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Scout knows something is up when Atticus says, "Do you really think so?" She recalls him saying this during a game of checkers:  This was the second time I heard Atticus ask that question in two days, and it meant somebody’s man would get jumped. This was too good to miss. I broke away from Jem and ran as fast as I could to Atticus.  When Scout reaches Atticus and the mob, she realizes that... Scout knows something is up when Atticus says, "Do you really think so?" She recalls him saying this during a game of checkers:  This was the second time I heard Atticus ask that question in two days, and it meant somebody’s man would get jumped. This was too good to miss. I broke away from Jem and ran as fast as I could to Atticus.  When Scout reaches Atticus and the mob, she realizes that the situation is dangerous. She sees a "flash of plain fear" in Atticus's eyes. The children refuse to leave because they are afraid for Atticus. Jem may have decided that the...

Methyl orange is one of the commonly used acid-base indicators (the others being phenolphthalein and litmus). Its primary purpose is to indicate a specific pH. In general, indicators are used to indicate the end of a reaction and they do so by changing the color of the solution. Hence, they are also known as color change indicators. In the case of methyl orange, it provides yellow color in alkaline and neutral pH conditions . It... Methyl orange is one of the commonly used acid-base indicators (the others being phenolphthalein and litmus). Its primary purpose is to indicate a specific pH. In general, indicators are used to indicate the end of a reaction and they do so by changing the color of the solution. Hence, they are also known as color change indicators. In the case of methyl orange, it provides yellow color in alkaline and neutral pH conditions . It changes its color to orange-yellow at a pH of about 4.4 and then changes color to red at a pH of 3.1.  Methyl orange is commonly us...

Maps typically give us some basic information to help us understand what we are looking at. A title  identifies the area of land being visualized. A  key  or  legend is a box listing symbols or colors that occur on the map along with their meanings. This map does not contain these elements. We need closely observe what we see in order to make an inferences about what we are looking at. Upon first glance, this appears to be a detailed section of North America; Florida is visible in the bottom right hand corner. We do get a little information at the bottom of the map with the labels "weather, temp, dwpt, gusts," and "Surface Pressure and Obs." These likely refer to weather , temperature , dewpoint , and barometric pressure ; all of these are variables in weather systems. Numbers on the map ranging from -30 to 70 are scattered across the map, and there are lines demarcating areas. What does this information tell us, and how does it relate to weather fronts? In order t...

The themes of futility and an unlived life are most clearly expressed in the final scene of the story, when Gretta and Gabriel have a conversation about a boy she loved when she was very young. She is reminded of him when Bartell D'Arcy sings a traditional song, "The Lass of Aughrim." The final lines of the song are "My babe lies cold within my arms but none will ever know." When Gretta says she is reminded of someone she knew who used to sing this song, Gabriel misunderstands and becomes jealous. But Gretta relates that the young man Michael Furey died long ago, at the age of seventeen, and she believes he died because of her. As Gretta tells this story, Gabriel holds her hand, but she is unresponsive. He recalls holding her first letter to him that same morning. This image conveys a sense of longing and unrequited love: Gabriel's thoughts of Gretta are literally in his hands, but she "did not respond to his touch." Greta continues to tell him the...

The children learn to do what you think is right even if it's hard, stand up for what you believe in, and stay calm in the face of danger. In this chapter, Atticus shows his children the value of courage and strength.  When Tom Robinson is threatened, Atticus stands up for him.  He faces down the angry mob calmly. Link Deas tries to convince Atticus that taking Tom Robinson’s case is not worth the risk.  Atticus’s friends are worried about the Cunnhingham family, who might get drunk and try to string up Tom Robinson.  Atticus does not budge.  He tells the men who gather at his house that he is going to protect Tom Robinson. “Link, that boy might go to the chair, but he’s not going till the truth’s told.” Atticus’s voice was even. “And you know what the truth is.” (Ch. 15) Atticus goes down and sits outside Tom Robinson’s cell with a lamp.  He stays until the angry mob shows up, ready to lynch his client.  The children sneak out to watch, because they know something is about to happ...

In Carl Hiaasen's novel  Hoot,  Dana is an antagonist. He is a bully, and in the opening scene of the book, he ambushes the main character, Roy Eberhardt. Dana smashes Roy's face against the bus window and digs his fingernails into Roy's scalp. He outweighs Roy by at least fifty pounds, and his breath smells like cigarettes. In addition to the physical bullying, Dana hurls verbal insults, calling Roy "cowgirl." There aren't many physical descriptions... In Carl Hiaasen's novel  Hoot,  Dana is an antagonist. He is a bully, and in the opening scene of the book, he ambushes the main character, Roy Eberhardt. Dana smashes Roy's face against the bus window and digs his fingernails into Roy's scalp. He outweighs Roy by at least fifty pounds, and his breath smells like cigarettes. In addition to the physical bullying, Dana hurls verbal insults, calling Roy "cowgirl." There aren't many physical descriptions of Dana apart from his size. The au...

In Faulkner's short story, "A Rose for Emily," Miss Emily Grierson represents the fading traditions of the Southern town in which she lives. She is the last of a once great and powerful family, albeit one whose means are greatly diminished at the time of her father's death. Because of what she represents, and the history of her family, the mayor at the time of her father's death remits her property taxes, "the dispensation dating... In Faulkner's short story, "A Rose for Emily," Miss Emily Grierson represents the fading traditions of the Southern town in which she lives. She is the last of a once great and powerful family, albeit one whose means are greatly diminished at the time of her father's death. Because of what she represents, and the history of her family, the mayor at the time of her father's death remits her property taxes, "the dispensation dating from the death of her father on into perpetuity." When the next genera...

The religious climate of the Salem Witch Trial period was one of Puritanism. Puritans were called such for two reasons: They sought to purify new Protestant practices from any vestiges of the Catholic Church. In the eyes of new-world Protestants, no branch of Protestantism had yet gone far enough in throwing off all remnants of Catholic thought and ritual. Puritans were also given their name due to their puritanical way of life, which sought to... The religious climate of the Salem Witch Trial period was one of Puritanism. Puritans were called such for two reasons: They sought to purify new Protestant practices from any vestiges of the Catholic Church. In the eyes of new-world Protestants, no branch of Protestantism had yet gone far enough in throwing off all remnants of Catholic thought and ritual. Puritans were also given their name due to their puritanical way of life, which sought to rid all bodies and communities of sin, with a particular focus on lust/sexual sin, which is an evid...

According to the two documents that you have attached here, the United States caused the Cold War.  The two documents do not really agree on why the US caused the conflict, but they both agree that it did so. The first document argues that the US caused the Cold War on purpose.  The Soviet ambassador asserts that the US is bent on dominating the world.  He says that the US feels that it has the... According to the two documents that you have attached here, the United States caused the Cold War.  The two documents do not really agree on why the US caused the conflict, but they both agree that it did so. The first document argues that the US caused the Cold War on purpose.  The Soviet ambassador asserts that the US is bent on dominating the world.  He says that the US feels that it has the right to rule the world.  Because of this, he says, the US has set out on a foreign policy that is meant to expand capitalism around the globe.  The Cold War happened because the US and the USSR each t...

Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's writings included the novel Pembroke , which was published in 1894. Set in the small town of Pembroke, Massachusetts, the novel features female characters who break several of the social norms of the time and who reflect the changing nature of women's roles. For example, the character Rebecca Thayer is involved in a sexual relationship before she is married, against her parents' wishes. Charlotte Barnard nurses back to health the man... Mary E. Wilkins Freeman's writings included the novel Pembroke , which was published in 1894. Set in the small town of Pembroke, Massachusetts, the novel features female characters who break several of the social norms of the time and who reflect the changing nature of women's roles. For example, the character Rebecca Thayer is involved in a sexual relationship before she is married, against her parents' wishes. Charlotte Barnard nurses back to health the man she was once engaged to, Barnabas Thayer, wit...

Mr. Stryver would not have been as successful without Sydney Carton. Primarily, Stryver does not have the eye for details that Carton does, as in his notice of his own similar appearance with that of Charles Darnay. This is crucial in successfully trying a crime. While Carlton is often lazy, Stryver seems to have trouble balancing his own work as well. He would often overwork himself if he were on his own, as shown by... Mr. Stryver would not have been as successful without Sydney Carton. Primarily, Stryver does not have the eye for details that Carton does, as in his notice of his own similar appearance with that of Charles Darnay. This is crucial in successfully trying a crime. While Carlton is often lazy, Stryver seems to have trouble balancing his own work as well. He would often overwork himself if he were on his own, as shown by his desire to stay up all night to prepare for his court case, forcing Carton to stay up as well. Sydney Carton is often unmotivated, but when he is, he ...

The goal of respiration is to catabolize organic compounds and to capture the energy that they contain in the bonds of ATP. ATP is the energy currency of the cell. Whenever an anabolic process is needed, the energy to fuel it is provided by ATP. Aerobic respiration (using oxygen) consists of 3 main and 1 small step. 1. Glycolysis: Glucose (6 carbons) is broken down into 2 pyruvates (each 3 carbons). 2 NADH and 2... The goal of respiration is to catabolize organic compounds and to capture the energy that they contain in the bonds of ATP. ATP is the energy currency of the cell. Whenever an anabolic process is needed, the energy to fuel it is provided by ATP. Aerobic respiration (using oxygen) consists of 3 main and 1 small step. 1. Glycolysis: Glucose (6 carbons) is broken down into 2 pyruvates (each 3 carbons). 2 NADH and 2 ATP are produced. If respiration continues, the NADH will eventually go to the mitochondria to the electron transport chain. 2. Transition step: The two pyruvates ar...

I'll focus my answer on the Civil Rights Era, which began in the mid-1950s and reached its peak in the late-1960s. Most advances were made at this time due to there being a great deal of political activism, particularly in the South. On the national level, the response to Civil Rights activism varied depending on who was president. Eisenhower had unwittingly seated Earl Warren as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. Warren was a moderate who, with his role in the Brown vs. Board of Education decision, would become a leading figure in the effort to integrate public institutions. His own efforts toward Civil Rights were modest. Like Truman, he promoted an effort to discourage segregation in government contract jobs, but did not make many inroads beyond that. President Kennedy was mostly concerned with foreign policy. However, in 1963, his position shifted. He was horrified by the police's violent reactions to protesters in Birmingham, and by the violence with which Freedom Riders ...

Starship Troopers was clearly influential in leading to actual military research on the subject of power armor. Heinlein's detailed technical descriptions were sensible enough in terms of real engineering that they formed the basis of actual attempts to create the technology. DARPA tried (and failed) to prototype a power armor system in the 1970s, and has been working on a power armor exoskeleton (more successfully, we think?) since 2000---and clearly got many of the ideas... Starship Troopers was clearly influential in leading to actual military research on the subject of power armor. Heinlein's detailed technical descriptions were sensible enough in terms of real engineering that they formed the basis of actual attempts to create the technology. DARPA tried (and failed) to prototype a power armor system in the 1970s, and has been working on a power armor exoskeleton (more successfully, we think?) since 2000---and clearly got many of the ideas for it from Starship Troopers. Th...

One of Banquo's first responses to the Weird Sisters is incredulity.  He doubts his senses, asking, "Were such things here as we do speak about? / Or have we eaten on the insane root / That takes the reason prisoner?" (1.3.86-88).  He wonders if the sisters were actually there or if he and Macbeth hallucinated them after, perhaps, eating some wicked plant that affected them thus.  Macbeth's response?  "Your children shall be kings," he says... One of Banquo's first responses to the Weird Sisters is incredulity.  He doubts his senses, asking, "Were such things here as we do speak about? / Or have we eaten on the insane root / That takes the reason prisoner?" (1.3.86-88).  He wonders if the sisters were actually there or if he and Macbeth hallucinated them after, perhaps, eating some wicked plant that affected them thus.  Macbeth's response?  "Your children shall be kings," he says to his friend (1.3.89).  Therefore, while Banquo...

The beastie in the novel Lord of the Flies is essentially a figment of the littluns' imagination that represents the nameless fears on the island. The littlun with the mulberry-colored birthmark is the first to mention the beastie and refers to it as a 'snake-thing.' The 'snake-thing' alludes to the wicked serpent in the Garden of Eden found in the Old Testament and corresponds to the impending evil that will eventually consume the boys. The... The beastie in the novel Lord of the Flies is essentially a figment of the littluns' imagination that represents the nameless fears on the island. The littlun with the mulberry-colored birthmark is the first to mention the beastie and refers to it as a 'snake-thing.' The 'snake-thing' alludes to the wicked serpent in the Garden of Eden found in the Old Testament and corresponds to the impending evil that will eventually consume the boys. The older boys initially dismiss the existence of the beastie an...

Corrie Ten Boom is renowned for her bestselling book, The Hiding Place , in which she relates her own personal story of the struggle to help Jews fleeing from Nazi persecution in Holland. It also describes her own (and her family's) detention and transfer to the concentration camps. It is a true story in which Corrie emphasizes her sister's compassion and ability to forgive their tormentors. Corrie survives, but her sister and father do not. Having been identified as sympathizers, the Ten Booms are not spared the wrath of the Nazis, and their modest home (and watch shop) is raided. Corrie and her older sister Betsie are sent to Scheveningen. When Corrie is arrested, she watches Jews be ridiculed, kicked, and stripped of their possessions and their dignity. She spends time in Scheveningen in solitary confinement, where she learns her efforts have not been in vain and receives a message that reads, "All the watches in your closet are safe" (chapter 10). This means the J...

I'm going to break this down by process. First, I'll discuss photosynthesis. In photosynthesis, pigments in the chloroplasts (often times in the leaves) absorb specific wavelengths of light to begin the light-dependent reactions. The light-dependent reactions use the energy from light to perform photophosphorylation (similar to oxidative phosphorylation except it is powered by photons of light instead of electron-carrying molecules) which produces ATP and NADPH. There is an electron transport chain that occurs during photophosphorylation,... I'm going to break this down by process. First, I'll discuss photosynthesis. In photosynthesis, pigments in the chloroplasts (often times in the leaves) absorb specific wavelengths of light to begin the light-dependent reactions. The light-dependent reactions use the energy from light to perform photophosphorylation (similar to oxidative phosphorylation except it is powered by photons of light instead of electron-carrying molecules)...

This question is another way of asking, "What quotes show Simon is a Christ-figure?" Jesus of Nazareth, according to the New Testament, is the Messiah, or Christ, which literally means "the anointed one." The Christ brings truth and healing to his followers but is rejected by those he comes to save. He provides salvation by dying for the sins of his people. There are many parallels between Simon and Jesus in Golding's novel.  In chapter 3, there is a scene that parallels Jesus' feeding the five thousand : "Simon found for them the fruit they could not reach, pulled off the choicest from up in the foliage, passed them back down the the endless, outstretched hands."  In chapter 6, Simon is walking next to Ralph when he bumps into a tree, whereupon "Simon reeled and a white spot on his forehead turned red and trickled." The blood on Simon's head is reminiscent of the blood that tricked down Jesus' face when the crown of thorns was ...

Dr. Watson is no longer sharing rooms with Sherlock Holmes at 221B Baker Street when he writes the story titled "The Adventure of the Speckled Band." However, he sets the story back in an earlier time when he was still living at Baker Street. He does this in order to explain why he is there in bed so early in the morning. It is only a little past seven o'clock when Holmes wakens him from a sound sleep. It was early in April in the year '83 that I woke one morning to find Sherlock Holmes standing, fully dressed, by the side of my bed. He was a late riser, as a rule, and as the clock on the mantelpiece showed me that it was only a quarter-past seven, I blinked up at him in some surprise, and perhaps just a little resentment, for I was myself regular in my habits. Both men are sound sleepers, but Holmes is up and fully dressed. This is due to the unusual fact that a young lady named Helen Stoner has called on Holmes so early. Holmes wants Watson to join him in the interv...

Salman Rushdie’s seminal Man Booker Prize-winning novel Midnight’s Children is written as a first-person memoir from the perspective of Saleem Sinai, a man born at the exact moment that India became independent of British imperial rule. Rushdie upsets the conventions of typical memoirs by presenting readers with a distinctly unreliable narrator and incorporating elements of magical realism throughout Midnight’s Children . Indeed, Saleem acknowledges his way of incorporating details into his narrative: “Most of what... Salman Rushdie’s seminal Man Booker Prize-winning novel Midnight’s Children is written as a first-person memoir from the perspective of Saleem Sinai, a man born at the exact moment that India became independent of British imperial rule. Rushdie upsets the conventions of typical memoirs by presenting readers with a distinctly unreliable narrator and incorporating elements of magical realism throughout Midnight’s Children . Indeed, Saleem acknowledges his way of incorporati...

Albert Dussel, a dentist who joins the van Daans and Franks in hiding in the annex, is the person who uses the lavatory the most. This is an issue because his frequent bathroom usage seems to be a reflection of his disinterest in the comfort of the others; with so many people living in such a confined space and all sharing the same bathroom, occupying shared areas fairly becomes a major issue. Anne, in particular,... Albert Dussel, a dentist who joins the van Daans and Franks in hiding in the annex, is the person who uses the lavatory the most. This is an issue because his frequent bathroom usage seems to be a reflection of his disinterest in the comfort of the others; with so many people living in such a confined space and all sharing the same bathroom, occupying shared areas fairly becomes a major issue. Anne, in particular, finds this irritating, as she shares a room with the man and often ends up being at the receiving end of his bad habits. She documents these habits carefully in ...

Nobody knows exactly how long the current box has been in use.  The only specific detail that the reader is told about the age of the box is that it has been in use for a long time.  The box has been in use since before Old Man Warner was born.  That is a significant amount of time, because Old Man Warner is the oldest man in the entire town.   . . . and... Nobody knows exactly how long the current box has been in use.  The only specific detail that the reader is told about the age of the box is that it has been in use for a long time.  The box has been in use since before Old Man Warner was born.  That is a significant amount of time, because Old Man Warner is the oldest man in the entire town.   . . . and the black box now resting on the stool had been put into use even before Old Man Warner, the oldest man in town, was born. Of course being the oldest man in a town that practices a raffle to stone people to death  might  mean Old Man Warner isn't  that  terribly old.  But in thi...

After the brutal murder of Simon, Jack insists that their gate must be defended and secured so that the other boys and the "beast" doesn't sneak in. The boys are all in agreement after Jack asks them if they remember how the "beast" crawled. Jack then mentions that the "beast" disguised itself and says that there is a possibility of it coming again. Stanley raises his finger and says, "But didn't we, didn't we---?" (Golding... After the brutal murder of Simon, Jack insists that their gate must be defended and secured so that the other boys and the "beast" doesn't sneak in. The boys are all in agreement after Jack asks them if they remember how the "beast" crawled. Jack then mentions that the "beast" disguised itself and says that there is a possibility of it coming again. Stanley raises his finger and says, "But didn't we, didn't we---?" (Golding 160). Jack's immediate response i...

From the very first chapter, readers can see that Piggy has unique problem-solving and administrative abilities that would make him an excellent leader for the boys. He is the one who says of the conch, "We can use this to call the others. Have a meeting. They'll come when they hear us." Piggy immediately begins to get all the names of the boys: "Piggy muttered the name to himself and then shouted it to Ralph, who was not interested because he was still blowing." Although Ralph initially mocks and disregards Piggy, he comes to understand Piggy's talents as being better than his own: Only, decided Ralph as he faced the chief's seat, I can't think. Not like Piggy. Once more that evening Ralph had to adjust his values. Piggy could think. He could go step by step inside that fat head of his, only Piggy was no chief. But Piggy, for all his ludicrous body, had brains. Here the only reason given for Piggy to not be chief is his body; he is asthmatic and hea...

"Emote" means which emotions the actors would display on stage when exploring the characters.  There are a lot of complex things going on in this play, and it is extremely emotional.  We are talking about the most complicated, stressful, and tragic time of these two characters’ lives, right before they die.  First of all, you will notice that Antony and Cleopatra are varied in their emotions.  They are sometimes fierce, sometimes sentimental, and sometimes loving.  They have vicious fights, but also sometimes show each other great tenderness.  Their dealings with others also vary.  For example, Cleopatra does not treat messengers very well.  If you want to tell her something, it better be something she wants to hear!  The emotions the characters show demonstrate their fading grasp on reality.  Antony is strong and virile in the beginning of the play, but as the play goes on he seems less sure of himself and even insane.  Consider that he handles the meeting with Lepidus and C...

One can definitely see elements of anarchy and individualism at work in Oscar Wilde's  The Importance of Being Earnest.  First of all, much of the play lampoons the attitudes and manners of the upper classes, as it hilariously comments on and exposes the trivialities of the rich. There are some elements of anarchy in this comedic process, as Wilde's depiction of the upper classes demolishes the wealthy establishment by revealing its shallow lack of substance.... One can definitely see elements of anarchy and individualism at work in Oscar Wilde's  The Importance of Being Earnest.  First of all, much of the play lampoons the attitudes and manners of the upper classes, as it hilariously comments on and exposes the trivialities of the rich. There are some elements of anarchy in this comedic process, as Wilde's depiction of the upper classes demolishes the wealthy establishment by revealing its shallow lack of substance. Of course, it's important to note that, even if W...

Lilly is not able to act like a real mother to Roy because the grifting way of life infiltrates every part of her being. Lilly shows how grifting is not just a job as much as it is a way of life. Lilly has had to grift throughout her life. Her life has been filled with competition and conning to get what she needs or wants. From her economically challenged background to giving birth to... Lilly is not able to act like a real mother to Roy because the grifting way of life infiltrates every part of her being. Lilly shows how grifting is not just a job as much as it is a way of life. Lilly has had to grift throughout her life. Her life has been filled with competition and conning to get what she needs or wants. From her economically challenged background to giving birth to Roy at such a young age, Lilly believes that living is one "long con." She shows this in how she competes for food with Roy when he is young and in the way she cultivates the grifting tendencies within him. Li...

When carbon dioxide reacts with red hot coke, carbon monoxide is formed. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction can be written as: `CO_2 + C -> 2CO` Here, 1 mole of carbon dioxide reacts with 1 mole of coke to produce 2 moles of carbon monoxide.  Let us assume that x liters of carbon dioxide are consumed in the reaction, then the remaining volume of carbon dioxide is 1-x liters. Assuming STP conditions, 1... When carbon dioxide reacts with red hot coke, carbon monoxide is formed. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction can be written as: `CO_2 + C -> 2CO` Here, 1 mole of carbon dioxide reacts with 1 mole of coke to produce 2 moles of carbon monoxide.  Let us assume that x liters of carbon dioxide are consumed in the reaction, then the remaining volume of carbon dioxide is 1-x liters. Assuming STP conditions, 1 l of CO2 = 1/22.4 moles and x l = x/22.4 moles Using stoichiometry, x/22.4 moles of CO2 will produce 2x/22.4 moles of CO. At STP, 2x/22.4 moles = 2x l (1...

The best place to look for the description of the first week of August is in the first paragraph of the prologue. The words that Babbitt uses in that paragraph are all words that help the reader envision the season and feel hot, humid, sticky, and gross. I do not enjoy heat and humidity, so that paragraph is an awful read for me. It just makes me feel gross. Not only that, but Babbitt writes... The best place to look for the description of the first week of August is in the first paragraph of the prologue. The words that Babbitt uses in that paragraph are all words that help the reader envision the season and feel hot, humid, sticky, and gross. I do not enjoy heat and humidity, so that paragraph is an awful read for me. It just makes me feel gross. Not only that, but Babbitt writes the paragraph in a way that makes it seem like the heat will last entirely too long. For example, in the first two sentences the following words are used: "hang," "long," "motionless...

In Act I, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet a fight breaks out in the streets of Verona between the Montagues and Capulets. The families are bitter enemies and the feud is described as an "ancient grudge." As soon as Lord Capulet hears the noise in the street he calls for his "long sword." Lady Capulet, who is by his side, remarks that he would be better off with a "crutch" and that he... In Act I, Scene 1 of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet a fight breaks out in the streets of Verona between the Montagues and Capulets. The families are bitter enemies and the feud is described as an "ancient grudge." As soon as Lord Capulet hears the noise in the street he calls for his "long sword." Lady Capulet, who is by his side, remarks that he would be better off with a "crutch" and that he has no business with a sword. The suggestion, of course, is that Lord Capulet is simply too old to be fighting in the street. Likewise...

Atoms are the smallest fragments of matter that retain their chemical identity. Atoms contain a number of particles, including protons, neutrons and electrons. Among these, protons are positively charged, while electrons are negatively charged and neutrons are neutrally charged. The protons and neutrons exist within the nucleus, while electrons are located outside it.  Each element is characterized by two terms: atomic number and mass number. The atomic number is the same as the number of... Atoms are the smallest fragments of matter that retain their chemical identity. Atoms contain a number of particles, including protons, neutrons and electrons. Among these, protons are positively charged, while electrons are negatively charged and neutrons are neutrally charged. The protons and neutrons exist within the nucleus, while electrons are located outside it.  Each element is characterized by two terms: atomic number and mass number. The atomic number is the same as the number of protons i...

The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine was a major factor in our decision to go to war against Spain. There had been a growing discontent between the United States and Spain over the Spanish treatment of the people of Cuba. Our newspapers were reporting how poorly the Spanish were treating the Cubans. Americans, who had no viable way of verifying the newspaper reports, were outraged at the alleged mistreatment of the Cubans. When the Spanish... The explosion of the U.S.S. Maine was a major factor in our decision to go to war against Spain. There had been a growing discontent between the United States and Spain over the Spanish treatment of the people of Cuba. Our newspapers were reporting how poorly the Spanish were treating the Cubans. Americans, who had no viable way of verifying the newspaper reports, were outraged at the alleged mistreatment of the Cubans. When the Spanish ambassador to the United States privately criticized President McKinley in a letter that was intercepted and given...

In chapter 53, Pi gives a physical description of Richard Parker as he emerges from underneath the tarpaulin. He is enormous, strong, and beautiful at the same time. He also creates fear in Pi as the two face each other from across the life boat. Now, if this is the moment that Pi's alter-ego emerges, then it scares him that he can represent such power and dominance on the lifeboat. After eating a rat, Richard Parker eats the hyena, who represents the cook. This is the alternate story to Pi avenging his mother's death after the cook killed her. For a sixteen-year-old boy to witness his mother's murder and then kill her murderer is an extremely traumatic experience. In order to cope with the horror, it is easier for Pi's psyche to project his ability to kill onto the persona of a tiger. Since Pi understands animals such as tigers, he can wrap his mind around animalistic behaviors more easily than he can admit to himself that he, as a human, killed another human. Pi is th...

Erik Larson has said before in interviews that he does all of his own research. He doesn't have a research assistant to help him because he says he likes to encounter the sources himself. He likes to find then, follow them, and handle them all on his own. For  Devil in the White City, as with his other nonfiction historical books ,  he relied heavily on primary sources from the timeframe the book takes place.... Erik Larson has said before in interviews that he does all of his own research. He doesn't have a research assistant to help him because he says he likes to encounter the sources himself. He likes to find then, follow them, and handle them all on his own. For  Devil in the White City, as with his other nonfiction historical books ,  he relied heavily on primary sources from the timeframe the book takes place. He tracked down documents that each of the people in the book had actually written, like in this example where he discusses the postcards from Prendergast: I found...

In Act 1, Scene 4, Duncan announces that his older son, Malcolm, is named the Prince of Cumberland, which is the title for the heir to the throne (I.4.45). Therefore, Malcolm is the official heir, the person who is supposed to be the king after Duncan. Macbeth was told by the Weird Sisters in Scene 3, however, that he would king "hereafter" (1.3.53).  The witches are not specific about when Macbeth will become the monarch,... In Act 1, Scene 4, Duncan announces that his older son, Malcolm, is named the Prince of Cumberland, which is the title for the heir to the throne (I.4.45). Therefore, Malcolm is the official heir, the person who is supposed to be the king after Duncan. Macbeth was told by the Weird Sisters in Scene 3, however, that he would king "hereafter" (1.3.53).  The witches are not specific about when Macbeth will become the monarch, but because he learns that he's been named the new Thane of Cawdor almost immediately after the witches tell him he wil...

In The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,  Bruno's naiveté is demonstrated in his first reaction when he sees his things being packed and he believes that he has done something wrong. Then, he does not realize that they are leaving Berlin, nor the reason for this move.  In addition to these examples of Bruno's naiveté, he seems to only know that his father wears a "fantastic" uniform. His knowledge of the man and woman who visit... In The Boy in the Striped Pajamas,  Bruno's naiveté is demonstrated in his first reaction when he sees his things being packed and he believes that he has done something wrong. Then, he does not realize that they are leaving Berlin, nor the reason for this move.  In addition to these examples of Bruno's naiveté, he seems to only know that his father wears a "fantastic" uniform. His knowledge of the man and woman who visit their home--the "Fury" and the pretty blonde woman who waved good-bye to him as he was sent from th...

With the italicized sections of "Barn Burning," Faulkner is using a Modernist style of narration called perspectivism. In this style, the narrator is omniscient only in regard to one character, at least for a given part of the story where the technique is used. Thus the action of "Barn Burning" is experienced through the boy Sarty's perspective, and events are interpreted through the way he perceives them. The italicized portions of the story take us deep into Sarty's psyche and usually give words to either the conflicts he is experiencing or the hopes he has for resolving those conflicts. As the story opens and Abner Snopes appears before a Justice for burning a barn, Sarty's thoughts voice his loyalty to his father, but the intensity of their expression indicate that the loyalty requires effort on Sarty's part. As they ride away in their wagon, Sarty begins to hope: "Maybe he's done satisfied now, now that he has..." As yet he cannot...

I think speed is one of the primary advantages in using email over a traditional business letter. In a business setting, it is desirable to receive immediate clarification. The longer an issue goes unresolved, the more difficult it is for business to proceed. Email provides an immediacy that a traditional letter simply cannot.  For example, if you were a manager at a factory and you had a question on production specifications, an email to your... I think speed is one of the primary advantages in using email over a traditional business letter. In a business setting, it is desirable to receive immediate clarification. The longer an issue goes unresolved, the more difficult it is for business to proceed. Email provides an immediacy that a traditional letter simply cannot.  For example, if you were a manager at a factory and you had a question on production specifications, an email to your design branch would be essential.  You could get your response and quickly proceed with production.  ...

Another bit of information that will help you is the explanation of the themes of this book. The two main themes discussed here are the mistaken benevolence of hearing people and the failure of current education for the deaf. The title of the book comes from the mistaken benevolence of hearing people who try to “help” the deaf. Hearing people make many decisions about deaf education. Hearing people try to “help” by insisting on lip... Another bit of information that will help you is the explanation of the themes of this book. The two main themes discussed here are the mistaken benevolence of hearing people and the failure of current education for the deaf. The title of the book comes from the mistaken benevolence of hearing people who try to “help” the deaf. Hearing people make many decisions about deaf education. Hearing people try to “help” by insisting on lip reading instead of manual sign language. This deprives children of socialization and culture. Hearing people try to “help” by...