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Meimei first becomes interested in chess when her brothers receive a chess set (the board and the pieces) at a Christmas party. It's second-hand, and it's missing some pieces, but the brothers seem interested in learning the game--so, naturally, Meimei (Waverly) is interested, too. Her brothers are reluctant to let her play, but she offers some of her LifeSavers candies as substitutes for the missing pieces of the game. Meimei's mother encourages her children in... Meimei first becomes interested in chess when her brothers receive a chess set (the board and the pieces) at a Christmas party. It's second-hand, and it's missing some pieces, but the brothers seem interested in learning the game--so, naturally, Meimei (Waverly) is interested, too. Her brothers are reluctant to let her play, but she offers some of her LifeSavers candies as substitutes for the missing pieces of the game. Meimei's mother encourages her children in this pursuit, seeing the rules of ches...

As a reminder, hamartia refers to a character's tragic flaw. Macbeth's ambition is his hamartia because it is responsible for his downfall and death in the final scene of the play.  Consider, for instance, that Macbeth's ambition drives him to embark on his bloody quest for the throne, an enterprise that begins with killing King Duncan and progresses with further, ruthless murders. Macbeth's ambitious, bloody thirst for power turns him into a tyrant and forces... As a reminder, hamartia refers to a character's tragic flaw. Macbeth's ambition is his hamartia because it is responsible for his downfall and death in the final scene of the play.  Consider, for instance, that Macbeth's ambition drives him to embark on his bloody quest for the throne, an enterprise that begins with killing King Duncan and progresses with further, ruthless murders. Macbeth's ambitious, bloody thirst for power turns him into a tyrant and forces his former allies to turn against h...

On one hand, I think Miller might have added this fictional affair because it provides Abigail with a really concrete reason, a very strong motivation, to continue making accusations: she wants to eliminate John Proctor's wife and have him all to herself. Abigail's willingness to accuse innocent people like Elizabeth really characterizes her as incredibly manipulative, conniving, and malicious. On the other hand, Miller might have added this fictional affair because it problematizes the character... On one hand, I think Miller might have added this fictional affair because it provides Abigail with a really concrete reason, a very strong motivation, to continue making accusations: she wants to eliminate John Proctor's wife and have him all to herself. Abigail's willingness to accuse innocent people like Elizabeth really characterizes her as incredibly manipulative, conniving, and malicious. On the other hand, Miller might have added this fictional affair because it probl...

The answer to your question is found in chapter two of Natalie Babbitt's  Tuck Everlasting.  Angus Tuck is smiling because he is having a good dream.   He snored gently, and for a moment the corners of his mouth turned upward in a smile. Tuck almost never smiled except in sleep. A few moments later, Angus Tuck tells his wife, Mae, that he was having the good dream about being in Heaven.   "I was... The answer to your question is found in chapter two of Natalie Babbitt's  Tuck Everlasting.  Angus Tuck is smiling because he is having a good dream.   He snored gently, and for a moment the corners of his mouth turned upward in a smile. Tuck almost never smiled except in sleep. A few moments later, Angus Tuck tells his wife, Mae, that he was having the good dream about being in Heaven.   "I was having that dream again, the good one where we're all in heaven and never heard of Treegap." The reason that Tuck thinks that being dead and in heaven would be so great is ...

Good question! While Somaliland has disputed territory and is surrounded by sectarian violence, the same is true of Syria but we don't disqualify Syria from being a legitimate state. Indeed, Somaliland is more democratic than most other countries in the region, so if anything they seem more legitimate than a lot of other states.A few countries offer Somaliland limited recognition; they have embassies in Ghana, South Africa, Djibouti, Belgium, France, Sweden, and Ethiopia---Ethiopia is... Good question! While Somaliland has disputed territory and is surrounded by sectarian violence, the same is true of Syria but we don't disqualify Syria from being a legitimate state. Indeed, Somaliland is more democratic than most other countries in the region, so if anything they seem more legitimate than a lot of other states. A few countries offer Somaliland limited recognition; they have embassies in Ghana, South Africa, Djibouti, Belgium, France, Sweden, and Ethiopia---Ethiopia is seriousl...

One example of foreshadowing in Sue Monk Kidd’s The Secret Life of Bees shows itself within the first few pages. Lily is fascinated by bees that mysteriously appear in her bedroom. She first sees them buzzing around and landing on her wall map, and she decides to catch several of them in a mason jar. When she later opens the lid, the bees simply fly out; this helps Lily realize that she has the power... One example of foreshadowing in Sue Monk Kidd’s The Secret Life of Bees shows itself within the first few pages. Lily is fascinated by bees that mysteriously appear in her bedroom. She first sees them buzzing around and landing on her wall map, and she decides to catch several of them in a mason jar. When she later opens the lid, the bees simply fly out; this helps Lily realize that she has the power to leave the abuse of T-Ray if she chooses. These early bee interactions foreshadow that these tiny creatures will become an important part of her future. This comes to pass as a result of...

Suspense and tension are created in this very brief chapter as a result of Mr. Enfield and Mr. Utterson chancing to see Dr. Jekyll at his window as they go for their walk. The pair invites the doctor outside to walk with them, because he looks so ill and feels so low, but he replies that it would be "quite impossible" and that he does not "dare." Why on earth would a short walk be... Suspense and tension are created in this very brief chapter as a result of Mr. Enfield and Mr. Utterson chancing to see Dr. Jekyll at his window as they go for their walk. The pair invites the doctor outside to walk with them, because he looks so ill and feels so low, but he replies that it would be "quite impossible" and that he does not "dare." Why on earth would a short walk be "impossible" or something that he must not "dare" to do?  Certainly this oddity creates some suspense.   Enfield and Utterson offer to remain below and talk with Dr. Jek...

Benedict’s test is used to detect the presence of reducing sugars. All monosaccharides and some disaccharides such as lactose and maltose are called reducing sugars. When Benedict’s test is positive, an orange-red precipitate forms when the Benedict’s reagent is added to a solution contain reducing sugar. The iodine test is a chemical test for starch. When iodine solution which is red is added to starch it turns blue/black in colour. If according to your question,... Benedict’s test is used to detect the presence of reducing sugars. All monosaccharides and some disaccharides such as lactose and maltose are called reducing sugars. When Benedict’s test is positive, an orange-red precipitate forms when the Benedict’s reagent is added to a solution contain reducing sugar. The iodine test is a chemical test for starch. When iodine solution which is red is added to starch it turns blue/black in colour. If according to your question, the Benedict’s test is positive, it implies that the soluti...

In this question, you are referring to the Supreme Court case of Plessy v Ferguson , which was decided in 1896.  In that case, the Court had to decide whether a Louisiana law that required whites and blacks to sit in separate train cars violated the 14th Amendment.  The Court held that it did not.  There were two main reasons for this. First, the Court said that the 14th Amendment was meant to make blacks... In this question, you are referring to the Supreme Court case of Plessy v Ferguson , which was decided in 1896.  In that case, the Court had to decide whether a Louisiana law that required whites and blacks to sit in separate train cars violated the 14th Amendment.  The Court held that it did not.  There were two main reasons for this. First, the Court said that the 14th Amendment was meant to make blacks and whites equal in legal terms, but not in social terms.  It said that there was a difference between making sure that blacks had the right to vote and requiring that they be all...

Gulliver arrived in Lilliput after his ship crashed into a big rock and split.  After the ship sank, he and a few companions rowed away in a life boat, but they became exhausted with rowing and had to give themselves over to the waves.  A storm eventually overtook them, and Gulliver had to swim for it.  He assumes that his compatriots from the life boat were all lost at sea. After he is brought into the town by the Lilliputians, he is housed in an old temple, a very large one, that had been "polluted" when a murder took place there some years before.  As a result, it fell into disuse and was now emptied of its contents so that it could accommodate Gulliver's large size.  The doorway was big enough that he could crawl through it, and he was chained and padlocked within so that he could be kept isolated.

Sing Down the Moon , tells the story of Bright Morning, a young Navajo girl living in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona in the mid-1860s. Early in the novel, we meet Tall Boy, who Bright Morning hopes to one day marry. A pivotal moment happens in a battle with Spaniards when Tall Boy is shot and ends up losing the use of one arm. This disability relegates Tall Boy to the low social status of a... Sing Down the Moon , tells the story of Bright Morning, a young Navajo girl living in Canyon de Chelly, Arizona in the mid-1860s. Early in the novel, we meet Tall Boy, who Bright Morning hopes to one day marry. A pivotal moment happens in a battle with Spaniards when Tall Boy is shot and ends up losing the use of one arm. This disability relegates Tall Boy to the low social status of a woman because he is no longer able to perform the duties expected of a Navajo man as a hunter and warrior. O’Dell is known for his strong female protagonists, and this novel is no exception. Despite how he is viewed in ...

As the trial progresses, Jem becomes more and more confident in the possibility that Tom Robinson will be acquitted. After Atticus' final speech before the jury, Jem reassures Reverend Sykes that Tom will very likely be found innocent; he tells the minister not to "fret." For his part, Reverend Sykes cautions Jem against over-confidence; he asserts that he's never seen a jury "decide in favor of a colored man over a white man." Despite the... As the trial progresses, Jem becomes more and more confident in the possibility that Tom Robinson will be acquitted. After Atticus' final speech before the jury, Jem reassures Reverend Sykes that Tom will very likely be found innocent; he tells the minister not to "fret." For his part, Reverend Sykes cautions Jem against over-confidence; he asserts that he's never seen a jury "decide in favor of a colored man over a white man." Despite the minister's warnings, Jem remains confident that h...

After he murders Duncan, Macbeth arranges for the murders of Banquo and Fleance, although Fleance escapes. Macbeth is angry that the Weird Sisters told Banquo he would father a line of kings because Macbeth has already defiled his own mind and burdened his conscience with the murder of Duncan, and now feels he must kill Banquo and his son. Macbeth says that he has done all this "To make them kings, the seeds of Banquo... After he murders Duncan, Macbeth arranges for the murders of Banquo and Fleance, although Fleance escapes. Macbeth is angry that the Weird Sisters told Banquo he would father a line of kings because Macbeth has already defiled his own mind and burdened his conscience with the murder of Duncan, and now feels he must kill Banquo and his son. Macbeth says that he has done all this "To make them kings, the seeds of Banquo kings," and this is unacceptable to him (III.1.75). Macbeth hires three murderers to accost Banquo and Fleance on the road, and they  murd...

I will assume this question is for United States history and industrialism's impact on America.  The Industrial Revolution had a profound impact on the way Americans lived. As factories became more numerous in the cities of the northeast, many people moved to these urban areas .  In general, the United States shifted from its rural roots and became an urban culture. Because early industrialism was centered in the northern states, and the southern states continued... I will assume this question is for United States history and industrialism's impact on America.  The Industrial Revolution had a profound impact on the way Americans lived. As factories became more numerous in the cities of the northeast, many people moved to these urban areas .  In general, the United States shifted from its rural roots and became an urban culture. Because early industrialism was centered in the northern states, and the southern states continued to view agriculture as its bread-and-butter, sectiona...

Macduff discovers King Duncan's body. He arrives in the morning after the murder, saying that the king ordered him to call on him at that time. Macbeth leads him to the room, and after a short time, he emerges describing the horror of the scene, which he likens to a "new Gorgon," meaning, like the fabled Medusa, the sight of the King's bloody corpse is so terrible it will "destroy" them. Macduff is clearly shaken... Macduff discovers King Duncan's body. He arrives in the morning after the murder, saying that the king ordered him to call on him at that time. Macbeth leads him to the room, and after a short time, he emerges describing the horror of the scene, which he likens to a "new Gorgon," meaning, like the fabled Medusa, the sight of the King's bloody corpse is so terrible it will "destroy" them. Macduff is clearly shaken by the sight, and Macbeth pretends he does not know what has happened. His wife also feigns ignorance when ...

Throughout the narration of "The Open Window," Framton Nuttel is depicted as silly and rather pathetic in his efforts to endeavor to "duly flatter" one person while not "unduly discounting" another who is yet to appear, as well as in his terrified reactions to the fabricated tale of Vera. Anxious and nervous as he talks with Mrs. Sappleton's niece, Framton Nuttel wonders whether Mrs. Sappleton will be "in the nice division." Further, he questions to... Throughout the narration of "The Open Window," Framton Nuttel is depicted as silly and rather pathetic in his efforts to endeavor to "duly flatter" one person while not "unduly discounting" another who is yet to appear, as well as in his terrified reactions to the fabricated tale of Vera. Anxious and nervous as he talks with Mrs. Sappleton's niece, Framton Nuttel wonders whether Mrs. Sappleton will be "in the nice division." Further, he questions to h...

I do not necessarily think that the Tucks  had to carry Winnie off. They could have left her in the woods by the spring and simply run away. They chose to grab Winnie and haul her away with them. First she was kneeling on the ground, insisting on a drink from the spring, and the next thing she knew, she was seized and swung through the air, open-mouthed, and found herself straddling the bouncing back of the fat old horse, with Miles and Jesse trotting along on either side, while Mae ran puffing ahead, dragging on the bridle. I believe that the Tucks chose that line of action because they panicked. "This is awful!" said Jesse. "Can't you do something, Ma? The poor little tad." "We ought to've had some better plan than this," said Miles. "That's the truth," said Mae helplessly. . . "But I never expected it'd be a child!" The reason that the Tuck family panicked was because they were unprepared for their discoverer to be ...

Since there are several different versions of The Outsiders , I am guessing that in your book, pages 88, 89, and 90 are part of the eighth chapter, since Cherry makes a small number of appearances in The Outsiders , most of which are clustered toward the beginning of the novel. In Chapter Eight, Cherry drives her Corvette to the hospital parking lot to inform Two-Bit and Ponyboy about the Socs’ plans for the rumble.... Since there are several different versions of The Outsiders , I am guessing that in your book, pages 88, 89, and 90 are part of the eighth chapter, since Cherry makes a small number of appearances in The Outsiders , most of which are clustered toward the beginning of the novel. In Chapter Eight, Cherry drives her Corvette to the hospital parking lot to inform Two-Bit and Ponyboy about the Socs’ plans for the rumble. She also tells the boys that Randy, Bob’s best friend, will not participate in the fight because he is “sick of fighting,” especially after seeing his “best ...

You can read education-related blogs on the Internet.  Choosing blogs to subscribe to is really a personal preference and depends on what area of education you are looking for.  I would evaluate your teaching situation (grade level, demographic of your school, strengths and weaknesses) and try to find blogs that would suit your needs.  It is also important that you enjoy the writing style of the blogger that you are going to follow.   Probably... You can read education-related blogs on the Internet.  Choosing blogs to subscribe to is really a personal preference and depends on what area of education you are looking for.  I would evaluate your teaching situation (grade level, demographic of your school, strengths and weaknesses) and try to find blogs that would suit your needs.  It is also important that you enjoy the writing style of the blogger that you are going to follow.   Probably the most effective way to find a blog that suits your needs is to visit the different websites that a...

Uneducated and coerced into lying by her disreputable father, Mayella gives testimony that is so unsustainable that Atticus easily challenges its credibility. While Mayella is on the witness stand, Atticus begins by asking her if the day of the alleged rape was the first time Tom had ever been inside the fence of her yard, and she replies "yes." Her answer raises some doubt, of course, because within the setting of the Jim Crow South, it would have been outrageously bold for a black man to have dared to commit rape without having had some prior close contact with a white woman.  When Atticus asks Mayella what occurred, she hesitates. So, he asks her specifically if she recalls Tom's having beaten her about the face. She replies, "No, I don't recollect if he hit me. I mean yes I do, he hit me." Atticus asks her to verify her last statement: "Huh? Yes, he hit--I just don't remember, I just don't remember...it all happened so quick." Then, she...

In a general sense, the various monsters confronted in the  Odyssey serve as tests of Odysseus's cunning and resolve. Each one presents a unique type of obstacle to the adventurer, tempting or testing Odysseus in a different way, and they can each be understood to represent eternal human challenges, fears, and conflicts. Scylla and Charybdis, for instance, have become bywords for any choice between two equally destructive alternatives or extremes; they are literature's archetypal "rock... In a general sense, the various monsters confronted in the  Odyssey serve as tests of Odysseus's cunning and resolve. Each one presents a unique type of obstacle to the adventurer, tempting or testing Odysseus in a different way, and they can each be understood to represent eternal human challenges, fears, and conflicts. Scylla and Charybdis, for instance, have become bywords for any choice between two equally destructive alternatives or extremes; they are literature's archetypal...

When the alchemist and the boy are both taken to the military camp, the alchemist uses all of Santiago's money that he has saved for years to buy them three days time to save their lives. The alchemist tells the chief of the tribe that the boy is an alchemist who could destroy their whole camp by one swift command of the wind. The chief calls his bluff by saying that he wants to see... When the alchemist and the boy are both taken to the military camp, the alchemist uses all of Santiago's money that he has saved for years to buy them three days time to save their lives. The alchemist tells the chief of the tribe that the boy is an alchemist who could destroy their whole camp by one swift command of the wind. The chief calls his bluff by saying that he wants to see the boy do that. The alchemist says that he needs three days, but he won't destroy the camp; he will only turn himself into the wind to demonstrate his powers. Santiago can't believe what the alchemist just pu...

Emile Durkheim came up with a theory of suicide in which it comes in four basic types. 1. Egoistic suicide , the most common, occurs when people become so socially isolated that they are unable to function. Durkheim claimed that this was because the individual was highly selfish, but there's little evidence that depressed people are actually particularly selfish---they are just particularly isolated. They lack systems of social support to cope with the stresses of life, and may also be genetically predisposed to be more sensitive to those stresses. 2. Altruistic suicide, which Durkheim described as the opposite---people who in a sense becomes too socially integrated. A better way of putting it might be that they become too tribal ; they deeply connect their sense of identity with a particular narrow in-group and ignore or even hate those in the out-groups. This is the source of suicide bombing ---a terrorist cell is a very close-knit social tribe and hates the out-group that is the...

Nothing good. Several great civilizations have collapsed as a result of climate disruptions, and drought in particular appears to have been the cause behind the fall of both the Old Kingdom in Egypt and possibly the Mayan Empire as well.The best-case scenario for the people of a fallen civilization was to integrate into a new civilization; in fact, many people in conquered civilizations probably barely noticed, because the new king was much like the... Nothing good. Several great civilizations have collapsed as a result of climate disruptions, and drought in particular appears to have been the cause behind the fall of both the Old Kingdom in Egypt and possibly the Mayan Empire as well. The best-case scenario for the people of a fallen civilization was to integrate into a new civilization; in fact, many people in conquered civilizations probably barely noticed, because the new king was much like the old king. But a civilization destroyed by climate disruption usually didn't offer th...

The first page of the novel describes the peaceful area, south of Soledad (California), where the Salinas River forms a small pool. The scene is as tranquil as can be until George and Lennie make their way to the pool.  And then from the direction of the state highway came the sound of footsteps on crisp sycamore leaves. The rabbits hurried noiselessly for cover. A stilted heron labored up into the air and pounded down... The first page of the novel describes the peaceful area, south of Soledad (California), where the Salinas River forms a small pool. The scene is as tranquil as can be until George and Lennie make their way to the pool.  And then from the direction of the state highway came the sound of footsteps on crisp sycamore leaves. The rabbits hurried noiselessly for cover. A stilted heron labored up into the air and pounded down river. For a moment the place was lifeless, and then two men emerged from the path and came into the opening by the green pool.  George tells Lennie to...

Gatsby is greedy because of how much he longs to have Daisy Buchanan.  It isn't a terrible kind of greed, some awful desire for which we might typically judge a character.  He has acquired his fortune via illegal means not so much because he wants to be rich, but because he wants Daisy, and he recognizes that one of the necessary steps in the process of attaining her is becoming rich.  She is used to... Gatsby is greedy because of how much he longs to have Daisy Buchanan.  It isn't a terrible kind of greed, some awful desire for which we might typically judge a character.  He has acquired his fortune via illegal means not so much because he wants to be rich, but because he wants Daisy, and he recognizes that one of the necessary steps in the process of attaining her is becoming rich.  She is used to a particular lifestyle, and Gatsby knows she would not be happy as a poor man's wife.  Nick describes the way Gatsby felt about Daisy all those years ago: "Out of the corne...

By the end of Chapter 14 of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird , Scout and Jem discover Dill , an intruder, hiding under Scout's bed. Jem and Scout clearly disagree about how to handle their unexpected visitor. Jem believes that adults should know, whereas Scout indicates she only wants to protect her own and Dill's interests.Dill had run away from Meridian, wanting to be in Maycomb, and had been hiding under Scout's bed,... By the end of Chapter 14 of Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird , Scout and Jem discover Dill , an intruder, hiding under Scout's bed. Jem and Scout clearly disagree about how to handle their unexpected visitor. Jem believes that adults should know, whereas Scout indicates she only wants to protect her own and Dill's interests. Dill had run away from Meridian, wanting to be in Maycomb, and had been hiding under Scout's bed, filthy and hungry. When they finally discover him, Scout brings him a pan of leftover cornbread, and Dill relays...

It is difficult to know exactly what an Elizabethan audience would have thought, but there would have been prejudices and fears about “Moors” like Othello. Perhaps racism would have made viewers initially side with Brabantio, who cannot comprehend why his daughter Desdemona would marry Othello “If she in chains of magic were not bound.” The first scene of Othello refers to the protagonist as “the Moor” and features several of the most racist characters in the play. Roderigo and Iago plot against him and attempt to turn Brabantio against the man who eloped with Desdemona. However, when Othello actually appears, he speaks with confidence and calmness. It becomes apparent that he is well-respected, in spite of the previous racist remarks. Othello and Desdemona explain “what drugs, what charms, / What conjuration and what mighty magic” made her fall in love with him. It would certainly be a stereotype that a foreigner like Othello would be superstitious, but Othello is Christian and does ...

When the pony, Gabilan, is very ill, having trouble breathing and only taking air in with an unnatural whistling, hissing sound, Billy helps the pony breathe by cutting a small hole into his windpipe.   It works: even though the poor animal is bleeding from the cut, he is able to breathe through the new hole and stay alive, at least for the time being. This emergency operation is traumatic for Jody to witness, but... When the pony, Gabilan, is very ill, having trouble breathing and only taking air in with an unnatural whistling, hissing sound, Billy helps the pony breathe by cutting a small hole into his windpipe.   It works: even though the poor animal is bleeding from the cut, he is able to breathe through the new hole and stay alive, at least for the time being. This emergency operation is traumatic for Jody to witness, but he disregards Billy's instructions to leave and insists on staying right there with his beloved pony. And as the story comes to a close shortly after this sc...

All main events in a story will pertain to the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The exposition generally occurs at the start of the story and concerns the moments the author introduces the setting, characters, and conflict. One of the most important events in D. H. Lawrence's exposition that sets up the conflict of "The Rocking-Horse Winner" is the narrator's description of the children and all their toys hearing echoing through the... All main events in a story will pertain to the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action, and resolution. The exposition generally occurs at the start of the story and concerns the moments the author introduces the setting, characters, and conflict. One of the most important events in D. H. Lawrence's exposition that sets up the conflict of "The Rocking-Horse Winner" is the narrator's description of the children and all their toys hearing echoing through the house the "...

Simple random sampling means that a researcher chooses a sample size from a population so that each member of the population is equally likely to be chosen. That means that there is no system dictating how members are chosen. For example, if a researcher, such as a psychologist or sociologist, wants to understand what students at a certain college feel about required courses, he or she would put all the names of the students into... Simple random sampling means that a researcher chooses a sample size from a population so that each member of the population is equally likely to be chosen. That means that there is no system dictating how members are chosen. For example, if a researcher, such as a psychologist or sociologist, wants to understand what students at a certain college feel about required courses, he or she would put all the names of the students into the pool and choose names at random (perhaps using software to do so). Using the phone book is not a good way to get a random sam...

Steve mentions several times throughout the novel that he wanted to be tough like James King, Richard "Bobo" Evans, and Osvaldo Cruz. He alludes to the idea that bravado and being respected as a tough individual are why he chose to participate in the conspiracy to rob the store. During one of the flashback scenes, Osvaldo Cruz makes fun of Steve by calling him a faggot. Another neighborhood boy mentions that Steve hangs out with... Steve mentions several times throughout the novel that he wanted to be tough like James King, Richard "Bobo" Evans, and Osvaldo Cruz. He alludes to the idea that bravado and being respected as a tough individual are why he chose to participate in the conspiracy to rob the store. During one of the flashback scenes, Osvaldo Cruz makes fun of Steve by calling him a faggot. Another neighborhood boy mentions that Steve hangs out with some bad dudes. Osvaldo then says, " He don’t hang with nobody. He’s just a lame looking for a name. Ain’t...

People have widely differing beliefs about the relative merits of capitalism and communism, and most of the arguments focus on two subjects: people and money. Indeed, both capitalism and communism are philosophies that deal with the relationships between people and money, but they differ greatly in how they express the individual or collective right to money. It may be helpful to think of capitalism as a potentially "all for one" socioeconomic philosophy, while communism is a "one for all" approach. There are potentially positive and negative implications for both communism and capitalism. Let's consider some of the pros and cons of each. Some of the positive effects of true communism are equal pay for all, low unemployment rates, and equitable access to free healthcare and education. Sounds great, right? Well, true communism does have some drawbacks. For one, communist societies are highly controlled, which limits personal freedoms and creativity. In a communis...

While this is a story about an outdoor sport, two of the brief indoor scenes are very pivotal. There are basically four indoor scenes: The farmhouse The bar The truckstop diner The truck cab, though, with the snow blowing through the broken window, this could also be considered outdoor. The first pivotal scene occurs when Frank and Tub ask the farmer for a phone and directions to a hospital. Here they learn that Kenny killed... While this is a story about an outdoor sport, two of the brief indoor scenes are very pivotal. There are basically four indoor scenes: The farmhouse The bar The truckstop diner The truck cab, though, with the snow blowing through the broken window, this could also be considered outdoor. The first pivotal scene occurs when Frank and Tub ask the farmer for a phone and directions to a hospital. Here they learn that Kenny killed the dog not out of meanness or spite, but as a favor to the heartbroken couple. We realize that Kenny, more than likely, was not going to s...

Every reader might have a different response to this question based upon their own personal compass and assessment of the text, so I can only answer for myself. Personally, I would have anticipated Juliet to be so devastated by the death of her cousin (and by the fact that it was her own husband who killed him) that she would have broken off her relationship with Romeo. As the saying goes, "Blood runs thicker than... Every reader might have a different response to this question based upon their own personal compass and assessment of the text, so I can only answer for myself. Personally, I would have anticipated Juliet to be so devastated by the death of her cousin (and by the fact that it was her own husband who killed him) that she would have broken off her relationship with Romeo. As the saying goes, "Blood runs thicker than water;" after suffering such a loss, I would have assumed Juliet would blame Romeo for Tybalt's death, re-calibrate her emotional state, and r...

In "How I Met My Husband," the external conflict is the love triangle between Edie, Chris Watters, and Alice Kelling. Edie, who is fifteen, is enjoying a flirtation with Chris when Alice, his fiancee, shows up. Chris has a relatively innocent tryst with Edie that Alice finds out about and that causes Alice to erupt in anger. Chris leaves after this tryst, and Edie never sees him again. The internal conflict revolves around Edie's growing... In "How I Met My Husband," the external conflict is the love triangle between Edie, Chris Watters, and Alice Kelling. Edie, who is fifteen, is enjoying a flirtation with Chris when Alice, his fiancee, shows up. Chris has a relatively innocent tryst with Edie that Alice finds out about and that causes Alice to erupt in anger. Chris leaves after this tryst, and Edie never sees him again. The internal conflict revolves around Edie's growing sense of herself as a woman. At the beginning of the story, she tries on a dress that...

In "On His Blindness," the writer, John Milton, talks openly about losing his eyesight, an event which began in the 1640s as a result of his heavy workload. Milton was completely blind by 1652. In the first few lines of the poem, Milton reflects on losing his sight before he reached middle age and describes how his world has become totally dark. For Milton, this is particularly concerning because he now wonders how he will... In "On His Blindness," the writer, John Milton, talks openly about losing his eyesight, an event which began in the 1640s as a result of his heavy workload. Milton was completely blind by 1652. In the first few lines of the poem, Milton reflects on losing his sight before he reached middle age and describes how his world has become totally dark. For Milton, this is particularly concerning because he now wonders how he will serve God, his master. Specifically, he wonders if God expects him to do "day-labour," everyday tasks, while he i...

Chapter Four of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is set in Crooks's room in the barn. Most of the men have gone into town on a Saturday night, leaving Lennie, Candy and Crooks behind. When Lennie, and later Candy, come into Crooks's room, talk turns to the farm which George, Lennie and Candy are on the verge of buying and moving to. They have discussed the dream of the farm in Chapter Three and Candy... Chapter Four of Steinbeck's Of Mice and Men is set in Crooks's room in the barn. Most of the men have gone into town on a Saturday night, leaving Lennie, Candy and Crooks behind. When Lennie, and later Candy, come into Crooks's room, talk turns to the farm which George, Lennie and Candy are on the verge of buying and moving to. They have discussed the dream of the farm in Chapter Three and Candy has agreed to give them his money so he can come along and "hoe in the garden." The "garden" is a veiled reference to the idea that this imagined place is...

Hunger and food insecurity are a growing issue in the world today, especially with global climate change contributing to crop instability. Anthropologists can and have been helpful in developing strategies to combat global food insecurity on both a short-term and long-term basis. Anthropology emphasizes understanding a culture from the inside perspective. I feel that when developing strategies or products to alleviate food instability, it is especially important to have a thorough understanding of the social... Hunger and food insecurity are a growing issue in the world today, especially with global climate change contributing to crop instability. Anthropologists can and have been helpful in developing strategies to combat global food insecurity on both a short-term and long-term basis. Anthropology emphasizes understanding a culture from the inside perspective. I feel that when developing strategies or products to alleviate food instability, it is especially important to have a thorou...

The appropriate word is "independently." If genes for different traits are on different chromosomes, they separate independently from each other.  One of the key factors of inheritance discovered by Mendel (even though he didn't know about chromosomes) was that it's possible for traits to be transmitted independently of one another; for example, a tall brunette will not necessarily have tall brunette offspring, they might be tall, or brunette, or both, or neither. This indicated, at... The appropriate word is "independently." If genes for different traits are on different chromosomes, they separate independently from each other.  One of the key factors of inheritance discovered by Mendel (even though he didn't know about chromosomes) was that it's possible for traits to be transmitted independently of one another; for example, a tall brunette will not necessarily have tall brunette offspring, they might be tall, or brunette, or both, or neither. This...

This question is referring to the concept of speciation and the definition of what makes a particular group of organisms its own species . There are various ways to define a species, but the biological species concept is a widely accepted and commonly used method. The biological species concept states that a species is a group of individuals that can interbreed to produce fertile offspring. This means that if two individuals are not of the same species, they either cannot breed at all or cannot produce fertile offspring.  This brings me to one of my favorite examples. When a horse and donkey mate, the offspring is called a mule. Mules are sterile and cannot produce their own offspring. Therefore, even though the horse and donkey produced offspring, it's not fertile offspring, so the horse and donkey are considered two separate species. Two horses, however, are of the same species because they can produce fertile offspring. Butterflies would be no different. They would only be able ...

Two traits of the narrator are insanity and paranoia.   That the narrator is insane is very clear.  You can tell he is insane because he thinks that his roommate has an evil eye.  Then he kills him.  People who kill their roommates because they have vulture eyes are not sane.  I undid it just so much that a single thin ray fell upon the vulture eye … but I found the eye always closed; and so it was impossible to do the work; for it was not the old man who vexed me, but his Evil Eye.   The narrator thinks that his roommate has an evil eye and opens the door every night for a week to look at it.  Then he kills him, and then chops him up and hides him under the floorboards.  This would be bad enough, but then the paranoia is his undoing.  The narrator is also paranoid, or overly afraid, because he thinks that the old man’s heart is still beating after his death.  The narrator lets the police in and leads them to the spot where he hid the old man.  He keeps them there and talks to them, th...

In essence, there is just one pro and one con to having appointed judges.  The pro is that appointed judges are free of the political process.  The con is the same, worded differently.  Appointed judges are bad because they are not democratically elected and therefore are not subject to the will of the people. If you need more points each way, you can split each of these up to some degree, creating “subpoints” that are... In essence, there is just one pro and one con to having appointed judges.  The pro is that appointed judges are free of the political process.  The con is the same, worded differently.  Appointed judges are bad because they are not democratically elected and therefore are not subject to the will of the people. If you need more points each way, you can split each of these up to some degree, creating “subpoints” that are part of the larger idea.  In favor of appointed judges: Appointed judges are chosen on merit.  Judges or good or bad based on how well they know the la...

The narrator, Phillip, tells his friend Henrik a fib as a way of gently fighting back against his friend's slight arrogance. To be more specific, Henrik was annoying Phillip by acting like he had privileged information, so Phillip said something untrue in order to make it seem like he, too, knew a lot about what was going on. This happens in Chapter 1, on page 12: Henrik said, "My father told me there is nothing... The narrator, Phillip, tells his friend Henrik a fib as a way of gently fighting back against his friend's slight arrogance. To be more specific, Henrik was annoying Phillip by acting like he had privileged information, so Phillip said something untrue in order to make it seem like he, too, knew a lot about what was going on. This happens in Chapter 1, on page 12: Henrik said, "My father told me there is nothing left of Aruba. They hit Sint Nicolaas, you know." "Every lake tanker was sunk," I said. I didn't know if that were true or not, ...

Jordan Baker is considered a strong woman in part because she earns her living independently as a professional golf player. This type of independence was rare in the 1920s. Jordan looks very much like an athlete, and is described as having a "slender golden arm" (48). She spends most of her time outside playing golf, and she doesn't have the soft or pampered look of women who aren't as physical. Nick describes her as having... Jordan Baker is considered a strong woman in part because she earns her living independently as a professional golf player. This type of independence was rare in the 1920s. Jordan looks very much like an athlete, and is described as having a "slender golden arm" (48). She spends most of her time outside playing golf, and she doesn't have the soft or pampered look of women who aren't as physical. Nick describes her as having a "bored haughty face," and he realizes that, much like a stereotypical male, she is not above ...