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The judge only asked Pony questions about his personal life and no questions about Bob’s death because the doctor said he was unstable. Randy comes to Pony’s house the day before they have to go before the judge.  Pony has come to a kind of understanding with Randy since he said he didn’t want to fight the greasers anymore.  Randy wants to talk about court.  He tells Pony his dad is upset that he is mixed up in “all this.”  Pony finds Randy’s comment dense.  He feels like, despite Bob’s death, Randy has not been as affected by recent events as much as Pony has. He thought he was mixed up in this? He didn't kill anyone, he didn't get his head busted in a rumble, it wasn't his buddy that was shot down under a street light. Besides, what did he have to lose? His old man was rich, he could pay whatever fine there was for being drunk and picking a fight. (Ch. 11)  Pony’s concern is getting taken away from Darry.  His parents are dead, and he doesn’t want his brother to be declar...

Nien Cheng's memoir of life in her native China during the tumultuous period of Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution has a great deal to teach about that period of time in China. The "death" in the title Life and Death in Shanghai does not, obviously, refer to the author, as Cheng survived her ordeal. It does, however, refer to her daughter, who did not survive, a victim of Mao's brutal policies and the destruction the dictator... Nien Cheng's memoir of life in her native China during the tumultuous period of Mao Zedong's Cultural Revolution has a great deal to teach about that period of time in China. The "death" in the title Life and Death in Shanghai does not, obviously, refer to the author, as Cheng survived her ordeal. It does, however, refer to her daughter, who did not survive, a victim of Mao's brutal policies and the destruction the dictator inflicted on his own nation. The Cultural Revolution was one of Mao's more spectacular and p...

This is an interesting and complex question. In the novel, we perceive gender both through the eyes of Winston, a male, and through the lens of the Party, which wants to neuter gender.  Winston, at first, reacts hostilely to Julia, for she activates within him the sexual frustration he feels in a system that exalts chastity as a high virtue. The narrow red anti-sex sash she wears around her attractive waist symbolizes to him the... This is an interesting and complex question. In the novel, we perceive gender both through the eyes of Winston, a male, and through the lens of the Party, which wants to neuter gender.  Winston, at first, reacts hostilely to Julia, for she activates within him the sexual frustration he feels in a system that exalts chastity as a high virtue. The narrow red anti-sex sash she wears around her attractive waist symbolizes to him the way he is barred from a normal sex life with a beautiful woman. Julia is to Winston at first solely a sex object, and worse, a whol...

In this paragraph of "Shooting an Elephant," Orwell describes the elephant's demise after he has shot it with the rifle. That Orwell characterises this time period as a "long time" suggests, above all, that he feels instantly regretful of his decision to shoot the animal. It is important to remember that Orwell never wanted to kill the elephant but felt compelled to do so because of the huge crowd behind him: To come all that... In this paragraph of "Shooting an Elephant," Orwell describes the elephant's demise after he has shot it with the rifle. That Orwell characterises this time period as a "long time" suggests, above all, that he feels instantly regretful of his decision to shoot the animal. It is important to remember that Orwell never wanted to kill the elephant but felt compelled to do so because of the huge crowd behind him: To come all that way, rifle in hand, with two thousand people marching at my heels, and then to trail feeb...

In Chapter 1, one of the first things we learn about Jess is this: he has gotten up early every morning in the summer to practice running, so that he can be the fastest kid in his grade when school starts again. He had gotten up early every day all summer to run. He figured if he worked at it - and Lord, had he worked-he could be the fastest runner in the fifth grade... In Chapter 1, one of the first things we learn about Jess is this: he has gotten up early every morning in the summer to practice running, so that he can be the fastest kid in his grade when school starts again. He had gotten up early every day all summer to run. He figured if he worked at it - and Lord, had he worked-he could be the fastest runner in the fifth grade when school opened up. He had to be the fastest-not one of the fastest or next to the fastest, but the fastest. The very best. Jess first waits until he hears his dad's truck start up, so he knows that his dad will be out of the way, and while his mom a...

To Kill a Mockingbird is a story about a little girl's coming-of-age, a type of narrative which is also called a bildungsroman in literature. Over the course of the novel, Scout learns that the neighborhood boogie man is friendly, that other children don't have as much as she does in life, and that hypocrisy is a home-grown, domestic product. The book starts off with Jem spreading tales about Boo Radley that he learned from the town gossip, Miss Stephanie Crawford. These stories about Boo going out at night, peeking into people's windows, and stabbing his own father with scissors scare Scout. Jem discovers that Boo Radley is friendly before Scout does, but he lets her in on what he learns and passes the information to her. The children discover that Boo Radley is nice when he gives them gifts in the knothole of a tree and when he gives Scout a blanket on the night of Miss Maudie's house fire. Jem explains their findings to Atticus by saying the following: ". . . ...

In the book version of  The Wizard of Oz , Oz is initially described as angry at Dorothy's request to see him. However, he agrees to meet with Dorothy when he finds out she is wearing silver shoes and has a mark on her forehead. The soldier who takes her message to the Wizard explains, "when I mentioned your silver shoes he was very much interested." Then the soldier relates that when he told Oz... In the book version of  The Wizard of Oz , Oz is initially described as angry at Dorothy's request to see him. However, he agrees to meet with Dorothy when he finds out she is wearing silver shoes and has a mark on her forehead. The soldier who takes her message to the Wizard explains, "when I mentioned your silver shoes he was very much interested." Then the soldier relates that when he told Oz about "the mark upon your forehead," the Wizard allowed Dorothy an audience. Once in the throne room, Dorothy is questioned by Oz and tells him that the shoes co...

Macromolecules are large sized biological molecules composed of a number of smaller sub-units. There are 4 types of macromolecules: Carbohydrates: These are made up of sub-units known as monosaccharides and hence the larger carbohydrates are known as polysaccharides. Glucose is a common monosaccharide, while sucrose is a commonly used disaccharide. Carbohydrates provide energy storage for the body and form a part of our regular diet, apart from their numerous other functions.   Proteins: These are made up of smaller sub-units known as amino acids. Proteins are also known as polypeptides. Proteins catalyze various reactions in our body and are also responsible for DNA replication. Nucleic Acids: These are made up of smaller sub-units known as nucleotides. There are two nucleic acids: DNA (or deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid). DNA contains the genetic information, while RNA converts this information to amino acid sequences.  Lipids: These are not generally considered macr...

Density is the ratio of mass to the volume of a substance. In other words,  density = mass / volume Since the units of mass are g or kg and those of volume are mL, L, cm^3 or m^3; the commonly used units of density are g/mL, kg/L, g/cm^3, kg/m^3, etc. When we heat a substance, its molecules gain kinetic energy and move faster. Depending on the amount of heat provided, these molecules may also... Density is the ratio of mass to the volume of a substance. In other words,  density = mass / volume Since the units of mass are g or kg and those of volume are mL, L, cm^3 or m^3; the commonly used units of density are g/mL, kg/L, g/cm^3, kg/m^3, etc. When we heat a substance, its molecules gain kinetic energy and move faster. Depending on the amount of heat provided, these molecules may also be able to overcome the intermolecular forces and thus move more freely. When this happens, the state of the substance may change from solid to liquid or liquid to gas. Since liquids occupy more volume com...

Moses is a tame raven who lives on Manor Farm before the animals take over. Mr. Jones treats him like a pet and feeds him bread crusts, but most of the animals hate him because he does no useful work and produces nothing of value. He is known for being a spy and telling tales: He claimed to know of the existence of a mysterious country called Sugarcandy Mountain, to which all animals went when they died. It was situated somewhere up in the sky, a little distance beyond the clouds, Moses said. In Sugarcandy Mountain it was Sunday seven days a week, clover was in season all the year round, and lump sugar and linseed cake grew on the hedges... Although most of the animals resent him, some believe his stories about Sugarcandy Mountain. The pigs consider Sugarcandy Mountain to be a myth that is antithetical to the teachings of Animalism, and with some difficulty they manage to convince the other animals of this. When the animals revolt, Moses flees with Mrs. Jones, and he is not seen again ...

Curley and Curley's wife seem to have a dysfunctional relationship. For one thing, they are always looking for each other without success. Twice in Chapter Two, Curley bursts into the bunkhouse looking for her. The second time he has just missed her. Their marriage obviously lacks communication and the only time they are in the same room together is when she is already dead. In Chapters Four and Five, Curley's wife reveals more about her... Curley and Curley's wife seem to have a dysfunctional relationship. For one thing, they are always looking for each other without success. Twice in Chapter Two, Curley bursts into the bunkhouse looking for her. The second time he has just missed her. Their marriage obviously lacks communication and the only time they are in the same room together is when she is already dead. In Chapters Four and Five, Curley's wife reveals more about her life with Curley, first in Crooks's room and later with Lennie alone in the barn. In Chapter ...

The subtitle, “A Story of Wall Street,” appears to refer to the famous street in Manhattan, and would seem to support a particular reading of the story, in which Bartleby can be seen as an exploited worker, worn down by long service to the “machine” of capitalism. While this may be true, it’s not the only (or best) reading of the story. As you point out, the story is full of references to walls, screens,... The subtitle, “A Story of Wall Street,” appears to refer to the famous street in Manhattan, and would seem to support a particular reading of the story, in which Bartleby can be seen as an exploited worker, worn down by long service to the “machine” of capitalism. While this may be true, it’s not the only (or best) reading of the story. As you point out, the story is full of references to walls, screens, and blank views. The lawyer is at great pains to position Bartleby behind a screen; Bartleby’s window looks out only onto another wall; in fact, the whole architecture of the office...

In chapter 1 when Piggy and Ralph have not yet met any of the other boys, Piggy asks Ralph his name and expects Ralph to ask him his name. To remind Ralph to return the courtesy, Piggy says, "I expect we'll want to know all their names ... and make a list." He then suggests having a meeting. Ralph doesn't take the hint, and doesn't continue the conversation, so Piggy ends up revealing his nickname... In chapter 1 when Piggy and Ralph have not yet met any of the other boys, Piggy asks Ralph his name and expects Ralph to ask him his name. To remind Ralph to return the courtesy, Piggy says, "I expect we'll want to know all their names ... and make a list." He then suggests having a meeting. Ralph doesn't take the hint, and doesn't continue the conversation, so Piggy ends up revealing his nickname rather than his real name. That does catch Ralph's attention, and he immediately begins teasing Piggy.  Later, Ralph throws the idea of the list ba...

The married couple Della and Jim live meagerly with few possessions in a furnished apartment. Jim makes $20 a week at a job where he used to make $30. When Jim was making $30 a week, the couple placed a name card on their mailbox which read "Mr. James Dillingham Young." Now that he makes less, the middle name Dillingham looks blurred (in an example of personification, the letters themselves are contemplating contracting to a... The married couple Della and Jim live meagerly with few possessions in a furnished apartment. Jim makes $20 a week at a job where he used to make $30. When Jim was making $30 a week, the couple placed a name card on their mailbox which read "Mr. James Dillingham Young." Now that he makes less, the middle name Dillingham looks blurred (in an example of personification, the letters themselves are contemplating contracting to a simple D. because of Jim's pay cut). With Christmas approaching, Della is trying to save money for a gift, but has ...

Sibling relationships In Chapter 14, Scout mentions that Jem is overbearing and thinks that he knows more than her because he is older. She says, " His maddening superiority was unbearable these days. He didn't want to do anything but read and go off by himself. Still, everything he read he passed along to me, but with this difference: formerly, because he thought I'd like it; now, for my edification and instruction " (Lee 184). Jem then tells Scout not to antagonize Aunt Alexandra anymore, and Scout punches him in the mouth. Their scuffle is typical of siblings arguing and getting on each other's nerves. Neighbors In Chapter 6, the children sneak into the Radley yard, and Nathan hears a commotion coming from his collard patch. He shoots his shotgun in the air to scare away the perpetrators, and the neighbors quickly gather outside of his gate. Scout comments, " Mr. Nathan Radley was standing inside his gate, a shotgun broken across his arm. Atticus was stand...

The name of the village in this story is Milford, and there is actually a Milford, Massachusetts, just north of Rhode Island and not far from the coast.  We know that the story's setting is here because the first line mentions the sexton ringing the bell at the Milford meeting house: the building where Puritan communities would have their worship services.  On the morning in question, Mr. Hooper leaves his home at the accustomed hour,... The name of the village in this story is Milford, and there is actually a Milford, Massachusetts, just north of Rhode Island and not far from the coast.  We know that the story's setting is here because the first line mentions the sexton ringing the bell at the Milford meeting house: the building where Puritan communities would have their worship services.  On the morning in question, Mr. Hooper leaves his home at the accustomed hour, following most of his parishioners into the meeting house.  Only one thing is different from normal: the minist...

Corn and bean plants both fall under the classification of angiosperm, or flowering plants. Each of these plants create a flower that, once fertilized, create the vegetable or fruit we harvest later for food. The major differences between the two can be summed up by their individual classifications: monocot and dicot.  Monocots are angiosperms that have only one cotyledon in their seed. These cotyledons are the early or first leaf that comes from a plant... Corn and bean plants both fall under the classification of angiosperm, or flowering plants. Each of these plants create a flower that, once fertilized, create the vegetable or fruit we harvest later for food. The major differences between the two can be summed up by their individual classifications: monocot and dicot.  Monocots are angiosperms that have only one cotyledon in their seed. These cotyledons are the early or first leaf that comes from a plant once it begins to grow.  You can see this in a corn kernel when you cut one ope...

Doppelganger in The Unicorn Marian thinks of "a ghost or a doppelganger" in Chapter 19 as she realizes "something or someone" was missing from the gold-winged scene around the mantel in Hannah's room where Gerald beneficently spreads welcome throughout what they accept as his "family." Marian, drinking whiskey neat, as they all are thanks to the attentions of Jamesie, contemplates the golden-glowing collection of people and realizes that there is an absence, then recognizes that it is Denis's face she doesn't see. Immediately after, Denis comes into focus. He is standing outside the circle of "winged" light in a black shadow that matches his black aspect, darkening eyes, disheveled shirt and shadow-darkened form. In this condition, Denis is another version of himself, a distorted version that is unrecognizable and incomprehensible to Marian. Metaphorically, Denis is his own doppelganger, a ghostly double of his still living self: sm...

Wolfsheim's cuff buttons are one of those details from The Great Gatsby (Fitzgerald) that really stick in one's mind whether one wants them to or not.  The shock of finding out they are made of human teeth can almost make a reader miss what Wolfsheim has to say next to Nick.  He has already told Nick that Gatsby is a man of "fine breeding" (76), whom a person can take home to meet his mother. ... Wolfsheim's cuff buttons are one of those details from The Great Gatsby (Fitzgerald) that really stick in one's mind whether one wants them to or not.  The shock of finding out they are made of human teeth can almost make a reader miss what Wolfsheim has to say next to Nick.  He has already told Nick that Gatsby is a man of "fine breeding" (76), whom a person can take home to meet his mother.  After letting Nick know about the cuff buttons, he tells Nick that Gatsby "would never so much as look at a friend's wife" (77). At this point, Gatsby h...

The poem does not actually say the cherry tree is lovelier in one season than in another.  It says it is the loveliest "of trees," that is, lovelier than the other trees.  However, the poem is clearly about the cherry tree in spring.   Other than the obvious fact that trees bloom in the Springtime, two other lines in the poem show us that the poet is contemplating the cherry in spring. The cherry tree... The poem does not actually say the cherry tree is lovelier in one season than in another.  It says it is the loveliest "of trees," that is, lovelier than the other trees.  However, the poem is clearly about the cherry tree in spring.   Other than the obvious fact that trees bloom in the Springtime, two other lines in the poem show us that the poet is contemplating the cherry in spring. The cherry tree is said to be "wearing white for Eastertide."  Easter comes in the spring. The poem actually mentions spring:  And since, to look at things in bloom,/Fifty S...

Interesting question! When studying ancient ideas and works of literature, it's definitely a good idea to establish some relative sense of just  how  old these ideas and works are. According to a discussion from Grand Valley State University, the  Iliad  was created somewhere around 800-725 B.C.E. but wasn't written down until some time between 725 and 675 B.C.E.  There's disagreement about when the idea behind the Pythagorean theorem truly originated—some say it's a thousand years or... Interesting question! When studying ancient ideas and works of literature, it's definitely a good idea to establish some relative sense of just  how  old these ideas and works are. According to a discussion from Grand Valley State University, the  Iliad  was created somewhere around 800-725 B.C.E. but wasn't written down until some time between 725 and 675 B.C.E.  There's disagreement about when the idea behind the Pythagorean theorem truly originated—some say it's a t...

The day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the U.S. entered World War II. Hawaii was at that time a U.S. territory, rather than a state. The day after the attack, Hawaii’s Territorial Governor, Joseph B. Poindexter, declared martial law, which suspended some civil liberties and imposed a curfew on the island to maintain security. National Guard troops were mobilized on the island to maintain order. About one third of... The day after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941, the U.S. entered World War II. Hawaii was at that time a U.S. territory, rather than a state. The day after the attack, Hawaii’s Territorial Governor, Joseph B. Poindexter, declared martial law, which suspended some civil liberties and imposed a curfew on the island to maintain security. National Guard troops were mobilized on the island to maintain order. About one third of Hawaii's population at the time was made up of people of Japanese descent, who had been coming ...

Sputnik, the world's first man-made satellite, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. This came as a surprise to the United States, who had announced in 1955 that they intended to launch a satellite during the International Geophysical Year (IGY). The period of July 1, 1957, to December 31, 1958 had been designated as the IGY in 1952, due to the predicted increase in solar activity during that time. While the United States solicited input... Sputnik, the world's first man-made satellite, was launched by the Soviet Union in 1957. This came as a surprise to the United States, who had announced in 1955 that they intended to launch a satellite during the International Geophysical Year (IGY). The period of July 1, 1957, to December 31, 1958 had been designated as the IGY in 1952, due to the predicted increase in solar activity during that time. While the United States solicited input from other countries in order to produce the technology required to launch a satellite, the Sovie...

The lecture that Mrs. Amos gives Bud in Bud, Not Buddy is as self-righteous, insulting, and dishonest as her character proves to be.  Bud has awoken in his foster home to Todd Amos, his foster brother, shoving a pencil up Bud’s nose.  Bud slaps Todd in a knee-jerk reaction, but Todd retaliates by kicking Bud again and again.  This is when Mrs. Amos enters the scene and gives the lecture.  Bud realizes immediately that it... The lecture that Mrs. Amos gives Bud in Bud, Not Buddy is as self-righteous, insulting, and dishonest as her character proves to be.  Bud has awoken in his foster home to Todd Amos, his foster brother, shoving a pencil up Bud’s nose.  Bud slaps Todd in a knee-jerk reaction, but Todd retaliates by kicking Bud again and again.  This is when Mrs. Amos enters the scene and gives the lecture.  Bud realizes immediately that it does not matter what Bud says.  Mrs. Amos was only going to hear what Todd had to say.  Mrs. Amos’ lecture follows. Mrs. Amos begins her lecture...

There are two main reasons why Australia got involved in the Vietnam War.  The first had to do with preventing the spread of communism while the second had to do with Australia’s relationship with the United States. In the 1960s, the United States was Australia’s most important geopolitical ally. This was during the Cold War and the US was the leader of the “free world.”  Australia was on the side of the US.  This meant... There are two main reasons why Australia got involved in the Vietnam War.  The first had to do with preventing the spread of communism while the second had to do with Australia’s relationship with the United States. In the 1960s, the United States was Australia’s most important geopolitical ally. This was during the Cold War and the US was the leader of the “free world.”  Australia was on the side of the US.  This meant that the country would be inclined to follow American policies in most cases.  Australia felt that it was important to get involved in Vietnam, in pa...

This is the sort of question that is better answered through experiment than theory, since it's fairly simple to test and would provide an actual answer instead of a hypothesis. I've linked a clip from a television program in which this experiment was conducted, and confirmed the prediction that we would derive from math: both bullets hit the ground at the same time. This probably seems counter-intuitive because we think that, by traveling so much... This is the sort of question that is better answered through experiment than theory, since it's fairly simple to test and would provide an actual answer instead of a hypothesis. I've linked a clip from a television program in which this experiment was conducted, and confirmed the prediction that we would derive from math: both bullets hit the ground at the same time. This probably seems counter-intuitive because we think that, by traveling so much faster, the fired bullet must have some kind of different property relating t...

First, let's take a look at Vandana Shiva herself. She is a philosopher and environmental activist from India with a particular interest in the effects of globalization on cultures and ecosystems. Why is this important to note? To take a critical view, one must always know that background and potential biases of the person making the assertion. This background does not make her argument correct or incorrect, but does give us an idea of her where she's coming from when examining her point of view. Her focus is not on the money-making aspect of global trade, but rather its human impact. Specifically, Shiva states, in the article "Ecological Balance in an Era of Globalization," that the process of globalization is redefining what we accept as "normal" in trade between countries and what the goal of that trade should be. While in the past, governments attempted to regulate trade for the benefit of their country's industry over those of other countries (with ...

The Devil being referred to as "The Black Man" mostly likely has no one true origin in literature, but was a euphemism that had become widely accepted by the time period of Irving and Hawthorne. There are some aspects in the description of the Devil that play into a common idea of how evil should be embodied. The color black is almost always associated with nefarious intentions as well as corruption and just evil in general. For instance, the common idiom of saying someone has a "black heart" is unanimously taken to mean the person in question is evil and/or cruel.  However, something else should be taken into consideration and that is the description of The Black Man in Irving's short story "The Devil and Tom Walker." "It is true he was dressed in a rude Indian garb, and had a red belt or sash swathed round his body; but his face was neither black nor copper-color, but swarthy and dingy, and begrimed with soot, as if he had been accustomed to toi...

In the beginning of The Hunger Games, Katniss is someone who is completely dedicated to taking care of her family, doesn't have many friends, and is used to living a very harsh lifestyle, albeit with small pleasures. She lives in District 12, where she is known by many as someone who illegally hunts and sells meat in the district. One major change in her character involves Katniss changing from someone who utilizes genuine, no-holds-barred frankness,... In the beginning of The Hunger Games, Katniss is someone who is completely dedicated to taking care of her family, doesn't have many friends, and is used to living a very harsh lifestyle, albeit with small pleasures. She lives in District 12, where she is known by many as someone who illegally hunts and sells meat in the district. One major change in her character involves Katniss changing from someone who utilizes genuine, no-holds-barred frankness, to someone who learns how to be more tactful and likable (at least when on tele...

Adhesion is a property of water and is an attraction that occurs between two different substances such as water and the cell walls of plant cells. For example , a tree needs to be able to transport water over a long distance from its roots to the leaves at the top of a tree. Water molecules will stick or adhere to the conducting cells in plants called xylem in the process known as adhesion. The water... Adhesion is a property of water and is an attraction that occurs between two different substances such as water and the cell walls of plant cells. For example , a tree needs to be able to transport water over a long distance from its roots to the leaves at the top of a tree. Water molecules will stick or adhere to the conducting cells in plants called xylem in the process known as adhesion. The water is attracted to the walls of the xylem tubes. Cohesion also helps transport water up against the downward force of gravity. This process is due to the polar nature of water molecules and ...

An annotated bibliography usually functions as a way for you as a writer to compile the various sources that pertain to your specific research topic. The format consists of a citation, then an evaluation and analysis of each source in paragraph form. The above process will inform any topic on which one researches. For Shakespeare's Macbeth , I would urge you to narrow down your focus before you start looking for sources because of the... An annotated bibliography usually functions as a way for you as a writer to compile the various sources that pertain to your specific research topic. The format consists of a citation, then an evaluation and analysis of each source in paragraph form. The above process will inform any topic on which one researches. For Shakespeare's Macbeth , I would urge you to narrow down your focus before you start looking for sources because of the wealth of scholarship produced. However, if you are unsure of your focus, you may also use an annotated bibliog...

In the book "Number The Stars," Annemarie Johansen is a ten year old girl living in Denmark during World War II. At such a young age, she has already been called upon to make sacrifices, both for herself and for her Jewish friends. She learns tough lessons, such as how to ration food and go without, and that sometimes people lie to you in order to help you find your courage. In the book, her... In the book "Number The Stars," Annemarie Johansen is a ten year old girl living in Denmark during World War II. At such a young age, she has already been called upon to make sacrifices, both for herself and for her Jewish friends. She learns tough lessons, such as how to ration food and go without, and that sometimes people lie to you in order to help you find your courage. In the book, her uncle admits that the family lied to Annemarie in order to help her be brave, and she learns to forgive them after she realizes that bravery isn't something that you already have insi...

In Nothing But the Truth by Avi, the conflict is resolved in a most unsatisfactory way. Each person involved has told a different "truth," and particularly because of Philip's telling, just about everyone involved ends up hurt. Philip thought he was being treated unfairly by his English teacher, Miss Narwin, so he stretches the truth in order to get out of her class. Miss Narwin is following the school rules when she sends Phil out... In Nothing But the Truth by Avi, the conflict is resolved in a most unsatisfactory way. Each person involved has told a different "truth," and particularly because of Philip's telling, just about everyone involved ends up hurt. Philip thought he was being treated unfairly by his English teacher, Miss Narwin, so he stretches the truth in order to get out of her class. Miss Narwin is following the school rules when she sends Phil out of class for humming the National Anthem, but she doesn't do a very good job of following up...

Dramatic irony exists when the audience knows something that the characters on stage do not. In this case, Duncan's belief that Lady Macbeth is a "noble hostess" is ironic since the audience knows she is plotting the king's murder. Lady Macbeth has already told her husband that they must put on airs when Duncan arrives, in order to lull their guest into a false sense of security: [Macbeth should] bear welcome in your eye,Your... Dramatic irony exists when the audience knows something that the characters on stage do not. In this case, Duncan's belief that Lady Macbeth is a "noble hostess" is ironic since the audience knows she is plotting the king's murder. Lady Macbeth has already told her husband that they must put on airs when Duncan arrives, in order to lull their guest into a false sense of security: [Macbeth should] bear welcome in your eye, Your hand, your tongue; look like the innocent flower, But be the serpent under't. When Duncan appear...

At the beginning of Chapter 10, Scout laments about her father's inability to play, his old age and uninteresting occupation. She compares Atticus to the fathers of her peers and mentions that Atticus possesses no unique talent or ability that would arouse any admiration from her friends at school. One day, a rabid dog named Tim Johnson staggers down the main street of Maycomb. All of the neighbors lock themselves inside their homes and Sheriff... At the beginning of Chapter 10, Scout laments about her father's inability to play, his old age and uninteresting occupation. She compares Atticus to the fathers of her peers and mentions that Atticus possesses no unique talent or ability that would arouse any admiration from her friends at school. One day, a rabid dog named Tim Johnson staggers down the main street of Maycomb. All of the neighbors lock themselves inside their homes and Sheriff Tate arrives with a rifle. Tate hands the gun to Atticus and Atticus reluctantly takes it ....

As the other answer to this question states, there are almost too many reasons behind Harry's success to list. However, there are a couple of main reasons that contribute to Harry's success that resurface time and again, and are therefore worth focusing on: Harry's personal courage, and his relationship with others. Though Harry is not the cleverest wizard at Hogwarts (that distinction undoubtedly goes to his friend Hermione), he still manages to repeatedly accomplish heroic... As the other answer to this question states, there are almost too many reasons behind Harry's success to list. However, there are a couple of main reasons that contribute to Harry's success that resurface time and again, and are therefore worth focusing on: Harry's personal courage, and his relationship with others. Though Harry is not the cleverest wizard at Hogwarts (that distinction undoubtedly goes to his friend Hermione), he still manages to repeatedly accomplish heroic feats. While ...

The Axis Powers and the Allies had different strategies in World War II. The Axis Powers wanted to strike as quickly as possible to gain and control land in Europe, Africa, and Asia. The Japanese moved into Manchuria in 1931 and into China in 1937. The Italians conquered Ethiopia in 1935 and Albania in 1939. Between 1938 and 1940, Germany rapidly conquered most of Western Europe. Germany and Italy also controlled much of North Africa.... The Axis Powers and the Allies had different strategies in World War II. The Axis Powers wanted to strike as quickly as possible to gain and control land in Europe, Africa, and Asia. The Japanese moved into Manchuria in 1931 and into China in 1937. The Italians conquered Ethiopia in 1935 and Albania in 1939. Between 1938 and 1940, Germany rapidly conquered most of Western Europe. Germany and Italy also controlled much of North Africa. The Axis Powers also wanted to control the oceans, using their naval power to reduce trade between the United States an...

Embryo and fetus are terms for a developing organism; they merely indicate different times during development. For humans, the embryo is an early stage of development, from approximately the fourth week after fertilization of an egg until about week 11. You will also see "embryo" refer to all early development from fertilization till week 11. Technically, the stages are fertilized egg (or zygote), blastula (a ball of undifferentiated cells), gastrula (the stage when indentation of... Embryo and fetus are terms for a developing organism; they merely indicate different times during development. For humans, the embryo is an early stage of development, from approximately the fourth week after fertilization of an egg until about week 11. You will also see "embryo" refer to all early development from fertilization till week 11. Technically, the stages are fertilized egg (or zygote), blastula (a ball of undifferentiated cells), gastrula (the stage when indentation of the b...