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August 21, 2018 Educator

MATH

John had two bowls of peanuts. If he transfers 17 peanuts from Bowl A to Bowl B, both bowls will…

To solve, assign variables that represent the number of peanuts in each bowl. Let x be the original number of peanuts in Bowl A. And let y be the original number of peanuts in Bowl B. If 17 peanuts…

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RICHARD CORY

I need a detailed summary of “Richard Cory”, by Edwin Arlington Robinson.

Edward Arlington Robinson’s poem, “Richard Cory”, is the story of a very rich man who appeared to have everything. At least, to the poorer people who “went without the meat, and cursed the bread”,…

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THE HUNGER GAMES

I am writing an essay about The Hunger Games and how the survival in the book relates to real…

Intriguing question! Writing titles for a paper always presents some challenging questions that we have to address. When writing a title, there are a few quick things to remember. First, we want to…

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THINGS FALL APART

How do minor characters in Things Fall Apart help us to understand Okonkwo?

I argue that there are two minor characters in Chinua Achebe’s Things Fall Apart that enable readers to better understand Okonkwo and his distinct personality traits. The first is his lazy father…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Harper Lee portray the cruel and unfair treatment of Tom Robinson?

Harper Lee shows cruel and unfair treatment of Tom in a variety of ways. When Tom Robinson is transferred to the Maycomb jail the night before his trial is set to begin, a group of white men…

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HISTORY

What was Indian Removal?

“Indian Removal” is the name given to the forced removal of Indian peoples from the American South (and, sometimes, the upper Midwest) in the two decades following the War of 1812. It is a policy…

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GOD’S GRANDEUR

What do the words seared, bleared, smeared suggest in “God’s Grandeur”?

These words come in the second stanza of the poem, which begins, Generations have trod, have trod, have trod, And all is seared with trade; smeared, bleared with toil And wears man’s smudge and…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Kindly explain a scene from chapter 20 of To Kill a Mockingbird.

In Chapter 20, the scene involving Dolphus Raymond points to the motif of injustice and racial bias in the narrative of To Kill a Mockingbird. When Dill is sickened by the treatment of Tom…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What scene of conflict opens the action of the Romeo and Juliet?

In the first scene of the play, a street fight breaks out between some boys from the house of Capulet — Gregory and Sampson — and some of Montague — Abram and a nameless other. Sampson bites…

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BUSINESS

What are the benefits for the consumer of a monopoly market?

In a monopoly market, only one company will be the seller of a commodity. While there may be some disadvantages of that situation, there can also be some benefits to the consumer. Given the…

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HARRISON BERGERON

Why did the author use repetition at the end?

By using repetition at the end of the story with George and Hazel’s meaningless conversation, it shows that Harrison’s attempts to rebel against the government failed horribly, and the way the…

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OF MICE AND MEN

In Of Mice and Men, if Slim is as amazing as everyone says he is, then why is he lonely?

This is a great question. There are several instances where it is mentioned that Slim is a respected and admired person on the ranch. However, it is not mentioned that he is lonely. This is…

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THE BLACK CAT

Where is sadism in this story?

“The Black Cat” is permeated with sadism. The narrator, though he tries to frame himself as normal, does what would commonly be considered unspeakable things that indicate he is a sociopath. First,…

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WUTHERING HEIGHTS

How did Catherine marry Edgar? Where did Heathcliff go?

Catherine decides to marry Edgar Linton to escape Wuthering Heights. This is ironic, since it is the ultimate fate of her unquiet soul to roam those misty, muddy moors which brought Heathcliff and…

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THE MONKEY’S PAW

How did Mr. White feel about the monkey’s paw?

Mr. White’s view of the monkey’s paw is not consistent. It changes over the story. In the beginning of the story, he is intrigued by the paw. He probably does not believe in the tales of the paw…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are some examples of bravery in To Kill a Mockingbird?

There are many examples of bravery throughout the book by many characters, but very often we see the bravest acts performed by Atticus. Here are just a few: In Ch. 10 Atticus is forced to shoot a…

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STARGIRL

What did everyone experience on the first day of school in Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli?

On the first day of school in Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli, the students experience a serenade of sorts by a girl in their school. Stargirl Caraway is new to the high school. Up until this year, her…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

In “The Devil and Tom Walker”, what details does the narrator use to establish the miserliness of…

Tom and his wife are immediately and directly characterized as misers as a part of their introduction to the story. Both of them are said to be such awful people that they’re constantly trying to…

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LITERATURE

What is the real reason Holden’s nose is bleeding?

Holden’s nose is bleeding, because his roommate, Stradlater, punched Holden in the nose. Their fight occurred in chapter six. Stradlater had just gotten back from his date with Jane. Holden is…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Can both group therapy and individual therapy be used for the same patient, particularly one…

Absolutely yes. It is not the format of the session, but the intervention used during the session, that is the focal part of therapy. For patients of depression there are several interventions…

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GREASY LAKE

When do the events take place in the story “Greasy Lake”?

While we are not told specifically when the events take place, we are given one specific reference point and many context clues that would place the story in the late 1960s or early 1970s. The…

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CHARLES DARWIN

Who was Charles Darwin and what questions did he ask and answer?

Charles Robert Darwin was born in Shrewsbury, England, on 12 February 1809. His father was a wealthy doctor, and his family prominent in intellectual circles. In terms of religion, there were both…

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THROUGH THE TUNNEL

Describe Jerry’s age and family situation in “Through the Tunnel.”

Jerry is described as “the young English boy” in the first line of the story, but the narrator later specifies that he is eleven years-old. He is at an age where he is still impulsive and…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What possibility was the Finch family worried about in Chapter 8 of To Kill a Mockingbird?

In Chapter 8, Miss Maudie’s house catches on fire in the middle of the night. Atticus wakes the children up and tells them to stand in the Radley’s yard at a safe distance and keep an eye on…

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THE MIRACLE WORKER

In the book “The Miracle Worker”, what is the connection between the references to the Civil War…

The Civil War was not only the “War Between the States,” it was in some states a war within the state as families were divided in their support of the North or the South. Such a war within the…

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THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

In “The Canterville Ghost,” how does Virginia help the ghost?

In Chapter Five of “The Canterville Ghost,” Virginia helps the ghost by enabling him to enter the Garden of Death. She does this by accompanying the ghost through the wall of the Tapestry Chamber…

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THE GIVER

What are some euphemisms for death in our society and how does this relate to The Giver?

We use euphemisms for death such as “passed away” and “put to sleep” and the community uses “released.” A euphemism is a word used by people instead of the word they mean, usually to…

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PARABLE OF THE SOWER

What is Olivia Butler’s main thesis regarding community in the Parable of the Sower?

Your assignment is truly designed to get you to think about Parable of the Sower in a different way. Community (and the lack thereof) is very important in this novel, and the first half of the…

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THE PRINCE

How many main points are there in The Prince?

By main points, I’m assuming you are asking about major themes that are present in the pamphlet. There are several of these, the first one being Machiavelli’s purpose for writing The Prince in the…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

In Fahrenheit 451, it states “But remember that the Captain belongs to the most dangerous enemy…

Several reasons for the importance of this passage: It tells us more about Faber’s character (both the character himself, as well as his morals and opinions) It tells us, or reminds us, that Beatty…

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ALL SUMMER IN A DAY

What is the plot of “All Summer in a Day”?

“All Summer in a Day” by Ray Bradbury is about a group of school children living on Venus. Venus only experiences rain, but once every seven years, the sun comes out for two hours. It is an…

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FRANKENSTEIN

What are the dangers of “the acquirements of knowledge” according to Dr. Frankenstein?

Victor Frankenstein was rescued by Robert Walton and was in the process of telling him about his misfortunes and how he ended up in one of the remotest part of the world. He also urged his listener…

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SCIENCE

What alleles could result from a crossover between BD and bd chromosomes

Crossing over occurs during Prophase I of meiosis. During crossing over, homologous chromosomes exchange genetic material. This is a form of recombination that increases genetic variability. For…

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HISTORY

During the time that Anne Frank was in hiding, what were five of her interests or hobbies?

Anne Frank lived with her family and several other Jews in a hidden annex for a period of a little over two years. During that time, Anne spent much of her time reading and writing. She read to…

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LITERATURE

What events might you put onto a plot diagram of The Red-Headed League?

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s short story, The Red-Headed League, features his most famous characters– Mr. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson. In this installment of the adventures of Holmes and…

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BUSINESS

Why are the demand curves for firms in a perfectly competitive industry perfectly elastic?

The demand curves for firms in perfect competition are perfectly elastic because the firms in perfect competition are selling homogeneous goods. Homogeneous goods are all perfect substitutes for…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

In chapter 8, what happens between the Lord of the Flies and Simon?

During his imagined conversation with The Lord of the Flies, Beelzebub, Simon has a spiritual realization: the beast is within everyone. After having said “What else is there to do?” when the…

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BUSINESS

In Temkin’s 2003 article for Charity Channel titled “Strategic Plans Aren’t the Answer”, what is…

In this wonderful article by Terrie Temkin, the author shares findings that were made after conducting several different field research exercises in a variety of settings. The field research was to…

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AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE

When the reader discovers that Farquhar has been tricked by a Federalist agent, the author is…

Ambrose Bierce withheld most exposition in Part I in order to get into the dramatic material immediately. In Part II he is mainly providing the necessary exposition in the form of a flashback. When…

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GOVERNMENT

What is the role of the judicial branch of the government?

In most governments, the role of the judicial branch is to interpret and apply the law to specific cases. The legislative branch, of course, makes laws, and it is the responsibility of the court to…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

In the novel Bud, Not Buddy, on what page does Bud say families are paid to take care of any…

In Chapter 2, on page 13 of the First Dell Laurel-Leaf Edition, Bud mentions that foster families are paid to care for orphans from the Home. Bud is staying at the Amos’ home and wakes up to the…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are the some quotes in chapters 12-14 that demonstrate the courage of the characters in To…

Courage often involves standing up to people who try to force compliance with their desires. –In Chapter 12 Atticus is in Montgomery, so the children are home with Calpurnia. When there was a…

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BLESS ME, ULTIMA

How did Ultima feel about plants, the river, and other parts of nature? What does it reveal about…

Ultima is a complex character. She is a devout Catholic who attends mass regularly and at the same time she is known as a medicine woman (or healer) who uses natural remedies and even “spells” to…

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RELIGION

How do we see the theme of religion in Hamlet?

Religion plays an obviously crucial role in William Shakespeare’sHamlet. Religion is mentioned repeatedly in the play, and religious issues are often the subject of extended discussion. To…

HISTORY

How did the Vietnam War begin?

The Vietnam War did not begin with one incident like the German invasion of Poland in 1939 or the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Instead, the Vietnam War arose gradually out of Vietnamese…

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HISTORY

Why did Americans increasingly support imperialism during the 1880s?

Many Americans began to support imperialism in the late nineteenth century for a number of reasons. Let us look at a few of them. Many believed that the United States needed new markets for its…

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ANIMAL FARM

Why were humans invited to Animal Farm?

In chapter 10 of Animal Farm, the pigs invite the humans to inspect Animal Farm and further open diplomatic relations between the pigs and the humans. The pigs are tired of being thought of as…