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The welded locks symbolize Prospero and his guests' fear of the outside. Prospero and his guests try to seal themselves in the abbey and keep the outside world out. Instead of trying to help people who are suffering, the rich and the nobles decided to flee the kingdom’s troubles and let the sick fend for themselves. To evade the Red Death pillaging his kingdom, Prospero built an abbey where he and “a thousand hale and... The welded locks symbolize Prospero and his guests' fear of the outside. Prospero and his guests try to seal themselves in the abbey and keep the outside world out. Instead of trying to help people who are suffering, the rich and the nobles decided to flee the kingdom’s troubles and let the sick fend for themselves. To evade the Red Death pillaging his kingdom, Prospero built an abbey where he and “a thousand hale and light-hearted friends” could distance themselves from the plague. A strong and lofty wall girdled it in. This wall had gates of iron. The courtie...

Firstly, we certainly see a great deal of "romantic love" in Twelfth Night. The play explores unfulfilled romantic desire in the play's love triangle between Orsino, Olivia, and Viola/Cesario. At the end of the play, we see the fulfillment of romantic love with the coupling of Orsino and Viola and Olivia and Sebastian. The most true romance we see between two characters, however, might be in the flirtatious and seemingly truly mutually affectionate relationship between... Firstly, we certainly see a great deal of "romantic love" in Twelfth Night. The play explores unfulfilled romantic desire in the play's love triangle between Orsino, Olivia, and Viola/Cesario. At the end of the play, we see the fulfillment of romantic love with the coupling of Orsino and Viola and Olivia and Sebastian. The most true romance we see between two characters, however, might be in the flirtatious and seemingly truly mutually affectionate relationship between Maria and Sir Toby th...

Simon and Piggy do not have a mutual relationship. Although they both value civilization and are Ralph's biggest supporters, Piggy does not respect Simon. Despite Piggy's dismissive views of him, Simon is quick to aid Piggy whenever possible. There are several scenes throughout the novel which depict Simon helping Piggy and offering him support. In Chapter 4, Simon is quick to grab Piggy's glasses when they fall on the rocks, and in Chapter 7, Simon... Simon and Piggy do not have a mutual relationship. Although they both value civilization and are Ralph's biggest supporters, Piggy does not respect Simon. Despite Piggy's dismissive views of him, Simon is quick to aid Piggy whenever possible. There are several scenes throughout the novel which depict Simon helping Piggy and offering him support. In Chapter 4, Simon is quick to grab Piggy's glasses when they fall on the rocks, and in Chapter 7, Simon volunteers to travel back through the forest to tell Piggy...

No, Portia could not have assisted Bassanio in any way. Before he goes to make his choice, she tells him, in part, at the beginning of Act 3, scene 2 (lines 10-14): ...I could teach youHow to choose right, but I am then forsworn;So will I never be: so may you miss me;But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin,That I had been forsworn. She means that she could... No, Portia could not have assisted Bassanio in any way. Before he goes to make his choice, she tells him, in part, at the beginning of Act 3, scene 2 (lines 10-14): ...I could teach you How to choose right, but I am then forsworn; So will I never be: so may you miss me; But if you do, you'll make me wish a sin, That I had been forsworn. She means that she could give him a clue or tell him which casket to choose, but she would then be breaking an oath. It is a condition of her father's will that she may not provide any assistance to a suitor for she would then lose her inheritance. Portia says that she will not commit ...

Thomas Young's Double Slit Experiment could well be the most important experiment in the history of science. At the time its significance was not really appreciated, but about a century later, adaptations of the Double Slit Experiment laid the foundation for quantum mechanics, which now underlies basically all of physics as we know it (except astrophysics, because we've not yet been able to make sense of gravity in terms of quantum mechanics). The experiment is actually quite simple: You have a light source in a dark room, and you put an opaque screen in front of it, and then some film or another light-recording apparatus behind that. You cut two very thin slits in the opaque screen that are very close together, and then you observe what sort of pattern emerges on the film. Then you try covering one of the slits and compare the new pattern. The question Young sought to answer was whether light is a wave or a particle (the correct answer is both... sort of. Or maybe neither?). I...

In this deleted scene, Abigail tells John that her "spirit's changed entirely. [She] ought to be given Godly looks when [she] suffer[s]" for the people as she does. Abigail shows John the marks she claims to have received from the specters of various accused witches, and the stage direction says that John " see[s] [her] madness now ." Abigail seems sincere when she accuses John of being hypocritical and speaking for his wife Elizabeth because Abigail... In this deleted scene, Abigail tells John that her "spirit's changed entirely. [She] ought to be given Godly looks when [she] suffer[s]" for the people as she does. Abigail shows John the marks she claims to have received from the specters of various accused witches, and the stage direction says that John " see[s] [her] madness now ." Abigail seems sincere when she accuses John of being hypocritical and speaking for his wife Elizabeth because Abigail believes John secretly wants her dead. ...

Yes, they produce honey, but honey bees are also essential pollinators for many crops that we depend on for food. According to the article I linked to below, without bees, our supermarkets would have about half the amount of food that we currently have and we would struggle to supply enough food to feed the world. Also, without the bees to pollinate crops and other plants, the plants will not be able to reproduce and... Yes, they produce honey, but honey bees are also essential pollinators for many crops that we depend on for food. According to the article I linked to below, without bees, our supermarkets would have about half the amount of food that we currently have and we would struggle to supply enough food to feed the world. Also, without the bees to pollinate crops and other plants, the plants will not be able to reproduce and will die off. Then the animals who depend on those plants for food will struggle to survive, and the rest of the food chains on up will be adversely affect...

Yes. At the beginning of Chapter 9, Cecil Jacobs announces that Scout's daddy defends niggers while all their classmates are playing in the schoolyard. Scout is furious and tells Cecil to take it back while she clenches her fists. Scout mentions that Atticus had warned her about fighting and said she was way too big and old for such "childish things." Scout resists the temptation to hit Cecil and instead asks Jem what Cecil meant... Yes. At the beginning of Chapter 9, Cecil Jacobs announces that Scout's daddy defends niggers while all their classmates are playing in the schoolyard. Scout is furious and tells Cecil to take it back while she clenches her fists. Scout mentions that Atticus had warned her about fighting and said she was way too big and old for such "childish things." Scout resists the temptation to hit Cecil and instead asks Jem what Cecil meant by saying Atticus defended niggers. Jem tells Scout to ask Atticus, and Atticus explains to Scout ...

It would be wonderful to live in a world in which we did not need a military, but not having one would subject us and our allies to considerable risk, as well as some rather severe economic consequences. Sadly, often what prevents one country from attacking another country is simply the fact that the country can defend itself against attack, subjecting the attacking country to casualties and material loss, and that the attacked country can... It would be wonderful to live in a world in which we did not need a military, but not having one would subject us and our allies to considerable risk, as well as some rather severe economic consequences. Sadly, often what prevents one country from attacking another country is simply the fact that the country can defend itself against attack, subjecting the attacking country to casualties and material loss, and that the attacked country can retaliate, with the same consequences. I would say that to a large degree, this is what has kept the world mo...

The various factors that support life on Earth include the following: Distance from the Sun: Earth is at just the appropriate distance from the Sun. If we were closer, the planet would be warmer. If we were more distant, the planet would be colder. For the organisms on this planet, the minor changes in this distance would make Earth inhabitable. Atmosphere: Earth has an atmosphere, which provides gases for our survival. It also ensures that the planet does not lose all of its heat and hence maintains a livable temperature. The atmosphere also protects us from the Sun's ultraviolet radiation. Water: The presence of a universal solvent ensures that reactions can take place and nutrients can be moved around easily. Time for development: We are lucky to have the Sun, which is an average star and has a long life, something which is essential for life to develop and sustain. If the Sun had a shorter life, Earth may not have had the time to develop and life may not have evolved. Hope this...

Holden is a teenager who strives to be accepted by his peers just like any adolescent. Sometimes connections are made and sometimes they're not. That's just life. Holden mentions many different people with whom he comes into contact; and for the most part, he seems to struggle with creating meaningful connections with people without some sort of lie being involved. Whatever the relationship might be, though, Holden does connect with some people better than others. It is interesting to note, however, that Holden connects with older women best. For example, Holden seems to make a connection with Mrs. Morrow and a nun who is an English teacher; however, he fails to connect with his peers--Sally Hayes, Jane Gallagher, and Carl Luce. Holden meets Mrs. Morrow in Chapter 8 on the train from Pencey to New York City. She is the mother of a former classmate named Ernest Morrow. Holden doesn't really like Ernest, but he has a delightful conversation with his mother. Holden lies and te...

The given reaction is `CuO(s) + H_2(g) -> Cu(s) + H2O(l)` In this reaction, copper (II) oxide reacts with hydrogen to generate copper metal and water. This is an oxidation-reduction reaction, in which some species are oxidized and some reduced.  The oxidation number of copper goes from +2 (in CuO) to 0 (in Cu), while hydrogen's oxidation number goes from 0 (in H2) to +1 (in water). The oxidation number of oxygen stays the same... The given reaction is `CuO(s) + H_2(g) -> Cu(s) + H2O(l)` In this reaction, copper (II) oxide reacts with hydrogen to generate copper metal and water. This is an oxidation-reduction reaction, in which some species are oxidized and some reduced.  The oxidation number of copper goes from +2 (in CuO) to 0 (in Cu), while hydrogen's oxidation number goes from 0 (in H2) to +1 (in water). The oxidation number of oxygen stays the same and is equal to -2. In oxidation, the oxidation number increases as the species lose electron(s). Since the species gain ...

The issue of slavery was certainly contentious between the North and South before the Mexican-American War, but it had not reached a boiling point. For the most part, the free states and slave states were established and there seemed to be calm between the sections. With the victory over Mexico, the United States had a large tract of land to be settled. With this settlement came the issue of slavery and whether these new territories... The issue of slavery was certainly contentious between the North and South before the Mexican-American War, but it had not reached a boiling point. For the most part, the free states and slave states were established and there seemed to be calm between the sections. With the victory over Mexico, the United States had a large tract of land to be settled. With this settlement came the issue of slavery and whether these new territories would institute a slave system. The 1848 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo granted the United States the territories of Texas, Ne...

There are numerous incidents and quotes in Shakespeare’s Hamlet to which we can point as potential proof that Hamlet is mad. In the first act, after his father’s ghost tells Hamlet he has been murdered and asks him to avenge him, Hamlet returns to Horatio and Marcellus, who ask how things went with the ghost. Hamlet becomes defensive, claiming they will spread any news he shares, and despite the fact they say they will not, Hamlet tells them to go about their own business, and he will go pray. They respond, “These are but wild and whirling words, my lord” (1.5.127-134). They are essentially telling Hamlet he is not making sense. Later, Ophelia, the woman Hamlet (supposedly) loves, tells Polonius that Hamlet badly frightened her when he with his doublet all unbraced; No hat upon his head; his stockings foul'd, Ungarter'd, and down-gyved to his ancle; Pale as his shirt; his knees knocking each other; And with a look so piteous in purport As if he had been loosed out of hell To sp...

It is useful to start with a general idea of what hyperactivity means. In its most basic or simplistic sense, we can talk about hyperactivity as simply meaning overactive or excessive levels of activity. Hyperactivity is often used in reference to psychological disorders such as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or as a component of childhood behavioral disorders. Next, it is important to understand the concept of operational definitions. Operational definitions are used by researchers... It is useful to start with a general idea of what hyperactivity means. In its most basic or simplistic sense, we can talk about hyperactivity as simply meaning overactive or excessive levels of activity. Hyperactivity is often used in reference to psychological disorders such as ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder) or as a component of childhood behavioral disorders. Next, it is important to understand the concept of operational definitions. Operational definitions are used by...

"The old man looked at the boy and, with his hands held together, made several strange gestures over the boy's head. Then, taking his sheep, he walked away" (32). The above passage shows Melchizedek blessing Santiago as he starts his journey to discover his Personal Legend. The sheep that Melchizedek walks away with represent ten percent of Santiago's worldly possessions--payment for the king's advice and help. The next section following this scene shows Melchizedek standing... "The old man looked at the boy and, with his hands held together, made several strange gestures over the boy's head. Then, taking his sheep, he walked away" (32). The above passage shows Melchizedek blessing Santiago as he starts his journey to discover his Personal Legend. The sheep that Melchizedek walks away with represent ten percent of Santiago's worldly possessions--payment for the king's advice and help. The next section following this scene shows Melchizedek st...

What seems to arrest the narrator as he travels through this forest is the incredible beauty of the scene around him.  The beauty of the scene is enhanced by the stillness he feels, and this stillness is conveyed, in part, by the complete and unbroken darkness.  So much of the poem is a play on and exploration of opposites: total darkness and the comparative light of the village where the owner of the woods lives,... What seems to arrest the narrator as he travels through this forest is the incredible beauty of the scene around him.  The beauty of the scene is enhanced by the stillness he feels, and this stillness is conveyed, in part, by the complete and unbroken darkness.  So much of the poem is a play on and exploration of opposites: total darkness and the comparative light of the village where the owner of the woods lives, the silence of the woods and the bright jingling of the horse's bells, the tranquility of the idea of staying here forever and having to continue on for many...

There are several arguments to support the idea that Piggy should be the leader in the novel Lord of the Flies . Piggy is by far the most intelligent individual on the island and is capable of making the right decisions as the boys' leader. He views life as "scientific" and solves problems pragmatically. Unlike the majority of the boys, Piggy has the ability to prioritize the essential elements needed for rescue and survival. Piggy... There are several arguments to support the idea that Piggy should be the leader in the novel Lord of the Flies . Piggy is by far the most intelligent individual on the island and is capable of making the right decisions as the boys' leader. He views life as "scientific" and solves problems pragmatically. Unlike the majority of the boys, Piggy has the ability to prioritize the essential elements needed for rescue and survival. Piggy is also the most civilized boy on the island, and he values rules, cooperation, and democracy...

When acetic acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate, the following reaction takes place: `CH_3COOH + NaHCO_3 -> CH_3COONa + H_2O + CO_2` When acetic acid reacts with calcium carbonate, the resulting reaction can be expressed as: `2CH_3COOH + CaCO_3 -> (CH_3COO)_2Ca + H_2O + CO_2` In both the cases, we can see that the metal ion (sodium and calcium) is dissociated from the anionic group and this cation reacts with the acetate group to form the... When acetic acid reacts with sodium bicarbonate, the following reaction takes place: `CH_3COOH + NaHCO_3 -> CH_3COONa + H_2O + CO_2` When acetic acid reacts with calcium carbonate, the resulting reaction can be expressed as: `2CH_3COOH + CaCO_3 -> (CH_3COO)_2Ca + H_2O + CO_2` In both the cases, we can see that the metal ion (sodium and calcium) is dissociated from the anionic group and this cation reacts with the acetate group to form the respective salt.  Sodium bicarbonate reacts faster, in comparison to calcium carbonate, since there...

In chapter 21, Leo discovers that Stargirl makes her own greeting cards. When she finds someone who needs a gift or a card, she anonymously gives them what they need. The way Stargirl finds out what people may enjoy for a gift or as a title of a card is through newspaper articles and public bulletin boards. When Leo gets to view some of her handmade cards, he notices that they are simple and hand drawn with stick figures. Although simple and not very professional-looking, each card is personal and heartfelt. This gives them more value than a card bought from the store. Leo also discovers a game that Stargirl plays while in public. She follows and watches someone for fifteen minutes and then imagines what type of card she would send them. Leo points to someone and asks what type of card would she write for that person. This is how the game begins between the two of them. After following a woman around for that short amount of time, Stargirl makes up what she might say in a greeting card...

The direct action the central bank can take is to purchase foreign money (perhaps dollars or pounds) using newly-created Euros. This will effectively increase the demand for foreign currency, raising the price of foreign currency relative to Euros, meaning that the Euro will depreciate. This is the direct intervention effect. Now, provided that the central bank doesn't sterilize the intervention by selling bonds to pull currency out of the local market---which it would be a bad idea to do, sterilized currency intervention generally doesn't work---this will increase the money supply of Euros (as some of those Euros will come back to buy European products), raising prices in Euros and then causing further depreciation, the indirect intervention effect. These two effects are sketched in the first part of the diagram I've attached. Then we go to the aggregate supply/aggregate demand graph to see what happens within the European economy. The direct intervention does nothing to t...

It takes Lady Macbeth to convince her wavering husband to go ahead with the murder. Here are the lines at the end of Act I where Macbeth commits to the act: I am settled, and bend up/Each corporal agent to this terrible feat. Macbeth is saying I am convinced ("settled") and will throw every part of my body ("each corporal agent") into this murder ("terrible feat").  Up until this moment, Macbeth has been back pedaling. While... It takes Lady Macbeth to convince her wavering husband to go ahead with the murder. Here are the lines at the end of Act I where Macbeth commits to the act: I am settled, and bend up/Each corporal agent to this terrible feat. Macbeth is saying I am convinced ("settled") and will throw every part of my body ("each corporal agent") into this murder ("terrible feat").  Up until this moment, Macbeth has been back pedaling. While alone, waiting for Lady Macbeth, he offers himself many reasons not to murder D...

In Act I, Scene 2, Lord Capulet uses metaphor and personification in his conversation with Count Paris. In line 8, he compares Juliet to a "stranger in the world" because she is so young (she is only thirteen). Later in lines 25 and 29 he compares the young girls who will be at his party to "Earth-treading stars" and "fresh fennel buds." The girls are both beautiful, like stars, and innocent, like buds. Capulet personifies... In Act I, Scene 2, Lord Capulet uses metaphor and personification in his conversation with Count Paris. In line 8, he compares Juliet to a "stranger in the world" because she is so young (she is only thirteen). Later in lines 25 and 29 he compares the young girls who will be at his party to "Earth-treading stars" and "fresh fennel buds." The girls are both beautiful, like stars, and innocent, like buds. Capulet personifies the Earth as something that can eat in line 14 when he says, "Earth hath swall...

When you say "pros and cons of the book" it is hard to know if you mean the pros and cons to reading the book or pros and cons for the person in the book.  If you are looking at the pros and cons of reading the book itself, you might consider what the purpose of the book is. It is a Christian memoir, essentially. Although the main character begins the book as a Jew,... When you say "pros and cons of the book" it is hard to know if you mean the pros and cons to reading the book or pros and cons for the person in the book.  If you are looking at the pros and cons of reading the book itself, you might consider what the purpose of the book is. It is a Christian memoir, essentially. Although the main character begins the book as a Jew, she converts to Christianity and this book explores the struggles and joys she found as she did that. You might examine the pros of reading the book for someone with similar religious identities. What value might this memoir have for those...

The readers learns some key details about Peyton Farquhar in part one.  Unfortunately, you don't learn his name until part two.  I'll still refer to him by name though.   You learn that Peyton is from northern Alabama, and you learn that he is about to be hanged.  A reader also learns that Peyton is not a soldier, because the text specifically mentions that he is a civilian.  His age is not given, but we... The readers learns some key details about Peyton Farquhar in part one.  Unfortunately, you don't learn his name until part two.  I'll still refer to him by name though.   You learn that Peyton is from northern Alabama, and you learn that he is about to be hanged.  A reader also learns that Peyton is not a soldier, because the text specifically mentions that he is a civilian.  His age is not given, but we are told that he is around thirty-five years old.  The description that is given of his face indicates that he is a fairly good looking man.   His features were good...

To save on space and materials the best course of action may be to make a single brain with 2 lobes and have an aneurysm on one side and a healthy brain on the other. A lighter weight material such as Styrofoam or the green blocks used for planting fake flower bouquets may make an easier medium to work with. If you then want to coat the outside in clay you can use the blunt... To save on space and materials the best course of action may be to make a single brain with 2 lobes and have an aneurysm on one side and a healthy brain on the other. A lighter weight material such as Styrofoam or the green blocks used for planting fake flower bouquets may make an easier medium to work with. If you then want to coat the outside in clay you can use the blunt side of a spoon to make ridges and creases.  To show the ballooning of the blood vessel that comes with a brain aneurysm try to find a narrow tubing that you can run through the grooves of the brain to represent vessels. Cut a small hole in a ...

The Cold War refers to the period after the end of WWII, roughly between 1947-1991. During this time, the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR) waged an ideological war that took place almost everywhere on the globe. On a very basic level, Americans were nervous about communism and the USSR resented America’s interventionist policies in world politics. This era was characterized by an arms race between the two superpowers, as both the U.S. and... The Cold War refers to the period after the end of WWII, roughly between 1947-1991. During this time, the United States and the Soviet Union (USSR) waged an ideological war that took place almost everywhere on the globe. On a very basic level, Americans were nervous about communism and the USSR resented America’s interventionist policies in world politics. This era was characterized by an arms race between the two superpowers, as both the U.S. and the USSR developed and refined their nuclear weapons. In response to your question, the Cold ...

The conflict that I would like to discuss here is actually the "supposed" conflict, or one that would be expected of a Nazi commandant's son and a Jewish boy:  Bruno vs. Shmuel.  This conflict can be seen in this quote that I will discuss later in the paragraph: We're not supposed to be friends, you and me. We're meant to be enemies. Did you know that?  It is ironic to label it as a conflict... The conflict that I would like to discuss here is actually the "supposed" conflict, or one that would be expected of a Nazi commandant's son and a Jewish boy:  Bruno vs. Shmuel.  This conflict can be seen in this quote that I will discuss later in the paragraph: We're not supposed to be friends, you and me. We're meant to be enemies. Did you know that?  It is ironic to label it as a conflict at all in that the two are not really against each other, except in the idealism of Nazi Germany.  Still, it is interesting to see how other characters would react...

The fact that Victor Frankenstein has created a seven-foot tall creature out of dead body parts, a creature that is quite willing -- eventually -- to kill and frame others if it suits his purposes, is meant to be scary. Further, he has superhuman speed and superhuman strength, and there is really no way to escape him if he sets his mind to catching you. Imagine such a creature setting foot inside your home or... The fact that Victor Frankenstein has created a seven-foot tall creature out of dead body parts, a creature that is quite willing -- eventually -- to kill and frame others if it suits his purposes, is meant to be scary. Further, he has superhuman speed and superhuman strength, and there is really no way to escape him if he sets his mind to catching you. Imagine such a creature setting foot inside your home or your classroom; it would be pretty horrifying!   Also, Victor's loss of humanity as he works on his experiment is meant to be pretty scary as well. He goes into morgue...

In one sense, slavery is very easy to define.  In another way, it is much more difficult.  Let us examine how this is so. It is very easy to define slavery in broad terms.  We can simply say that slavery is when a person is owned by another and is not free to come and go as they please.  We can say that the slave is bound to obey the owner, no matter what the... In one sense, slavery is very easy to define.  In another way, it is much more difficult.  Let us examine how this is so. It is very easy to define slavery in broad terms.  We can simply say that slavery is when a person is owned by another and is not free to come and go as they please.  We can say that the slave is bound to obey the owner, no matter what the owner wants them to do.  In general, this means that the slave has to work for the person who owns them.  Slavery, then, exists when Person A owns Person B so Person B has to do whatever Person A says. Outside of this broad definition, however, things get more complicated....

In Chapter 2, Mr. Spencer tells Holden that "Life is a game that one plays according to the rules." Holden immediately rejects this advice, arguing, If you get on the side where all the hot-shots are, then it's a game, all right—I'll admit that. But if you get on the other side, where there aren't any hot-shots, then what's a game about it? Nothing. No game. Throughout the rest of their conversation, Holden's thoughts drift... In Chapter 2, Mr. Spencer tells Holden that "Life is a game that one plays according to the rules." Holden immediately rejects this advice, arguing, If you get on the side where all the hot-shots are, then it's a game, all right—I'll admit that. But if you get on the other side, where there aren't any hot-shots, then what's a game about it? Nothing. No game. Throughout the rest of their conversation, Holden's thoughts drift in and out as Mr. Spencer scolds him for not succeeding in school. He asks him, ...

Miss Temple has a lasting effect on the girls because she genuinely cares about them and shares their trials. Mr. Brocklehurst, on the other hand, is a hypocrite who lives well while lecturing the girls on their need for humility and austerity. He doesn't see them as fully human, is insensitive to their needs, and doesn't genuinely care about them. While Mr. Brocklehurst specializes in humiliation, such as making Jane stand on a stool while... Miss Temple has a lasting effect on the girls because she genuinely cares about them and shares their trials. Mr. Brocklehurst, on the other hand, is a hypocrite who lives well while lecturing the girls on their need for humility and austerity. He doesn't see them as fully human, is insensitive to their needs, and doesn't genuinely care about them. While Mr. Brocklehurst specializes in humiliation, such as making Jane stand on a stool while he tells the whole school she is a liar, Miss Temple is kind and merciful, putting her arm ...

Ichabod Crane is the schoolmaster for the children in the vicinity of Sleepy Hollow. Sometimes he is referred to as a "pedagogue," which is just a fancy way of saying "teacher." He presides over the one-room schoolhouse where he runs a tight ship. Someone listening outside the schoolhouse would hear Crane's menacing or commanding voice as he taught or might hear the "birch" being applied to the body of a non-compliant student. Crane is not... Ichabod Crane is the schoolmaster for the children in the vicinity of Sleepy Hollow. Sometimes he is referred to as a "pedagogue," which is just a fancy way of saying "teacher." He presides over the one-room schoolhouse where he runs a tight ship. Someone listening outside the schoolhouse would hear Crane's menacing or commanding voice as he taught or might hear the "birch" being applied to the body of a non-compliant student. Crane is not averse to using the rod on his pupils, fo...

The primary goal of the Milgram Experiment was to determine the level of conflict between obedience to authority and matters of conscience. Milgram questioned the motivations of the accused in the Nuremberg trials, most of whom claimed that they acted against their own consciences in order to obey authority. The Milgram experiments began one year after the trial of an infamous Nazi soldier who cited similar justification for his actions. Milgram sought to determine whether... The primary goal of the Milgram Experiment was to determine the level of conflict between obedience to authority and matters of conscience. Milgram questioned the motivations of the accused in the Nuremberg trials, most of whom claimed that they acted against their own consciences in order to obey authority. The Milgram experiments began one year after the trial of an infamous Nazi soldier who cited similar justification for his actions. Milgram sought to determine whether German soldiers in World War II were more...

In Act I, Duke Theseus directs Hermia to marry Demetrius. He has her father Egeus’s permission, but Hermia and Lysander are in love. The duke says she must marry the man of her father’s choosing, die, or “live a barren sister all [her] life.” Adding further conflict to this lovers’ conundrum is Helena, who adores Demetrius. Meanwhile, Peter Quince casts his play Pyramus and Thisby . There are a few small conflicts about who will play whom, but the main tension in this act is between the lovers and the law. Act II introduces the fairies and the clash between Queen Titania and her husband Oberon, who quarrel over the possession of “a little changeling boy.” Titania says that their argument is disrupting nature’s cycles: “this same progeny of evils comes / From our debate, from our dissension.” Oberon puts a love potion in his wife’s eyes as she sleeps, and, mistaking him for Demetrius, Puck enchants Lysander. Helena pursues Demetrius, to his chagrin, before stumbling across Lysander. Whe...

In chapter 1, the boys determine that they need a leader. Jack is the type of boy who loves control, and simply expects others to look up to him.  He vies for their vote, saying “‘I ought to be chief, because I’m chapter chorister and head boy.  I can sing C sharp.’”  Instead the boys vote Ralph as leader, mainly because he is the one holding the conch shell, which Piggy had him blow to call all the boys together.  He has gathered them together, giving them a little bit of security. The boys are also swayed by his "stillness..., his size and attractive appearance."  When they all cheer for Ralph, even the choir boys, “the freckles on Jack’s face disappeared under a blush of mortification.”  He feels humiliated by Ralph.  Thus begins his jealousy towards Ralph, which grows to a hatred as they struggle for survival on the island.  Ralph understands Jack's awkward position and tries to mollify him: “‘The choir belongs to you, of course.’”  This is Ralph’s first mistake, sinc...

In the 1950s and early 1960s, Dallas was a hotbed of conservatism and anti-Communist fear. The city became the regional headquarters of the John Birch Society, which espoused the idea that Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower were pawns of the Communist Party. The founder of the John Birch Society, Robert Welch, believed that Communists controlled the Civil Rights movement and John F. Kennedy. Right-wing extremists popularized the idea in Dallas that Kennedy had... In the 1950s and early 1960s, Dallas was a hotbed of conservatism and anti-Communist fear. The city became the regional headquarters of the John Birch Society, which espoused the idea that Presidents Franklin D. Roosevelt, Truman, and Eisenhower were pawns of the Communist Party. The founder of the John Birch Society, Robert Welch, believed that Communists controlled the Civil Rights movement and John F. Kennedy. Right-wing extremists popularized the idea in Dallas that Kennedy had sold out to traitors, a...

The arrival of English Christian missionaries in Umuofia had major impacts on traditional lifeways- both good and bad. For example, the missionaries built a trading store in the village, where staples such as palm oil and kola nut could be sold for a high price. In Chapter Twenty One, it is narrated that the trading store brought a lot of money into Umuofia. This would have been a benefit for some of the villagers, who... The arrival of English Christian missionaries in Umuofia had major impacts on traditional lifeways- both good and bad. For example, the missionaries built a trading store in the village, where staples such as palm oil and kola nut could be sold for a high price. In Chapter Twenty One, it is narrated that the trading store brought a lot of money into Umuofia. This would have been a benefit for some of the villagers, who could profit off of goods they already had or could easily acquire. In addition, the trading store was likely importing goods from Europe which would h...

The tumultuous time leading up to the South’s secession contains a number of significant events surrounding the larger issue of slavery and its expansion. Nevertheless, the direct catalyst of the South’s final decision to leave the Union was the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. The planter class in the South desired to continue the institution of slavery. With Lincoln’s election, they felt their power in the U.S. Government was diminished. Southerners feared the government... The tumultuous time leading up to the South’s secession contains a number of significant events surrounding the larger issue of slavery and its expansion. Nevertheless, the direct catalyst of the South’s final decision to leave the Union was the election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860. The planter class in the South desired to continue the institution of slavery. With Lincoln’s election, they felt their power in the U.S. Government was diminished. Southerners feared the government would curtail or outlaw slavery. ...

Sara Teasdale’s poem “There Will Come Soft Rains” describes nature’s lack of response to the sad vestiges of war. In the first three stanzas, the author creates images of nature during the spring. The mood is light as the reader envisions a gentle drizzle wetting the sweet-smelling earth. The birds fly around freely, the frogs sing their song, and the wild plum trees show off their blossoms. Teasdale paints an idyllic spring image, which sets... Sara Teasdale’s poem “There Will Come Soft Rains” describes nature’s lack of response to the sad vestiges of war. In the first three stanzas, the author creates images of nature during the spring. The mood is light as the reader envisions a gentle drizzle wetting the sweet-smelling earth. The birds fly around freely, the frogs sing their song, and the wild plum trees show off their blossoms. Teasdale paints an idyllic spring image, which sets the initial tone of the poem. After the reader is lulled by the spring time description, the mood of th...