Why did George shoot Lennie at the end of the story?

August 24, 2018 Educator

THE DARLING

What are two themes and their explanations from “The Darling” by Anton Chekhov?

Two themes that are in Anton Chekhov’s “The Darling” are Conformity to Others and the Nature of Love. Conformity to Others and Dependency A vapid character, Olenka Semyonovna assumes the…

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BUD, NOT BUDDY

What is Bud’s idea about how the library affects people?

I think that your question is referring to Bud’s time spent in the library in Chapter 9. Bud has gone back to the library in order to figure out how far it is to Grand Rapids. Once he knows that…

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JULIUS CAESAR

In the play Julius Caesar, what are some warnings of death Julius Caesar receives?

The theme of fate versus free will is very evident in the play Julius Caesar, especially when it comes to whether or not Caesar will use his free will to allow himself to listen to the three…

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THE OUTSIDERS

What important event does Ponyboy relate to Cherry in the popcorn line?

While standing in the popcorn line at the drive-in movies with Cherry, Ponyboy retells the story of when Johnny was badly beaten by a group of Socs. Pony says that it was a warm, spring day about…

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AN ESSAY ON MAN

In Pope’s “An Essay on Man,” how does the speaker cast humankind’s relationship to both God…

Alexander Pope’s poem “An Essay on Man” was an expression of his philosophy of man’s place in the universe. Pope called this philosophy the “Great Chain of Being,” and through it sought to…

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MATH

The greater of two numbers is 5 more than the smaller. If the smaller is added to twice the…

Hello! Denote the smaller number as xx and the greater as y.y. Then it is given that y=x+5y=x+5 (“the greater of two numbers is 5 more than the smaller”) and x+2y=22x+2y=22 (“if the smaller is added to…

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HISTORY

What is a good topic sentence that will hook my readers on this this topic: “Martin Luther a hero…

I believe that you are asking for advice on how to write a good “attention getting” statement to a paper or essay. An attention getting statement is the first sentence that is written, and it is…

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THE DEVIL’S ARITHMETIC

How does the book The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen connect to the Holocaust?

The Devil’s Arithmetic by Jane Yolen is a young adult (YA) novel that focuses on the mysterious time travel of a Jewish teenager from her modern life in New Rochelle, New York to war-torn Poland….

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BITCH

How has the speaker evolved from her former “bitch” self?

The failure of the speaker’s ex-lover to reciprocate with love and affection, and his “ultimate dismissal” of her are the factors that cause the speaker to evolve from her former “bitch”…

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MATH

Need help with the following: if f(x)=2x−3;f(x)=2x-3; g(x)=1x+1,g(x)=1x+1,find (f∘g)−1(x).(f∘g)-1(x).

Hello! First found the composition: (f∘g)(x)=f(g(x))=f(1x+1)=2⋅1x+1−3=−3x+1x+1.(f∘g)(x)=f(g(x))=f(1x+1)=2⋅1x+1-3=-3x+1x+1.This function is defined everywhere except x=−1.x=-1. To find the inverse function, we have to solve for…

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SCIENCE

Four sentences involving the compare and contrast of the differences in respiration and…

Through the process of photosynthesis, producers like green plants, algae and certain bacteria can convert energy from sunlight into the chemical energy bonds of the organic compound glucose– a…

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THE ODYSSEY

What quote can I use to show that Odysseus is smart and heroic?

Odysseus’s dealings with Polyphemus, the Cyclops, go a long way in terms of showing how Odysseus is both clever and heroic. When it becomes clear that Polyphemus is savage and brutal and will…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In the novel To Kill a Mockingbird, what are Aunt Alexandra’s ideas about breeding and family?…

In Chapter 13, Scout mentions that Aunt Alexandra is obsessed with heredity and believes that each family has a “streak” in their ancestry. Alexandra maintains that several families throughout…

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THE WITCH OF BLACKBIRD POND

How does Kit feel about William in the beginning of The Witch of Blackbird Pond?

Kit Tyler’s relationship to William Ashby is a complex one that initially operates around the social and socioeconomic customs of the time. Before we dive into this relationship, it’s important to…

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THE CRUCIBLE

What’s a quote from the play The Crucible that shows how Abigail was selfish and how does it show…

In Act One, Abigail and John Proctor are alone together (with the near-unconscious Betty Parris) for a few minutes, and it gives us an opportunity to see what really motivates her: her own selfish…

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THE EGYPT GAME

Why do you think the Egypt gang found it so difficult to believe the Professor was the killer?

The belief that the children hold that the Professor could not be the murderer is based both on instinct and on wishful thinking. April is the only one of the children involved in the Egypt game…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

How does Scrooge react to the two children who emerged from the ghost’s robe?

When the Ghost reveals the two children hiding underneath his robes to Scrooge, Scrooge reacts with (quite understandably!) deep revulsion. These children are described by Dickens as “[y]ellow,…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Why isn’t Romeo supposed to go to the party in Romeo and Juliet?

Romeo isn’t supposed to go to the party because he is a Montague and his family is in a feud with the Capulets. The feud between the Montagues and the Capulets has been ongoing for years….

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

“When Aunt Alexandra went to school, self-doubt could not be found in any textbook, so she knew…

This quotation comes from Chapter 13 of To Kill A Mockingbird. Aunt Alexandra, Atticus’s sister, has come to Maycomb to watch Jem and Scout during the long summer, and they discover that she is…

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ANTIGONE

How do the soldiers view Creon in Antigone throughout the play?

To answer this question, it is helpful to look at the scene between Creon and the Sentry. When Creon tells a Sentry that his “very voice distresses” him, the Sentry responds: SENTRY: Are you sure…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

What is Gatsby’s attitude toward the forward march of time?

Gatsby rejects the forward march of time. His whole life has revolved around going back to the moment five years before when he and Daisy were first in love. He believes he can erase the time…

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AFTER TWENTY YEARS

Why does the police officer need to know if the man would wait for his friend or “call time on…

Henry wrote with irony, and the ironic aspect of this story is that the police officer is Bob’s old friend, the very man he is anxious to meet. When Bob lit up his cigar, the police officer,…

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JULIUS CAESAR

In Julius Caesar, how has Brutus been feeling at the beginning of the play and how does this open…

Cassius is the first to notice that Brutus is in a perturbed state and comments on his mood in Act 1, scene 2: Brutus, I do observe you now of late:I have not from your eyes that gentlenessAnd…

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A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

What does Buddy’s friend say “gets her goat?” What does this speech reveal about her character?

Buddy’s friend, who is also his distant cousin, demonstrates her selfless nature in Truman Capote’s “A Christmas Memory.” I makes her angry when she cannot give Buddy a bicycle. She would…

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UTOPIA

What is a common theme that can be compared/contrasted between Utopia by Thomas More and…

The simplest expression of a common theme is that man earns or loses spiritual points through DEEDS. One’s soul is tarnished by negative action, or inaction when action is necessary. The soul will…

SCIENCE

How would an acetylcholinesterase (AChE) inhibitor impact the following organs? Heart, Bladder,…

Acetylcholinesterase is an enzyme which breaks down acetylcholine. If this enzyme is inhibited, the amount of acetylcholine will be higher. Acetylcholine is a type of neurotransmitter that acts in…

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LITERATURE

Can you think of a time in your life when you outgrew something and gave up? Did you replace this…

For quite a long period of my life, from middle school through post-college, I was very serious about trying to be a good runner. I ran track and cross country and had gotten to the point where I…

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THE FREEDOM WRITERS DIARY

What is a summary of Diary Two from The Freedom Writers Diary?

Interesting question! In Diary Two of The Freedom Writers Diary, several interesting components are revealed through the author. In this section, the author reveals that he does not feel as though…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What is one example of how geography affects culture for the Iroquois?

The Iroquois culture is native to what we now know as Upstate New York, and was made up of six First Nations tribes- the Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora nations. The area…

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THE OUTSIDERS

Why do you think the attack on Johnny was so traumatic to him, and what is the significance of…

I feel that the attack on Johnny was so traumatic to him because he nearly lost his life. When Ponyboy describes the vicious attack to Cherry, he mentions that Johnny was beaten so badly that he…

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FREAK THE MIGHTY

In Freak the Mighty, when Max takes a time out, where does he go?

In Chapter 5 of Freak the Mighty, Max takes a “timeout” so to speak. Max just got done showing Freak his bedroom when the Fair Gwen began looking for him. Gwen spots the wagon they were using…

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SCIENCE

Of the three sub-atomic particles, electrons, protrons and neutrons, which determines most of the…

Of the three subatomic particles, electtons, protons and neutrons, the electrons are most responsible for an element’s chemical and physical properties. Electrons are lost, gained or shared when an…

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HISTORY

Did the Babylonians create the 24-hour day?

No, while the Babylonians are responsible for many of the divisions of measurement used today but not the hours of the day. Babylonian math frequently used base 60 rather than base 10. On this…

ROMEO AND JULIET

What are some symbols to represent Romeo Montague?

This is a great question, because it allows a lot of creativity on your part. You could honestly pick anything to be symbolic of Romeo. Your main job is defend why your symbol is appropriate….

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BECAUSE OF WINN-DIXIE

What does Kate DiCamillo’s title Because of Winn-Dixie mean to you?

Kate DiCamillo’s title indicates that Winn-Dixie accomplished a lot for all the characters in the story, especially for the protagonist, Opal. The title indicates that, because of Winn-Dixie,…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

Near the end of “The Most Dangerous Game”, what words does General Zaroff use to congratulate…

When he discovers Rainsford in his room, the general draws in his breath, saying with a smile, “I congratulate you…You have won the game.” However, Rainsford is not satisfied with just winning….

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THE MISFITS

Who is the main character in The Misfits?

Asking who the main character is in The Misfits is a lot like asking who the main character of the X-Men is. You can’t really do it, because the X-Men are nothing without the full group, and the…

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JULIUS CAESAR

What are three examples of imagery in Acts I-II of Julius Caesar?

Like in all of his writing, Shakespeare uses a plethora of figurative language to bring Julius Caesar to life for audiences orally, as well as physically on the stage. Imagery specifically refers…

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HISTORY

Why did President Johnson advise southern states not to adopt the 14th amendment?

President Johnson encouraged the southern states not to ratify the 14th amendment. President Johnson had been on a collision course with Congress ever since he vetoed two bills of Congress passed…

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LITERATURE

What are some highlights of the book Calico Joe?

There are several highlights to John Grisham’s first novel about baseball. The first is Grisham’s love for the game. He’s a longtime fan, and dreamed of being a major league player when he was a…

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SCIENCE

It’s 3°C outside what kind of precipitation might be falling? What form of precipitation might…

At 3C or 37F, we could expect precipitation like rain or sleet to be falling. The freezing point of water is 0C or 32F, so it’s not quite cold enough for totally frozen precipitation. Whether it is…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What quote depicts Atticus standing up for Tom Robinson in the courtroom?

There are numerous quotes throughout the courtroom scenes in Chapters 17 through 20 that depict Atticus standing up for Tom Robinson. One of the most memorable, significant scenes throughout the…

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SCIENCE

Which theory maintains that new organs arise according to the needs of an organism and that the…

The idea of “use and disuse”, that is, new organs arise as per the needs of the organism and unused organs are discarded, was proposed by Jean Baptiste Lamarck, a french naturalist, in 1801. And…

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HAPPY ENDINGS

In Atwood’s “Happy Endings,” what is Atwood saying concerning how and why? What does it mean to…

In her story, “Happy Endings,” Margaret Atwood explains to writers that there aren’t many different plots–most of them end up the same way (people die). She shows through her different stories…

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THE OPEN WINDOW

List questions Vera asks Framton about the “people round here” and about her aunt.

Vera only asks Framton one direct question about his knowledge of the people in the area and one direct question about her aunt. “Do you know many of the people round here?” asked the niece, when…