Who are the characters in chapter one of Lyddie?

August 23, 2018 Educator

HOOT

During the groundbreaking ceremony in Hoot, where did the owl land?

In Carl Hiaasen’s novel Hoot, chapter twenty describes the groundbreaking ceremony of the new Mother Paula’s pancake house that is about to be built in Coconut Cove, Florida. The townspeople and…

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REFERENCE

Please provide a character sketch of Dr. Edward Everett Hale.

Edward Everett Hale, (1822- 1909), a prolific writer and a Unitarian minister,was from a prominent, influential, Boston-based family. His lineage includes Nathan Hale, a hero in the War for…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Boo Radley demonstrate The Golden Rule in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Boo Radley practices the Golden Rule of “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Matt. 7:12) when he sews Jem’s pants, when he places gifts in the knothole of the Radley tree, and,…

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HISTORY

How did Thomas Hobbes and John Locke apply science to political theory?

Philosopher and theorist John Locke was an advocate of the empirical approach created by the Scientific Revolution. Locke, who was trained in medicine, proposed that all knowledge arises from…

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

How does Charles Dickens relate Christmas Carol to the Victorian Era?

A Christmas Carol is one of Dickens’ most popular stories but, beneath its message of reformation, is a strong indictment of Victorian society. That Dickens was inspired to write the book after…

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THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

In “The Minister’s Black Veil,” Mr. Hooper’s conversation with Elizabeth is the first time that…

During this exchange, Mr. Hooper reveals his own secret sinfulness (without actually naming it as that). To explain the veil, he says, “this veil is a type and a symbol, and I am bound to wear…

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THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY

In the picture of Dorian Gray what does Dorian mean when he says, “Each of us had heaven and hell…

By this quote Dorian Grey means that people have the capability to do great harm and the capability to do great goodness in the world. You mentioned the theme of wrestling with the conflict of…

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MATH

One day, a person went to a horse racing area. Instead of counting the number of humans an…

Hello! A straight way to solve this problem is to create a system of equation (and solve it). Namely, denote the number of humans as xxand the number of horses as y.y. Then the number of heads is…

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LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

Comparing Patrick and Mary Maloney, the two main characters in “Lamb to the Slaughter,” reveals a number of similarities and differences. Although they have very different social roles, both Mary…

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THE LAST LEAF

In the story “The Last Leaf,” Behrman is described to be a fierce little old man who scoffs at…

Henry had to introduce Behrman to the reader and explain that he is a painter, but the author did not want to arouse any suspicion that Behrman might get the idea of painting an ivy leaf on the…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Did Shakespeare come up with the story of Romeo and Juliet?

It might surprise you to know that William Shakespeare was actually not the first author to tell the story of Romeo and Juliet. His play is heavily based on Arthur Brooke’s poem, The Tragical…

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THE GIVER

Why do you think the Giver finally decided that “things must be changed”?

The Giver has been the holder of memories and emotions for a long time. Jonas is not the first receiver of memory to be chosen by the Giver. The previous receiver was a girl, and she couldn’t…

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SCIENCE

Describe how the immune system of a person without AIDS would respond to the flu virus.

The immune system of our body fights against any infection and protects us. In case of an attack by flu virus (or influenza virus), the two components of our immune system: innate and adaptive…

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DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT

In the title of the poem ‘Do not go gentle into that good night’, is ‘gentle’ an adjective…

Your second suggestion is correct; the word “gentle” is used here as an adverb. Thought normally one would use the word “gently,” Thomas is using the word in a poetic context. But it begs the…

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SCIENCE

Why is low birth weight in the progeny of beetles not considered evolution?

Evolution can be defined simply as a change in gene (allele) frequency in a population. Evolution can occur due to selection for or against certain traits due to how they interact with the…

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I HEARD A FLY BUZZ—WHEN I DIED—

How would you paraphrase the first stanza in “I heard a Fly buzz—when I died”?

“I heard a Fly buzz—when I died-(591)” I heard a Fly buzz–when I died– The Stillness in the Room Was like the Stillness in the Air— Between the Heaves of Storm— This famous poem by…

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JULIUS CAESAR

Does Caesar die because of his arrogance or because the conspirators were more powerful?

Julius Caesar was assassinated because of his growing power over the senate. Caesar acquired numerous titles bestowed upon him by the senate. At the same time, most people in Rome believed he…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What are the implications of globalization for the environment?

The general impression I think most people have is that globalization has been bad for the environment, increasing rates of pollution, deforestation, desertification, and so on; but that’s a very…

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS

How can I analyze this passage from Chapter 28 of Great Expectations? It begins, “The waiter (it…

This passage is from Chapter XXVIII of Great Expectations. When Pip stops at the Blue Boar, the waiter brings him the local newspaper and Pip reads that Pumblechook has taken all the credit for…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How have the people of Maycomb County shaped its community in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

Scout discusses the roots of Maycomb county a couple of times in Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. It is interesting to read about Scout’s family like Cousin Ike Finch who “was Maycomb County’s sole…

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SCIENCE

What would happen when a beaker of water freezes into ice?

Ice and water represent different phases of water, while water is the liquid phase, ice is the solid phase. Water has higher density than ice, in other words, it is heavier than ice. This is the…

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SCIENCE

A brick is 32 cm long, 10 cm wide and 10 cm thick. It weighs 16 N and is lying on the ground….

Hello! By definition, a pressure is the force acting perpendicular to the surface divided by the area on which this force is distributed. In our case, the force is the weight of a brick and it is…

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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

Does Holden annihilate others, or do they annihilate him?

Annihilate means to completely destroy. I don’t think that Holden annihilates anybody. He is too much of an anti-social loner. He does try to interact with people throughout the novel, but he is…

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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

In the book The Catcher in the Rye, does Holden annihilate others, or do they annihilate him?

Annihilation, meaning to completely destroy, in the case of The Catcher in the Rye is a bit strong as Holden is not annihilated by others nor does he annihilate anyone else. But if the nature of…

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SCIENCE

Why can a person with AIDS die from a simple flu that would not kill a healthy person?

The common infections, such as cold, flu, etc. are fought by the immune system of our body. Specifically, the white blood cells or WBCs are the fighters against foreign infections. When a person…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Examine the connotative language Fitzgerald uses to contrast West Egg and East Egg in The Great…

East Egg and West Egg are two communities differentiated by the socioeconomic status of their residents. The connotations of “East” and “West” are also important here, for although these small…

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MACBETH

Which literary device is employed in this quote from Macbeth? “Oh, I could play the woman with…

The literary device most effectively used in this quote is juxtaposition. In this technique two opposing ideas are placed side by side for dramatic effect. In this particular example it is used to…

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THE ENORMOUS RADIO

What is a thesis/argument that John Cheever makes in his short story “The Enormous Radio”?

Written by John Cheever in 1947, “The Enormous Radio” focuses on Jim and Irene Westcott. Combining elements of magical realism and the domestic gothic, the story’s thesis focuses on buried…

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LITERATURE

What types of books does Scott O’Dell write?

In short, Scott O’Dell writes books that are realistic fiction. According to interviews with the author, the majority of his inspiration comes from one of two places: his memories or his interests,…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, was Montag able to recover the 3 elements Faber said were…

Professor Faber teaches Montag that in order for books to thrive there need to be three supporting elements accepted by society. First, the information in the books need to have substance, or as…

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SCIENCE

A wall switch is connected to a wall outlet. A lamp with a switch is plugged into the outlet. You…

Well, this could happen due to a number of given reasons, but the premier reason is that the lamp has an independent on/off power switch that was manually left in the off position after last being…

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THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW

What is the setting of That was Then, This is Now?

Setting deals with the time and place that a story is taking place. That was Then, This is Now takes place in Oklahoma during the 1960’s. That’s a very broad stroke to describe the setting…

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JULIE OF THE WOLVES

What are some traits in Julie of the Wolves, part 1?

As a character in part one (“Amaroq, the Wolf”), Julie exhibits the character traits of determination, patience, and brotherhood. First, Julie exhibits determination. Even though Julie is lost on…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How does Shakespeare treat death in Romeo and Juliet?

In the most general sense, death is treated very liberally in Romeo and Juliet. Many characters die in the play, including Mercutio, Tybalt, Romeo and Juliet. The characters come from both…

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SCIENCE

How can I turn my question into a paragraph how to blow up a balloon whithout using a single…

Two ways in which questions are lengthened are by giving a prompt or background information prior to asking the question. An example of how your question may be turned into a paragraph is below….

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WUTHERING HEIGHTS

How would you describe Hareton’s social relationship?

Wuthering Heights suggests that character is more important than birth or inheritance. Hareton is a perfect example of this. Just as Heathcliff overcomes his low birth to become master of both the…

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THREE MEN IN A BOAT (TO SAY NOTHING OF THE DOG)

Explain the scene in detail when George gets mistaken over the time of day.

This incident is retold in Chapter XI of Three Men in a Boat. The narrator and George wake up early but don’t feel like getting up. The situation reminds George of a foggy night when his watch…

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THANK YOU, M’AM

How do Roger’s actions change during the story? Why do they change?

Roger is first introduced when he attempts to snatch Mrs. Jones’ purse in an almost empty street. But soon, he realizes he has put himself in danger. His target, Mrs. Jones, proves to be too strong…

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HISTORY

Analyze the impact of technological change on the American industrial worker between 1865 and 1900.

The production of too many useful things results in too many useless people. –Karl Marx Industrialism had a profound effect on the American worker. Before machines were utilized to produce…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Why does Romeo jump over the wall to enter the Capulet’s garden?

At this point in the play, Romeo and his friends Mercutio and Benvolio have attended a ball given by the Capulet family; but they wore masks so they would not be recognized, owing to the bitter…

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THE OUTSIDERS

How is it that Johnny died as a hero and Dally died as a hoodlum?

Even though Johnny had actually killed someone, it was widely known that it had been in self-defense. So public opinion against him was perhaps not as firmly set as it was against Dally. Dally had…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Of the neighbors, who decides to go to the trial in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

The trial of Tom Robinson turns out to be a whole county affair. There seems to be what one might call a parade as people from all over Maycomb arrive to watch the proceedings. Jem gives Dill a…

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THE CITY OF EMBER

What strategy do most of the people in Ember use to cope with the shortages and blackouts in…

In Jeanne DuPrau’s The City of Ember, two of the most frequent strategies people use to cope with shortages and blackouts are worrying and passively hoping for better. In chapter 6, the morning…

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HISTORY

What are ten ways that Pierre Trudeau affected Canada? 1 image

Pierre Trudeau was the fifteenth prime minister of Canada, and before that, the attorney general of Canada. He impacted the lives of Canadians in a number of ways. Trudeau, as the Justice Minister…

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SALVAGE THE BONES

What are the different significances of each character in Salvage the Bones?

There are many characters in Salvage the Bones, and the author Jesmyn Ward employs some stereotypical characters in the interest of plot and thematic development. An example of one of these…

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THE SCARLET LETTER

In The Scarlet Letter, was there any benefit, spiritual or physical, associated with Hester’s…

Excellent question! The simple answer would be “No,” at a general level, and at first. However, as Hester’s life goes on, the answer changes to “Yes.” As the legend of Hester’s “sin” became…

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HISTORY

How would William Henry Harrison have answered Tecumseh’s claim that the Indians had no right to…

In his conference with Harrison at a council in Vincennes (located in modern Indiana) Tecumseh claimed that the Treaty of Fort Laramie of 1809, which sold large swaths of land to the United States,…

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THE ROAD

How does the boy in The Road show how hes matured?

At the outset of the story, the boy is constantly overwhelmed with fear and his father has to reassure him that they are going to be ok. It is clear that the father is also full of despair having…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

In A Christmas Carol, how does Scrooge react to the events that The Ghost of Christmas Present…

The Ghost of Christmas Past is the second spirit to visit Scrooge on Christmas Eve. During their time together, the spirit shows Scrooge some scenarios which prompt very emotional responses. First…