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The church--and more specifically Friar Laurence--played a tremendous role in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet by acting as an intermediary, negotiator, and "sanctuary" for their secret relationship. The first person that Romeo turns to in order to confess the details of his sudden love for Juliet is Friar Laurence, a Franciscan friar who has grown tired of the conflict between the Montagues and the Capulets and is thus eager to help Romeo out. In... The church--and more specifically Friar Laurence--played a tremendous role in the deaths of Romeo and Juliet by acting as an intermediary, negotiator, and "sanctuary" for their secret relationship. The first person that Romeo turns to in order to confess the details of his sudden love for Juliet is Friar Laurence, a Franciscan friar who has grown tired of the conflict between the Montagues and the Capulets and is thus eager to help Romeo out. In Act Two, Scene Three, Romeo meets with Friar Laurence at his cell and begs hi...

This important quote from Ernest Hemingway’s Pulitzer Prize winning novella The Old Man and the Sea is a crucial component in the story for a number of reasons. First, this quote comes when Santiago realizes that the fish is so massive that it may very well be towing the boat: “Then his head started to become a little unclear and he thought, is he bringing me in or am I bringing him in? If I... This important quote from Ernest Hemingway’s Pulitzer Prize winning novella The Old Man and the Sea is a crucial component in the story for a number of reasons. First, this quote comes when Santiago realizes that the fish is so massive that it may very well be towing the boat: “Then his head started to become a little unclear and he thought, is he bringing me in or am I bringing him in? If I were towing him behind there would be no question. Nor if the fish were in the skiff, with all dignity gone” (99). This leads Santiago to question who is catching who; is he bringing in the fish, or is the f...

The Republican sniper may have had an idea that the Free State sniper would be someone he recognized. Many of the men who fought in the Irish Civil War had served together in the Irish Republican Army which had waged war against the British, gaining independence in 1921. A dispute arose between factions of the IRA and in 1922, they split. The protagonist sniper in Liam O'Flaherty's short story remained loyal to the Republican army... The Republican sniper may have had an idea that the Free State sniper would be someone he recognized. Many of the men who fought in the Irish Civil War had served together in the Irish Republican Army which had waged war against the British, gaining independence in 1921. A dispute arose between factions of the IRA and in 1922, they split. The protagonist sniper in Liam O'Flaherty's short story remained loyal to the Republican army and believed that Ireland should have full autonomy, while the Free State soldiers, including the antagonist sn...

It is important to first understand that individuals, groups, and structures make up an organization, and that these entities impact the human behavior of that organization. As management is one of the disciplines of organizational behavior (along with communication, psychology, and sociology), it is particularly relevant because of the issues managers face. In a manager’s day-to-day duties, many responsibilities come into play: decision-making, how to build, keep, and motivate a team, how to be a... It is important to first understand that individuals, groups, and structures make up an organization, and that these entities impact the human behavior of that organization. As management is one of the disciplines of organizational behavior (along with communication, psychology, and sociology), it is particularly relevant because of the issues managers face. In a manager’s day-to-day duties, many responsibilities come into play: decision-making, how to build, keep, and motivate a team, how...

In April 1970, President Nixon announced his intent to withdraw 150,000 troops from Vietnam. Ten days later, he reneged on that, announcing in a 20-minute speech that instead, he was expanding the war into Cambodia. The reason he gives in his Cambodian Incursion speech is basically that attacking North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and Viet Cong (VC) targets in Cambodia would ultimately save American lives and allow for the complete and honorable withdrawal of troops. This is partly true; however, there was a larger political reason for reversing his decision. The success of the Vietnam War for America meant the equally successful fulfillment of a policy known as “Vietnamization,” a policy that was intended to end the war and allow for withdrawal of American troops through the training and equipping for combat of the South Vietnamese army that would allow them, in turn, to defend their own country. But this policy was in serious jeopardy. Cambodia’s leader, Prince Sihanouk, although maintainin...

In chapter seven of The Picture of Dorian Gray , Sybil delivers a poor performance on stage and later declares to Dorian that she will no longer act: I hate the stage. I might mimic a passion that I do not feel, but I cannot mimic one that burns me like fire.  For Sybil, falling in love with Dorian has completely reversed her feelings about acting. Before, acting represented the only "reality" in Sybil's life.... In chapter seven of The Picture of Dorian Gray , Sybil delivers a poor performance on stage and later declares to Dorian that she will no longer act: I hate the stage. I might mimic a passion that I do not feel, but I cannot mimic one that burns me like fire.  For Sybil, falling in love with Dorian has completely reversed her feelings about acting. Before, acting represented the only "reality" in Sybil's life. She believed in the characters that she portrayed and felt she was part of their world. Since falling in love with Dorian, however, Sybil vie...

Mama and Beneatha operate as foils in the play. Hansberry uses the characters to compare and contrast the difference in values between Mama's generation and Beneatha's. Mama's generation was that which migrated from the South to northern cities like Chicago, the setting of the play, in the early part of the twentieth-century. Beneatha's generation embraced Civil Rights, pan-Africanism, and later, would embrace Black Pride, which encouraged a singularly black aesthetic, as well as black nationalism. Beneatha's generation had more access to education and opportunity than her mother's. This is exemplified not only by the erudite language that Beneatha uses, which befuddles her mother, but also by her experiments with different hobbies. For example, Beneatha announces that she will start guitar lessons, a pastime which makes no sense to either Mama or Ruth: Mama: How come you done taken it in your mind to learn to play the guitar? Beneatha: I just want to, that'...

Writers develop and reveal characters and character traits through direct characterization , in which the writer tells the reader about a character through direct statements rather than dramatization. Writers can also use indirect characterization, which can be developed through the following means: through a physical description of a character through the character's actions through the character's thoughts, feelings, and speech through the comments and reactions of other characters In Chapter 7 of To Kill a Mockingbird , there is only a brief mention of Miss Stephanie Crawford. Jem and Scout find two carved figures in the knot-hole of the tree on the Radley's place; one is a boy and another a girl. As they study them, Scout notes the carver even caught the cowlick in Jem's hair. When they try to figure out who could have made these figures, Scout suggests Mr. Avery. Jem disputes this conclusion, saying all Mr. Avery really does is whittle a stick down to a toothpick...

How I Live Now deals with the themes of war, struggle, survival, and love. The protagonist, a fifteen-year-old girl who goes by the name of Daisy, is sent from New York to the countryside in England because of the developing war. The world is dealing with the outbreak of the new world war, but no one knows who the enemy really is. The theme of war is very important because we see how war changes... How I Live Now deals with the themes of war, struggle, survival, and love. The protagonist, a fifteen-year-old girl who goes by the name of Daisy, is sent from New York to the countryside in England because of the developing war. The world is dealing with the outbreak of the new world war, but no one knows who the enemy really is. The theme of war is very important because we see how war changes the innocent lives of the children Daisy spends time with, such as Edmond and Piper. At first, when they hear about the war, Daisy and the rest are nonchalant; however, when the army arrives at their...

For Faber, the only way to change society is to change its culture, as he comments to Montag: The whole culture's shot through. The skeleton needs melting and re-shaping. In his view, it was not the firemen who caused censorship; it was the people. As he says, "the public itself chose to stop reading"; they wanted entertainment and happiness, not books. This view is based on his own experience as a professor when, one year,... For Faber, the only way to change society is to change its culture, as he comments to Montag: The whole culture's shot through. The skeleton needs melting and re-shaping. In his view, it was not the firemen who caused censorship; it was the people. As he says, "the public itself chose to stop reading"; they wanted entertainment and happiness, not books. This view is based on his own experience as a professor when, one year, he found only one student had signed up for his course, "Drama from Aeschylus to O'Neill." Accordin...

Calpurnia and Portia both worry about their husbands, but for different reasons. Calpurnia fears her husband Caesar will be attacked, while Portia thinks her husband Brutus is going to get into trouble for attacking Caesar. Politically, Julius Caesar was a very powerful person. He also made a lot of enemies. Calpurnia was a loyal and obedient wife. Even when Caesar made her do something that seemed humiliating, like stand in Antony’s path at the race, Calpurnia... Calpurnia and Portia both worry about their husbands, but for different reasons. Calpurnia fears her husband Caesar will be attacked, while Portia thinks her husband Brutus is going to get into trouble for attacking Caesar. Politically, Julius Caesar was a very powerful person. He also made a lot of enemies. Calpurnia was a loyal and obedient wife. Even when Caesar made her do something that seemed humiliating, like stand in Antony’s path at the race, Calpurnia did it. She did not question Caesar for calling attention to her ...

The challenge with a topic like "racism," is that it is so big, it is hard to write a short speech about. Oddly enough, if you narrow your topic, you will find a lot to say about your topic, to the point that you will be concerned about your speech being too long. One way to narrow your topic would be to investigate attempts in history to deal with racism, from the Underground Railroad and... The challenge with a topic like "racism," is that it is so big, it is hard to write a short speech about. Oddly enough, if you narrow your topic, you will find a lot to say about your topic, to the point that you will be concerned about your speech being too long. One way to narrow your topic would be to investigate attempts in history to deal with racism, from the Underground Railroad and Abolitionism, through the Civil Rights movement and school desegregation, to #blacklivesmatter today. Use some internet sources to look at each one of these historical movements and explain t...

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey was Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII of England and also bore the title Cardinal Archbishop of York. Wolsey was deeply involved in planning and executing a scheme to legitimize Henry VIII's intent to divorce Catherine of Aragon. Thomas More was a rising public servant to the monarchy of England who was appointed under-sheriff of the City of London in 1510. In 1514, More was appointed Master of Requests in Parliament and... Cardinal Thomas Wolsey was Lord Chancellor to King Henry VIII of England and also bore the title Cardinal Archbishop of York. Wolsey was deeply involved in planning and executing a scheme to legitimize Henry VIII's intent to divorce Catherine of Aragon. Thomas More was a rising public servant to the monarchy of England who was appointed under-sheriff of the City of London in 1510. In 1514, More was appointed Master of Requests in Parliament and then Privy Councilor to King Henry VIII, where he began to work more closely with Cardinal ...

When Scout begins school in the first grade, her teacher is Miss Caroline Fisher, who has "bright auburn hair, pink cheeks" and crimson nail polish. She is a poor teacher, mostly because she is inexperienced. Miss Fisher is young, no more than 21, and she shows her inexperience in two main ways. First, she expresses unhappiness that Scout already knows how to read. She tells Scout to let Atticus know not to teach her anymore.... When Scout begins school in the first grade, her teacher is Miss Caroline Fisher, who has "bright auburn hair, pink cheeks" and crimson nail polish. She is a poor teacher, mostly because she is inexperienced. Miss Fisher is young, no more than 21, and she shows her inexperience in two main ways. First, she expresses unhappiness that Scout already knows how to read. She tells Scout to let Atticus know not to teach her anymore. Miss Fisher believes she has to "undo the damage" of Scout's early reading experience. A more experienc...

Lennie is mentally challenged and definitely unable to take care of himself. In chapter one, he threatens to go off in the woods to find a cave to live in. George scoffs at the idea and questions what Lennie would get to eat. It seems Lennie has traveled with George since Lennie's Aunt Clara died. The two men grew up in the small northern California town of Auburn and after Aunt Clara died, George took... Lennie is mentally challenged and definitely unable to take care of himself. In chapter one, he threatens to go off in the woods to find a cave to live in. George scoffs at the idea and questions what Lennie would get to eat. It seems Lennie has traveled with George since Lennie's Aunt Clara died. The two men grew up in the small northern California town of Auburn and after Aunt Clara died, George took Lennie with him. In other words, Lennie really doesn't have a home. His home is with George and the two men are migrant farm workers traveling through California looking for...

In chapter 12, Scout and Jem accompany Calpurnia to her church, where they discover Reverend Sykes is taking up a collection for Helen Robinson. Scout is confused why they would have to do that for her, so she asks the Reverend about it. He tells her that Helen Robinson has three children to feed and she "can't go out to work" (123). This answer does not satisfy Scout because she knows of a lot of... In chapter 12, Scout and Jem accompany Calpurnia to her church, where they discover Reverend Sykes is taking up a collection for Helen Robinson. Scout is confused why they would have to do that for her, so she asks the Reverend about it. He tells her that Helen Robinson has three children to feed and she "can't go out to work" (123). This answer does not satisfy Scout because she knows of a lot of African Americans who were allowed to work in the field with their children alongside them. The mothers would find some shade for the kids and watch them as she worked...

Friar Laurence's speech at the beginning of Act II, Scene 3 reveals two important things about the Friar and also helps establish one of Shakespeare's themes in the play. First, the Friar's speech indicates that he understands the properties of many of the weeds and flowers that he is gathering in his garden before Romeo shows up. This ability foreshadows later events when Friar Laurence mixes a potion which makes Juliet appear to be dead.... Friar Laurence's speech at the beginning of Act II, Scene 3 reveals two important things about the Friar and also helps establish one of Shakespeare's themes in the play. First, the Friar's speech indicates that he understands the properties of many of the weeds and flowers that he is gathering in his garden before Romeo shows up. This ability foreshadows later events when Friar Laurence mixes a potion which makes Juliet appear to be dead. The audience knows from this scene that it is quite possible for the Friar to concoct...

In Children of the Prison Boom , Wakefield and Wildeman document the effects that the vast increase in incarceration rates in the United States since the 1970s has had on children, particularly African-American children. An African-American child born around 1990 whose father dropped out of high school has a 50.5% chance of having his or her father imprisoned, according to Wakefield and Wildeman, as compared to 7.2% of white children whose fathers dropped out of... In Children of the Prison Boom , Wakefield and Wildeman document the effects that the vast increase in incarceration rates in the United States since the 1970s has had on children, particularly African-American children. An African-American child born around 1990 whose father dropped out of high school has a 50.5% chance of having his or her father imprisoned, according to Wakefield and Wildeman, as compared to 7.2% of white children whose fathers dropped out of high school. This racial disparity in rates of imprisonment has...

Although you may not find the word "pipel" in a standard English dictionary, you can get a sense of what it means from the novel Night : In his "service" was a young boy, a pipel, as they were called. This one had a delicate and beautiful face—an incredible sight in this camp. So, a pipel is a young boy who works as an assistant and gets certain rewards. We assume that these boys get their special positions by being very physically attractive and by being subservient to the older men whom they serve. This particular "pipel" is one who serves the overseer at Buna, has a beautiful appearance that reminds the narrator of an angel, and suffers a terrible death as punishment for being involved in some kind of sabotage. When you consider the existence of this "angelic" pipel, his own brutal behavior toward his own father, and his terrible torture and death, you start to understand the intensity of the narrator's despair and the confusing, chaotic ...

Charles Dickens presents Scrooge as a completely transformed man in the final stave of A Christmas Carol .  At the beginning of the book, Scrooge growls in his miserliness.  At the end of the book, Scrooge chuckles in his mirth.  This is exemplified in the following exclamation: I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a schoolboy. I am as giddy as a drunken... Charles Dickens presents Scrooge as a completely transformed man in the final stave of A Christmas Carol .  At the beginning of the book, Scrooge growls in his miserliness.  At the end of the book, Scrooge chuckles in his mirth.  This is exemplified in the following exclamation: I am as light as a feather, I am as happy as an angel, I am as merry as a schoolboy. I am as giddy as a drunken man. A merry Christmas to everybody! A happy New Year to all the world. Dickens goes even further than this, though.  Scrooge not only talks about how he has changed, Scrooge acts upon it as well.  The largest gen...

Panem is a dystopian society because everyone in the capital lives a wonderful life but the rest of the country suffers.   A dystopia is a type of science fiction in which people have tried to create a perfect world, and in doing so have created a nightmare.  These dystopias usually restrict people’s rights and use science and technology to terrorize and control their citizens.  The country of Panem is carefully constructed into thirteen districts... Panem is a dystopian society because everyone in the capital lives a wonderful life but the rest of the country suffers.   A dystopia is a type of science fiction in which people have tried to create a perfect world, and in doing so have created a nightmare.  These dystopias usually restrict people’s rights and use science and technology to terrorize and control their citizens.  The country of Panem is carefully constructed into thirteen districts in order to keep the population in line.  There are actually only supposedly twelve, because ...

You could certainly address the fact that the speaker uses myriad types of men to prove to his father that everyone, no matter how wise they are or how well they've lived, fights death in the end; he then uses this argument to claim that his father ought to fight too.   He argues that, although they know they must and should die, wise men fight death because they feel they've not had enough impact... You could certainly address the fact that the speaker uses myriad types of men to prove to his father that everyone, no matter how wise they are or how well they've lived, fights death in the end; he then uses this argument to claim that his father ought to fight too.   He argues that, although they know they must and should die, wise men fight death because they feel they've not had enough impact on the world.  Good men fight death because they want more opportunity to do good works in the world.  Wild men who seemed to make the most out of every moment, regret, in the end...

That chapter is a really difficult chapter to read, emotionally at least. I may have thought that McCandless was a bit crazy at different times throughout the book, but I always admired his ability to survive on so little.  I may have thought him odd, but I also never thought him stupid--until Chapter 17.  The guiding tool that McCandless chose to do without while on his Alaskan adventure was a topographic map.  Had McCandless had... That chapter is a really difficult chapter to read, emotionally at least. I may have thought that McCandless was a bit crazy at different times throughout the book, but I always admired his ability to survive on so little.  I may have thought him odd, but I also never thought him stupid--until Chapter 17.  The guiding tool that McCandless chose to do without while on his Alaskan adventure was a topographic map.  Had McCandless had a topographic map of the area surrounding the bus, he would have seen that he was close to a USGS gauging station.  The gauging...

Jonas seems to be the only family member who becomes attached to Gabe.   In our world, it would probably be impossible to take care of a baby for a year or so and not feel attached. Jonas’s community is different, however; people are raised from the youngest age to avoid attachment or emotions of any kind.  Therefore, as impossible as it might sound, the family did not get attached to Gabe. Jonas, the only one with emotions, did develop a strong attachment to him.  Families in Jonas’s community are very different from ours.  Although they are made up of parents and siblings, no one is actually related and not even really attached. The parents are paired by community Elders, and only stay together until they raise the children. They do not get their children until they are a year old, missing a crucial bonding period.  Therefore, no one is attached.  Jonas is one of the few members of his community who has access to his emotions. He learned how to feel through his training as Receiver o...

Antonio’s trial is the climax of the play: having entered into a usury agreement with Shylock on behalf of Bassanio, which he was unable to repay, Antonio has been imprisoned. By the terms of the bond, Shylock can claim a pound of Antonio’s flesh upon forfeiture. Shylock intends to claim his heart, thereby killing Antonio.   Portia and her serving woman, Nerissa, disguise themselves as men to intervene in the trial. Portia becomes Balthasar, a doctor of law, and argues that Shylock ought to have mercy for Antonio. Her famous speech begins, The quality of mercy is not strain'd, It droppeth, as the gentle rain from heaven Upon the place beneath: it is twice bless'd She goes on to extol the virtues of mercy: that it displays power better than a crown ever could, that is is “an attribute to God himself,” that salvation cannot come from justice but only from mercy. In doing so, of course, she extols Christian values, which alienates Shylock as a Jew. However, she rules in favor of S...

The Englishman and Santiago share with each other what they have learned up until the time they meet one another in the caravan. The Englishman agrees to listen and observe omens like Santiago has learned to do so far, and the boy agrees to read the man's books to find out what they have to offer. Santiago reads, but he doesn't feel like he learns anything. The Englishman listens to everyone and everything in the... The Englishman and Santiago share with each other what they have learned up until the time they meet one another in the caravan. The Englishman agrees to listen and observe omens like Santiago has learned to do so far, and the boy agrees to read the man's books to find out what they have to offer. Santiago reads, but he doesn't feel like he learns anything. The Englishman listens to everyone and everything in the desert, but the only thing he hears is talk of war. What Santiago does gain from reading the Englishman's books is that he can apply what the b...

We can make some simple calculations to solve this problem and get an approximate answer. The average diameter of Earth is 12,756 km or 7927 miles. The satellite used to fly about 500 miles above the surface of Earth. Thus, the distance traveled in completing one orbit can be approximated as the circumference of the circle whose radius is the distance of Sputnik from center of Earth. This distance is equal to the sum of... We can make some simple calculations to solve this problem and get an approximate answer. The average diameter of Earth is 12,756 km or 7927 miles. The satellite used to fly about 500 miles above the surface of Earth. Thus, the distance traveled in completing one orbit can be approximated as the circumference of the circle whose radius is the distance of Sputnik from center of Earth. This distance is equal to the sum of Earth's radius and the distance of the satellite over the Earth's surface. We can also use the diameter of this orbit for the calculations.  ...

Prior to Thomson's experiment, scientists were aware of how charged particles behaved in electric fields. They knew that a charged particle in an electric field would follow a parabolic path. They also knew that the size of the parabola was dependent on the particle's mass, charge, and speed. The speed of a particle in an electric field could be indirectly determined.  The cathode ray in Thomson's experiment behaved exactly like scientists would expect it to... Prior to Thomson's experiment, scientists were aware of how charged particles behaved in electric fields. They knew that a charged particle in an electric field would follow a parabolic path. They also knew that the size of the parabola was dependent on the particle's mass, charge, and speed. The speed of a particle in an electric field could be indirectly determined.  The cathode ray in Thomson's experiment behaved exactly like scientists would expect it to behave if it contained particles of negative ch...

Winston's varicose ulcer actually bothers him more than twice, but each time it does so coincides with him breaking away from the strict regimentation of Party life. The first time it begins itching "unbearably" in the novel, Winston is trying to think of what to write in his journal and coming up blank. The second time is when Winston wakes from his dream of the golden country and has to get up for his morning... Winston's varicose ulcer actually bothers him more than twice, but each time it does so coincides with him breaking away from the strict regimentation of Party life. The first time it begins itching "unbearably" in the novel, Winston is trying to think of what to write in his journal and coming up blank. The second time is when Winston wakes from his dream of the golden country and has to get up for his morning exercises. After the dream, he has a coughing fit, which causes his ulcer to start itching. The third time, Winston is trying once again to...

Julius Caesar showed he was ambitious by marching on Rome when Pompey was in power and then defeating Pompey’s army in the civil war. Caesar felt he was in the right to do this because he felt Pompey was abusing his power, but it was considered a very unnecessary and brutal action by many of Rome’s important citizens. Shakespeare shows us the importance of Pompey's defeat — and the triumph that followed — through Marullus’s... Julius Caesar showed he was ambitious by marching on Rome when Pompey was in power and then defeating Pompey’s army in the civil war. Caesar felt he was in the right to do this because he felt Pompey was abusing his power, but it was considered a very unnecessary and brutal action by many of Rome’s important citizens. Shakespeare shows us the importance of Pompey's defeat — and the triumph that followed — through Marullus’s speech to the craftsmen in the first scene. And do you now strew flowers in his way That comes in triumph over Pompey's blood? Be...

While there are many story arcs with their own plot, conflict, and resolution within the  Twilight series, I will discuss the conflict of the first book and its resolution.  The first book in the series, titled  Twilight,  deals with the conflict between Edward Cullen and Bella Swan. Bella is new in town, and when mysterious Edward saves her life, they develop a strained if intimate relationship. Edward is a vampire who can read people's thoughts,... While there are many story arcs with their own plot, conflict, and resolution within the  Twilight series, I will discuss the conflict of the first book and its resolution.  The first book in the series, titled  Twilight,  deals with the conflict between Edward Cullen and Bella Swan. Bella is new in town, and when mysterious Edward saves her life, they develop a strained if intimate relationship. Edward is a vampire who can read people's thoughts, but he is drawn to Bella because he cannot hear what's going on her mind. Bella...

When one speaks about the setting, one must address both place and time.   The setting of place is most definitely the country of Nigeria on the continent of Africa. The reader can get even more specific in that the relationship between Nene and Nnaemeka takes place in the city of Lagos in a room at 16 Kasanga Street. When Nnaemeka goes to visit his father, the setting changes to an Ibo village in rural Nigeria.... When one speaks about the setting, one must address both place and time.   The setting of place is most definitely the country of Nigeria on the continent of Africa. The reader can get even more specific in that the relationship between Nene and Nnaemeka takes place in the city of Lagos in a room at 16 Kasanga Street. When Nnaemeka goes to visit his father, the setting changes to an Ibo village in rural Nigeria.   In regards to setting of time in "Marriage is a Private Affair," we can assume it is a "fairly modern" setting; however, we are not told a spec...

In the 1930s, the leaders of totalitarian governments became very aggressive. Germany, Japan, and Italy began to take land from other countries. In many instances, the leaders of other countries did very little about these actions. The leaders of Germany, Japan, and Italy began to take land in the 1930s. In 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria. In 1937, Japan invaded China. In the 1930s, Germany violated the Treaty of Versailles by rebuilding its military. In 1936,... In the 1930s, the leaders of totalitarian governments became very aggressive. Germany, Japan, and Italy began to take land from other countries. In many instances, the leaders of other countries did very little about these actions. The leaders of Germany, Japan, and Italy began to take land in the 1930s. In 1931, Japan invaded Manchuria. In 1937, Japan invaded China. In the 1930s, Germany violated the Treaty of Versailles by rebuilding its military. In 1936, Germany moved its military into the Rhineland. This action also violate...

Peter thinks it is mean when their mother makes Fudge lamb chops because he isn’t eating and she thinks he’ll eat if she makes him his favorite foods. When Fudge refuses to eat, the family goes to great lengths to accommodate him.  They even let him eat under the table like a dog.  Fudge’s grandmother tries to trick him into drinking milkshakes by telling him there is a surprise at the bottom.  He drinks the... Peter thinks it is mean when their mother makes Fudge lamb chops because he isn’t eating and she thinks he’ll eat if she makes him his favorite foods. When Fudge refuses to eat, the family goes to great lengths to accommodate him.  They even let him eat under the table like a dog.  Fudge’s grandmother tries to trick him into drinking milkshakes by telling him there is a surprise at the bottom.  He drinks the first one and then throws the glass in anger when there is no surprise. Fudge’s mother even tells Peter to stand on his head to amuse his brother.  Peter learned to stand on...

Mitosis is the process by which the nuclear material of a eukaryotic cell divides just prior to cytokinesis or cell division. The first step that occurs after the cell enters the mitotic phase is prophase. During prophase, the nuclear envelope degenerates and the chromatin (DNA) condenses into chromosomes. This helps to protect the DNA in the absence of the nuclear envelope. The centrioles begin to move toward opposite poles of the cell.   The next step of mitosis is metaphase. During metaphase, the chromosomes, consisting of a pair of identical sister chromatids, line up along the metaphase plate (along the center of the cell). Microtubules (mitotic spindle) extend from the centrioles at opposite poles to the centromeres of the sister chromatids and attach. During the next phase, anaphase, the connected microtubules pull the sister chromatids of each chromosome to opposite ends of the cell so that every chromosome present in the parent cell is now represented at each end of the cell. ...

Critical text appreciation is based on the analysis of text from a number of different perspectives. While novices at the art of analysis might think that thinking about the details of a text might make the text boring, in fact, text analysis helps with appreciating a work even more (or, appreciating it in the first place, if the work seems mysterious or boring).  Context is important, so the first questions to ask include: When and... Critical text appreciation is based on the analysis of text from a number of different perspectives. While novices at the art of analysis might think that thinking about the details of a text might make the text boring, in fact, text analysis helps with appreciating a work even more (or, appreciating it in the first place, if the work seems mysterious or boring).  Context is important, so the first questions to ask include: When and where was this text produced? How does it relate to texts and other art forms that came before it? How does it relate to te...

We can use equations of motion to solve this equation. The initial and final velocity are related as: v = u + at where u is the initial velocity, v is the final velocity, a is the acceleration and t is the time taken. In this case, when the ball is thrown upwards, u = 19.6 m/s and a = -g = -9.8 m/s^2. Since the ball's upward motion is resisted by gravity, it will... We can use equations of motion to solve this equation. The initial and final velocity are related as: v = u + at where u is the initial velocity, v is the final velocity, a is the acceleration and t is the time taken. In this case, when the ball is thrown upwards, u = 19.6 m/s and a = -g = -9.8 m/s^2. Since the ball's upward motion is resisted by gravity, it will come to a stop. That is, v = 0 m/s. Hence, 0 = 19.6 + (-9.8)t solving the equation, we get: t = 2 sec. Thus, the body will rise up for 2 seconds before coming to rest. It will then start falling down again and take 2 seconds for the downward journey.  The t...

You could argue that both stories present the idea that all human beings are inherently sinful and that we all make choices to avoid acknowledging that sinfulness for what it is; this unwillingness ultimately damages our relationships with each other and with God. As Young Goodman Brown walks into the forest, he thinks to himself, "'[Faith] is a blessed angel on earth; and after this one night, I'll cling to her skirts and follow her to Heaven.'" But this is not the way Faith works. One cannot simply put one's faith down and pick it back up again when it suits. We cannot voluntarily and cheerfully commit sin simply because we believe that faith and piety will be available to us later. This is not being honest, and it's like trying to trick God. In the story, Brown's strategy doesn't work. He is never able to regain his faith in the end. Similarly, Mr. Hooper's congregation understands, on some level, that his veil represents "secret sin,...

"Realists" believe national governments are best understood as entities that act in their own self-interest. The internal composition of the government is unimportant, as are the particulars of its political institutions. Realists are above all concerned about the balance of power. They believe war is least likely when power is balanced, and most likely when there is one country that has overwhelming power and can therefore expect to win any conflict. Liberals believe that national governments are best understood by the principles that define their laws; they believe that democratic countries are inherently more peaceful because most people desire peace. Liberals are not concerned about the balance of power, but instead the composition of national governments; they believe the best way to avoid war is to make every nation into a democracy. Both theories are trying to avoid war, so whichever theory is right would result in the least war if it is properly followed. If realism i...