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
Several characters die throughout the novel The Outsiders. The first casualty in the novel is Bob Sheldon. Bob Sheldon is a Soc, who prides himself on fighting. Johnny stabs and kills Bob because…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
In “The Most Dangerous Game” by Richard Connell, what is ironic about Zaroff’s statement, “Oh,…
It is ironic that Zaroff wants Rainsford to trust him because he has already tricked him. Zaroff has proven himself to be of a low moral character several times by the time he asks Rainsford to…
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- HISTORY
In what ways did climate and geography influence the development of Ancient Chinese culture?
Like all civilizations, geography and climate played an important role in the history and culture of China. The climate is most favorable in the eastern side of China because monsoons bring plenty…
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- ILIAD
What warning did Phoebus Apollo give Achilles before he went to battle with Hector?
In Book 22 of the Iliad, Achilles has returned to the battle after the death of Patroclus. He is the greatest warrior of the Greeks and enraged by the death of his lover. He first challenges Aeneas…
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- SCIENCE
Which part of the microscope controls the amount of illumination used to view a specimen?
The field diaphragm on a microscope is used to adjust the amount of light passing through a specimen on a slide. The field diaphragm is located below the stage of the microscope. The position of…
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- CHAINS
What mood does the Chains have when the barrel is kicked away?
The barrel that the question is asking about is found in chapter 18. It is the barrel that Thomas Hickey is standing on moments before he is hanged. Hickey is sentenced to death by hanging for…
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- BEKA LAMB
Why did Sister Mary Virgil say “we women must learn to control our emotions?”
The quote you mention comes from Chapter 18. In this chapter, Bill Lamb pleads with Sister Virgil not to expel Toycie. Similarly, Miss Eila (Toycie’s aunt) begs on bended knee for Sister Virgil’s…
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- THE LION AND THE JEWEL
Lakunle insults Sidi at one point of the play. What does he say to her?
Early on in the play, Lakunle is having a conversation with Sidi and attempting to convince her to marry him. Sidi is reluctant and insists that Lakunle pay the bride-price like all men in the…
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- REFERENCE
In “Island of the Blue Dolphins,” Chapter 9, why did Karana burn the village instead of trying to…
There are presumably a number of reasons Karana decides to burn the village without salvaging anything. First, all her fellow villagers have already left the island. Karana is the only inhabitant…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What warning does the soothsayer give Caesar, and what is Caesar’s response in Act 2, Scene 2?
The soothsayer warns Caesar to beware the Ides of March, and Caesar ignores the warning. The soothsayer supposedly knew that Caesar was in danger around February, 44 B.C. and made it his mission to…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
What was Mr. Lorry thinking on the evening of the third of September (Book 3 Chapter 4)? Were his…
In Book the Third, Chapter 4, Doctor Manette has just returned from visiting Charles Darnay in prison, where he was unable to secure the release of his son-in-law, despite his stature as a former…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In Animal Farm, how does selfishness make you happy?
One of the most striking messages of Animal Farm is the idea that being selfish promotes happiness. This is most-commonly expressed through Orwell’s characterisation of the pigs and we see numerous…
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- THANK YOU, M’AM
What is interesting about Hughes’s description of the purse of Mrs. Jones in “Thank You, M’am”?
“She was a large woman with a large purse that had everything in it but hammer and nails.” This is how the story “Thank You, M’am” begins with the introduction of its central character…
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- LYDDIE
In Chapters 20 and 21 of Lyddie, Lyddie and Brigid become closer friends. What are some ways that…
Lyddie learns patience from helping Brigid learn how to read and work in the factory. When Lyddie first meets Brigid, she is irritated by the fact that she has to train a new girl. She does not…
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- SCIENCE
In what type of substance do the particles move the fastest?
Matter is composed of tiny particles. The particles of solids, liquids, and gases are composed of atoms and molecules. The particles of plasmas are composed of negatively charged electrons and…
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- BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
What are four clues throughout the story “By the Waters of Babylon” that suggest the setting of…
Four clues to a nuclear event in New York are that the metal is dangerous, there are many Dead Places within eight days, John calls it newyork, and the “gods” died in everyday positions. The first…
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- OEDIPUS REX
The background of Oedipus is important in understanding the play. The key figure is Oedipus’ father, King Laius. When Laius was a child, Amphion and Zethus usurped the Theban throne. Loyal citizens…
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- OEDIPUS REX
What is the background of Oedipus the king?
Oedipus, the king of Thebes at the beginning of the play, believes that he hails from Corinth and is the son of King Polybus and Queen Merope. However, he is really the son of King Laius and Queen…
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- MACKINLAY KANTOR
How does MacKinlay Kantor display aspects of the Civil War era in the prison of his novel…
Andersonville allows us a long glimpse into prison life during the Civil War era. Kantor shows us in graphic detail the inhumanity of man to man, the total disregard for life of any kind (which,…
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- HISTORY
Why were saloons popular places for the poor and working class in the years leading up to…
Saloons were popular places for the poor and for the working class before the beginning of prohibition. The poor and working class often lived in very crowded apartments. There was no room for…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How is Atticus different compared to Bob Ewell and Aunt Alexandra in the novel To Kill a…
Atticus is the novel’s morally upright character who defends Tom Robinson in front of a prejudiced jury and town. Atticus believes in justice, tolerance, and equality. He is a compassionate…
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- OTHELLO
In Othello, one of Iago’s soliloquies once again gives us a glimpse into his plans. He concludes,…
The quote is taken from Act 2, scene 3. Iago is referring to Desdemona, Othello’s wife, in this instance. He is saying that he plans to besmirch her good name and destroy the virtue that she holds….
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- SCIENCE
What are two ways that technology is changing chemistry?
Technology is easing the lives of chemistry researchers and is not only speeding up the work, but is also opening new horizons for them. I will take two examples of technology: computers and…
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- SCIENCE
When copper and oxygen react, forming copper oxide, do the reactants form a product with…
When copper and oxygen react to form copper oxide, the product has properties that are different from those of the reactants. There are two types of copper oxide, copper(I)oxide and…
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- HISTORY
What are two features of Columbus’ proposal to the King and Queen of Spain?
- Christopher Columbus proposed that it would be possible to reach Asia by sailing across the Atlantic Ocean. At that time, there were two ways that traders could reach Asia. One way was by…
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- A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS
How does the winged old man change the lives of Pelayo and Elisenda?
At first the old man is nothing more than an annoyance. Pelayo and Elisenda put him in their chicken coop until they decide what to do with him. Word spreads that they have an alleged angel on…
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- SCIENCE
Which biome is the most widespread and diverse?
According to the University of California Museum of Paleontology, the forest biome is the most widespread and diverse. A forest is an area that is covered with many trees and undergrowth. There are…
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- SCIENCE
A rock starts at ground level with 741 joules of kinetic energy and rises until it ceases moving….
Applying conservation of energy, the initial total kinetic energy is equal to the total final energy. Ei=EfEi=Ef Since the rock starts at ground level, its height zero (h=0). So, its potential…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are four classes of people in To Kill A Mockingbird?
After the arrival of Aunt Alexandra, Scout realizes that there is a caste system in Maycomb: Fine folks, the lower working-class people like the Cunninghams, the white-trash like the Ewells, and…
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- SCIENCE
How are the laws of superposition and crosscutting relationships used to determine the relative…
By using superposition and cross cutting relationships, geologists can determine relative ages of rocks. This means they can determine which rocks are older and which are younger, but not the exact…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How do the people assemble in the courtroom in chapter 16 of To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee?
Maycomb is an ordinary Southern town in Alabama which follows certain segregation rules. That means that blacks and whites do not mix formally, socially, or casually. In the formal setting of a…
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- CHAINS
How does the mood of Laurie Halse Anderson’s Chains change when the barrel is kicked away?
The mood of a work of literature is the feeling that the author creates for the reader. The mood, of course, can change throughout the work depending on what happens in the plot. The point in…
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- SCIENCE
For 1 mole of H2 (g) produced, how many moles of electrons are transferred in the electrolysis of…
In the electrolysis of water, it breaks down into oxygen and hydrogen. The well-balanced chemical equation for this reaction can be written as: 2H2O(l)→2H2(g)+O2(g)2H2O(l)→2H2(g)+O2(g) Using…
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- BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
In what way is the narrator of the story special?
I believe that John is special because he explores the forbidden east. He goes to the Place of the Gods and survives to tell about it. Nobody else from his tribe has ever done that. John tells…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What does Gatsby say about Daisy’s voice?
In the first chapter of The Great Gatsby, when Nick introduces the readers to the main characters, he says the following about Daisy’s voice: there was an excitement in her voice that men who had…
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- HISTORY
How did anti-immigrant sentiment shape the culture of the 1920s?
Xenophobia in the 1920s was directed at several different groups, including Americans of Italian and Irish descent, as well as those from Eastern Europe, particularly Russia. Fear and hatred of the…
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- MACBETH
What was Banquo’s revenge, and how did it affect Macbeth?
It may seem strange to speak of Banquo as taking revenge on Macbeth, as Macbeth kills Banquo and sends his son, Fleance, into hiding. On this account, Macbeth has total victory over his former…
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- HISTORY
When and why did child labor begin to disappear?
Child labor was part of the American labor scene until the early 1900s. It was then that Progressives began to highlight the issues with child labor, which led to the beginning of the development…
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- THE WEDNESDAY WARS
In The Wednesday Wars by Gary Schmidt, how might Holling’s and Meryl Lee’s relationship be…
Parts of their relationship could be identified as a tragic relationship, because their mutual affection for each other is greatly affected by forces outside of their control. When Meryl Lee and…
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