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There are good examples of verbal and situational irony in Elie Wiesel's memoir Night . Verbal irony occurs when words are used to suggest the opposite of what is meant. It is grimly ironic when, after the Jews are ordered to wear yellow stars, Elie's father says, "The yellow star? Oh well, what of it? You don't die of it..." The statement is ironic because that is precisely how Elie's father dies. The wearing of... There are good examples of verbal and situational irony in Elie Wiesel's memoir Night . Verbal irony occurs when words are used to suggest the opposite of what is meant. It is grimly ironic when, after the Jews are ordered to wear yellow stars, Elie's father says, "The yellow star? Oh well, what of it? You don't die of it..." The statement is ironic because that is precisely how Elie's father dies. The wearing of the yellow star was one step on the path to the concentration camps and almost certain death. After almost a ye...

Atticus Finch defines himself as a gentleman by means of his speech and actions throughout the narrative of To Kill a Mockingbird . Atticus is always polite. --Atticus acts in a gentlemanly manner at all times as he speaks politely to all the citizens of Maycomb regardless of what they say to him or about him.  For instance, despite the insults and derogation of Mrs. Dubose, Atticus tips his hat to her and "waves gallantly to her." Then he addresses her, "Mrs. Dubose! You look like a picture this evening." After Jem cleans up the destruction of Mrs. Dubose's camellias, an act done because of his anger over her insults, he returns home and tells his father that he has apologized and offered to work every Saturday to try to restore the flowers. Atticus scolds him for saying he is sorry if he is really not; further, he explains to Jem, "...she's old and ill. You can't hold her responsible for what she says and does." --During the trial, when Bob a...

Nerve cells are very specialized cells. Their job is to send signals to and from the brain. Because of this, each nerve cell has a specific place in our nervous system for signals to follow the correct path to successfully get to and from the brain. If nerve cells were to reproduce or undergo cell division, it would cause a disturbance in the path of signals sent. This could potentially mess up the series of... Nerve cells are very specialized cells. Their job is to send signals to and from the brain. Because of this, each nerve cell has a specific place in our nervous system for signals to follow the correct path to successfully get to and from the brain. If nerve cells were to reproduce or undergo cell division, it would cause a disturbance in the path of signals sent. This could potentially mess up the series of specific connections. This could disrupt signals being sent to and from the brain. In short, nerve cells do not reproduce. We get what we are born with. If nerve cells get d...

The Mexican-American War started over a boundary dispute dealing with Texas. Mexico believed the boundary was at the Nueces River. If this was the boundary, Texas would have been much smaller than we said it was. We believed the boundary was at the Rio Grande River. The United States wanted to resolve the issue. We sent John Slidell to Mexico to negotiate. We were prepared to offer Mexico $30 million for California and for New... The Mexican-American War started over a boundary dispute dealing with Texas. Mexico believed the boundary was at the Nueces River. If this was the boundary, Texas would have been much smaller than we said it was. We believed the boundary was at the Rio Grande River. The United States wanted to resolve the issue. We sent John Slidell to Mexico to negotiate. We were prepared to offer Mexico $30 million for California and for New Mexico. We also wanted the border with Texas and Mexico to be at the Rio Grande River. However, Mexico wouldn’t meet with us. When Mexi...

The phone call Tom receives in Chapter I is significant in many ways. For one thing, it suggests that Tom is having an affair and suggests further that this is not his first one. It has reached the point where his current mistress is actually phoning him at his home. Nick senses that there is something wrong between Daisy and her husband, but Jordan Baker confirms it when she tells him, "Tom's got some woman... The phone call Tom receives in Chapter I is significant in many ways. For one thing, it suggests that Tom is having an affair and suggests further that this is not his first one. It has reached the point where his current mistress is actually phoning him at his home. Nick senses that there is something wrong between Daisy and her husband, but Jordan Baker confirms it when she tells him, "Tom's got some woman in New York." The blatantly aggressive phone call characterizes the caller and suggests that the woman who is creating trouble by calling Tom at home ...

We can use the Nernst equation to determine the pH of the anode (which is the hydrogen electrode). The Nernst equation can be written as: `E = E^0 - (0.0592/n) log_10 ([H^+]^2/p_H_2)` We also know that hydrogen anode is the reference electrode and hence,  `E - E^0 = 0.881 V` Also, n = 2 and `p_H_2` = 1 atm. Thus, substituting the values in the equation, we get: `0.881 = -(0.0592/2) log_10([H^+]^2/1)` solving this equation,... We can use the Nernst equation to determine the pH of the anode (which is the hydrogen electrode). The Nernst equation can be written as: `E = E^0 - (0.0592/n) log_10 ([H^+]^2/p_H_2)` We also know that hydrogen anode is the reference electrode and hence,  `E - E^0 = 0.881 V` Also, n = 2 and `p_H_2` = 1 atm. Thus, substituting the values in the equation, we get: `0.881 = -(0.0592/2) log_10([H^+]^2/1)` solving this equation, we get the concentration of protons as 1.313 x 10^-15 M. This can be converted to pH by using the following relation: `pH = -log_10[H^+]` That ...

Several passages in Lord of the Flies allow the reader to know what Jack is feeling. When the boys call for a vote for chief in the beginning, Jack feels confident he should be the group's leader, and when Ralph is elected instead, he blushes with "mortification." When he has failed to kill a piglet caught in the brush, he feels ashamed for not having the courage to spill its blood, and then he feels... Several passages in Lord of the Flies allow the reader to know what Jack is feeling. When the boys call for a vote for chief in the beginning, Jack feels confident he should be the group's leader, and when Ralph is elected instead, he blushes with "mortification." When he has failed to kill a piglet caught in the brush, he feels ashamed for not having the courage to spill its blood, and then he feels determined to not let his squeamishness embarrass him again. Hunting exhilarates him, but when he lets the fire go out, he feels humiliated and takes it out on ...

A euphemism, of course, is a positive (or indirect) word that is used instead of a negative (or direct) word when referring to something especially harsh or horrible.  The best examples of euphemism in  The Boy in the Striped Pajamas  involve the theme of innocence in regards to the character of Bruno.  Probably the most important euphemisms in the book are "Out-With" and "the Fury."  As the young son of a Nazi commandant, Bruno is innocent... A euphemism, of course, is a positive (or indirect) word that is used instead of a negative (or direct) word when referring to something especially harsh or horrible.  The best examples of euphemism in  The Boy in the Striped Pajamas  involve the theme of innocence in regards to the character of Bruno.  Probably the most important euphemisms in the book are "Out-With" and "the Fury."  As the young son of a Nazi commandant, Bruno is innocent of the horrors going on around him.  As a result, Bruno uses words ...

When he left Stanford University in 1925 without completing a degree, Steinbeck decided to become a freelance writer, which meant that he would not be tied to a single employer but would write articles and stories which he would submit to different publishers. He would, of course, only be reimbursed once his work was accepted. This was a failed venture and Steinbeck survived by doing odd jobs in New York as a construction worker and... When he left Stanford University in 1925 without completing a degree, Steinbeck decided to become a freelance writer, which meant that he would not be tied to a single employer but would write articles and stories which he would submit to different publishers. He would, of course, only be reimbursed once his work was accepted. This was a failed venture and Steinbeck survived by doing odd jobs in New York as a construction worker and a newspaper reporter. Displeased, he returned to California in 1928 and found work as a caretaker and tour guide in Lake T...

Deoxygenated blood that has just returned from the tissues of the body and the coronary circulation (the system that provides oxygenated blood to the tissue of the heart itself) enters the right atrium of the heart.  From there, it will be pumped through the tricuspid valve and into the right ventricle.  The ventricles contract and the blood travels from the right side through the pulmonary trunk and artery to the lungs.  From the pulmonary artery,... Deoxygenated blood that has just returned from the tissues of the body and the coronary circulation (the system that provides oxygenated blood to the tissue of the heart itself) enters the right atrium of the heart.  From there, it will be pumped through the tricuspid valve and into the right ventricle.  The ventricles contract and the blood travels from the right side through the pulmonary trunk and artery to the lungs.  From the pulmonary artery, the blood makes its way to the capillary beds surrounding the alveoli (air sacs) of the lun...

I do not think that slavery was all about racism. It was also very much about economics. But I think it was far more complicated than two sentences can make clear.  Let me see if I can talk us through this to share my thoughts. Racism is the perception that those of another race are inferior in some way and should be treated thus.  Those who participated in the slave trade found it easier to enslave Africans because they were of another race, had cultures that superficially seemed inferior to European or American culture, and of course, had few defenses against the invaders. These people were "the other," and as such, there was no need to treat them as fully human, a rationale in their minds for treating them no differently than beasts of burden. If we want to enslave a people and treat them like animals, it seems to salve our consciences to say they are another race, so somehow it doesn't count.  While it is impossible for me to see all of this through the eyes of an ear...

Toward the end of the story, the two sisters' "lives changed rather abruptly" when the older one, Premila, suffers the humiliation of her teachers' assumption that she will cheat on her tests because she is Indian. At that moment, Premila decides that the school is absolutely wrong and bad, and she enters her little sister's classroom to take her home; they never return to the school. Here is the place in the story that reveals Premila's realization: Premila said, “We had our test today, and she made me and the other Indians sit at the back of the room, with a desk between each one.” Mother said, “Why was that, darling?” “She said it was because Indians cheat.” Premila added. “So I don’t think we should go back to that school.” So, does Premila's realization of the school's unfair treatment of Indians constitute an epiphany? I would say, probably not. Epiphanies are sudden realizations that hit you all at once. They seem to illuminate a truth or a majo...

The answer to your question can be found in chapter one.  The girl, known as Brat at this point in the book, is alone and homeless.  She is hungry, and she is cold.  Her clothes offer her little to no protection against the night's frost.  Brat needs to find some warmth in order to survive the night, so she burrows herself into a big pile of dung (poop).   Tonight she settled for the warm... The answer to your question can be found in chapter one.  The girl, known as Brat at this point in the book, is alone and homeless.  She is hungry, and she is cold.  Her clothes offer her little to no protection against the night's frost.  Brat needs to find some warmth in order to survive the night, so she burrows herself into a big pile of dung (poop).   Tonight she settled for the warm rotting of a dung heap, where she dreamed of nothing, for she hoped for nothing and expected nothing. It was as cold and dark inside her as out in the frosty night. The following morning the midwife was wa...

The elasticity of labor supply is defined as the amount that the labor supply increases in response to an increase in wages. We can look at the problem of how migration would affect this through a hypothetical example.  If you imagine an isolated island with 1,000 potential workers, there might be a labor supply of 900 people working or looking for work. Of the remaining 100, some might be retired, some in school, some full-time... The elasticity of labor supply is defined as the amount that the labor supply increases in response to an increase in wages. We can look at the problem of how migration would affect this through a hypothetical example.  If you imagine an isolated island with 1,000 potential workers, there might be a labor supply of 900 people working or looking for work. Of the remaining 100, some might be retired, some in school, some full-time parents, and some on social assistance. If wages rose enough, though, some of the students might decide to take part time jobs, pen...

The fight between the greasers and the Socs in the vacant lot is payback for Bob and Johnny.   The greasers and Socs are always fighting each other. They are in different social classes, and their different gangs are based on using class differences and territories to target one another. Usually, this involves gang members fighting one or two at a time, but sometimes there are “rumbles” where larger numbers become involved.  The big rumble... The fight between the greasers and the Socs in the vacant lot is payback for Bob and Johnny.   The greasers and Socs are always fighting each other. They are in different social classes, and their different gangs are based on using class differences and territories to target one another. Usually, this involves gang members fighting one or two at a time, but sometimes there are “rumbles” where larger numbers become involved.  The big rumble at the end of the book comes about as a result of Bob and Randy's attack on Johnny, and Johnny killing Bo...

Not all of these documents show that the Cold War started because the United States was afraid that communism would spread around the world.  In fact, only two of these documents give evidence of this idea.  The other documents make different points about the Cold War. The first document that gives evidence of this idea is Document B.  In the second paragraph of this document, Churchill warns that the Soviets are trying to expand.  He... Not all of these documents show that the Cold War started because the United States was afraid that communism would spread around the world.  In fact, only two of these documents give evidence of this idea.  The other documents make different points about the Cold War. The first document that gives evidence of this idea is Document B.  In the second paragraph of this document, Churchill warns that the Soviets are trying to expand.  He warns that they have “fifth columns” in every society ready to whatever Moscow wants.  He explicitly says that the Sovi...

Counterfactual history is always hard, and professional historians try to stay away from wondering "what if." That said, it is fun to ponder what would happen if Lincoln was not elected.  It is entirely possible; after all, he only received 49% of the popular vote.  A Lincoln defeat would have left the Democrats in charge of the White House, and Stephen Douglas would not have wanted to alienate Congress by doing anything to end slavery.... Counterfactual history is always hard, and professional historians try to stay away from wondering "what if." That said, it is fun to ponder what would happen if Lincoln was not elected.  It is entirely possible; after all, he only received 49% of the popular vote.  A Lincoln defeat would have left the Democrats in charge of the White House, and Stephen Douglas would not have wanted to alienate Congress by doing anything to end slavery.  The Lower South would not have seceded--this would have taken away the immediate cause of the ...

In Zora Neale Hurston's story, "Sweat," Delia experiences a transformation from a scared, passive woman to a strong, defiant one. At the start of the story, she keeps her head down and works hard; she is terribly afraid when her husband, Sykes, drops his whip on her shoulder, pretending it is a snake. The first sign that Delia is changing is when she holds up an iron skillet as if she will strike her husband.... In Zora Neale Hurston's story, "Sweat," Delia experiences a transformation from a scared, passive woman to a strong, defiant one. At the start of the story, she keeps her head down and works hard; she is terribly afraid when her husband, Sykes, drops his whip on her shoulder, pretending it is a snake. The first sign that Delia is changing is when she holds up an iron skillet as if she will strike her husband. She does this because he dirties the clothes she just cleaned. As the story progresses, Sykes becomes meaner and meaner, hurling insults at Del...

Grendel, the antagonist of Beowulf , is in some ways similar to an epic hero. Like an epic hero, he has a noble or unusual birth. His ancestor is Cain, who killed his brother Abel in the Old Testament of the Bible. Grendel benefits from being Cain's descendant because he has supernatural powers, such as the ability to render other people's weapons useless. Grendel is able to use his supernatural powers to his advantage until fate... Grendel, the antagonist of Beowulf , is in some ways similar to an epic hero. Like an epic hero, he has a noble or unusual birth. His ancestor is Cain, who killed his brother Abel in the Old Testament of the Bible. Grendel benefits from being Cain's descendant because he has supernatural powers, such as the ability to render other people's weapons useless. Grendel is able to use his supernatural powers to his advantage until fate intervenes against him. As the epic states, "No longer was it fate's decree that he might, after that ni...

This phrase appears twice in the text, and it’s used as a metaphor. (Meaning: it uses one term or image to describe another.) It refers to a noise equal to the most intense thunder you have ever heard. The first time we read it is when the Tyrannosaurus rex crashes onto the scene. Bradbury uses the thunder reference here to let us know that the dinosaur is enormous and that it dominates the landscape. The... This phrase appears twice in the text, and it’s used as a metaphor. (Meaning: it uses one term or image to describe another.) It refers to a noise equal to the most intense thunder you have ever heard. The first time we read it is when the Tyrannosaurus rex crashes onto the scene. Bradbury uses the thunder reference here to let us know that the dinosaur is enormous and that it dominates the landscape. The animal strikes fear into those who see, hear, and smell him, and especially the hunter Eckels. The second time the phrase appears is in the last line of the story. We know that T...

We often confuse respiration with breathing. Breathing is a gas exchange process by which we take in oxygen with each inhale and release carbon dioxide with each exhale. This is a physical process which takes place continuously from the time of birth till the time of death. When this process is absent except at the time of death, it is regarded as APNOEA. Vertebrate animals living on land all have lungs so that when the... We often confuse respiration with breathing. Breathing is a gas exchange process by which we take in oxygen with each inhale and release carbon dioxide with each exhale. This is a physical process which takes place continuously from the time of birth till the time of death. When this process is absent except at the time of death, it is regarded as APNOEA. Vertebrate animals living on land all have lungs so that when the muscle below our rib cage (called diaphragm) is pulled down, air gets sucked into our lungs and oxygen in the inhaled air is exchanged for carbon dio...

Chris McCandless met all kinds of people during his months wandering the country.  There are simply too many to list, but I can help list and briefly explain some of the more prominent figures that Krakauer mentions.   Jim Gallien.  Jim is interesting, because of how Krakauer chose to introduce him to the reader.  Jim is the first person that McCandless meets in the story, but Jim is also the last person to see McCandless... Chris McCandless met all kinds of people during his months wandering the country.  There are simply too many to list, but I can help list and briefly explain some of the more prominent figures that Krakauer mentions.   Jim Gallien.  Jim is interesting, because of how Krakauer chose to introduce him to the reader.  Jim is the first person that McCandless meets in the story, but Jim is also the last person to see McCandless alive.  Krakauer begins the story only a few months before McCandless is found dead, and then Krakauer flashes back.  Jim Gallien picked McCandle...

"In fair Verona, where we lay our scene," is the second line of the prologue to William Shakespeare's most famous play,  Romeo and Juliet. The prologue is intended to give the audience (or reader) a little introduction to the play they are about to see. This line is essentially telling the audience that the play is taking place in Verona, Italy. The prologue goes on to describe that the play will involve feuding families and... "In fair Verona, where we lay our scene," is the second line of the prologue to William Shakespeare's most famous play,  Romeo and Juliet. The prologue is intended to give the audience (or reader) a little introduction to the play they are about to see. This line is essentially telling the audience that the play is taking place in Verona, Italy. The prologue goes on to describe that the play will involve feuding families and two young lovers who will die. Sometimes, the setting of a play does not need to be said explicitly. For  Rome...

In Jack London’s short story “To Build a Fire,” important elements of setting include the location, time of day, weather, and the environment itself, which all combine to create an increasingly cold and hopeless mood. By the second paragraph we learn that the main character is a lone, inexperienced traveler in the Yukon in Alaska during the winter. Such a location gives readers an instant sense of remote loneliness, isolation even. Specifically, the man has... In Jack London’s short story “To Build a Fire,” important elements of setting include the location, time of day, weather, and the environment itself, which all combine to create an increasingly cold and hopeless mood. By the second paragraph we learn that the main character is a lone, inexperienced traveler in the Yukon in Alaska during the winter. Such a location gives readers an instant sense of remote loneliness, isolation even. Specifically, the man has already left the main trail and veered onto “a little-traveled trail [tha...

Orwell's words describe, in general, the awe the animals experienced when they realized that the farm was in their control. Orwell wrote the following in chapter two: But they woke at dawn as usual, and suddenly remembering the glorious thing that had happened, they all raced out into the pasture together. A little way down the pasture there was a knoll that commanded a view of most of the farm. The animals rushed to the top of it and gazed round them in the clear morning light. Yes, it was theirs—everything that they could see was theirs! In the ecstasy of that thought they gambolled round and round, they hurled themselves into the air in great leaps of excitement. They rolled in the dew, they cropped mouthfuls of the sweet summer grass, they kicked up clods of the black earth and snuffed its rich scent. Then they made a tour of inspection of the whole farm and surveyed with speechless admiration the ploughland, the hayfield, the orchard, the pool, the spinney. It was as though th...

The last major change to the American healthcare system occurred in 2010 after the passage of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare).  Here are some of the changes that were made: Medicare:  Obamacare changed Medicare in one clear way. All those earning an annual income of $85,000 or more are now paying slightly more for their Medicare Part D prescription drug coverage. Overall, Medicare was mostly unchanged. Medicaid: Obamacare greatly expanded the requirements for Medicaid services. It is now 133% of the poverty line. However, the Supreme Court made this expansion opt-in only. This means that states can choose not to expand the program. Many conservative states have done this in opposition to the law. In the states that have expanded, the federal government will fund 100% of the excess cost until the end of 2016, after which this funding gradually phases down to 90% by 2020. Overall outlook As a general rule right now, politicians and policy analysts disagree about the long term ability...

First of all, in Act 1, Scene 3, Bassanio meets with Shylock in order to secure 3,000 ducats on Antonio's credit so he can court and marry Portia. The contract is drawn up at that time, but Bassanio needs to meet with Shylock again to obtain the money. Before leaving to meet up with Bassanio, Shylock tells his daughter, Jessica, to lock up for the night after he leaves. During this discourse, Shylock speaks aloud... First of all, in Act 1, Scene 3, Bassanio meets with Shylock in order to secure 3,000 ducats on Antonio's credit so he can court and marry Portia. The contract is drawn up at that time, but Bassanio needs to meet with Shylock again to obtain the money. Before leaving to meet up with Bassanio, Shylock tells his daughter, Jessica, to lock up for the night after he leaves. During this discourse, Shylock speaks aloud his concerns aloud about lending money to Christians who despise him. He wonders why he is even going to the dinner with Bassanio because he could just as ...

This quote comes in the 4th paragraph of “Civil Disobedience:” After all, the practical reason why, when the power is once in the hands of the people, a majority are permitted, and for a long period continue, to rule is not because they are most likely to be in the right, nor because this seems fairest to the minority, but because they are physically the strongest. But a government in which the majority rule in... This quote comes in the 4th paragraph of “Civil Disobedience:” After all, the practical reason why, when the power is once in the hands of the people, a majority are permitted, and for a long period continue, to rule is not because they are most likely to be in the right, nor because this seems fairest to the minority, but because they are physically the strongest. But a government in which the majority rule in all cases cannot be based on justice, even as far as men understand it. Can there not be a government in which majorities do not virtually decide right and wrong, but ...

There seems to be a discrepancy in your question: if `x >=1` , then the limits of the integral should be 1 and infinity. This means it would be an improper integral and it would not converge (as you will see after we take the integral). I am going to take the indefinite integral - without the limits - and the appropriate limits can be plugged in later. Before taking the integral, let's simplify the radical expression under the radical: `sqrt(1 +1/x^2) = sqrt((x^2+1)/x^2) = sqrt(1+x^2)/x` . The integral then becomes (omitting the coefficient of `2pi` for now): `int sqrt(1+x^2)/x^2 dx` . Notice that it contains the radical expression `sqrt(1 + x^2)` . The traditional way to take such integrals is by using trigonometric substitution `x = tant` . Then, `dx = sec^2tdt` and `t = arctanx` . The advantage of this substitution is that it allows to simplify the radical expression using the trigonometric identity `tan^2t + 1 = sec^2t` . `sqrt(1+x^2) = sqrt(1+tan^2t) = sqrt(sec^2t) = sect` ...

John Steinbeck's depression-era novel Of Mice and Men is about two traveling ranch-hands named Lennie and George. Concerning the theme of social justice, Steinbeck's most important work would probably be the much longer novel The Grapes of Wrath . Whereas The Grapes of Wrath is concerned with the fate of a large group of workers and promotes social reform (some say even socialism), Of Mice and Men takes a more indirect approach. Lenny and George... John Steinbeck's depression-era novel Of Mice and Men is about two traveling ranch-hands named Lennie and George. Concerning the theme of social justice, Steinbeck's most important work would probably be the much longer novel The Grapes of Wrath . Whereas The Grapes of Wrath is concerned with the fate of a large group of workers and promotes social reform (some say even socialism), Of Mice and Men takes a more indirect approach. Lenny and George are itinerant workers, they move from ranch to ranch in search of work. To ...

The real contrast is in the interpretation of the ending.  Does Faustus’ fate fit the medieval view that his damnation is justified, or does it fit the Renaissance view that he was heroic for pursuing forbidden knowledge?  It is similar to a morality play, but it is actually a Renaissance play.  It isn’t so much that he seeks forbidden knowledge that causes his damnation to be justified; it is what he did with that knowledge. ... The real contrast is in the interpretation of the ending.  Does Faustus’ fate fit the medieval view that his damnation is justified, or does it fit the Renaissance view that he was heroic for pursuing forbidden knowledge?  It is similar to a morality play, but it is actually a Renaissance play.  It isn’t so much that he seeks forbidden knowledge that causes his damnation to be justified; it is what he did with that knowledge.  He used it to amuse himself and earn the favor of the upper echelons of society.  He also went about gaining the knowledge in an evil w...

Photojournalists have been known, from time to time, to stage photographs to maximize their emotional, and political, impact. Even those, the vast majority, not staged for maximum effect, however, can still resonate powerfully with viewers and, consequently, affect public opinion and public policy. There is, perhaps, no better recent example than that of the three-year-old boy whose drowned body was photographed on a beach on the Turkish coast. The child's family had fled the war in Syria and, as happens, the boat on which they were sailing capsized. The image of the dead child quickly resonated with millions of viewers around the world, forcing regional governments to reassess their policies with regard to immigration. Susan Sontag had a long record of not just photographing images, but of studying and contemplating them. In 1977, she published On Photography , a compilation of her essays from 1973 to 1977. These essays constituted a meditation on imagery and its use and exploitat...

George C. Wolfe’s play The Colored Museum premiered in 1986. The play is structured as a series of 11 “exhibits,” or brief sketches that explore themes of African American life. The first sketch, “Git on Board,” features the protagonist Miss Pat, a flight attendant on the “celebrity slaveship.” This sketch has no direct antagonist but explores broader, societal conflicts. The next sketch again has no antagonist character but portrays Mammy Aunt Ethel hosting a cooking... George C. Wolfe’s play The Colored Museum premiered in 1986. The play is structured as a series of 11 “exhibits,” or brief sketches that explore themes of African American life. The first sketch, “Git on Board,” features the protagonist Miss Pat, a flight attendant on the “celebrity slaveship.” This sketch has no direct antagonist but explores broader, societal conflicts. The next sketch again has no antagonist character but portrays Mammy Aunt Ethel hosting a cooking show. “The Photo Session” criticizes how African ...

When Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf was running for office in 2014, among his campaign promises was a moratorium on capital punishment, the process or act of putting to death prisoners convicted of particularly heinous crimes, almost always involving murder, and sentenced to die as a result. Soon after being sworn in as governor of Pennsylvania, Wolf implemented his decision, placing a moratorium on the execution of prisoners in his state. By implementing this decision, he not only further illuminated his opposition to capital punishment, but he also ensured that the 181 convicts in Pennsylvania's prison system sentenced to die would remain on "death row" for a continued indeterminate amount of time. Whether one supports or opposes capital punishment, there is no denying the fact that the legal processes that typically play out following the imposition of a death sentence are extremely protracted and financially costly. Capital punishment is highly emotional and divisive ...

The Mechanical Hound scratches and sniffs around the Montag house while Montag reads aloud to Millie. At first, Montag freezes and tells Millie to be quiet in what appears to be paralyzing fear. But that moment is soon followed by a grim resolve on Montag's part to resume reading once he thinks the Hound has moved on. "Let's get back to work," said Montag quietly. (page 72) Montag attempts to resume reading, but he has... The Mechanical Hound scratches and sniffs around the Montag house while Montag reads aloud to Millie. At first, Montag freezes and tells Millie to be quiet in what appears to be paralyzing fear. But that moment is soon followed by a grim resolve on Montag's part to resume reading once he thinks the Hound has moved on. "Let's get back to work," said Montag quietly. (page 72) Montag attempts to resume reading, but he has lost Millie's attention and interest. Montag begins to think about the occurrences he observes in the world aro...

Macbeth and The Godfather are both about power. In each case, someone rose to power quickly and not necessarily expectedly. The road to power became increasingly bloody, and it had consequences for the protagonist's loved ones. In Macbeth , Macbeth hears a prophecy that he will become king. Until this point, he was just a loyal soldier.  Since he was not a son of King Duncan, being king was probably not on his radar. Once... Macbeth and The Godfather are both about power. In each case, someone rose to power quickly and not necessarily expectedly. The road to power became increasingly bloody, and it had consequences for the protagonist's loved ones. In Macbeth , Macbeth hears a prophecy that he will become king. Until this point, he was just a loyal soldier.  Since he was not a son of King Duncan, being king was probably not on his radar. Once the possibility was there, however, Macbeth became obsessed with it. MACBETH [Aside] The Prince of Cumberland! that is a step On whic...

Both President Kennedy and President Johnson were concerned about the inequalities that existed in the South. They were also very concerned about the images they saw and the reports they received about various protests and events that took place in the South. President Kennedy campaigned in support of the civil rights movement. However, Congress was not too supportive of his ideas so there weren’t any signature laws passed while he was President. He did, however, propose... Both President Kennedy and President Johnson were concerned about the inequalities that existed in the South. They were also very concerned about the images they saw and the reports they received about various protests and events that took place in the South. President Kennedy campaigned in support of the civil rights movement. However, Congress was not too supportive of his ideas so there weren’t any signature laws passed while he was President. He did, however, propose a major civil rights bill, but it didn’t get ...

You did not indicate what citation style you are using, so I will answer for the two most commonly used, APA and MLA. The American Psychology Association (APA) states that you do not include personal communications, such as interviews and emails, in your list of references, since this data is not accessible to your readers. However, you do need to parenthetically cite any data from an email that you use in your text. You will include the first initial and last name of the author of the email, the phrase “personal communication,” and the date of the email. For example: (A. Jones, personal communication, April 26, 2016). In your case, if the author of the email you received is actually written as Department of State Human Services, that is what you will write for the author in your citation. For the Manuscript Language Association (MLA) style, you will list the email in your works cited. Include the author, the re (subject) line in quotations, the name of the recipient of the message (in...

In "Moon and Sixpence," loosely based on the life of Paul Gaugin, Maugham presents a study of the tension between the "civilized" life of 19th century Europe, and the lead character's desire to throw off the shackles of bourgeois life. Charles Strickland is a middle-aged English stockbroker with a wife and family. By abandoning his domestic life, Strickland commits what many in European society would consider a gross betrayal of one of the foundations of... In "Moon and Sixpence," loosely based on the life of Paul Gaugin, Maugham presents a study of the tension between the "civilized" life of 19th century Europe, and the lead character's desire to throw off the shackles of bourgeois life. Charles Strickland is a middle-aged English stockbroker with a wife and family. By abandoning his domestic life, Strickland commits what many in European society would consider a gross betrayal of one of the foundations of that society. His decision to e...

Whit's role is small but significant in Of Mice and Men . He is introduced one night in the bunkhouse when he shows a letter that's been printed in a pulp magazine to Slim. His effort to impress Slim and his desire to connect to a "celebrity," someone published in a magazine, shows readers that Lennie and George are not the only men with dreams... nor are they the only men whose dreams are being crushed by the weight of the migrant worker life.  Whit is described as a young man, but also one whose posture suggests that he has aged prematurely; he carries the weight of his life and job on him at all times.  A young laboring man came in. His sloping shoulders were bent forward and he walked heavily on his heels, as though he carried the invisible grain bag. Readers learn that Whit is yet another character who sees Slim as a leader and as someone to admire. It's not a stretch to believe that Whit sees himself as someday possessing the same confidence and leadership a...