Who does Snowball represent in Animal Farm?

August 16, 2018 Educator

THE METAMORPHOSIS

In The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, Gregor thinks, “am I an animal to love music so”? What does…

The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka was written in German and first published in 1915. As we read through English translations, it is always important to be aware that the specific nature of the…

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THE SCARLET IBIS

Why was it such a disappointment to the older boy when the baby was born strange looking and sickly?

The older brother (the narrator, simply known as “Brother”) is proud of his ability to run, jump, hold his breath, and climb. He had wanted a brother who could do all these things. He had wished…

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SCIENCE

How far, in parsecs, is an object that has a parallax p of 0.010 arc-second? How far is it, in…

Hello! Without some information about object’s size the answer is “It Is unknown”. If two objects has the same parallax but the first is twice larger than the second, then the first is also twice…

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AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE

What is the significance of Peyton Farquhar’s perception of his ticking watch?

Ambrose Bierce conveys Farquhar’s perception of his ticking watch in order to give readers the clue we need to understand that time is slowing down in Farquhar’s mind; or, to put it a different…

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REFERENCE

Why do places on the same lines of latitude have different temperatures?

There are many things that determine the temperature of a location on earth, latitude being one of the major ones. Local temperature differences, within the same latitude, would mainly be caused…

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SCIENCE

Why is the nucleus so important to the living cell?

Nucleus is a key organelle in a eukaryotic cell and acts as the control center for cell activities. Nucleus is separated from the rest of the cell by nuclear membrane. Cell nucleus contains most of…

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THE LEAP

What are the three aspects of her existence the narrator owes to Anna?

The narrator is the daughter of Anna Avalon, a woman who originally was a circus performer and part of a blindfold trapeze act with her first husband, Harold Avalon, called the “Flying Avalons”….

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ALICE MUNRO

In “An Ounce of Cure” by Alice Munro, how does setting contribute to the narrator’s grievances?

The town and the era in which “An Ounce of Cure” occurs contributes to the narrator’s grievances in that she’s never really able to forget two youthful mistakes, which were all centered around a…

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HISTORY

Why have immigrant groups usually adopted the language of their new home?

Transitioning to a place that is culturally different from one’s home is difficult. Many immigrants find it necessary to adopt the language of their new home. The ability to communicate with others…

HISTORY

Why did the Mexican government want to attract settlers to Texas? What were the terms of the…

The Mexican government wanted to attract settlers to Texas. The Mexicans wanted to promote the growth of Texas so they offered land grants to interested people. One of the people who received a…

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

In The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare, how does Kit teach Prudence to read?

Kit taught Prudence how to read primarily by using a hornbook. Hornbooks were handheld boards covered with a thin layer of horn. They contained similar information to a primer, such as letters…

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SCIENCE

Why is it said that Meiosis I is a reduction division? 1 image

Meiosis is the cellular division that creates sex cells (sperm and egg) in organisms. This is in contrast to mitosis, which creates somatic (body) cells during growth and repair in multicellular…

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JULIUS CAESAR

What is the meaning of the following quote?: “There is a tide in the affairs of mean, Which taken…

This is a metaphor. It means literally that there is an occasion in each man’s life when he can commit himself to a course of action that will lead to his success; but if he fails to take the…

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HISTORY

Why was King Henry IV of the Holy Roman Empire more powerful than Pope Gregory VII?

Henry IV came into power at a time when the position of an emperor had lost the level of power former emperors had held. Gregory VII became pope during the country’s weakened state, and this…

HISTORY

What specific problem does George Ball identify that ultimately would make US escalation in…

George Ball was President Lyndon Johnson’s Secretary of State. In this role, he sent Johnson several memoranda in 1964-65 that expressed his deep misgivings about US military buildup in Vietnam…

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THE FISH

What issues does Elizabeth Bishop’s poem “The Fish” raise?

On the surface, Elizabeth Bishop’s poem, “The Fish,” seems simple. A person catches a fish, looks at it, and then lets it go. However, beyond the simplicity of the poem’s action, there are complex…

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SCIENCE

How many ATP are used and created and how many NADHs are made in oxidative phosphorylation?

Oxidative phosphorylation is an energetic process in cells and generates energy in the form of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) molecules. This process is a result of coupling of two different…

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THE EGG

What is the narrator’s attitude toward the American Dream and his family in “The Egg”?

In “The Egg” by Sherwood Anderson, the narrator recalls his childhood and his parents’ pursuit of the American Dream. His attitude toward their journey is very cynical and melancholy. In…

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THE WAY TO RAINY MOUNTAIN

Which recurring figure in The Way to Rainy Mountain was the author’s grandparent and once…

Reading almost any of the twenty-four numbered sections (with their three voices) will tell you the answer to your question. The key to this answer, of course, is the final voice. This final voice…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

What is the main conflict in the story “The Most Dangerous Game”? Is it man versus man, man…

As with all good stories, we cannot simplify answers into neat categories. Therefore, in “The Most Dangerous Game,” we can say that there are many conflicts. For example, when Rainsford had to…

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THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES

What quotes show growth or change in the character Lily in The Secret Life of Bees?

This is definitely a coming of age novel, and all through The Secret Life of Bees we see growth in Lily. One of the most important ways in which Lily grows is in empathy, the ability to see the…

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THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD

How does Pheoby’s moral code differ from the moral code of the town in Their Eyes Were Watching God?

In Hurston’s Their Eyes Were Watching God, Pheoby’s moral code differs from that of the town in that she is genuinely concerned about what has happened to Janie. In the first chapter of the novel,…

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EVERYDAY USE

In American culture, what does a patchwork quilt symbolize?

In “Everyday Use” by Alice Walker, the quilt is a symbolic family heirloom. Mrs. Johnson and her daughter Maggie agree that it represents snippets of life from past generations. The handmade…

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HISTORY

Given the evaluation in the “A History of Western Society” textbook of the “problem of…

I would say that any textbook should portray Christopher Columbus in a way that does not deny either his good or his bad qualities. He should not be made a hero, but he should not be seen as a…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Describe the dilemma that Jem is struggling with after the trial. Can this dilemma be resolved?…

There is, indeed, a dilemma in Jem’s mind after the trial. As they are awaiting the verdict, many thoughts go through Jem’s mind. First, how can Atticus and Tom Robinson lose? In Jem’s mind, the…

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SCIENCE

To find the ______ solution when adding vectors simply draw and label the given information.

Missing word problem, and math problem combined. To find the __________solution when adding vectors simply draw and label the given information. Insert ‘resultant’. Here is an example of adding…

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THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

Why does the final stanza in the poem The Road Not Taken start with a sigh?

“The Road Not Taken” can be seen as a poem which laments that we must make one permanent choice and then stick by it without having an option to change our mind and nullify our previous decision….

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HISTORY

Explain the growth of industry in the late 1800s?

By the 1830s, the process of industrialisation was well-established in America and it had occurred for a number of important reasons: The population had more than quadrupled between 1814 and 1860….

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REFERENCE

What are the push factors of the UK to Australia?

There are a number of push factors which prompt British people to leave the UK and head to Australia. First of all, there’s the British climate to consider. Though the winters are mild, the country…

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THE NECKLACE

Describe how you felt about Mathilde at the begining of the story “The Necklace”, and how you…

Mathilde is really not meant to cause much pity if we go by the direct characterization provided by Maupassant: She suffered endlessly, feeling herself born for every delicacy and luxury. She…

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SCIENCE

Interventions put in place to conserve nitrogen and phosphorus?

Plants have to have both nitrogen and phosphorous to grow and flourish. At current usage levels, phosphorous in its natural settings will disappear in the next 80 to 90 years. Nitrogen is not in…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

Who or what is Amontillado?

Amontillado is a type of sherry made in Spain. It is prized by connoisseurs. In Edgar Allan Poe’s story, the protagonist Montresor claims to have just received a “pipe” of what is represented as…

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THE LOTTERY

In the story “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, what would have to be done in order to stop a…

In the short story “The Lottery” Shirley Jackson is condemning the blind following of tradition for tradition’s sake. Because the townspeople have been stoning one of their citizens to death for…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Where in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird does Atticus stand in people’s shoes and walk around…

In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus very frequently demonstrates by example his firm belief in the need to step into people’s shoes and “walk around them,” in the need to see things from…

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FRANKENSTEIN

Are Victor Frankenstein’s actions sinful?

Though Frankenstein does not intend to be sinful, his actions are most certainly sinful. When he begins to study Agrippa, his father tells him to leave it alone. Frankenstein, in his arrogance,…

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HAMLET

How can I write a thesis on the character of Hamlet’s mother?

Queen Gertrude evokes both pity and criticism from the audience for what she has done, is doing, and does not do. Her actions seemingly speak of a woman who has betrayed her husband, her son and…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

What are five things that represent the book and a description of each?

The author wove several symbols and motifs throughout the story that help to connect elements and give the story deeper meaning. The constant reference to doors symbolizes the roadblocks that Bud…

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HISTORY

What were the two main civil right groups working in Selma and who were the leaders?

In Selma, there were two groups competing for influence: The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC – pronounced “snick”) – John Lewis (who is currently a U.S. congressman) was the leader…

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1984

Why did Winston and Katharine ultimately part?

Winston and Katharine ultimately parted because they realized they were unable to have children. Winston and Katharine did not love one another–Winston loathed her and had even considered…

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THE COLD EQUATIONS

How can one describe in three sentences the setting, characters, and problems of Tom Godwin’s…

To complete the above assignment, one would use the first sentence to explain the setting of Tom Godwin’s short story “The Cold Equations.” Setting is the backdrop of a story. It includes the…

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HISTORY

What was really great about the Great Society?

The Great Society is the name given to a series of domestic reforms made by President Lyndon between 1964 and 1965. As the name suggests, the purpose of these reforms was to make American society…

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MARRIAGE IS A PRIVATE AFFAIR

Why does Okeke oppose Nnaemeka’s choice of a wife?

Okeke opposes Nnaemeka’s choice of a wife for three reasons. The most important reason is that Nene is from a different ethnic group than Nnaemeka. She is Ibibio and he is Ibo. Even though both…

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LAW AND POLITICS

If I wanted to be a detective, what are considerations I should be aware of?

A detective is an amazing job full of interesting twists and can be rewarding. However, it is not the same type of job portrayed on television shows. There are many hidden parts of the job not…

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THE SNIPER

What is the mood of The Sniper and how can it be seen in two specific incidents?

In the first paragraph, the word “dark” is used twice. The city is “enveloped in darkness.” The pale moon light shines on the dark waters of the river. Dublin’s main court building (the “Four…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

“And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat…

At the end of the short story, O. Henry wrote the following: And here I have lamely related to you the uneventful chronicle of two foolish children in a flat who most unwisely sacrificed for each…

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SCIENCE

Suppose the New Horizons spacecraft comes within 25,000 km of the dwarf planet in Question 1,…

We can solve this by using the Newton’s Law of universal gravitation, according to which the force of gravity is directly proportional to the product of masses of the two bodies and is inversely…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Varying sentence patterns cuts down on _______ and ______ the audience from getting bored. The…

The correct answer is repetition and prevents. Your questions allows for two choices so let us consider both of them. Choice one includes the two words, repetition and prevents. Repetition means to…

HISTORY

Where can I find sources on why learning the history of the English language is important?

Learning the history of the English language, or any language, is important for a variety of reasons. These include a better contextual understanding of unique syntax within the language, social…

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THINGS FALL APART

How would you compare the main characters from An Enemy of the People and Things Fall Apart?

On first glance, Okonkwo from Chinua Achebe’s debut novel Things Fall Apart and Dr. Thomas Stockton from Henrik Ibsen’s play An Enemy of the People seem to have little in common. Their…