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Waiting for Godot , a play written by Samuel Beckett in 1953, finds two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, endlessly waiting for the appearance of Godot, an unseen character who never actually makes an appearance. The English-language version of the play is a translation by Beckett of his French-language play En attendant Godot , which he wrote in 1948. There are many themes explored throughout Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Here are a few: Choices : Waiting... Waiting for Godot , a play written by Samuel Beckett in 1953, finds two characters, Vladimir and Estragon, endlessly waiting for the appearance of Godot, an unseen character who never actually makes an appearance. The English-language version of the play is a translation by Beckett of his French-language play En attendant Godot , which he wrote in 1948. There are many themes explored throughout Beckett's Waiting for Godot. Here are a few: Choices : Waiting for Godot portrays two men who find themselves indecisive and unab...

Chapter 14 is where a couple of disputes between Jem and Scout truly show them drifting apart. Jem is growing up and taking on a more adult attitude towards life. Scout, on the other hand, is still young and playing through life with a child-like attitude. Jem does understand adults better because he sees how riled up Aunt Alexandra can get when Scout challenges her. As a result, Jem takes it upon himself to ask Scout to stop "antagonizing" their aunt. Scout's response is as follows: "His maddening superiority was unbearable these days. He didn't want to do anything but read and go off by himself. Still, everything he read he passed along to me, but with this difference: formerly, because he thought I'd like it; now, for my edification and instruction" (138). The above quote shows that Scout and Jem don't play like they used to. The only interaction that Jem gives her is to instruct her in what he has learned from his reading, and she does not like t...

You didn't specifically mention the title, but Walden Bello's most famous work on the World Trade Organization is "The Global Conjuncture: Characteristics and Challenges", and his other work makes similar arguments so it doesn't matter too much. Written in 2001, the essay is really quite dated; it misses out on 15 years of economic development that was largely due to globalization---including the milestone that extreme poverty has now dropped below 10% for the first time in recorded history (source linked below). It has something of the feel of articles written in the 1980s about how the Internet will never take off and nobody will need more than a few megabytes of RAM. But okay, let's address the actual arguments he makes, cognizant that we now have some hindsight he lacked. Bello's basic argument is that globalization and the institutions that support it (such as the World Trade Organization and the World Bank) are largely institutions by elites, of elit...

The second trimester of pregnancy (the fourth, fifth, and sixth months) may be best described as the time when the fetus really begins to look like what we think of as a baby. During the first trimester, the embryo grows from just a small clump of cells to a recognizable fetus. Beginning with the fourth month, or about the fourteenth week of pregnancy, some major changes begin to take place! The fetal brain is beginning... The second trimester of pregnancy (the fourth, fifth, and sixth months) may be best described as the time when the fetus really begins to look like what we think of as a baby. During the first trimester, the embryo grows from just a small clump of cells to a recognizable fetus. Beginning with the fourth month, or about the fourteenth week of pregnancy, some major changes begin to take place! The fetal brain is beginning to fire nerve impulses, and the fetus may be gaining a sense of control over their facial muscles. The fetus may be observed moving on an ultrasound ...

Hello! By definition, a parabola is the locus of points `(x,y)` whose distances to the directrix and to the focus are equal. These equal distances in our case are `|y-2|` and `sqrt(x^2+(y-4)^2).` Square the equation and obtain `(y-2)^2=x^2+(y-4)^2,` or `y^2-4y+4=x^2+y^2-8y+16,` or `4y=x^2+12,` or finally `y=(x^2)/4+3.` So the right answer is (4) . Hello! By definition, a parabola is the locus of points `(x,y)` whose distances to the directrix and to the focus are equal. These equal distances in our case are `|y-2|` and `sqrt(x^2+(y-4)^2).` Square the equation and obtain `(y-2)^2=x^2+(y-4)^2,` or `y^2-4y+4=x^2+y^2-8y+16,` or `4y=x^2+12,` or finally `y=(x^2)/4+3.` So the right answer is (4) .

“It was an age of miracles, it was an age of art, it was an age of excess, and it was an age of satire.” -- Echoes of the Jazz Age F. Scott Fitzgerald could be called the King of the Jazz Age, and his wife, Zelda, was a queen among the flappers. During the 1920s, the Fitzgeralds lived the high life in New York City. During a time of prohibition and progress, Fitzgerald was... “It was an age of miracles, it was an age of art, it was an age of excess, and it was an age of satire.” -- Echoes of the Jazz Age F. Scott Fitzgerald could be called the King of the Jazz Age, and his wife, Zelda, was a queen among the flappers. During the 1920s, the Fitzgeralds lived the high life in New York City. During a time of prohibition and progress, Fitzgerald was met with many contradictions, such as debauchery vs. temperance, women’s liberation vs. religious suppression, and the dichotomy between social classes. In The Great Gatsby , the title character, Jay Gatsby, a man who rarely drinks, was the oppo...

When Romeo and Juliet meet at the Capulets' big party, one of the first things he compares her to is a "holy shrine," suggesting he is unworthy even to touch her, but that his lips are like "blushing pilgrims" that might help smooth the "profane" touch of his hands with a kiss (I.5.104-106). Romeo implies Juliet is divine, imbued with some force that is higher than human, and that he feels undeserving of her. Along... When Romeo and Juliet meet at the Capulets' big party, one of the first things he compares her to is a "holy shrine," suggesting he is unworthy even to touch her, but that his lips are like "blushing pilgrims" that might help smooth the "profane" touch of his hands with a kiss (I.5.104-106). Romeo implies Juliet is divine, imbued with some force that is higher than human, and that he feels undeserving of her. Along these same lines, Romeo later calls Juliet a "saint" (I.5.114). Later, when Romeo...

Ray Bradbury's story is set on the planet Venus on a very special day--the one day in every seven years that the rain stops and the sun comes out. The children featured in the story are nine-year-old schoolchildren--children of the "rocket men and women" who have come to build a civilization on Venus. Although most of the settlement the people have built on Venus consists of underground tunnels, the complex the school is in has... Ray Bradbury's story is set on the planet Venus on a very special day--the one day in every seven years that the rain stops and the sun comes out. The children featured in the story are nine-year-old schoolchildren--children of the "rocket men and women" who have come to build a civilization on Venus. Although most of the settlement the people have built on Venus consists of underground tunnels, the complex the school is in has windows. One can imagine a hallway that slants upwards as it mounts to an observation room with "gre...

Discrimination in terms of race, class and gender has been explored in many films over the years. In fact, one of the staples of Film History courses famously deals with race and is now seen by many as a racist/discriminatory work.  The Birth of a Nation by director D.W. Griffith depicts Civil War era Ku Klux Klan activities in the south. "The Birth of a Nation,  which is often considered the apotheosis of his technical achievement, can no longer be shown outside of academic settings because it is blatantly racist , depicting blacks as either buffoons or savages and the Ku Klux Klan as heroes." While this film is hailed for its technical achievements (as one of the first feature-length narrative films ever made), it is also a source a controversy. Each of these facts make this a potentially rich film for inclusion in a paper on discrimination in films. There is no end to the material you will find in your research on The Birth of a Nation . (Yet, while the film certainly has...

The two primary tools used in the lottery are the stones and the black box. Add the pencil and paper and this is the extent of tools used in the lottery. Therefore, the most technologically advanced tool used is the pencil or pen used to write the names down; the stones are as archaic and/or rudimentary as it gets. So, we have writing—one of the most important technological developments in human history—and stones, perhaps the... The two primary tools used in the lottery are the stones and the black box. Add the pencil and paper and this is the extent of tools used in the lottery. Therefore, the most technologically advanced tool used is the pencil or pen used to write the names down; the stones are as archaic and/or rudimentary as it gets. So, we have writing—one of the most important technological developments in human history—and stones, perhaps the most primitive weapon ever used. This dichotomy encapsulates the dilemma of this society. It is a town with (relatively) modern capabil...

In Lakota Woman , Mary Crow Dog writes on page 76 about being introduced to the American Indian Movement, a grassroots Native American activist movement that started in St. Paul, Minnesota to deal with problems related to Native Americans living in the city. They were mainly urban Indians who were cut off from traditional ways, and they worked with the Sioux on the reservation. She writes that the Sioux were kept behind what they called... In Lakota Woman , Mary Crow Dog writes on page 76 about being introduced to the American Indian Movement, a grassroots Native American activist movement that started in St. Paul, Minnesota to deal with problems related to Native Americans living in the city. They were mainly urban Indians who were cut off from traditional ways, and they worked with the Sioux on the reservation. She writes that the Sioux were kept behind what they called the "Buckskin Curtain," which kept them isolated from modern life. She writes that by working together, t...

Squealer was incredibly persuasive and used scare tactics about Jones coming back constantly. The pigs use Jones as a propaganda technique long after the humans are gone from the farm.  They are constantly reminding the animals about the atrocities of Jones, and telling them that if they do not cooperate, Jones will come back and behave tyrannically as before. “… Do you know what would happen if we pigs failed in our duty? Jones would... Squealer was incredibly persuasive and used scare tactics about Jones coming back constantly. The pigs use Jones as a propaganda technique long after the humans are gone from the farm.  They are constantly reminding the animals about the atrocities of Jones, and telling them that if they do not cooperate, Jones will come back and behave tyrannically as before. “… Do you know what would happen if we pigs failed in our duty? Jones would come back! Yes, Jones would come back! Surely, comrades," cried Squealer almost pleadingly, skipping from side to ...

Scout wears a dress to Aunt Alexandra's missionary tea party in chapter 24. She mostly attends the party because Jem and Dill go skinny-dipping and it wouldn't be appropriate for her to be with them while they are undressed. So, in the monologue, Scout could grumble about missing out on swimming in the beginning. Then Scout offers to help Calpurnia and takes in a coffee pitcher to the women. This is when Aunt Alexandra invites her to sit down with them. There are two paragraphs where Scout describes the women's clothing and make-up which would be fun for a monologue. For example, Scout wonders, "why ladies put on their hats to go across the street" (229). She also explains that she controls herself by "tightly gripping the arms of the chair, and waited for someone to speak to me" (229). These phrases could be adapted to show how Scout not only notices a lot from her childlike perspective, but also does her best to blend in. Next, you could mention the fa...

This quote can be found in the General Prologue of Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales." It is used when describing a Person of a Town, who is surprisingly a good and learned man. He preached the gospel devoutly, and was a shepherd to his people. His Church office was that of a clerk, which meant he was in charge of the documentation of his parish. He led by example, and believed that other church figures... This quote can be found in the General Prologue of Geoffrey Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales." It is used when describing a Person of a Town, who is surprisingly a good and learned man. He preached the gospel devoutly, and was a shepherd to his people. His Church office was that of a clerk, which meant he was in charge of the documentation of his parish. He led by example, and believed that other church figures should do the same. However, Chaucer declares that the Person often used the phrase, "if gold ruste, what shall iren do?" (line 502...

Atticus shows that he cares about his brother by paying for his education. Atticus did a pretty amazing thing for his brother, if you consider that he paid for him to become a doctor. When Atticus first became a lawyer, he did not become wealthy right away. (In fact, he never really became wealthy.) Instead, he paid for his brother Jack to go to school to become a doctor. During his first five years in... Atticus shows that he cares about his brother by paying for his education. Atticus did a pretty amazing thing for his brother, if you consider that he paid for him to become a doctor. When Atticus first became a lawyer, he did not become wealthy right away. (In fact, he never really became wealthy.) Instead, he paid for his brother Jack to go to school to become a doctor. During his first five years in Maycomb, Atticus practiced economy more than anything; for several years thereafter he invested his earnings in his brother’s education. John Hale Finch was ten years younger than my fa...

If people only had one generation's worth of memories in their brains, they would be ignorant to everything learned in the past. For example, humanity's problems, bad habits, and quarrels would probably repeat themselves because each generation would have to learn those lessons all over again. No one would remember the successes that the previous generation achieved, either; and, the next generation might miss out on the benefits and lessons learned from those as well.... If people only had one generation's worth of memories in their brains, they would be ignorant to everything learned in the past. For example, humanity's problems, bad habits, and quarrels would probably repeat themselves because each generation would have to learn those lessons all over again. No one would remember the successes that the previous generation achieved, either; and, the next generation might miss out on the benefits and lessons learned from those as well. Jonas learns about some of the ef...

Zaroff tells Rainsford he is bored and the humans he is hunting are inferior, which is how they end up killed.   Zaroff is an expert hunter. He explains to Rainsford that he became so good at hunting that he could hunt any animal of any size and it was no longer a challenge. Perfection was a bore. No animal had a chance with me any more. That is no boast; it is a mathematical certainty. The animal had nothing but his legs and his instinct. Instinct is no match for reason. When I thought of this it was a tragic moment for me, I can tell you. This is the reason, he told Rainsford, that he developed a new type of game. Rainsford was confused by this. He was an avid hunter, too. He wrote books on the subject. He knew Zaroff could not just create a new animal.   Zaroff explains he bought the island because it was perfect for this new type of game hunting due to its “jungles with a maze of traits in them, hills, swamps.” Zaroff says his new animal can match wits with him, and he is never bor...

One of the most dominant themes in Schlink's story is the approach human beings take towards accepting responsibility. Set amidst the backdrop of post-Holocaust Germany, a major theme seen in the actions of Hanna and Michael is how they approach responsibility for their actions. Michael is not able to affirm full responsibility for his relationship with Hanna.  He cannot vouch support for her in court, when he knows that his version of the truth is... One of the most dominant themes in Schlink's story is the approach human beings take towards accepting responsibility. Set amidst the backdrop of post-Holocaust Germany, a major theme seen in the actions of Hanna and Michael is how they approach responsibility for their actions. Michael is not able to affirm full responsibility for his relationship with Hanna.  He cannot vouch support for her in court, when he knows that his version of the truth is significant to her defense.  As he tries to sort out his feelings towards her, his ...

The first issue we need to think of here is that our ideas of age have changed over the centuries. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Juliet, at the age of 13, would be considered of normal marriageable age, while during the Victorian era aristocratic girls traditionally "came out" by being presented to the Queen at ages normally ranging from 15 to 18. Now, of course, Juliet would be considered far below a legal age... The first issue we need to think of here is that our ideas of age have changed over the centuries. In the Middle Ages and Renaissance, Juliet, at the age of 13, would be considered of normal marriageable age, while during the Victorian era aristocratic girls traditionally "came out" by being presented to the Queen at ages normally ranging from 15 to 18. Now, of course, Juliet would be considered far below a legal age for marriage.  Literary renderings of young female characters in both periods typically represent a combination of innocence and passiv...

In Elie Wiesel’s memoir, Night , chapter one details the relationship between Elie and Moshe the Beadle. Described as a wise vagrant, Moshe is a foreigner in Sighet, making him slightly suspicious to the rest of the Jewish community. Elie, however, considers him a harmless and even wise man. Elie and Moshe first meet in 1941, when Elie is just thirteen years old. While praying at the synagogue, Moshe asks Elie why he cries when... In Elie Wiesel’s memoir, Night , chapter one details the relationship between Elie and Moshe the Beadle. Described as a wise vagrant, Moshe is a foreigner in Sighet, making him slightly suspicious to the rest of the Jewish community. Elie, however, considers him a harmless and even wise man. Elie and Moshe first meet in 1941, when Elie is just thirteen years old. While praying at the synagogue, Moshe asks Elie why he cries when he prays. The conversation begins their relationship as student and teacher. Moshes becomes Elie’s tutor, instructing him in the ways...

Roger wants Mrs. Jones to trust him, and he wants to show his appreciation to her. Mrs. Jones reacted in a very unusual way to an attempted purse-snatching.  When she realized that the boy who tried to steal her purse was young and not a hardened criminal, she decided to teach him a lesson herself.  Instead of calling the cops, she took him home. When Roger first gets there, Mrs. Jones tells him to wash... Roger wants Mrs. Jones to trust him, and he wants to show his appreciation to her. Mrs. Jones reacted in a very unusual way to an attempted purse-snatching.  When she realized that the boy who tried to steal her purse was young and not a hardened criminal, she decided to teach him a lesson herself.  Instead of calling the cops, she took him home. When Roger first gets there, Mrs. Jones tells him to wash his face.  He is trying to decide whether or not to bolt.  Being taken home by a strange woman must have been a little scary. “Then, Roger, you go to that sink and wash your face,” sa...

Beatty argues people are happy because they are now all equal socially and intellectually, meaning they never have to feel inferior or think for themselves. Most people in Bradbury’s futuristic America seem to go along with this way of life, watching the TV walls, filling their heads “so damned full of ‘facts’ they feel stuffed, but absolutely ‘brilliant’ with [meaningless] information.” People seem happy enough to drive their cars too fast and run over animals, and send their kids away to school and violent amusement parks so they don’t have to deal with them. Conversely, there is also plenty of evidence that by burning houses, preventing citizens from reading books and enforcing the present way of life, firemen are not really giving peace of mind or preventing conflicting ideas. Even if the firemen burned every book in existence, there would still be other sources of unhappiness. Mildred overdoses on her sleeping pills. Mildred may not know what made her want to overdose or be willin...

To boil a given quantity of water, we need to supply some heat to it. The amount of heat needed to increase the temperature of any substance is dependent on the mass of the substance, its specific heat capacity and the change in temperature. The specific heat capacity of a substance is defined as the amount of heat needed to raise the temperature of 1 g of the substance by 1 degrees C. The specific heat capacity of water is 4.184 J/g/K. Let's say we have to find the amount of energy needed to raise the temperature of 150 g of water 75 degrees Celsius. For the equation, I'll say water at 25 degrees Celsius must be heated to 100 degrees Celsius, the boiling point of water. To convert degrees Celsius to degrees Kelvin, add 273 to the Celsius value. 25 degrees Celsius is 298 degrees Kelvin; 100 degrees Celsius, 373 degrees Kelvin. This can be calculated as: energy needed = mass of water x specific heat capacity of water x temperature change  = 150 g x 4.184 J/g/K x (373 - 298) K = ...

In 1900, William Jennings Bryan received the Democratic nomination for president. In his acceptance speech, he rejected imperialistic foreign policy. While discussing the Philippines, he satirically stated that "we dare not educate" the Filipinos. He was not degrading the Filipinos, as this quotation might suggest, but actually arguing for their self-determination. One imperialistic argument for maintaining an American presence in the Philippines was that the Americans could bring them better education. Bryan snarkily replied that... In 1900, William Jennings Bryan received the Democratic nomination for president. In his acceptance speech, he rejected imperialistic foreign policy. While discussing the Philippines, he satirically stated that "we dare not educate" the Filipinos. He was not degrading the Filipinos, as this quotation might suggest, but actually arguing for their self-determination. One imperialistic argument for maintaining an American presence in the P...

Two-Bit Mathews is one of the Greasers in S.E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders . The Greasers are the boys and young adults from the poor section of town who are engaged in a perpetual state of war with the Socs, the boys from the upper end of the socioeconomic spectrum. That war, as all wars do, has taken its toll on its participants, some more than others. One of the casualties is Johnny, one of... Two-Bit Mathews is one of the Greasers in S.E. Hinton's novel The Outsiders . The Greasers are the boys and young adults from the poor section of town who are engaged in a perpetual state of war with the Socs, the boys from the upper end of the socioeconomic spectrum. That war, as all wars do, has taken its toll on its participants, some more than others. One of the casualties is Johnny, one of the novel's main characters, a Greaser, and the closest friend of the story's narrator, Ponyboy Curtis. Two-Bit is, in Ponyboy's description, "the oldest of the gang and the wi...

Yes, the theme of appearance vs. reality is important to this poem. The text appears to capture a well-mannered negotiation between the duke and the servant of a count, sent, presumably, to broker the marriage of the count's daughter to the duke.  Toward the end of the poem, the duke says that "his fair daughter’s self, as I avowed / At starting, is my object." This shows that his purpose, at least, is to settle marriage... Yes, the theme of appearance vs. reality is important to this poem. The text appears to capture a well-mannered negotiation between the duke and the servant of a count, sent, presumably, to broker the marriage of the count's daughter to the duke.  Toward the end of the poem, the duke says that "his fair daughter’s self, as I avowed / At starting, is my object." This shows that his purpose, at least, is to settle marriage arrangements. However, the text's purpose really has a lot more to do with the sad story of the duke's last duc...

Curley is described as belligerent and "pugnacious." He is also a former boxer who competed in the Golden Gloves (an amateur boxing competition). In chapter two, Candy describes how Curley often liked to pick a fight with bigger men: “Never did seem right to me. S’pose Curley jumps a big guy an’ licks him. Ever’body says what a game guy Curley is. And s’pose he does the same thing and gets licked. Then ever’body says... Curley is described as belligerent and "pugnacious." He is also a former boxer who competed in the Golden Gloves (an amateur boxing competition). In chapter two, Candy describes how Curley often liked to pick a fight with bigger men: “Never did seem right to me. S’pose Curley jumps a big guy an’ licks him. Ever’body says what a game guy Curley is. And s’pose he does the same thing and gets licked. Then ever’body says the big guy oughtta pick somebody his own size, and maybe they gang up on the big guy. Never did seem right to me. Seems like Curley ai...

Air resistance is defined as the friction created by air as an object moves through it. Air is made of molecules just like any solid object and as something like a car or plane travels through it air will slow it down or resist its motion. Air resistance can be lowered through a few measures: Change the shape: The front surface of any vehicle or moving object has a major impact on the way air impacts it as it moves. The less area, the less resistance the vehicle will undergo. This is seen on Formula-1 cars as they are very narrow and low to the ground. You can also use more sloped angles which presents less of a front for air to impact and allows air to glide past a surface and reduces drag. Changing the surface: Rougher surfaces will have a harder time making it through air and will increase resistance. This is why the hood and fronts of most vehicles are as smooth as possible, as rough surfaces can have a major impact on performance. Some air-craft which are designed to not be stream...

In "The Signal-Man," Dickens creates tension through the descriptions of the setting and the characters. The signal-box, for example, is described as being a "solitary and dismal place" with an "earthy, dead smell" and "barbarous, depressing and forbidding air." This almost claustrophobic setting is combined with the description of the signalman himself: he is so dark and mysterious that the narrator thinks he might be a ghost: The monstrous thought came into my mind…that this... In "The Signal-Man," Dickens creates tension through the descriptions of the setting and the characters. The signal-box, for example, is described as being a "solitary and dismal place" with an "earthy, dead smell" and "barbarous, depressing and forbidding air." This almost claustrophobic setting is combined with the description of the signalman himself: he is so dark and mysterious that the narrator thinks he might be a ghost: The...

Harper Lee provides details of the background of Maycomb and provides a young narrator who is learning about the way things work.   The two main ways that Harper Lee allows us to walk in characters' shoes is to provide us with a young narrator, Scout, who is very personable, and to provide us with background details of Maycomb through Scout.  Because Scout is getting to know the ways of the world, since she is young, we learn what Maycomb is like along with her.  Scout tells us all about Maycomb, providing us background on its founding and its history up to the time the book takes place.  Maycomb was an old town, but it was a tired old town when I first knew it. In rainy weather the streets turned to red slop; grass grew on the sidewalks, the courthouse sagged in the square. (Ch. 1) Because she is young, she has to learn empathy.  As she learns empathy, the reader appreciates the experiences of others along with her.  She explains things to us without filters, and we understand wha...

In Chapter 2, Bruno seeks Maria's opinion on their move from Berlin to "Out-With." Maria is the family's maid or housekeeper, and she tries to avoid speaking her mind. However, Bruno continues to lament about his father and their situation. Maria eventually tells Bruno how his father took care of her mother and offered her a job. While Bruno comments that he is tired of hearing about his father's important job, there is noise outside... In Chapter 2, Bruno seeks Maria's opinion on their move from Berlin to "Out-With." Maria is the family's maid or housekeeper, and she tries to avoid speaking her mind. However, Bruno continues to lament about his father and their situation. Maria eventually tells Bruno how his father took care of her mother and offered her a job. While Bruno comments that he is tired of hearing about his father's important job, there is noise outside in the hallway, and a young blonde soldier enters the room. When the soldier ...

Ernest Thompson’s 1979 play On Golden Pond , later adapted to film, focuses on an aging couple, Norman and Ethel Thayer, who return every year to their cabin on Golden Pond. Norman, whom we eventually learn has dementia-like memory issues and a heart condition, is seemingly obsessed with the process of dying and death, a theme that is brought up early in the play: Norman: Maybe he was trying to kill himself. Maybe he wants to be cremated. Maybe he got    cancer or termites or something. Ethel: Are you hungry, darling? Norman: No. It wouldn’t be a bad way to go, huh? A quick front flip off the mantel, a bit of a kick at the last minute, and end up right in the fire. Nothing to it.  Ethel: Shut up, Norman!  Norman: When my number’s up, do that for me, would you? Prop me up on the mantel, and point out which way is down. I may even try for a full gainer with a half twist.  Ethel: Norman Thayer, will you shut up? Your fascination with dying is beginning to frazzle my good humor.  Norman: I...

Dee is a self-centered person who is used to getting what she wants. Maggie "thinks her sister has held life always in the palm of one hand, that 'no' is a word the world never learned to say to her," and she seems to be right.  Dee had hated their old house; it burned down. "Dee wanted nice things," and she got them when it was possible. Mama and the church saved money to send... Dee is a self-centered person who is used to getting what she wants. Maggie "thinks her sister has held life always in the palm of one hand, that 'no' is a word the world never learned to say to her," and she seems to be right.  Dee had hated their old house; it burned down. "Dee wanted nice things," and she got them when it was possible. Mama and the church saved money to send her away to school. Before this, however, Mama says, "She used to read to us without pity; forcing words, lies, other folks' habits, whole lives upon us two, sitting trap...

One of the ways you can tell Reverend Hale is enthusiastic is because there are often exclamation points at the ends of his lines. Since this is a play, a lot of the characterization comes through dialogue. A lot of exclamation points show Hale is either shouting or excited.  HALE: Putnam! I had not expected such distinguished company, sir. PUTNAM: It does not seem to help us today, Mister Hale. We look to you to... One of the ways you can tell Reverend Hale is enthusiastic is because there are often exclamation points at the ends of his lines. Since this is a play, a lot of the characterization comes through dialogue. A lot of exclamation points show Hale is either shouting or excited.  HALE: Putnam! I had not expected such distinguished company, sir. PUTNAM: It does not seem to help us today, Mister Hale. We look to you to come to our house and save our child. HALE: Your child ails, too (Act I)?! Reverend Hale is the supposed expert on witchcraft. When he first comes in, he has heavy...

Conditions are not good for any animals other than the pigs. The pigs are not as good at managing the farm as they claim to be. Food is short. The pigs have reneged on the promises of Animalism one by one. Older animals are not able to retire. Pigs and dogs get special privileges while other animals have food rationed. Meanwhile life was hard. The winter was as cold as the last one had been, and food was even shorter. Once again all rations were reduced, except those of the pigs and the dogs. A too rigid equality in rations, Squealer explained, would have been contrary to the principles of Animalism (Chapter 9).  The pigs once again use Animalism to excuse their actions.  They have always explained that they are the brain trust, and since they are superior they deserve special privileges.  This is why they are the ones living in the house, eating milk and apples, sleeping in beds, and drinking alcohol.     The pigs tell the animals they have better living conditions than they did with ...

Hone Tuwhare was a Maori poet from New Zealand whose poetry frequently included nature imagery, specifically centered around rain and the ocean. His poem "Rain" is an ode to the title's subject, describing the author's deep affinity for and love of rain. The first verse describes the sound of rain:  I can hear you making small holes in the silence... The poet then says that even if he were deaf and could not hear the... Hone Tuwhare was a Maori poet from New Zealand whose poetry frequently included nature imagery, specifically centered around rain and the ocean. His poem "Rain" is an ode to the title's subject, describing the author's deep affinity for and love of rain. The first verse describes the sound of rain:  I can hear you making small holes in the silence... The poet then says that even if he were deaf and could not hear the rain, he would still be able to feel it in "the pores of [his] skin." Tuwhare repeats this pattern, saying th...

I would agree with this statement, to the extent that the film industry frequently looks toward literature for new material and timeless tales. Because the film industry is the primary field of entertainment which uses material from literature, I will focus my response on literature adapted for film. Shakespearean plays, such as Hamlet, Macbeth, and Othello, have been produced and reproduced over the twentieth century. Laurence Olivier directed and starred in the most critically acclaimed version of Hamlet in the 1940s. The play was re-adapted by Mel Gibson in 1990, who also directed and starred. The latter was not as highly regarded by critics, but was a bigger hit with audiences. Ethan Hawke revamped the play in 2000, transforming the brooding prince into a young filmmaker from New York City, struggling against a production company called Denmark Corp. in the wake of his father's death.  There have been as many, if not more, productions of Macbeth produced in both the United King...

Throughout the entire novel, Daniel seeks to avenge the death of his parents and manifests his hate toward the Roman Empire. Towards the end of the novel, Daniel finds out that a Roman soldier named Marcus is interested in his sister, Leah. In Chapter 23, Daniel loses his temper after finding out that Marcus gave Leah a basket of fruit as a gift. Daniel's tirade ends up sending Leah into another catatonic spell. When Marcus... Throughout the entire novel, Daniel seeks to avenge the death of his parents and manifests his hate toward the Roman Empire. Towards the end of the novel, Daniel finds out that a Roman soldier named Marcus is interested in his sister, Leah. In Chapter 23, Daniel loses his temper after finding out that Marcus gave Leah a basket of fruit as a gift. Daniel's tirade ends up sending Leah into another catatonic spell. When Marcus finds out that Leah is ill, he stands outside of Daniel's house and asks Daniel how she is doing. Daniel spits on the ground in d...

Ecosystem services are benefits provided to humans from the natural environment. Oceans provide enormous benefits to people valued at 21 trillion dollars annually, 60% of the estimated value of the entire biosphere (Costanza, 1999).  Fisheries The ocean is a rich nutritional source, and fishing not only provides food for people living in coastal areas, but it also is the basis for the economies of many countries. People in these areas depend on the sea for their nutrition and their livelihoods. Tourism, Entertainment Value and Travel People are naturally drawn to the sea, and enjoy vacationing in coastal areas. Proximity to the ocean boosts the economies of coastal areas by drawing in tourism dollars and expanding industries supported by tourism. We also use the ocean as an efficient method of travel, especially for large cargo ships transporting goods. Medicine and Technologies We have many medical products and technologies derived from or inspired by life in the ocean. An important e...

The question is to compare the importance of the function(s) performed by each level of management, using the concept of a pyramid to describe the hierarchy of management in a typical organization. By definition, each level is “important” to the extent it is deemed necessary by the organization; i.e. these are all jobs which “must” be done to operate the organization, otherwise they would be eliminated. Therefore, the concept of importance is really more one of what the key functions of each level are. Most people tend to think of management hierarchies in terms of organizational charts with various job titles arranged in reporting relationships. The permutations of this approach are legion, but they can be simply distilled into three basic levels, namely “front-line,” middle, and executive. Front-line managers are primarily responsible for coordinating the daily productive activities of the organization’s non-managerial personnel, issuing tasks, monitoring output, and training such pe...

Mr. Darcy is a wealthy man who plays a key role in the book Pride and Prejudice .  When the book begins, his parents have died and he has a younger sister, Georgiana.  He also has an aunt, the wealthy and opinionated Lady Catherine de Bourgh.  Mr. Bingley is his close friend.  His primary residence is called Pemberley. When Elizabeth first meets Mr. Darcy, she finds him to be prideful and rude.  Mr. Darcy is... Mr. Darcy is a wealthy man who plays a key role in the book Pride and Prejudice .  When the book begins, his parents have died and he has a younger sister, Georgiana.  He also has an aunt, the wealthy and opinionated Lady Catherine de Bourgh.  Mr. Bingley is his close friend.  His primary residence is called Pemberley. When Elizabeth first meets Mr. Darcy, she finds him to be prideful and rude.  Mr. Darcy is drawn to Elizabeth despite the fact that he finds her family questionable, and he proposes to her.  She refuses his proposal. Mr. Darcy explains why he is a prideful person....