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If Brian had found the survival pack earlier, he would not have been as dependent on the hatchet and he would have probably been less stressed in general.  Brian is very focused on the survival pack.  It motivates him throughout the time he is trapped alone in the wild. “Treasure. Unbelievable riches. He could not believe the contents of the survival pack.” (Ch. 19) Brian finds a sleeping bag, a gun, cookware, matches, soap, freeze-dried... If Brian had found the survival pack earlier, he would not have been as dependent on the hatchet and he would have probably been less stressed in general.  Brian is very focused on the survival pack.  It motivates him throughout the time he is trapped alone in the wild. “Treasure. Unbelievable riches. He could not believe the contents of the survival pack.” (Ch. 19) Brian finds a sleeping bag, a gun, cookware, matches, soap, freeze-dried food, and even a hat in the survival pack.  It also has a first-aid kit and fishing gear.  Most important of all,...

In Act III, Scene 1, both Mercutio and Tybalt are killed in a street fight. Mercutio is stabbed by Tybalt while Romeo is attempting to break up the fight. Once Mercutio dies, Tybalt, who had run away, inexplicably returns to the scene where he is promptly challenged and killed by the grieving Romeo. When the Prince arrives, he listens to Benvolio, who had been a witness to the violence, give an account of the fight.... In Act III, Scene 1, both Mercutio and Tybalt are killed in a street fight. Mercutio is stabbed by Tybalt while Romeo is attempting to break up the fight. Once Mercutio dies, Tybalt, who had run away, inexplicably returns to the scene where he is promptly challenged and killed by the grieving Romeo. When the Prince arrives, he listens to Benvolio, who had been a witness to the violence, give an account of the fight. Benvolio explains truthfully, although Lady Capulet says he is lying. Her version, however, is actually full of lies, claiming that the Montagues had ganged ...

A positive mind, as long as it is a mind that is not in denial, is more likely to engage in some of the following: to attempt various enterprises more eagerly in life; to approach people more openly; to be more confident in one's own success; to be less likely to ruminate on various things that might go wrong in life; to perceive the world as a safe place; to spend little time second-guessing one's decisions or one's... A positive mind, as long as it is a mind that is not in denial, is more likely to engage in some of the following: to attempt various enterprises more eagerly in life; to approach people more openly; to be more confident in one's own success; to be less likely to ruminate on various things that might go wrong in life; to perceive the world as a safe place; to spend little time second-guessing one's decisions or one's past; and, if science is correct, live a longer, healthier life, free of much of the stress and physical and mental pathologies tha...

Since mercury can mean either the element mercury or the planet mercury and since the question does not specify element or planet, I will give an answer to both. Mercury (element): Mercury is a metal and has an atomic number of 80 and a atomic mass of 200.6 amu. It is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature; all the other metals are solid at room temperature. One of the key features of... Since mercury can mean either the element mercury or the planet mercury and since the question does not specify element or planet, I will give an answer to both. Mercury (element): Mercury is a metal and has an atomic number of 80 and a atomic mass of 200.6 amu. It is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature; all the other metals are solid at room temperature. One of the key features of mercury is its density, which is about 13.6 gram per ml. In other words, mercury has a specific gravity (the ratio of density to that of a standard liquid, generally water). We can also state that it...

In the first paragraph, we are offered the point-of-view of a seemingly omniscient but, in fact, limited omniscient narrator. If point-of-view can be visualized as the perspective of someone holding a movie camera and shooting a scene, this shows a shot of two men walking through the countryside as if the camera were behind them, seeing what they see as they walk: the windmills of a village, meadows, willows, telegraph poles, a train in the distance. It appears omniscient because we get what seem to be the thoughts of the characters, which, if this were a movie, we might imagine as a voice-over: they are both tired of walking and at the same time find the countryside grand and beautiful. They are not differentiated at this point: they have the same thoughts and reactions, which might lead us to believe that, after all, the narrator is limited omniscient, and does not know everything: is he summarizing the conversation he is overhearing? Is he guessing at what they are thinking? This s...

This subject interests me a great deal, as I teach media studies and we often talk about news coverage. There has been a saying going around for years now with regard to news media coverage, particularly television news: "If it bleeds, it leads." This means that stories featuring violence or other causes of bodily harm (like a tornado) are often the lead stories in a nightly news broadcast. Because news networks seek to get high ratings, to improve their standing and please their advertisers and shareholders, they're constantly weighing decisions about which stories to emphasize. By focusing on stories that generate fear (on violent crime, for example, or terrorism, or an epidemic like Ebola), the news networks are counting on the fact that viewers want to get as much information as they can to avoid being harmed by the perceived threat. News programs will often have short "teasers" featured earlier in the broadcast schedule to get viewers to tune in; by craftin...

Chapter 18 opens with both the crew and the mutineers racing toward the stockade. After a skirmish that leaves one dead on either side of the conflict, Captain Smollett and the crew occupy the log-house (the main building in the stockade). The captain proceeds to empty his pockets of several things he grabbed from aboard the ship, including the British colours, or, flag. The captain then sets a tree against the corner of the log-house... Chapter 18 opens with both the crew and the mutineers racing toward the stockade. After a skirmish that leaves one dead on either side of the conflict, Captain Smollett and the crew occupy the log-house (the main building in the stockade). The captain proceeds to empty his pockets of several things he grabbed from aboard the ship, including the British colours, or, flag. The captain then sets a tree against the corner of the log-house and climbs onto the roof in order to raise the colours. Doctor Livesey, who narrates the chapter, comments "This s...

Jess loves May Belle dearly and feels a strong sense of connection to her. As her big brother (in fact, her only brother) he is eager to protect May Belle, and although he sometimes feels annoyed by her constant attentions to him, there's no denying that Jess and May Belle adore each other. She loves to be in on his secrets, like his habit of getting up early to practice running, and she looks to Jess to get even with Janice, the bully who stole May Belle's Twinkies from her lunch box. In a family crowded with sisters, May Belle is Jess's most companionable, likable sibling. Joyce Ann is just a baby and hasn't really developed a personality yet, and the two older girls, Brenda and Ellie, always seem selfish and irritating to Jess. That leaves May Belle for his playmate and companion, at least until his friendship with Leslie blossoms. To find text evidence for this loving relationship, let's look first to Chapter 1, when May Belle and Jess are introduced: May Bell...

African-Americans contributed in a very big way during World War II. These contributions were demonstrated at home and on the battlefield. After the war, African-Americans properly felt it was time for them to achieve equality with white Americans. During the 1950's, the modern Civil Rights Movement was born and it had a number of successes (integration of the military and Brown vs. Board of Education as examples.) This success inspired other activists to demand change... African-Americans contributed in a very big way during World War II. These contributions were demonstrated at home and on the battlefield. After the war, African-Americans properly felt it was time for them to achieve equality with white Americans. During the 1950's, the modern Civil Rights Movement was born and it had a number of successes (integration of the military and Brown vs. Board of Education as examples.) This success inspired other activists to demand change for their agendas. Two examples of moveme...

It may be a bit of an exaggeration to say that the Capulet garden scene in Romeo and Juliet is the most famous in literature, but it is definitely well-known.  I think the reason for this is that the story itself is compelling, because of the forbidden love.  Also, the language is beautiful and perfectly captures young love. One the most interesting things about this scene is that it really only says that Juliet is at a window.  She is usually given a balcony so that she can actually move around.  There is limited movement at a window.  Also, Romeo could see her better on a balcony.  I think there is something inherently romantic about balconies, anyway. The story of Romeo and Juliet is compelling, of course.  This would not be one of Shakespeare’s most popular plays if it wasn’t.  In this scene, we get to see the young lovers agree that they will marry, so it is the culmination of their brief courtship.  Romeo also demonstrates how much he loves Juliet by comparing her to the moon, w...

Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 could be interpreted as insincere and sentimental, but it was more likely intended to be a spontaneous creation to amuse and flatter the person to whom it was addressed. Shakespeare is showing he has the talent to create a flattering tribute based on any subject. The poet and person the poem is about might be enjoying an outing on a summer's day and talking about poetry. Shakespeare might have been challenged to... Shakespeare's Sonnet 18 could be interpreted as insincere and sentimental, but it was more likely intended to be a spontaneous creation to amuse and flatter the person to whom it was addressed. Shakespeare is showing he has the talent to create a flattering tribute based on any subject. The poet and person the poem is about might be enjoying an outing on a summer's day and talking about poetry. Shakespeare might have been challenged to compose a sonnet about his companion. This is something the metaphysical poets were fond of doing. Th...

Boo Radley's perspective of Jem, Scout, and Dill would more than likely include his views on their rendition of his family's life during their play "One Man's Family," as well as the children's various attempts to make contact with him. Boo would view Jem as the leader of their "gang" because Jem is the tallest and oldest of the bunch. Boo would probably describe Jem as the most courageous because Jem was the first to... Boo Radley's perspective of Jem, Scout, and Dill would more than likely include his views on their rendition of his family's life during their play "One Man's Family," as well as the children's various attempts to make contact with him. Boo would view Jem as the leader of their "gang" because Jem is the tallest and oldest of the bunch. Boo would probably describe Jem as the most courageous because Jem was the first to touch Boo's house, grab the tire out of the Radley yard, and come back to re...

If I was Juliet, I would have acted exactly as Juliet did act upon receiving the news that Capulet has schedule her wedding to Paris: with great grief and desperation. That being said, I probably wouldn't have been wise enough to escape the situation like she does. When Juliet learns from her mother that she is to marry Paris "early next Thursday morn," Juliet begs her to tell Lord Capulet that she will not marry... If I was Juliet, I would have acted exactly as Juliet did act upon receiving the news that Capulet has schedule her wedding to Paris: with great grief and desperation. That being said, I probably wouldn't have been wise enough to escape the situation like she does. When Juliet learns from her mother that she is to marry Paris "early next Thursday morn," Juliet begs her to tell Lord Capulet that she will not marry him.  Lady Capulet tells Juliet to tell her father herself; Capulet enters and reacts with tremendous anger when he learns of his daugh...

Lyddie is, for sure, one determined young lady. Right from the opening of the story, the reader gets a chance to witness her steely determination. A bear comes into her family's home, and while everybody else is running for their lives, Lyddie stands up to the bear and gets it to leave. Later, Lyddie is put to work at Cutler's Tavern in order to pay down some debts. Mrs. Cutler is an awful task master,... Lyddie is, for sure, one determined young lady. Right from the opening of the story, the reader gets a chance to witness her steely determination. A bear comes into her family's home, and while everybody else is running for their lives, Lyddie stands up to the bear and gets it to leave. Later, Lyddie is put to work at Cutler's Tavern in order to pay down some debts. Mrs. Cutler is an awful task master, but Lyddie is determined to not disappoint her employer. Lyddie is also determined to earn the money back in order to get her family farm back. It doesn't take long ...

In section seven, Elie and his father are on their way from Gleiwitz to Buchenwald. Death is all around him as the forced march from Buna to Gleiwitz has taken a heavy toll on the Jews. They have been crowded onto train cars in the bitter cold of winter. In the first paragraph of the section Elie uses a metaphor comparing his brain to a rushing whirlpool where all of the memories of his past life are wasting away. At this point, he is thinking of death and the apathy that surrounds it. He also uses the extended metaphor of night to describe the experience of the concentration camps: Pressed up against the others in an effort to keep out the cold, head empty and heavy at the same time, brain a whirlpool of decaying memories. Indifference deadened the spirit. Here or elsewhere—what difference did it make? To die today, tomorrow, or later? The night was long and never ending. In the next paragraph, Elie uses a simile to describe a pile of dead bodies. It is a scene reminiscent of those ca...

While the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is usually remembered only for the construction of hydroelectric dams in the Tennessee Valley region, it was originally intended to do much more. Essentially, the TVA was intended to provide a stimulus for the region, one of the poorest in the United States. It provided education and valuable farm implements, including tractors and fertilizer, to area farmers, engaged in anti-erosion projects similar to those conducted by the Civilian Conservation... While the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) is usually remembered only for the construction of hydroelectric dams in the Tennessee Valley region, it was originally intended to do much more. Essentially, the TVA was intended to provide a stimulus for the region, one of the poorest in the United States. It provided education and valuable farm implements, including tractors and fertilizer, to area farmers, engaged in anti-erosion projects similar to those conducted by the Civilian Conservation Corps (...

Three songs that relate to Macbeth include the following: "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley. The title says it all. Although the authority figure Macbeth shot was the king, not the sheriff, the same idea holds. In Marley's song, he rationalizes his action by claiming he "did it in self-defense." Macbeth also rationalizes his action, although he does this by arguing killing the king was the quickest way to get the crown. In both... Three songs that relate to Macbeth include the following: "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley. The title says it all. Although the authority figure Macbeth shot was the king, not the sheriff, the same idea holds. In Marley's song, he rationalizes his action by claiming he "did it in self-defense." Macbeth also rationalizes his action, although he does this by arguing killing the king was the quickest way to get the crown. In both cases, someone is dead and we know there will be trouble coming. "Witchy Woman...

Art Spiegelman's Maus is a graphic novel which uses both pictures and words to create his work of art. Both pictures and words can create symbolic images that help to deepen the understanding of the reader on a more profound level. This is part of the reason why Spiegelman draws humans as different types of animals. The other reason for drawing humans as different types of animals is to create a historical allusion to how... Art Spiegelman's Maus is a graphic novel which uses both pictures and words to create his work of art. Both pictures and words can create symbolic images that help to deepen the understanding of the reader on a more profound level. This is part of the reason why Spiegelman draws humans as different types of animals. The other reason for drawing humans as different types of animals is to create a historical allusion to how people saw each other during the time period. For example, Jews were drawn as rats and displayed in newspapers and on posters to mock co...

There are two kinds of elasticity that might be important to a business.  These are price elasticity of demand and cross elasticity of demand. Price elasticity of demand measures how much the quantity demanded for a product will rise or fall if the price of that product changes.  This can be important information for a business.  Let us imagine that the demand for a given product is inelastic.  This means that the quantity demanded of... There are two kinds of elasticity that might be important to a business.  These are price elasticity of demand and cross elasticity of demand. Price elasticity of demand measures how much the quantity demanded for a product will rise or fall if the price of that product changes.  This can be important information for a business.  Let us imagine that the demand for a given product is inelastic.  This means that the quantity demanded of the product will not fall very much if its price rises.  In such a case, it makes sense for the business to raise the p...

The poet John Keats is known for many of his "odes," which are types of poems that celebrate or pay homage to their subjects. (For instance, Keats wrote an ode to autumn, an ode to a nightingale, and an ode to a Grecian urn, among others.) In "To the Nile," Keats takes on the subject of the river Nile, which runs through Egypt and is associated with the great ancient Egyptian civilization. He calls the... The poet John Keats is known for many of his "odes," which are types of poems that celebrate or pay homage to their subjects. (For instance, Keats wrote an ode to autumn, an ode to a nightingale, and an ode to a Grecian urn, among others.) In "To the Nile," Keats takes on the subject of the river Nile, which runs through Egypt and is associated with the great ancient Egyptian civilization. He calls the river many things, including the "Chief of the Pyramid and Crocodile!" He also calls the Nile a "nurse":  "Nurse of swar...

The princess found out what was behind each door.   In this kingdom long ago, a semi-barbaric king has an unusual system of justice.  He has built a huge arena, and outfitted it with two doors.  When a person is accused of a crime, he is thrown into the arena and forced to choose a door.  Behind one door is a lady, whom he will marry, and behind the other is a tiger, which will... The princess found out what was behind each door.   In this kingdom long ago, a semi-barbaric king has an unusual system of justice.  He has built a huge arena, and outfitted it with two doors.  When a person is accused of a crime, he is thrown into the arena and forced to choose a door.  Behind one door is a lady, whom he will marry, and behind the other is a tiger, which will eat him.  In the king’s mind, fate is really determining the innocence or guilt of the subject.  Fate is the jury.  If the subject is innocent, he will immediately be rewarded with a wedding to a suitable lady (whether he is attached o...

"In Another Country" is an example of Ernest Hemingway's preference for writing stories based on personal experience. He was wounded in World War I while driving an ambulance. The persons and incidents depicted in the story "In Another Country" are evidently based on his recuperation period in Italy. Hemingway admired writers who derived their material from personal experience. One writer he greatly admired was Stephen Crane, whose story "The Open Boat" was based on his... "In Another Country" is an example of Ernest Hemingway's preference for writing stories based on personal experience. He was wounded in World War I while driving an ambulance. The persons and incidents depicted in the story "In Another Country" are evidently based on his recuperation period in Italy. Hemingway admired writers who derived their material from personal experience. One writer he greatly admired was Stephen Crane, whose story "The Open Boat...

In Crane's short story "The Open Boat," four men are lost at sea in a small boat. At first it seems that none of them will survive, but as the story goes on, the men spy land and have hope that they can make it ashore. Because the captain is injured, the other men must take turns rowing the boat. Since they have virtually no supplies, this physical exertion is exhausting. The oiler is the... In Crane's short story "The Open Boat," four men are lost at sea in a small boat. At first it seems that none of them will survive, but as the story goes on, the men spy land and have hope that they can make it ashore. Because the captain is injured, the other men must take turns rowing the boat. Since they have virtually no supplies, this physical exertion is exhausting. The oiler is the strongest man--physically--on the boat, so much of the rowing falls to him. Therefore, as he continues to row, the other three men are able to take short rests and conserve their streng...

There is a lot of emotion in both  Hamlet  and  Macbeth , and this emotion varies widely. There are, however, significant similarities in the ways Shakespeare displays the emotion of despair in famous soliloquies in both plays, and so it's worth analyzing this trend more closely. In Act 3, Scene 1 of  Hamlet , Hamlet utters some of the most famous words in English literature during his "To be, or not to be" speech (56-89). In... There is a lot of emotion in both  Hamlet  and  Macbeth , and this emotion varies widely. There are, however, significant similarities in the ways Shakespeare displays the emotion of despair in famous soliloquies in both plays, and so it's worth analyzing this trend more closely. In Act 3, Scene 1 of  Hamlet , Hamlet utters some of the most famous words in English literature during his "To be, or not to be" speech (56-89). In this speech, Hamlet displays muted despair as he contemplates suicide. This is a classic scene, and in it Ham...

In 1984 , Winston and Julia rebel by going to O'Brien's apartment where they agree to become members of the Brotherhood, a secret organisation which seeks to bring down the Party. Later, O'Brien gives them a copy of 'The Book,' purportedly written by Emmanuel Goldstein, which they are reading in the room above Mr Charrington's shop when they are arrested. They soon realise that the Brotherhood does not exist and that O'Brien is, in fact,... In 1984 , Winston and Julia rebel by going to O'Brien's apartment where they agree to become members of the Brotherhood, a secret organisation which seeks to bring down the Party. Later, O'Brien gives them a copy of 'The Book,' purportedly written by Emmanuel Goldstein, which they are reading in the room above Mr Charrington's shop when they are arrested. They soon realise that the Brotherhood does not exist and that O'Brien is, in fact, a member of the Thought Police. After their arrest, they ...

When Nick arrives at the Buchanans' home in chapter one, he spends some time catching up with his cousin, Daisy, who he hasn't seen for several years.  At dinner, after Tom leaves the table to take a call from his mistress, Myrtle Wilson, Daisy tells Nick, "'I love to see you at my table [...].  You remind me of a -- of a rose, an absolute rose.'"  However, Nick finds such a comment sort of... When Nick arrives at the Buchanans' home in chapter one, he spends some time catching up with his cousin, Daisy, who he hasn't seen for several years.  At dinner, after Tom leaves the table to take a call from his mistress, Myrtle Wilson, Daisy tells Nick, "'I love to see you at my table [...].  You remind me of a -- of a rose, an absolute rose.'"  However, Nick finds such a comment sort of ridiculous because he is nothing like a rose.  He realizes that she is only "extemporizing," or speaking on the spur of the moment, but he marks th...

Point: Jesse and his father do not have much of a relationship, but the relationship that they do have is not terrible. I don't want to make it seem like the relationship is dangerous, inappropriate, or abusive. It's not. Evidence: The reason that there isn't much of a relationship is because Mr. Aarons is not home much. He leaves early for work and returns home late. He doesn't make a lot of money and must... Point: Jesse and his father do not have much of a relationship, but the relationship that they do have is not terrible. I don't want to make it seem like the relationship is dangerous, inappropriate, or abusive. It's not. Evidence: The reason that there isn't much of a relationship is because Mr. Aarons is not home much. He leaves early for work and returns home late. He doesn't make a lot of money and must work long hours far from home to support his five children. That means he doesn't have a lot of time or energy to spend with Jesse. Consequ...

Whenever you read speculative fiction, it's important to look at the story's themes and see how they are related to our world. Although Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" was written about 50 years ago, many of the themes in the story are relevant today. Perhaps the idea from "Harrison Bergeron" that is most relevant today is the idea of equality. In the story, society has chosen to blind itself to the fact that certain individuals have... Whenever you read speculative fiction, it's important to look at the story's themes and see how they are related to our world. Although Kurt Vonnegut's "Harrison Bergeron" was written about 50 years ago, many of the themes in the story are relevant today. Perhaps the idea from "Harrison Bergeron" that is most relevant today is the idea of equality. In the story, society has chosen to blind itself to the fact that certain individuals have greater athletic, intellectual, and aesthetic abi...

Chapter 5:  Mrs. Granger assigned Nick an oral report. His topic was on the origin of words, with a focus on the dictionary. In chapter 5, Nick gave his report. During his report, he touched on the idea that someone has to decide what words mean. His idea was to make his oral report extremely long so that it took up the whole class period. Nick knew that his report "was one of the greatest... Chapter 5:  Mrs. Granger assigned Nick an oral report. His topic was on the origin of words, with a focus on the dictionary. In chapter 5, Nick gave his report. During his report, he touched on the idea that someone has to decide what words mean. His idea was to make his oral report extremely long so that it took up the whole class period. Nick knew that his report "was one of the greatest time-wasters he had ever invented." He was, after all, an expert on wasting time in class. Chapter 6:  In this chapter, Nick and his friend, Janet, were walking home from school. Janet spotted a f...

In Zora Neale Hurston’s classic novel Their Eyes Were Watching God , the main character, Janie Crawford, steadily grows into an independent woman. Indeed, her relationship with Tea Cake, which is viewed as a scandal by the community, perfectly embodies her strong will and independence. However, I argue that the real turning point that illustrates Janie’s strength occurs when her self-centered second husband Jody is on his deathbed. It is at this point that Janie... In Zora Neale Hurston’s classic novel Their Eyes Were Watching God , the main character, Janie Crawford, steadily grows into an independent woman. Indeed, her relationship with Tea Cake, which is viewed as a scandal by the community, perfectly embodies her strong will and independence. However, I argue that the real turning point that illustrates Janie’s strength occurs when her self-centered second husband Jody is on his deathbed. It is at this point that Janie reveals her inner thoughts, and she stands up for herself: “Naw...

I'm not sure I can agree with this claim. We may find that the real tragedy lies elsewhere. It is possible that we can identify the source of Gatsby's tragedy as his own greed, rather than his "choosing" of Daisy. Nick describes the way Gatsby felt when he was first courting Daisy, how he knew that it was a "colossal accident" that he was in her home, that he was "penniless" and had nothing like... I'm not sure I can agree with this claim. We may find that the real tragedy lies elsewhere. It is possible that we can identify the source of Gatsby's tragedy as his own greed, rather than his "choosing" of Daisy. Nick describes the way Gatsby felt when he was first courting Daisy, how he knew that it was a "colossal accident" that he was in her home, that he was "penniless" and had nothing like what she already had. However, "He took what he could get, ravenously and unscrupulously -- eventually he took Daisy o...

The point of view in Maupassant's story "The Coward" is that of Viscount Gontran-Joseph de Signoles. In fact this man is by himself throughout most of the story after he challenges a total stranger whose name is Georges Lamil to a duel. Maupassant describes in detail what is going on in Signoles' mind while he is alone. This is presented not as stream of consciousness but as interior monologue. For example, Signoles examines the card he received in exchange for his at the restaurant where the incident began. He examined the grouped letters; they seemed to him mysterious, full of confused meaning. Georges Lamil? Who was this man? What did he do? Why had he looked at the woman in that way? Was it not revolting that a stranger, an unknown man, could thus disturb a man's life, without warning, just because he chose to fix his insolent eyes upon a woman? Signoles gradually loses his nerve as he thinks about the various aspects of the upcoming duel. Maupassant describes...

There are two forces in this case: the tension in the rope, which is equal to 455 N and the weight of the climber. We all experience the effect of Earth's gravity on our body. Our weight is the force on our body due to the gravity of Earth and is calculated by using Newton's second law of motion, or  weight = mass x acceleration = m x g Weight always acts downwards. Weight of... There are two forces in this case: the tension in the rope, which is equal to 455 N and the weight of the climber. We all experience the effect of Earth's gravity on our body. Our weight is the force on our body due to the gravity of Earth and is calculated by using Newton's second law of motion, or  weight = mass x acceleration = m x g Weight always acts downwards. Weight of climber = mass x acceleration due to gravity  = 95 kg x 9.8 m/s^2 = 931 N (downwards) Tension in the climber's rope = 455 N (upwards). Thus, the net force on the climber (if he is not moving)  = tension - weight = 455 -...

Gross Domestic Product measures the total amount of economic activity in a given year. The calculation of GDP is meant to measure the total amount of production and consumption of goods and services, as well as imports and exports. Although GDP is a rough guide to estimate economic activity in a given year, it is most useful for terms of comparison over discreet periods of time. Economists and policymakers are constantly revising their projections of GDP before and after the so-called "final results" are tabulated, so although GDP projections are used to guide economic policy, many policymakers prefer to use specific components of GDP, such as existing and used home sales, core inflation (CPI), payroll data, consumer spending, or surveys from the Institute of Supply Management, which measures factory orders and inventory buildup. All of these measurements, plus many, many more, are added together in order to calculate total GDP. Therefore, GDP is most useful as a tool to char...

This is a tricky question because I do not know your lifestyle or health conditions, and there are many things which might cause a headache. Please consult your physician if this headache does not go away and is troubling you. Here are some things you should consider, whether or not you see your physician: Are you hydrated? Not drinking enough water is a common problem which can result in a headache. If you are experiencing headache on a regular basis or at about the same time every day, you should up your fluid intake. Most people require around 64oz of water every day, but if you drink caffeinated beverages, perform physical activity, or have blood pressure problems, plan to drink more than that. A good rule of thumb is that for every caffeinated beverage you drink, try to drink at least 8oz of water, as caffeine is a diuretic. If you drink caffeinated beverages like coffee, tea, and soda pop, you may be experiencing what is known as a "caffeine headache." Consider how many...

Democracies had existed before in history.  Classical Athens had a democracy.  Republics were also popular throughout history as well--most of the Founding Fathers looked to Rome as a model for their government.  What made the Declaration of Independence so unique was that it said that three basic rights--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness--were given to everyone from birth.  Unlike Athens and Rome, there were to be no class distinctions in America.  While Thomas Jefferson... Democracies had existed before in history.  Classical Athens had a democracy.  Republics were also popular throughout history as well--most of the Founding Fathers looked to Rome as a model for their government.  What made the Declaration of Independence so unique was that it said that three basic rights--life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness--were given to everyone from birth.  Unlike Athens and Rome, there were to be no class distinctions in America.  While Thomas Jefferson did own slaves and near...

I probably could make the argument that Reverend Parris cares about his name and his name's reputation throughout the entire play.  But if I had to pick one act that shows Parris very worried about his name and reputation, I would pick Act One.   There is a sequence early on in Act One where Parris and Abigail Williams are discussing what is wrong with Betty.  Abigail tells Parris that the girls were dancing and... I probably could make the argument that Reverend Parris cares about his name and his name's reputation throughout the entire play.  But if I had to pick one act that shows Parris very worried about his name and reputation, I would pick Act One.   There is a sequence early on in Act One where Parris and Abigail Williams are discussing what is wrong with Betty.  Abigail tells Parris that the girls were dancing and nothing more.  Parris isn't convinced though, and really starts grilling Abigail about witchcraft and conjuring spirits.   The reason that Parris is ques...

Miller did not directly approach the subject of McCarthyism and the anti-communist trials of the 1950s, and instead modeled his morality play about intolerance and persecution on the Salem, Mass., witchcraft trials of 1692. Since the McCarthy hearings were in full swing at the time Miller wrote The Crucible in the early 1950s, Miller and many of his cohorts in Hollywood were under suspicion from McCarthy and many other powerful political and societal forces, and setting his play in colonial... Miller did not directly approach the subject of McCarthyism and the anti-communist trials of the 1950s, and instead modeled his morality play about intolerance and persecution on the Salem, Mass., witchcraft trials of 1692. Since the McCarthy hearings were in full swing at the time Miller wrote The Crucible in the early 1950s, Miller and many of his cohorts in Hollywood were under suspicion from McCarthy and many other powerful political and societal forces, and setting his play in colonial Ameri...

Martin Luther King, Jr. directs his "I Have a Dream Speech," delivered in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963, to the entire nation, but his use of "we" referred to the nearly 250,000 people gathered at the capitol for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The speech was intended to express their support for the civil rights legislation proposed in June of 1963 by President Kennedy. He also addresses the nation as a... Martin Luther King, Jr. directs his "I Have a Dream Speech," delivered in Washington, D.C. on August 28, 1963, to the entire nation, but his use of "we" referred to the nearly 250,000 people gathered at the capitol for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. The speech was intended to express their support for the civil rights legislation proposed in June of 1963 by President Kennedy. He also addresses the nation as a whole. At the beginning of his speech, King says, "In a sense we've come to our nation's...

What an interesting question! Let me suggest that you consider the swimming pool just below Juliet's balcony, a potentially meaningful symbol that adds to the drama, tension, and intensity of the film scene corresponding with Act 2, Scene 2 of the original play. This pool makes the setting of the scene more dynamic and exciting, allowing the characters to move in and out of the water instead of just standing around talking to each other, and it helps reveal more about both Romeo and Juliet as individuals as well as their budding relationship. Of course, there's no mention of a swimming pool or other body of water in Shakespeare's original text for this scene! But the director of the 1996 film, Baz Luhrmann, used the image of the pool as a symbol for risk, haste, and the potential for metaphorical drowning, by having his characters leap into the pool together, hide there, and, yes, kiss there also. We know that Romeo was admonished not to rush into things, and that Juliet h...

Inside the world of the play, Lodovico has come to Cyprus in order to bring news from the Duke of Venice. He says that the Duke wants Othello to return to Venice and Cassio to take over command in Cyprus. From a narrative standpoint, though, Lodovico enters the play at this time to witness the fall into tragedy that the story takes. He sees Othello slap Desdemona (who is Lodovico's kin) and is horrified by... Inside the world of the play, Lodovico has come to Cyprus in order to bring news from the Duke of Venice. He says that the Duke wants Othello to return to Venice and Cassio to take over command in Cyprus. From a narrative standpoint, though, Lodovico enters the play at this time to witness the fall into tragedy that the story takes. He sees Othello slap Desdemona (who is Lodovico's kin) and is horrified by his actions and the change in his personality. When he mentions his shock to Iago, Iago suggests that this is the new normal for Othello and that he has seen him do even...

The quote comes from Elie Wiesel's Nobel Peace Prize lecture in 1986, almost thirty years after the publication of his memoir Night , which recounts the year he spent in Nazi concentration camps and his miraculous liberation. In his speech he urges mankind not to forget the atrocities of the Nazis, as well as other examples where senseless brutality has proliferated. His memoir is part of that "remembering." The Spanish philosopher George Santayana once said,... The quote comes from Elie Wiesel's Nobel Peace Prize lecture in 1986, almost thirty years after the publication of his memoir Night , which recounts the year he spent in Nazi concentration camps and his miraculous liberation. In his speech he urges mankind not to forget the atrocities of the Nazis, as well as other examples where senseless brutality has proliferated. His memoir is part of that "remembering." The Spanish philosopher George Santayana once said, "Those who do not remember the past ...

The narrator in Hemingway's short story "In Another Country" is recuperating in the Italian city of Milan after being wounded during World War I. The story may be somewhat autobiographical as Hemingway was wounded on the Italian front in 1918 while driving an ambulance for the Red Cross. Hemingway received his wounds while handing out chocolates to Italian soldiers at the front. While he considers the young Italian officers his friends, the narrator says, I was never really one of them after they had read the citations, because it had been different with them and they had done very different things to get their medals. The suggestion is that the Italians won their medals through bravery and combat while the narrator received his because he was an American. He readily admits that he may never have been able to do the things which the Italians did to get their medals: I knew that I would have never done such things, and I was very much afraid to die and wondering how I woul...

Egeus comes before the duke because he wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, but she wants to marry Lysander.   In Athens, Theseus is in charge.  When Egeus’s daughter is giving him trouble because she wants to choose her own husband, he hauls her before the duke in order to reinforce to her that she has no say in the matter.  As far as he is concerned, she will marry Demetrius because she has... Egeus comes before the duke because he wants his daughter Hermia to marry Demetrius, but she wants to marry Lysander.   In Athens, Theseus is in charge.  When Egeus’s daughter is giving him trouble because she wants to choose her own husband, he hauls her before the duke in order to reinforce to her that she has no say in the matter.  As far as he is concerned, she will marry Demetrius because she has been told to marry Demetrius.  EGEUS Full of vexation come I, with complaint Against my child, my daughter Hermia. Stand forth, Demetrius. My noble lord, This man hath my consent to marry...

One difference is that the city is a place of order, while the forest is a place of disorder. In Athens, Hermia must marry the man her father chooses, die, or become a nun. She flees these laws by running into the woods with her lover Lysander, where they cannot be found and where these laws do not apply. The wood is also a site of magic, where the fairies dwell. It is there that... One difference is that the city is a place of order, while the forest is a place of disorder. In Athens, Hermia must marry the man her father chooses, die, or become a nun. She flees these laws by running into the woods with her lover Lysander, where they cannot be found and where these laws do not apply. The wood is also a site of magic, where the fairies dwell. It is there that Puck and King Oberon apply a love potion to the eyes of two mortal lovers and Titania, the fairy queen. It is in the forest where Puck transforms the actor Bottom’s head into an ass’s and Titania falls in love with him. The enchant...

In Chapter 11, Jem and Scout are subjected to the racial slurs and derogatory remarks from the community's most prolific racist, Mrs. Dubose. Mrs. Dubose tells the children, "Your father's no better than the niggers and trash he works for!" (Lee 135). Mrs. Dubose is obviously prejudiced against black people and disagrees with Atticus' decision to defend Tom Robinson. Another quote that reflects a prejudiced mindset is found in Chapter 23 when Alexandra tells Scout... In Chapter 11, Jem and Scout are subjected to the racial slurs and derogatory remarks from the community's most prolific racist, Mrs. Dubose. Mrs. Dubose tells the children, "Your father's no better than the niggers and trash he works for!" (Lee 135). Mrs. Dubose is obviously prejudiced against black people and disagrees with Atticus' decision to defend Tom Robinson. Another quote that reflects a prejudiced mindset is found in Chapter 23 when Alexandra tells Scout that she is not...