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The witches embody the supernatural in the play. One of the most prominent themes in the play is the supernatural world versus the natural world. The supernatural world is characterized in terms of mystery, dark forces, and abnormality.  Many critics agree that the witches are not necessarily the representatives of evil. Instead, they serve to highlight the dark forces in Macbeth's heart, and they motivate him to seek those forces so that they could help... The witches embody the supernatural in the play. One of the most prominent themes in the play is the supernatural world versus the natural world. The supernatural world is characterized in terms of mystery, dark forces, and abnormality.  Many critics agree that the witches are not necessarily the representatives of evil. Instead, they serve to highlight the dark forces in Macbeth's heart, and they motivate him to seek those forces so that they could help him destroy himself. After all, Macbeth is the one who decides to act o...

In any animal that undergoes sexual reproduction, their cells will divide one of two ways. Somatic cells, or body cells, divide through a process called mitosis. Gametes, or sex cells, undergo meiosis to make more of themselves. These processes each create a different number of 'daughter cells' with a different number of chromosomes. Mitosis is used for a multitude of different purposes, including repairing a wound, helping an organism grow, replacing old/worn-out cells, and asexual... In any animal that undergoes sexual reproduction, their cells will divide one of two ways. Somatic cells, or body cells, divide through a process called mitosis. Gametes, or sex cells, undergo meiosis to make more of themselves. These processes each create a different number of 'daughter cells' with a different number of chromosomes. Mitosis is used for a multitude of different purposes, including repairing a wound, helping an organism grow, replacing old/worn-out cells, and asexual repro...

Upon arriving at her new home in Wethersfield, Kit explains to her Puritan family how she got there and why she came alone. Kit describes how her grandfather's health had been gradually failing, worsened by the thievery of an overseer named Bryant who had sold off their crops and disappeared with the money. After her grandfather died, Kit was forced to sell off all of his land, his house, his furniture, and his slaves. Even... Upon arriving at her new home in Wethersfield, Kit explains to her Puritan family how she got there and why she came alone. Kit describes how her grandfather's health had been gradually failing, worsened by the thievery of an overseer named Bryant who had sold off their crops and disappeared with the money. After her grandfather died, Kit was forced to sell off all of his land, his house, his furniture, and his slaves. Even then, she still did not have enough money to pay for her passage to Connecticut, and so she was forced to sell off her personal slave...

Some critics have written that Morrison's characters are too depressing and that they tend to play the role of victims, making them overdetermined. In other words, they think Morrison's characters are determined by race and gender rather than living, breathing people. On the other hand, critics have praised Morrison's lyrical writing, even if it is at times vulgar. In 1993, she won the Nobel Prize for Literature, and the committee praised her as follows: "She... Some critics have written that Morrison's characters are too depressing and that they tend to play the role of victims, making them overdetermined. In other words, they think Morrison's characters are determined by race and gender rather than living, breathing people. On the other hand, critics have praised Morrison's lyrical writing, even if it is at times vulgar. In 1993, she won the Nobel Prize for Literature, and the committee praised her as follows: "She delves into the language itself, a ...

Isabel takes three things from Miss Finch's home.  She takes her blankets, her shoes, and some flower seeds that her mother had collected.   Isabel's mother had collected the flower seeds and put them in a jar, but Isabel doesn't know what they will grow into.   At this point in the story, Mr. Robert is taking Isabel and Ruth to be sold, but he allows the two girls to go back into the house... Isabel takes three things from Miss Finch's home.  She takes her blankets, her shoes, and some flower seeds that her mother had collected.   Isabel's mother had collected the flower seeds and put them in a jar, but Isabel doesn't know what they will grow into.   At this point in the story, Mr. Robert is taking Isabel and Ruth to be sold, but he allows the two girls to go back into the house to collect their blankets and shoes.  He's not doing it to be nice either.  Having shoes and blankets will increase the slave value of Isabel and Ruth, and Mr. Robert is greedy.  Mr...

A positive externality, in economic terms, is a benefit that is “not included in the market price of a good.”  In other words, this is a benefit that someone gets when a good or service is bought but which they do not pay for.  We want to encourage positive externalities to occur because they make our society better-off.  One example of a positive externality is education.  One way to “solve” it (in other words, to... A positive externality, in economic terms, is a benefit that is “not included in the market price of a good.”  In other words, this is a benefit that someone gets when a good or service is bought but which they do not pay for.  We want to encourage positive externalities to occur because they make our society better-off.  One example of a positive externality is education.  One way to “solve” it (in other words, to promote or encourage it) without government intervention is to encourage people to donate money to charitable organizations that would provide education. Educa...

In Romeo and Juliet, as with most of his plays, William Shakespeare uses rhyming couplets. A couplet is simply two consecutive lines which rhyme. Couplets are used throughout the play and are particularly employed when Romeo and Juliet are speaking to each other, including possibly the most famous couplet in the play when Juliet says goodbye to Romeo at the end of the balcony scene: Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrowThat I... In Romeo and Juliet, as with most of his plays, William Shakespeare uses rhyming couplets. A couplet is simply two consecutive lines which rhyme. Couplets are used throughout the play and are particularly employed when Romeo and Juliet are speaking to each other, including possibly the most famous couplet in the play when Juliet says goodbye to Romeo at the end of the balcony scene: Good night, good night. Parting is such sweet sorrow That I shall say 'Good night' till it be morrow. Obviously sorrow and morrow make for an excellent rhym...

Atticus’s teachings to his children support the theme that everyone deserves equal treatment, regardless of race. Atticus’s view of race is quite different from the rest of Maycomb.  He treats Calpurnia with respect, even though she is his employee.  He lets her raise his children, and makes sure they are obedient to her.  Race has nothing to do with it.  When Atticus defends Tom Robinson, he is sending a message to his children.  It is... Atticus’s teachings to his children support the theme that everyone deserves equal treatment, regardless of race. Atticus’s view of race is quite different from the rest of Maycomb.  He treats Calpurnia with respect, even though she is his employee.  He lets her raise his children, and makes sure they are obedient to her.  Race has nothing to do with it.  When Atticus defends Tom Robinson, he is sending a message to his children.  It is the same message Lee is trying to impart to the reader.  Everyone deserves a chance, regardless of race, and it is ...

Elements are the purest form of substances and cannot be further sub-divided into non-identical constituents (assuming no isotopes), unlike compounds and mixtures. Elements can be classified according to their tendency to lose electrons, gain electrons, or share electrons. The elements that generally tend to lose electrons when making bonds with other elements are called cations. These are frequently metals. Anions, on the other hand, like to accept electrons when making bonds with other elements.  The ions... Elements are the purest form of substances and cannot be further sub-divided into non-identical constituents (assuming no isotopes), unlike compounds and mixtures. Elements can be classified according to their tendency to lose electrons, gain electrons, or share electrons. The elements that generally tend to lose electrons when making bonds with other elements are called cations. These are frequently metals. Anions, on the other hand, like to accept electrons when making bonds wi...

The exact page number is going to be tough for me to give you.  I do not know which edition of the book that you are looking at, and the page numbers of different editions will be slightly different.  I can get you really close though.  I am looking at a PDF version of the book, and it says that the quote that you are looking for is on page 39.   Regardless of page... The exact page number is going to be tough for me to give you.  I do not know which edition of the book that you are looking at, and the page numbers of different editions will be slightly different.  I can get you really close though.  I am looking at a PDF version of the book, and it says that the quote that you are looking for is on page 39.   Regardless of page number, the quote is in chapter six.  About two thirds of the way through that chapter, Chris McCandless writes a very long letter to Ronald Franz.  In the letter, McCandless encourages Franz to take up a wandering lifestyle.  If you find that section of the ch...

Roosevelt meant that fear, lack of confidence in the nation's financial systems, was in part responsible for the collapse of the economy that led to the Great Depression. Roosevelt's inauguration occurred in the midst of one of the worst bank panics of the Great Depression. Millions of Americans withdrew their funds from banks, causing many of them to fail, precisely because they feared the banks were unstable and unsafe places to deposit money. In those... Roosevelt meant that fear, lack of confidence in the nation's financial systems, was in part responsible for the collapse of the economy that led to the Great Depression. Roosevelt's inauguration occurred in the midst of one of the worst bank panics of the Great Depression. Millions of Americans withdrew their funds from banks, causing many of them to fail, precisely because they feared the banks were unstable and unsafe places to deposit money. In those days, a person lost all of their money if a bank failed and was...

The American missionary movement was influenced by the Puritans' ideal of being "a city upon a hill." They believed that they could be an example to the rest of the world and bring "civilization" wherever they went. This goal brought together the idea of religious proselytizing with the process of building a nation or an empire. In the United States, evangelical Protestants were particularly active as missionaries, and they saw it as their mission to accompany the process of American nation-building as the country expanded west. Presbyterians, Baptists, Methodists, and Mormons were all active in the process of bringing their religions with them in the process of westward expansion. They attempted to proselytize Native Americans and others in the process of moving westward. In the 19th century, missionary activity also spread overseas with the growth of colonialism. In 1810, the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions (ABCFM) was founded, in the exam...

"The Chimney Sweeper" is the title of two poems written by William Blake. The first was penned in 1789, and the second in 1794. Both deal with the interconnected problems of child labor and poverty. The first poem is narrated by a boy who was "sold" to work, probably to one of the workhouses common in England at the time, as a chimney sweeper. In the first couple of lines, the reader learns the circumstances leading to the decision: When my mother died I was very young, And my father sold me while yet my tongue Could scarcely cry "'weep! 'weep! 'weep! 'weep!" So your chimneys I sweep & in soot I sleep. The boy was born to poverty. His father likely could not afford to care for him and tend to his own work, so the child is "sold" while still practically a toddler. We know this because he could "scarcely" pronounce the word "sweep." By day, the child sweeps chimneys; at night, he sleeps in filthy quarters pro...

The term wergild in Beowulf literally translates as 'man payment' or 'man compensation' but is usually translated simply as 'man price'. The concept of wergild was a legal principle under Anglo-Saxon law. Under the principle of wergild , a homicide could be compensated by giving money or valuable property to the family of the victim. This same legal principle was found throughout the Germanic world at that time, and it is a very important concept... The term wergild in Beowulf literally translates as 'man payment' or 'man compensation' but is usually translated simply as 'man price'. The concept of wergild was a legal principle under Anglo-Saxon law. Under the principle of wergild , a homicide could be compensated by giving money or valuable property to the family of the victim. This same legal principle was found throughout the Germanic world at that time, and it is a very important concept in several Icelandic sagas. It is worth n...

The author Somerset Maugham frequently wrote frankly autobiographical short stories. "The Luncheon" is one of them. He was conned into treating the woman to a luncheon at Foyot's in Paris because he was still quite young, was just getting started in his chosen career as a writer, and was concerned about good manners. He tells the reader why he couldn't refuse to take this pushy woman to Foyot's at her request.  Foyot’s is a restaurant at which the French senators eat and it was so far beyond my means that I had never even thought of going there. But I was flattered and was too young to have learned to say no to a woman . Maugham also believed her when she said: "I never eat anything for luncheon." One of the things that always seems to be present in Maugham's encounters with other people is his impeccable good manners. Throughout "The Luncheon," as the woman continues to pile up charges by ordering a la carte items, the author shows his inh...

As evidenced by the title of his March 1992 Atlantic article, “Jihad vs. McWorld,” Benjamin R. Barber begins by charting two contradictory and simultaneous tendencies of neoliberal capitalism.  On the one hand, economic and technological advancements are ushering in a new era of globalization.  The obvious reference to the fast food chain McDonald’s in his neologism “McWorld” demonstrates the corporate, economic dimension of this globalizing impulse which “universaliz[es] markets” and “make[s] national borders porous from without.”  On the other hand, a countermovement comes in the form of an increased emphasis on the local and the ethnic, here embodied in the Islamic theologem of “Jihad” or holy war.  This localism resists the homogenizing forces of globalization through “re-creating ancient subnational and ethnic borders.”  According to Barber, these two simultaneous movements spell doom for Western political ideals: They have one thing in common: neither offers much hope to citizens...

In Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird , the best moments in which Atticus shows he believes that all races should be treated equally are when he speaks of Calpurnia , especially when he is defending his treatment of Calpurnia to his sister, Alexandra.One example can be seen in Chapter 14, when Aunt Alexandra expresses her displeasure at Calpurnia having taken the children to her all-black church and at Scout having asked permission to... In Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird , the best moments in which Atticus shows he believes that all races should be treated equally are when he speaks of Calpurnia , especially when he is defending his treatment of Calpurnia to his sister, Alexandra. One example can be seen in Chapter 14, when Aunt Alexandra expresses her displeasure at Calpurnia having taken the children to her all-black church and at Scout having asked permission to visit Calpurnia in her home. Aunt Alexandra and Atticus get into a quarrel because Alexandra, being racist, ...

At the end of Fahrenheit 451 , Montag outwits the Mechanical Hound by doing the following: he runs to the river, strips down to nothing in the water and douses himself with whiskey, he changes into Faber's dirty clothes and shoes, and he lets the river carry him downstream. Because the chase is being broadcast by TV and radio, Montag can hear what is going on in the chase with his radio Seashell. As he... At the end of Fahrenheit 451 , Montag outwits the Mechanical Hound by doing the following: he runs to the river, strips down to nothing in the water and douses himself with whiskey, he changes into Faber's dirty clothes and shoes, and he lets the river carry him downstream. Because the chase is being broadcast by TV and radio, Montag can hear what is going on in the chase with his radio Seashell. As he floats down the river, though, he sees the Hound come to the edge of it. The lights from the helicopters almost find Montag, but he dives underwater and avoids capture. When Mon...

After Emily's father dies, Colonel Sartoris invents a way to help Emily survive financially without embarrassing her by revealing that she's actually accepting charity from the town. Everyone has to pay property taxes on their houses, of course. But Colonel Sartoris permanently excuses Emily from paying those taxes, telling her a lie about how her father had given money to the town, and now they are repaying him by cancelling all of her taxes. Again,... After Emily's father dies, Colonel Sartoris invents a way to help Emily survive financially without embarrassing her by revealing that she's actually accepting charity from the town. Everyone has to pay property taxes on their houses, of course. But Colonel Sartoris permanently excuses Emily from paying those taxes, telling her a lie about how her father had given money to the town, and now they are repaying him by cancelling all of her taxes. Again, he does this for her as a favor, saving her from poverty, keeping her i...

The Crucible is violent because, through the events of the play, innocent and good people are wrongly persecuted, imprisoned, and eventually hanged, by a corrupt justice system, for crimes they did not commit.  The violence done to these individuals in the name of justice is disturbing and tragic.  Take John Proctor, for instance: though he is not sinless, he is a good man.  He is accused of witchcraft by Mary Warren, his cowardly and hypocritical... The Crucible is violent because, through the events of the play, innocent and good people are wrongly persecuted, imprisoned, and eventually hanged, by a corrupt justice system, for crimes they did not commit.  The violence done to these individuals in the name of justice is disturbing and tragic.  Take John Proctor, for instance: though he is not sinless, he is a good man.  He is accused of witchcraft by Mary Warren, his cowardly and hypocritical employee, and he is found guilty through no evidence aside from her testimony.  His own wor...

In chapter five, Gulliver speaks for a while about the various causes of war, especially about how many wars take place as a result of a difference of opinion.  Gulliver says, "Neither are any wars so furious and bloody, or of so long a continuance, as those occasioned by difference in opinion, especially if it be in things indifferent."  In other words, the worst conflicts seem to be caused by mere differences of opinion. I... In chapter five, Gulliver speaks for a while about the various causes of war, especially about how many wars take place as a result of a difference of opinion.  Gulliver says, "Neither are any wars so furious and bloody, or of so long a continuance, as those occasioned by difference in opinion, especially if it be in things indifferent."  In other words, the worst conflicts seem to be caused by mere differences of opinion. I cannot help but connect this to modern American conflicts over religion.  One person's choice to practice their rel...

At the beginning of Fitzgerald's short story "Winter Dreams," Dexter, the main character, is a teenager who works as a caddie at the local country club golf course. He sees Judy Jones, then a little girl, and her beauty and passion cause him to quit his job though he is the most successful caddie at the club. Here we first see that Judy comes to represent the wealth and power that Dexter desires. The second... At the beginning of Fitzgerald's short story "Winter Dreams," Dexter, the main character, is a teenager who works as a caddie at the local country club golf course. He sees Judy Jones, then a little girl, and her beauty and passion cause him to quit his job though he is the most successful caddie at the club. Here we first see that Judy comes to represent the wealth and power that Dexter desires. The second time he sees Judy Jones, Dexter has made a fortune by opening a large string of specialty laundries, selling the business, and moving to New York. ...

The assertion that facts and hard data should form the basis of living is the main message that Gradgrind communicates to his students.   Gradgrind believes that provable facts must underscore modern reality.  He communicates the importance of “two and two are four, and nothing over" to his students.  He believes any course of study that moves away from facts is not worthy of investigation: Now, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and girls... The assertion that facts and hard data should form the basis of living is the main message that Gradgrind communicates to his students.   Gradgrind believes that provable facts must underscore modern reality.  He communicates the importance of “two and two are four, and nothing over" to his students.  He believes any course of study that moves away from facts is not worthy of investigation: Now, what I want is, Facts. Teach these boys and girls nothing but Facts... Plant nothing else, and root out everything else. You can only form ...

The volunteer hours are important because Elders observe children to determine their skills and interests. From the age of eight, children in Jonas’s community have to meet a requirement of a certain number of volunteer hours.  The volunteer hours are actually very important, because they are essentially a test.  The children are carefully observed to determine where their skills and interests lie.  The Elders observe where the children are volunteering and how well they work,... The volunteer hours are important because Elders observe children to determine their skills and interests. From the age of eight, children in Jonas’s community have to meet a requirement of a certain number of volunteer hours.  The volunteer hours are actually very important, because they are essentially a test.  The children are carefully observed to determine where their skills and interests lie.  The Elders observe where the children are volunteering and how well they work, and use that to determine what jo...

Harper Lee explores several significant themes throughout her novel To Kill a Mockingbird . The most prevalent theme throughout the novel deals with prejudice. Lee depicts Maycomb's prejudiced feelings toward African Americans, Alexandra's prejudice towards people from society's lower-class, and the community's prejudice towards the Radley family. Another theme that Lee examines is the treatment of innocent beings. One of Atticus' most famous statements is when he tells his children that it is a sin... Harper Lee explores several significant themes throughout her novel To Kill a Mockingbird . The most prevalent theme throughout the novel deals with prejudice. Lee depicts Maycomb's prejudiced feelings toward African Americans, Alexandra's prejudice towards people from society's lower-class, and the community's prejudice towards the Radley family. Another theme that Lee examines is the treatment of innocent beings. One of Atticus' most famous st...

Throughout the novel, Miss Maudie is a morally upright woman who supports the Finch family. There are several examples of Maudie displaying empathy for others throughout the story. The next day after the trial, Miss Maudie invites Scout, Jem, and Dill over to her house for some cake. It is obvious that Jem is very upset about the verdict and Maudie displays her empathy for him by saying, "Don't fret, Jem. Things are never as... Throughout the novel, Miss Maudie is a morally upright woman who supports the Finch family. There are several examples of Maudie displaying empathy for others throughout the story. The next day after the trial, Miss Maudie invites Scout, Jem, and Dill over to her house for some cake. It is obvious that Jem is very upset about the verdict and Maudie displays her empathy for him by saying, "Don't fret, Jem. Things are never as bad as they seem...I simply want to tell you that there are some men in this world who were born to do our unpleasant job...

There are several major principles of the Constitution. Judicial review is one of the most controversial principles of the Constitution. Even though judicial review is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, it has been inferred through various court actions and decisions. Judicial review was used when the Constitution began. It was confirmed in the  Marbury v Madison  case. This case, which had to do about William Marbury not becoming a Justice of the Peace, led to a... There are several major principles of the Constitution. Judicial review is one of the most controversial principles of the Constitution. Even though judicial review is not specifically mentioned in the Constitution, it has been inferred through various court actions and decisions. Judicial review was used when the Constitution began. It was confirmed in the  Marbury v Madison  case. This case, which had to do about William Marbury not becoming a Justice of the Peace, led to a ruling by the Supreme Court that th...

Waverly doesn’t really see chess as her ticket to a bright future as much as her mother.  Her mother is proud of her, in the appropriate Chinese way.  Waverly is enjoying the game for the game’s sake.  She gets tired of her mother holding her up as some kind of prodigy.  She feels like her mother is making too much of a big deal out of her success. Waverly went from knowing nothing about chess to being amazingly successful.  Magazines had her on their cover and local shopkeepers displayed her success in cakes in their windows.  However, the success came at a cost for Waverly.  She felt that her mother became more and more controlling.  At first, it was just that her mother didn’t really seem to have the same priorities.  She did not even really seem to understand how chess worked. "Ma, it's not how many pieces you lose," I said. "Sometimes you need to lose pieces to get ahead." "Better to lose less, see if you really need." At the next tournament, I wo...

Overall, rocks are classified into one of three types: Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic Igneous rocks come from molten magma. Since the Hawaiian islands formed through volcanic eruption, it makes sense that igneous rocks are the most common rocks forming the Hawaiian island chain. Of course, there are a variety of types of igneous rock grouped together by their mineral compositions (and texture). Different environments of crystallization and magma chemistries result in Mafic, Ultramafic, and Felsic Rocks.... Overall, rocks are classified into one of three types: Igneous Sedimentary Metamorphic Igneous rocks come from molten magma. Since the Hawaiian islands formed through volcanic eruption, it makes sense that igneous rocks are the most common rocks forming the Hawaiian island chain. Of course, there are a variety of types of igneous rock grouped together by their mineral compositions (and texture). Different environments of crystallization and magma chemistries result in Mafic, Ultra...

The story of "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel García Márquez is an example of magical realism, in which the appearance of the mysterious winged man reveals the moral failure of the villagers he encounters, and especially their failure when measured against standards of Christian charity that form a moral backdrop for the story. The essential conflict in the story is that of how to respond to the appearance of the mysterious old man.  In a sense, there is no real external conflict, for all though the old man is mistreated by the villagers, he does not harm them or struggle against them, but is passive, serving as a sort of mirror of their own understandings of their world. The village priest Father Gonzaga, speaks to the man in Latin, and when the man does not understand the language, claims that the ignorance of Latin and the man's shabby condition prove he is not an angel. Of course, more sophisticated Christian theologians would consider Hebrew or an myst...

Interesting question, and a complex one. Morally, the global community should not "embrace" its colonial history. Colonialism allowed major Western powers to exploit many peoples in Africa, Asia, Oceania, and the Americas for several centuries. Europeans justified their actions by claiming that they were civilizing their colonial subjects, bringing them Christianity and imposing Western forms of government.  However, Westerners could "embrace" colonialism to the extent that it contributed to Western nations' economic wealth; and those who were colonized could "embrace" the system to the extent that, arguably, colonialism was a precursor to multiculturalism. Let's begin with the economic issue. In his recent study  Empire of Cotton , historian Sven Beckert argues that the emancipation of slaves in the United States, itself a former colony, was the impetus for European nations to colonize countries in warmer climes where they could grow cotton, sugar...

Beatrice tells Roy they almost forgot the ground beef .  Beatrice and Roy visit Roy's house after school to get white adhesive medical tape, antibiotic ointment, and gauze. At the time, Roy is unaware of what the medical supplies are for. However, Roy soon discovers that the medical supplies are to treat Mullet Fingers' dog bite wound. In order for the two kids to leave Roy's house without suspicion, Beatrice lies to Mrs. Eberhardt, saying... Beatrice tells Roy they almost forgot the ground beef .  Beatrice and Roy visit Roy's house after school to get white adhesive medical tape, antibiotic ointment, and gauze. At the time, Roy is unaware of what the medical supplies are for. However, Roy soon discovers that the medical supplies are to treat Mullet Fingers' dog bite wound. In order for the two kids to leave Roy's house without suspicion, Beatrice lies to Mrs. Eberhardt, saying they are going to Beatrice's house to complete a messy science experiment. As the...

The touch-me-not cottage is the house that the Foster family lives in.  It is called the touch-me-not cottage because everything appears so incredibly neat and ordered that to touch anything might mess up the perfection.  That's the main reason why people actively avoid the Foster cottage.  The house is uninviting because of its perfection.   On the left stood the first house, a square and solid cottage with a touch-me-not appearance, surrounded by grass cut painfully to the quick and enclosed by a capable iron fence some four feet high which clearly said, "Move on—we don't want you here." Winnie herself feels stifled in her own home.  It's why she is contemplating running away.  Later, when she finally arrives at the Tuck household, she is amazed as the disarray of everything.  She is not disgusted or appalled at the Tuck household though.  On the contrary, she is amazed at how welcoming it feels.  It feels like a family lives there, loves living there, and loves...

Automobiles could not be purchased during World War II because the plants in which they were manufactured began to be used for the production equipment such as jeeps, trucks, tanks, airplanes, bombs, torpedoes, ammunition, and steel helmets in accordance with government contracts. On February 22, 1942, automobile manufacturing was ended, and the Automotive Council for War Production began two months later. Since production from January to February 22 had stockpiled 520,000 vehicles, these vehicles were... Automobiles could not be purchased during World War II because the plants in which they were manufactured began to be used for the production equipment such as jeeps, trucks, tanks, airplanes, bombs, torpedoes, ammunition, and steel helmets in accordance with government contracts. On February 22, 1942, automobile manufacturing was ended, and the Automotive Council for War Production began two months later. Since production from January to February 22 had stockpiled 520,000 vehicles, t...

WWI, at least on the Western Front in France and Belgium, became a war of attrition to be fought in trenches.  Machine guns and barbed wire made frontal assaults suicidal and casualty figures for battles such as the Somme and Verdun were staggering.  Generals at the time still believed that battles would be won with cavalry charges and quick infantry maneuvers, but their ideas were proven horribly wrong by the end of 1914.  In order to break the stalemate on the Western Front, both sides looked to chemistry and engineering with the use of poison gas and tanks, respectively.  These proved to be indiscriminate killers of men and soldiers quickly lost any romantic notion of war they may have had.   The airplane was also used in this war.  For the first time, cities were bombed from the air, though not to the extent they would be in the next world war.  Pilots were "guinea pigs" in new combat techniques and plane design, and more pilots died in accidents than in air combat.   Fin...

Johanna Spyri’s classic piece of didactic Christian children’s literature Heidi illustrates the tale of Heidi and Clara Sesemann. Heidi travels to Frankfurt to work as a companion for the young invalid Clara. The story culminates when Heidi, who is homesick, decides to go back to her grandfather’s mountain in the Alps. She brings along her companion Clara, and the two young girls are healed—either physically or mentally—through the miraculous nature of the mountain. Heidi is... Johanna Spyri’s classic piece of didactic Christian children’s literature Heidi illustrates the tale of Heidi and Clara Sesemann. Heidi travels to Frankfurt to work as a companion for the young invalid Clara. The story culminates when Heidi, who is homesick, decides to go back to her grandfather’s mountain in the Alps. She brings along her companion Clara, and the two young girls are healed—either physically or mentally—through the miraculous nature of the mountain. Heidi is no longer homesick once she arrives a...

It is an interesting question that you are asking.  Is the title  The  Wednesday Wars , plural, because there are multiple wars happening on Wednesdays?  Or is it  The  Wednesday Wars  because each new Wednesday is a new war between Holling and Mrs. Baker?   I'm inclined to think that the plural is in the title because in the beginning of the book Holling thinks that each Wednesday with Mrs. Baker is a new war... It is an interesting question that you are asking.  Is the title  The  Wednesday Wars , plural, because there are multiple wars happening on Wednesdays?  Or is it  The  Wednesday Wars  because each new Wednesday is a new war between Holling and Mrs. Baker?   I'm inclined to think that the plural is in the title because in the beginning of the book Holling thinks that each Wednesday with Mrs. Baker is a new war to be fought.  Mrs. Baker first attempted to have Holling repeat a math class during their study time.  When that failed, Mrs. Baker forced Holling to do menial ...

Earthquakes primarily occur at tectonic plate boundaries as plates collide with one another. Australia is not situated on a tectonic plate boundary, so it is not a prime location for earthquake activity; however, Australia still regularly experiences earthquakes resulting from nearby boundary activity. No portion of Earth's crust is completely free from earthquakes. For Australia, the primary driver of seismic activity is a result of compressive stress . Compressive stress results from the crushing forces... Earthquakes primarily occur at tectonic plate boundaries as plates collide with one another. Australia is not situated on a tectonic plate boundary, so it is not a prime location for earthquake activity; however, Australia still regularly experiences earthquakes resulting from nearby boundary activity. No portion of Earth's crust is completely free from earthquakes. For Australia, the primary driver of seismic activity is a result of compressive stress . Compressive stress ...

Antigone shows her strong-willed nature throughout the play, never wavering in her resolve to do the right thing. She is willing to die for what she believes in and won't give in or allow anyone to sway her with illogical arguments. In the beginning of the play, she approaches her sister Ismene to ask for Ismene's help burying their brother Polyneices. Ismene refuses due to her fear of disobeying authority, especially when that authority is male. Antigone replies: ANTIGONE: If that is what you think, I should not want you, even if you asked to come...  But I will bury him; and if I must die, I say that this crime is holy: I shall lie down With him in death, and I shall be as dear To him as he to me.  She expresses her belief in the innate sanctity of her decision to bury Polyneices. Antigone believes she is following the laws of the gods and allowing her brother's spirit to journey into the next world, and she will not allow the king's law to stop her, even if it means ...

Danforth can’t believe it when he hears Abigail stole Parris’s money and fled town on a ship. Abigail is a very sneaky girl. She is responsible for the horrors of what happens in Salem because her lies get the ball rolling on the witch trials. Even after things get out of control, Abigail likes the attention and continues to milk it. She pretends bewitching is happening. When Hale questions her integrity, Abigail flails around screaming... Danforth can’t believe it when he hears Abigail stole Parris’s money and fled town on a ship. Abigail is a very sneaky girl. She is responsible for the horrors of what happens in Salem because her lies get the ball rolling on the witch trials. Even after things get out of control, Abigail likes the attention and continues to milk it. She pretends bewitching is happening. When Hale questions her integrity, Abigail flails around screaming at the ceiling. Hale: I believe him! Pointing at Abigail: This girl has always struck me false! She has — Abigail, ...

While Christianity can be said to stem from Judaism, since the primary religious figure, Jesus Christ, was a Jew, there are a few key differences between the two. Most importantly is the role of Jesus Christ himself. Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God, the savior prophesied to save the world from its sins. Jews, however, do not believe that Jesus is this savior, as their understanding of the prophecy was that the... While Christianity can be said to stem from Judaism, since the primary religious figure, Jesus Christ, was a Jew, there are a few key differences between the two. Most importantly is the role of Jesus Christ himself. Christians believe that Jesus is the son of God, the savior prophesied to save the world from its sins. Jews, however, do not believe that Jesus is this savior, as their understanding of the prophecy was that the savior would be a warrior who would lead them to the promised land. As such, Jesus does not play a strong role in the Jewish theology, an...