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The princess is passionate and semi-barbaric, but there is just as much reason for her to choose the lady as the tiger.   The princess made the mistake of choosing a lover that her father did not approve of. Like her father, the princess has a semi-barbaric side.  She is a very passionate person, and although she seems infatuated with her lover, she also seems mercurial.  This semi-barbaric king had a daughter as blooming as... The princess is passionate and semi-barbaric, but there is just as much reason for her to choose the lady as the tiger.   The princess made the mistake of choosing a lover that her father did not approve of. Like her father, the princess has a semi-barbaric side.  She is a very passionate person, and although she seems infatuated with her lover, she also seems mercurial.  This semi-barbaric king had a daughter as blooming as his most florid fancies, and with a soul as fervent and imperious as his own. As is usual in such cases, she was the apple of his eye, and ...

Othello's tragic downfall is in his gullibility and lack of good judgement. While he is easily swayed in his opinions about others, his opinions are seemingly fixed unless an outside voice leads him to question his own beliefs. In this, Othello never questions the "goodness" of Iago--nobody calls Iago's character into question until the end of the play. Therefore, Othello never sees "cause" to question Iago's character. Iago's entire plot hinges on the knowledge that... Othello's tragic downfall is in his gullibility and lack of good judgement. While he is easily swayed in his opinions about others, his opinions are seemingly fixed unless an outside voice leads him to question his own beliefs. In this, Othello never questions the "goodness" of Iago--nobody calls Iago's character into question until the end of the play. Therefore, Othello never sees "cause" to question Iago's character. Iago's entire plot hinges on ...

There are many ideas that run through  Macbeth  that reveal ideas about the human condition. I'll give you a couple of ideas: 1. The desire for more. Macbeth is a play about a man who to be king. He initially disregards the appearance of the witches he encounters ("You should be women, / And yet your beards forbid me to interpret / That you are so.") and is startled by the prediction that he will... There are many ideas that run through  Macbeth  that reveal ideas about the human condition. I'll give you a couple of ideas: 1. The desire for more. Macbeth is a play about a man who to be king. He initially disregards the appearance of the witches he encounters ("You should be women, / And yet your beards forbid me to interpret / That you are so.") and is startled by the prediction that he will be the king. When the witches show that they'll leave, Macbeth begs them to stay and "tell me more." Even Banquo, who acts as a foil to Macbeth for most of...

Wastes can pass out of the body of a fish via its gills. However, fish also have kidneys to filter the circulating blood and to remove the toxic waste ammonia. Kidneys help to control water balance inside their body. In fresh water fish, there is a danger of inward osmosis because of the greater concentration of fresh water outside their body relative to inside. Gills in this case will take in salt and water will... Wastes can pass out of the body of a fish via its gills. However, fish also have kidneys to filter the circulating blood and to remove the toxic waste ammonia. Kidneys help to control water balance inside their body. In fresh water fish, there is a danger of inward osmosis because of the greater concentration of fresh water outside their body relative to inside. Gills in this case will take in salt and water will enter the body. They will excrete urine which will be dilute and this will remove excess water that might otherwise cause their cells to swell and possibly burst d...

This poem uses a first person subjective point of view.  This means that it is narrated by a participant in the story, someone who uses the first person pronoun "I," and that it is narrated in the present tense, as events occur.  Though the duke is telling a representative of the count, whose daughter he now wishes to marry, of some events in the past -- as regards the life of his last duchess who... This poem uses a first person subjective point of view.  This means that it is narrated by a participant in the story, someone who uses the first person pronoun "I," and that it is narrated in the present tense, as events occur.  Though the duke is telling a representative of the count, whose daughter he now wishes to marry, of some events in the past -- as regards the life of his last duchess who is now dead -- the text occurs in the present, as he is negotiating the terms of his next marriage.  It is, actually, the duke's ability to so blithely pass between a disc...

The North and the South had different economies. Because the climate of the North was cooler than the South’s climate, there was less farming in the North. The North also had soil that was less suited for farming, unlike the South that had very fertile soil. As a result, the North developed many industries while the South was mainly an agricultural region. Because the economic activities were different in each region, the regions supported different... The North and the South had different economies. Because the climate of the North was cooler than the South’s climate, there was less farming in the North. The North also had soil that was less suited for farming, unlike the South that had very fertile soil. As a result, the North developed many industries while the South was mainly an agricultural region. Because the economic activities were different in each region, the regions supported different policies. For example, the North supported protective tariffs and internal improvement pr...

"The Road Not Taken," one of Robert Frost's most famous poems, is sometimes compared to another of his famous and well-loved poems, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." Both of these poems feature a lone traveler as the narrator. In the former, the narrator is traveling by foot, taking a walk in the woods on an autumn morning. In the latter, a man either on horseback or in a horse-drawn buggy stops on a... "The Road Not Taken," one of Robert Frost's most famous poems, is sometimes compared to another of his famous and well-loved poems, "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." Both of these poems feature a lone traveler as the narrator. In the former, the narrator is traveling by foot, taking a walk in the woods on an autumn morning. In the latter, a man either on horseback or in a horse-drawn buggy stops on a winter evening to watch the snow falling in the woods. In both poems, the narrator has a decision to make. In "The Road Not ...

When hot and cold water are mixed, the hot water sample loses heat, while the colder sample gains it and ultimately the whole solution reaches a new temperature (somewhere between the temperatures of the two samples). Here, we have an unknown mass of water sample at 85 degrees. Let us assume it has a mass of 'm' g. The final temperature of this sample is 45 degrees Celsius. The amount of heat lost by this... When hot and cold water are mixed, the hot water sample loses heat, while the colder sample gains it and ultimately the whole solution reaches a new temperature (somewhere between the temperatures of the two samples). Here, we have an unknown mass of water sample at 85 degrees. Let us assume it has a mass of 'm' g. The final temperature of this sample is 45 degrees Celsius. The amount of heat lost by this water sample is given as: Heat lost = mass of water x specific heat capacity of water x temperature change = m x C x (85 - 45) = 40 mC J (where C is the specific h...

Binding energy is the amount of energy generated when the protons and neutrons form a nucleus. It can also be thought of as the energy needed to break the nucleus into these individual sub-atomic particles. This is calculated by using Einstein's mass-energy equivalency relationship, E = mc^2 where, m is the mass defect and c is the velocity of light. Mass defect, m = actual mass of nucleons - actual mass of nucleus = number... Binding energy is the amount of energy generated when the protons and neutrons form a nucleus. It can also be thought of as the energy needed to break the nucleus into these individual sub-atomic particles. This is calculated by using Einstein's mass-energy equivalency relationship, E = mc^2 where, m is the mass defect and c is the velocity of light. Mass defect, m = actual mass of nucleons - actual mass of nucleus = number of protons x mass of protons + number of neutrons x mass of neutrons - mass of nucleus = 31 x 1.00783 + 38 x 1.00867 - 68.9257 = 0.64...

This question is totally subjective and, therefore, can be argued either way. However, I am inclined to argue against taking the money from Lindner. For those who say that the Youngers should have taken the money, the judgment would be a matter of practicality. Lindner makes it clear that blacks are not wanted in Clybourne Park: What do you think you are going to gain by moving into a neighborhood where you just aren't wanted...people can get awful worked up when they feel that their whole way of life and everything they've ever worked for is threatened. As a result, the community prepared "to buy the house from [the Youngers] at a financial gain to [the] family." The expectation is that they will buy a house in a neighborhood that is predominately black, or one that is more accommodating to integration (the latter was uncommon in Chicago at this time). By choosing to take the money, the Youngers would have moved into a neighborhood where they would have been welcomed...

Helen tells us this story in Chapters 14 and 15. She was about 12 years old when she wrote a story she originally called “Autumn Leaves” and then re-titled as “The Frost King.” She sent it to Mr. Anagnos at the Perkins Institution for the Blind in Boston, and he chose to publish it in a school report. Unfortunately, it turned out Helen’s story was quite similar to a story called “The Frost Fairies,” written... Helen tells us this story in Chapters 14 and 15. She was about 12 years old when she wrote a story she originally called “Autumn Leaves” and then re-titled as “The Frost King.” She sent it to Mr. Anagnos at the Perkins Institution for the Blind in Boston, and he chose to publish it in a school report. Unfortunately, it turned out Helen’s story was quite similar to a story called “The Frost Fairies,” written by Margaret T. Canby and first appearing in a book called Birdie and His Fairy Friends , originally released in 1874. Evidently, the Hopkins house had a copy of this old book;...

In Collins's Moonstone and Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles , characters are often confused about each others' and their own guilt. Innocent people often seem guilty, while guilty people often seem innocent. The Moonstone is particularly interesting because one of the narrators, Franklin Blake, who is collecting the documents necessary to the case, turns out to be the culprit. Unknown to himself, he has taken the diamond that is at the center of the... In Collins's Moonstone and Doyle's The Hound of the Baskervilles , characters are often confused about each others' and their own guilt. Innocent people often seem guilty, while guilty people often seem innocent. The Moonstone is particularly interesting because one of the narrators, Franklin Blake, who is collecting the documents necessary to the case, turns out to be the culprit. Unknown to himself, he has taken the diamond that is at the center of the story while drugged. While uncovering this whodunit,...

The respiratory and circulatory systems work together to deliver oxygen to the tissues and to remove the carbon dioxide byproduct of metabolism from the body. Respiration that occurs within cells and breaks down energy sources such as glucose to make ATP use oxygen and produce carbon dioxide. Oxygen must continuously be delivered to these cells in our tissues in order to keep respiration going and carbon dioxide must be removed to avoid issues like acidosis.   At the systemic tissues carbon dioxide is at a relatively high partial pressure because it is being produced and oxygen is at a relatively low partial pressure because it is being used by the cells. When freshly oxygenated blood arrives from the left side of the heart to the capillaries surrounding the tissues, it has a relatively high partial pressure of oxygen and low partial pressure of carbon dioxide. Because of this and because gases diffuse from high partial pressure to low partial pressure, oxygen will diffuse from the cap...

A single bank creates money under the fractional reserve system by lending out more money than it takes in in deposits.  This is one reason why banks are so important in our system. When a person deposits money in the bank, that money does not simply sit there.  Instead, the bank loans it out.  The bank is not allowed to loan all of the money out.  It has to keep some fraction of the money... A single bank creates money under the fractional reserve system by lending out more money than it takes in in deposits.  This is one reason why banks are so important in our system. When a person deposits money in the bank, that money does not simply sit there.  Instead, the bank loans it out.  The bank is not allowed to loan all of the money out.  It has to keep some fraction of the money in what is called reserves, thus the term “fractional reserve” banking.  When it loans that money out, it creates money that had not existed before. Imagine that you deposit $1000 in the bank.  Let us say that t...

Scout's mother died suddenly when Scout and Jem were very young. Scout was only two at the time, and she could not even remember her mother clearly. Although she could not remember her mother, Scout heard from Mrs. Dubose, a neighbor, that she was a lovely lady. Scout and Jem's mother "died from a sudden heart attack" (Chapter 1).  A heart condition was hereditary in their mother's family. In the absence of Scout's mother, Calpurnia... Scout's mother died suddenly when Scout and Jem were very young. Scout was only two at the time, and she could not even remember her mother clearly. Although she could not remember her mother, Scout heard from Mrs. Dubose, a neighbor, that she was a lovely lady. Scout and Jem's mother "died from a sudden heart attack" (Chapter 1).  A heart condition was hereditary in their mother's family. In the absence of Scout's mother, Calpurnia became a mother-like figure for the Finch children. She tended to the h...

When the narrator finally reaches Roderick Usher, the latter lies on his couch for a period of time before getting up to greet him. Although Usher at first shows a degree of vivacity born from his natural tendency to be polite, the narrator notices that there is a deep, underlying sense of doom and sadness that consumes his old friend. I gazed upon him with a feeling half of pity, half of awe. Surely, man... When the narrator finally reaches Roderick Usher, the latter lies on his couch for a period of time before getting up to greet him. Although Usher at first shows a degree of vivacity born from his natural tendency to be polite, the narrator notices that there is a deep, underlying sense of doom and sadness that consumes his old friend. I gazed upon him with a feeling half of pity, half of awe. Surely, man had never before so terribly altered, in so brief a period, as had Roderick Usher! Usher's complexion is described as "cadaverous," and his eyes are seen as "li...

The first meeting of Romeo and Juliet occurs after Romeo has noticed the beautiful Juliet at the Capulet masque.Seeing her, he compares Juliet to a saint. After seeing her across the room, and inquiring about her identity, Romeo impulsively approaches Juliet. In one of the two sonnets of the play, each of the two characters recites seven lines. Using the metaphor of Juliet as a saint, Romeo, as a pilgrim, wishes to be absolved of... The first meeting of Romeo and Juliet occurs after Romeo has noticed the beautiful Juliet at the Capulet masque.Seeing her, he compares Juliet to a saint. After seeing her across the room, and inquiring about her identity, Romeo impulsively approaches Juliet. In one of the two sonnets of the play, each of the two characters recites seven lines. Using the metaphor of Juliet as a saint, Romeo, as a pilgrim, wishes to be absolved of his sin and if he is so absolved, then Juliet must take his sin from him by giving him a kiss: Then move not while my prayer'...

We know that Dave is a thoughtful boy, someone who's not overly attached to objects or possessions. But if we consider anyway the items that may be of importance to him, we can understand his character better. Here are some suggestions: 1. Dave's library books about India and Gandhi. These open his mind to the new ideas that really get this story going. 2. His own hands. Dave discovers at the end of Chapter 2 that he can communicate very well just by doing a thumbs-up or a high five, or even by sliding his hands into his pockets to show that he doesn't want to talk. 3. Pizza and fruit cups. These are the foods that he chooses out of all the others in the lunch line, so he must like them best. 4. A baseball, a soccer ball, or a football. Dave loves sports, and he loves talking about sports, too. 5. Rocks. We also learn in Chapter 3 that Dave enjoys looking for interesting rocks. 6. His Playstation, Nintendo, or Xbox. Like most American boys his age, Dave loves playing video ...

Paul Fleischman’s inspiring young adult novella Seedfolks takes place in a dilapidated urban neighborhood of Cleveland on Gibb Street. The story is structured as a series of vignettes, with each chapter written from the point of view of a different character. Kim’s story begins the book, describing a vacant lot beside her apartment building that is populated by rats and littered with “tires and trashbags” and “a rusty refrigerator.” In the next chapter, Ana describes... Paul Fleischman’s inspiring young adult novella Seedfolks takes place in a dilapidated urban neighborhood of Cleveland on Gibb Street. The story is structured as a series of vignettes, with each chapter written from the point of view of a different character. Kim’s story begins the book, describing a vacant lot beside her apartment building that is populated by rats and littered with “tires and trashbags” and “a rusty refrigerator.” In the next chapter, Ana describes how the “working-class” neighborhood changed over t...

In Chapter 11, Mrs. Dubose is portrayed as an unapologetic racist who verbally insults the Finch family as Jem and Scout walk past her yard. Jem loses his temper after hearing Mrs. Dubose's hateful comments and ruins her camellia bushes on his way home from the store. Atticus punishes Jem by making him read to Mrs. Dubose every day, except on Sundays, for two hours. After Jem's punishment is over, Mrs. Dubose passes away, and... In Chapter 11, Mrs. Dubose is portrayed as an unapologetic racist who verbally insults the Finch family as Jem and Scout walk past her yard. Jem loses his temper after hearing Mrs. Dubose's hateful comments and ruins her camellia bushes on his way home from the store. Atticus punishes Jem by making him read to Mrs. Dubose every day, except on Sundays, for two hours. After Jem's punishment is over, Mrs. Dubose passes away, and Atticus explains to the children that Mrs. Dubose suffered from a chronic illness. He also tells them that she was addict...

The domain of a function is the set of input or argument values for which the function is real and defined. Given : The function A `f(r)=pi*r^2` The set of all possible input values for the radius will be the domain of the function. The domain is the set of all real numbers r such that r `>` 0 `0<r<oo` Domain D : (0,`oo` ) The domain of a function is the set of input or argument values for which the function is real and defined. Given : The function A `f(r)=pi*r^2` The set of all possible input values for the radius will be the domain of the function. The domain is the set of all real numbers r such that r `>` 0 `0<r<oo` Domain D : (0,`oo` )

In Chapter 5, Scout asks Miss Maudie if she believes the rumors about Boo Radley. Maudie tells Scout that whatever Stephanie Crawford says is false and comments, " I remember Arthur Radley when he was a boy. He always spoke nicely to me, no matter what folks said he did. Spoke as nicely as he knew how" (Lee 29). In Chapter 30, Heck Tate comments on Boo Radley's heroics, as well as his innocence by... In Chapter 5, Scout asks Miss Maudie if she believes the rumors about Boo Radley. Maudie tells Scout that whatever Stephanie Crawford says is false and comments, " I remember Arthur Radley when he was a boy. He always spoke nicely to me, no matter what folks said he did. Spoke as nicely as he knew how" (Lee 29). In Chapter 30, Heck Tate comments on Boo Radley's heroics, as well as his innocence by telling Atticus, " I never heard tell that it's against the law for a citizen to do his utmost to prevent a crime from being committed, which is exactly ...

There are several points during Miss Stoner's introduction to her case that we might see as clues for Mr. Holmes. I'll list them off and you can choose which you think was most influential to the investigation. First, Miss Stoner tells us that her stepfather is the last surviving member of one of the oldest and wealthiest families of England. Due to poor management of affairs, his family's fortune has been wasted over the past... There are several points during Miss Stoner's introduction to her case that we might see as clues for Mr. Holmes. I'll list them off and you can choose which you think was most influential to the investigation. First, Miss Stoner tells us that her stepfather is the last surviving member of one of the oldest and wealthiest families of England. Due to poor management of affairs, his family's fortune has been wasted over the past century. When Dr. Roylott married Miss Stoner's mother, he gained access to her wealth. Because her income ...

This is a fascinating question, especially when one views the history of political philosophy in the context of the political systems that prevailed during the exact time that varying philosophies were being put forward. For example in ancient China, the political philosophy of Confucius was generally thought to be in support of the imperial rule extant during the fifth century B.C. (though many factions throughout China vied for power, and warfare was a constant during his... This is a fascinating question, especially when one views the history of political philosophy in the context of the political systems that prevailed during the exact time that varying philosophies were being put forward. For example in ancient China, the political philosophy of Confucius was generally thought to be in support of the imperial rule extant during the fifth century B.C. (though many factions throughout China vied for power, and warfare was a constant during his lifetime). Confucius advocated for plac...

During Tom Robinson’s trial in To Kill a Mockingbird , Atticus Finch references Thomas Jefferson’s writings. When Atticus tells the jury that “all men are equal,” he is not referring to complete equality between the races, but only equality under the law. Another way to understand his meaning is to compare it to the well-known saying that ‘justice is blind.’ Atticus hopes the jury will be able to look past Tom Robinson’s skin color and... During Tom Robinson’s trial in To Kill a Mockingbird , Atticus Finch references Thomas Jefferson’s writings. When Atticus tells the jury that “all men are equal,” he is not referring to complete equality between the races, but only equality under the law. Another way to understand his meaning is to compare it to the well-known saying that ‘justice is blind.’ Atticus hopes the jury will be able to look past Tom Robinson’s skin color and judge him based on the evidence, all of which points to Tom’s innocence. Despite Atticus’s oratorical skill, the all-...

In Chapter Nine of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, Katniss is still preparing for the competition. Effie trains Katniss to walk in heels and a gown, while Haymitch works on her interview skills and various emotional intonations; no matter how hard these two work, they cannot seem to make Katniss likable for an audience. Later that night, Katniss throws a fit in her room and smashes some dishes, cutting herself in the process. An Avox... In Chapter Nine of Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games, Katniss is still preparing for the competition. Effie trains Katniss to walk in heels and a gown, while Haymitch works on her interview skills and various emotional intonations; no matter how hard these two work, they cannot seem to make Katniss likable for an audience. Later that night, Katniss throws a fit in her room and smashes some dishes, cutting herself in the process. An Avox (who Katniss remembers as a girl she failed to save while hunting in the forest one day) appears to help ...

Yeast are classified in Domain Eukarya and Kingdom Fungi. These are heterotrophs which means they must obtain food from pre-formed organic compounds. Yeast are single-- celled (unicellular) fungi. Yeasts are placed in the group ascomycetes or sac fungi because of their method of reproduction. Yeasts are unicellular and reproduce asexually by a process called budding. The DNA within its nucleus is replicated and the cell's cytoplasm is divided unequally into a parent and a daughter... Yeast are classified in Domain Eukarya and Kingdom Fungi. These are heterotrophs which means they must obtain food from pre-formed organic compounds. Yeast are single-- celled (unicellular) fungi. Yeasts are placed in the group ascomycetes or sac fungi because of their method of reproduction. Yeasts are unicellular and reproduce asexually by a process called budding. The DNA within its nucleus is replicated and the cell's cytoplasm is divided unequally into a parent and a daughter cell- a smaller b...

What this quote from  A Midsummer's Night Dream  means is that when a person falls in love, they will see the beloved as beautiful whether or not that person is beautiful to the rest of the world. If one's "eyes" are objective organs that take in light and therefore know what things look like, then they should be able to see things as the rest of the world sees them. Thus, if the rest of... What this quote from  A Midsummer's Night Dream  means is that when a person falls in love, they will see the beloved as beautiful whether or not that person is beautiful to the rest of the world. If one's "eyes" are objective organs that take in light and therefore know what things look like, then they should be able to see things as the rest of the world sees them. Thus, if the rest of the world sees a hideous person with an ass's head, a person's "eyes" should be objectively capable of easily seeing that the person in question is a hideous cre...

Shakespeare presents both the good and bad sides of Lady Macbeth's character by showing his audience what she is like when she's alone, or when she thinks she's alone, because that is when she can be her true self without attempting to hide or persuade.   First, in her response to Macbeth's letter in Act 1, Scene 5, we see some of her worst qualities displayed.  She is manipulative, wishing her husband home so that... Shakespeare presents both the good and bad sides of Lady Macbeth's character by showing his audience what she is like when she's alone, or when she thinks she's alone, because that is when she can be her true self without attempting to hide or persuade.   First, in her response to Macbeth's letter in Act 1, Scene 5, we see some of her worst qualities displayed.  She is manipulative, wishing her husband home so that she can "pour [her] spirits in [his] ear" and coerce him to commit to the violence she plots against the king (1.5.29...

Chapter 6 of “Outliers,” titled “Harlan, Kentucky,” is divided into four numbered parts. As he does throughout the book, Gladwell first presents a story, and then he follows it up with relevant explanatory research. Part 1. Harlan County is located in the southeastern corner of Kentucky, in the part of the Appalachian Mountains called the Cumberland Plateau. The town’s two founding families, the Howards and the Turners, did not get along. They had a long-standing... Chapter 6 of “Outliers,” titled “Harlan, Kentucky,” is divided into four numbered parts. As he does throughout the book, Gladwell first presents a story, and then he follows it up with relevant explanatory research. Part 1. Harlan County is located in the southeastern corner of Kentucky, in the part of the Appalachian Mountains called the Cumberland Plateau. The town’s two founding families, the Howards and the Turners, did not get along. They had a long-standing family feud that resulted in multiple killings over the years...

Life for a slave during this era would have varied widely depending on the individual slave’s circumstances.  We have to remember that, while slavery was a horrible and evil institution, not all slaves experienced it in exactly the same way.  The slaves were individual people with different experiences. In one sense, we can say that life would have been terrible for all slaves.  Every slave would have lived their entire life knowing that they were... Life for a slave during this era would have varied widely depending on the individual slave’s circumstances.  We have to remember that, while slavery was a horrible and evil institution, not all slaves experienced it in exactly the same way.  The slaves were individual people with different experiences. In one sense, we can say that life would have been terrible for all slaves.  Every slave would have lived their entire life knowing that they were not free.  Every slave would have known that, at any moment, they could be beaten at the whim...

In the first stanza, the speaker says, "Whose woods these are I think I know. / His house is in the village though; / He will not see me stopping here / To watch his woods fill up with snow" (lines 1-4). This stanza juxtaposes the opposing places of the woods and the village.  The speaker is here, alone in the woods, in nature, enjoying the beautiful scene that goes unappreciated by the man who actually owns this land.  The owner is away, in the peopled village, surrounded by society and incapable of enjoying the scene.  Thus, these lines present several opposites: wood and village, solitariness and being surrounded by others, appreciation and lack of appreciation for nature. In the second stanza, he says, "My little horse must think it queer / To stop without a farmhouse near / Between the woods and frozen lake / The darkest evening of the year" (5-8).  The speaker references the darkness here, darkness made possible, in part, because there is no house, no other pe...

Tom Robinson is an all-around good guy. He is a faithful husband and father, a good worker and neighbor, and is respectful and well-mannered under the worst conditions. In Chapter Nine, when Scout finds out that her father will defend Tom in court, he explains to her that Tom is a member of Calpurnia's church and they are "clean-living folks" (75). That means that Tom and his family work for what they get and they... Tom Robinson is an all-around good guy. He is a faithful husband and father, a good worker and neighbor, and is respectful and well-mannered under the worst conditions. In Chapter Nine, when Scout finds out that her father will defend Tom in court, he explains to her that Tom is a member of Calpurnia's church and they are "clean-living folks" (75). That means that Tom and his family work for what they get and they are morally upstanding people. Because Tom is such a good-natured man, he is willing to help out a neighbor whenever he can. For exam...

What a cool question! I am sorry to disappoint you, but neurologists and sleep specialists aren't entirely sure why we dream. As a physical process or bodily function, it is hard to say precisely why we have these intense, imaginary situations play out in our minds while we sleep. That being said, we do have a pretty good idea of how dreaming occurs. Some physicians believe that dreaming is what occurs when the brain is... What a cool question! I am sorry to disappoint you, but neurologists and sleep specialists aren't entirely sure why we dream. As a physical process or bodily function, it is hard to say precisely why we have these intense, imaginary situations play out in our minds while we sleep. That being said, we do have a pretty good idea of how dreaming occurs. Some physicians believe that dreaming is what occurs when the brain is "reviewing" the events of the day and processing memories and emotions. This process of making sense of our daily thoughts, feeling...

Interesting question! In the book The Freedom Writers Diary , Zlata had a profound impact on many of the students. In the book, Ms. Gruwell called Zlata in the spring of 1997. Ms. Gruwell called Zlata to tell her about the students’ new writing assignment that was inspired by Zlata. Zlata kept a journal that influenced numerous individuals throughout the world. Zlata encouraged Ms. Gruwell by indicating that the students might find the journal to... Interesting question! In the book The Freedom Writers Diary , Zlata had a profound impact on many of the students. In the book, Ms. Gruwell called Zlata in the spring of 1997. Ms. Gruwell called Zlata to tell her about the students’ new writing assignment that was inspired by Zlata. Zlata kept a journal that influenced numerous individuals throughout the world. Zlata encouraged Ms. Gruwell by indicating that the students might find the journal to be a safe place to express their thoughts and emotions. As Ms. Gruwell revealed: “She’s [Zlata]...

I am unsure of which dismissal the question is referring to.  Lyddie was dismissed (fired) twice in the novel.   The first time that Lyddie was dismissed was in Chapter Six  Mrs. Cutler left the tavern for a bit, and Triphena told Lyddie to go visit family.  Unfortunately for Lyddie, Mrs. Cutler got back to the tavern before Lyddie returned.  Mrs. Cutler thought that Lyddie was slacking from her duties, so she fired Lyddie.  Lyddie... I am unsure of which dismissal the question is referring to.  Lyddie was dismissed (fired) twice in the novel.   The first time that Lyddie was dismissed was in Chapter Six  Mrs. Cutler left the tavern for a bit, and Triphena told Lyddie to go visit family.  Unfortunately for Lyddie, Mrs. Cutler got back to the tavern before Lyddie returned.  Mrs. Cutler thought that Lyddie was slacking from her duties, so she fired Lyddie.  Lyddie decided to go to Lowell, Massachusetts and become one of the factory girls.   The second time that Lyddie was dismissed was i...

Johnny's father Ebenezer knows his son Red Chief must be giving the kidnappers a bad time because he knows the boy is a hellion. Ebeneezer shows this in his reply to the ransom note, in which he writes: You bring Johnny home and pay me two hundred and fifty dollars, and I agree to take him off your hands. You had better come at night because the neighbors believe he is lost. And, I could... Johnny's father Ebenezer knows his son Red Chief must be giving the kidnappers a bad time because he knows the boy is a hellion. Ebeneezer shows this in his reply to the ransom note, in which he writes: You bring Johnny home and pay me two hundred and fifty dollars, and I agree to take him off your hands. You had better come at night because the neighbors believe he is lost. And, I could not be responsible for what they would do to anybody they saw bringing him back. When the two kidnappers return the boy to his father that night, Bill asks how long Ebenezer thinks he can hold his son while ...

The main similarity between the European and Pacific theaters of operation during World War Two was the nature of the adversary against which the United States and its allies were fighting. Both Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany were governed by militaristic autocratic regimes. Japan, under Emperor Hirohito and, more significantly, Hideki Tojo, was entirely militarized with the goal of expanding its territory and access to natural resources, leading to the invasion of Manchuria in 1931... The main similarity between the European and Pacific theaters of operation during World War Two was the nature of the adversary against which the United States and its allies were fighting. Both Imperial Japan and Nazi Germany were governed by militaristic autocratic regimes. Japan, under Emperor Hirohito and, more significantly, Hideki Tojo, was entirely militarized with the goal of expanding its territory and access to natural resources, leading to the invasion of Manchuria in 1931 and subsequent inva...

The periodic table is the diagram used to organize all of the elements discovered in groups depending on a number of different factors. Elements, or atoms with different numbers of protons and electrons, are arranged in rows referred to as "periods." The first period begins with Hydrogen, the second with Lithium, and so on.  Each element as the period progresses has one more proton and one more electron than the previous element, and these extra... The periodic table is the diagram used to organize all of the elements discovered in groups depending on a number of different factors. Elements, or atoms with different numbers of protons and electrons, are arranged in rows referred to as "periods." The first period begins with Hydrogen, the second with Lithium, and so on.  Each element as the period progresses has one more proton and one more electron than the previous element, and these extra protons and electrons give different electronegetivities, weights, and other ...

Brutus found the letter Cassius had Cinna leave for him, and assumed the people of Rome were pleading with him to act against Caesar. The letter convinced him there was popular support for his joining the conspiracy. He pondered it before his guests, the other conspirators, arrived. 'Speak, strike, redress!' Am I entreatedTo speak and strike? O Rome, I make thee promise:If the redress will follow, thou receivestThy full petition at the... Brutus found the letter Cassius had Cinna leave for him, and assumed the people of Rome were pleading with him to act against Caesar. The letter convinced him there was popular support for his joining the conspiracy. He pondered it before his guests, the other conspirators, arrived. 'Speak, strike, redress!' Am I entreated To speak and strike? O Rome, I make thee promise: If the redress will follow, thou receivest Thy full petition at the hand of Brutus! (Act II, Scene 1) Brutus cared deeply about public opinion and his reputation. Thi...

I do not believe that all ancient foraging societies were as deeply respectful of the environment as we think. There were ways in which they were respectful of the environment, but they were not as careful of it as we tend to think. It is true that some foraging societies did things that protected the environment.  The ancient Hawaiians would use a system called kapu , in which they would place various fish or plants... I do not believe that all ancient foraging societies were as deeply respectful of the environment as we think. There were ways in which they were respectful of the environment, but they were not as careful of it as we tend to think. It is true that some foraging societies did things that protected the environment.  The ancient Hawaiians would use a system called kapu , in which they would place various fish or plants under religious protection.  They would, for example, ban fishing for a specific kind of fish during a specific season of the year. In doing this, they wer...

Arabian Nights and Days by Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz was written in 1979 as a sequel and companion text to One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Arabic folktales . Mahfouz draws inspiration from these classic stories but renders them new, revealing their modern relevance. In the tale of Sinbad, the title character finds life lessons in his legendary voyages, such as “to continue with worn-out traditions is foolishly dangerous.” This theme of... Arabian Nights and Days by Nobel Prize-winning Egyptian writer Naguib Mahfouz was written in 1979 as a sequel and companion text to One Thousand and One Nights, a collection of Arabic folktales . Mahfouz draws inspiration from these classic stories but renders them new, revealing their modern relevance. In the tale of Sinbad, the title character finds life lessons in his legendary voyages, such as “to continue with worn-out traditions is foolishly dangerous.” This theme of the ancient conflicting with the mo...

The primary idea that O'Brien presents is the notion and the nature of shame, guilt, and responsibility. In 1968, the main character in this story, Tim O'Brien, (intentionally the same as the author, although it's not autobiographical), has been drafted into the Army, and he struggles to decide whether he should serve in Vietnam or flee to Canada.  In the chapter, O'Brien describes himself as "politically naive," yet he knows a great deal more about... The primary idea that O'Brien presents is the notion and the nature of shame, guilt, and responsibility. In 1968, the main character in this story, Tim O'Brien, (intentionally the same as the author, although it's not autobiographical), has been drafted into the Army, and he struggles to decide whether he should serve in Vietnam or flee to Canada.  In the chapter, O'Brien describes himself as "politically naive," yet he knows a great deal more about the history and background of Vietnam...

In James Joyce's "Eveline," the title character notices the dust in her home. This dust is one of the major symbolic elements of this story. Throughout the opening pages of the story, including the opening paragraph, the narrator mentions dust several times. As Eveline looked out from her window "in her nostrils was the odour of dusty cretonne." Later on, she again ponders about the dust by looking at the "familiar objects which she had dusted... In James Joyce's "Eveline," the title character notices the dust in her home. This dust is one of the major symbolic elements of this story. Throughout the opening pages of the story, including the opening paragraph, the narrator mentions dust several times. As Eveline looked out from her window "in her nostrils was the odour of dusty cretonne." Later on, she again ponders about the dust by looking at the "familiar objects which she had dusted once a week for so many years, wondering wh...

I think we can agree that The Monkey's Paw is a pretty spooky/creepy story. So let's read over the first chunk of it and look for words that give us a spooky or uneasy feeling.  I find that atmosphere can be a difficult concept to grasp. What helps me when it comes to atmosphere or tone is to imagine a different word in place of the word that is actually there in the story. So for each atmospheric word we go over, I'll try to show how another word would have created a different atmosphere or tone in the story. Without, the night was cold and wet ,  In the first line, we've got two adjectives that begin to set up the atmosphere of the story for us. Something that is cold and wet is unfriendly, uncomfortable, and makes us feel uneasy. Alternatively, if it was a  warm  and  star-filled night that would create quite a different scene! Okay, let's find three more words that set up the atmosphere/tone. Later, when Sergeant-Major Morris is asked about the monkey's pa...

Although racial prejudice is important to the story, Boo Radley represents another type of prejudice.  People fear and do not accept anyone who is different. The entire neighborhood is judgmental and critical of Boo Radley.  He’s an unusual man, because he has not been seen outside of his house since he was a teenager.  The adults told stories about him, and the children were afraid of him. The Radley Place was inhabited by an unknown... Although racial prejudice is important to the story, Boo Radley represents another type of prejudice.  People fear and do not accept anyone who is different. The entire neighborhood is judgmental and critical of Boo Radley.  He’s an unusual man, because he has not been seen outside of his house since he was a teenager.  The adults told stories about him, and the children were afraid of him. The Radley Place was inhabited by an unknown entity the mere description of whom was enough to make us behave for days on end … (Ch. 1)  Arthur Radley was a fairly ...