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"I think I'm beginning to understand why Boo Radley stayed shut up in the house all this time . . . it is because he  wants  to stay inside" (227). Jem says the above quote to his sister Scout in Chapter 23 of  To Kill a Mockingbird . He has witnessed the worst case of racism and prejudice in his whole life and he has been trying to come to grips with it. Jem watched the Tom Robinson trial with faith in the judicial system and in the facts of the case. Everything pointed to Tom's innocence, yet he was still convicted. Jem can't understand it at first, but after lengthy discussions with Miss Maudie and his father, he realizes that hundreds of years of prejudice, racism, and tradition were bigger than one attorney with truth on his side could fight. As a result, Jem is disillusioned and disappointed by the sad reality that people can be mean and ugly to each other. In fact, before Jem says the above-mentioned quote, he describes this disillusionment to his sister as...

In Saul Bellow's novella The Bellarosa Connection , Harry Fonstein desperately desires to meet Billy Rose, the man responsible for saving his life from the Nazi regime. Billy Rose, however, has no desire whatsoever to meet the man he saved. In an exchange with Fonstein's wife, Billy Rose blatantly shows his indifference: "Remember—forget. What's the difference to me? [...] Lady, this is one of a trillion incidents in a life like mine. Why should I... In Saul Bellow's novella The Bellarosa Connection , Harry Fonstein desperately desires to meet Billy Rose, the man responsible for saving his life from the Nazi regime. Billy Rose, however, has no desire whatsoever to meet the man he saved. In an exchange with Fonstein's wife, Billy Rose blatantly shows his indifference: "Remember—forget. What's the difference to me? [...] Lady, this is one of a trillion incidents in a life like mine. Why should I re-collect it?" (53). In a blatant sense Rose is not i...

In Saki's "The Open Window," Vera plays a practical joke on a stranger named Framton Nuttel. First, Vera would probably tell her friends that a timid and nervous man entered her home and she couldn't resist playing the joke on him. After discovering that Mr. Nuttel didn't know anyone from around those parts, she would boast about how easy it was to draw him into the tragic story of her uncles' apparent disappearance in a... In Saki's "The Open Window," Vera plays a practical joke on a stranger named Framton Nuttel. First, Vera would probably tell her friends that a timid and nervous man entered her home and she couldn't resist playing the joke on him. After discovering that Mr. Nuttel didn't know anyone from around those parts, she would boast about how easy it was to draw him into the tragic story of her uncles' apparent disappearance in a bog three years earlier. Vera would probably recount to her friends just how perfectly she set ...

If a country’s constitution changes constantly, it soon becomes as if the country had no constitution at all.  This does not necessarily doom a country, but it makes the country’s government less stable. A constitution is, in essence, the ground rules for a country’s government.  It is supposed to set out the basic structure of the government and the basic rules for what a government can and cannot do.  For example, the United States Constitution... If a country’s constitution changes constantly, it soon becomes as if the country had no constitution at all.  This does not necessarily doom a country, but it makes the country’s government less stable. A constitution is, in essence, the ground rules for a country’s government.  It is supposed to set out the basic structure of the government and the basic rules for what a government can and cannot do.  For example, the United States Constitution sets up a governmental system with three branches of government and federalism.  It further est...

In Chapter 7, Jem and Scout find several items in the knothole of the Radley tree. They find a ball of gray twine, two small figurines carved out of soap, a whole pack of chewing gum, a tarnished spelling bee medal, and a pocket watch with an aluminum knife. Jem tells Scout that he thinks they should write a letter to whoever has been leaving them the gifts in the knothole. They thank the mysterious... In Chapter 7, Jem and Scout find several items in the knothole of the Radley tree. They find a ball of gray twine, two small figurines carved out of soap, a whole pack of chewing gum, a tarnished spelling bee medal, and a pocket watch with an aluminum knife. Jem tells Scout that he thinks they should write a letter to whoever has been leaving them the gifts in the knothole. They thank the mysterious person for leaving them gifts and sign their names. The next morning Jem goes to place the envelope into the knothole, only to find out that the knothole has been filled in with cement. The n...

In different parts of the story, John has different goals. First, his goal is to pass the Dead Places test his father gives him so he can be a priest. Then his goal is to learn all the knowledge and priestly magic well. After that, his goal is to have his father's permission to go on his journey and be a man. His next goal is to achieve his dream of seeing "the gods walking," even though to do so is forbidden. His next goal is to recognize the signs he is sent and follow them: "I prayed and purified myself, waiting for a sign. The sign was an eagle. It flew east." I saw it and told what I saw. It was what I have always seen—a river, and, beyond it, a great Dead Places and in it the gods walking." . . . [Father] said, "This is a strong dream. . . It may eat you up." After making it through the forest, his goal is to cross the Ou-di-sun (Hudson) river and get to the Place of the Gods, even though these things too are forbidden. His final goal is to ...

Cancer of the heart is indeed rare. Cancers originating from neighboring organs such as the kidney and the lungs occasionally migrate to the heart, but cancer originating from the heart itself is very uncommon. When it does occur, the outcome is not good. The most common cancer of the heart is the angiosarcoma. The heart is a muscular organ made up of cells called myocytes. Unlike cells making up other organs in the body, myocytes... Cancer of the heart is indeed rare. Cancers originating from neighboring organs such as the kidney and the lungs occasionally migrate to the heart, but cancer originating from the heart itself is very uncommon. When it does occur, the outcome is not good. The most common cancer of the heart is the angiosarcoma. The heart is a muscular organ made up of cells called myocytes. Unlike cells making up other organs in the body, myocytes attain terminal differentiation very early in the life of a person, which implies that these cells stop dividing and increasing...

In Book VIII of the Confessions , Augustine finally converts, and this book recounts what moves him to take the final step toward conversion. As the book begins, he says of God, "Of Thy eternal life I was now certain, though I saw it in a figure and as through a glass" (page 116). To convince himself of God's existence, he visits Simplicianus, his pious friend, to help him. At this point, Augustine no longer delights... In Book VIII of the Confessions , Augustine finally converts, and this book recounts what moves him to take the final step toward conversion. As the book begins, he says of God, "Of Thy eternal life I was now certain, though I saw it in a figure and as through a glass" (page 116). To convince himself of God's existence, he visits Simplicianus, his pious friend, to help him. At this point, Augustine no longer delights in making profits and, next to the "beauty of Thy house" such pursuits as making money seem like a "burden"...

The main purpose of a seed is reproduction, so seeds are sometimes enclosed for protection. The seed is a structure formed from the maturation of the ovule of the angiosperm. Angiosperms are flowering plants that have seeds enclosed within fruits. The term angiosperm means “enclosed seed” or “covered seed.” Seeds within a fruit are protected by the fruit to allow for dispersal. A fruit signals maturity by its color, texture, fragrance, and taste. This lets... The main purpose of a seed is reproduction, so seeds are sometimes enclosed for protection. The seed is a structure formed from the maturation of the ovule of the angiosperm. Angiosperms are flowering plants that have seeds enclosed within fruits. The term angiosperm means “enclosed seed” or “covered seed.” Seeds within a fruit are protected by the fruit to allow for dispersal. A fruit signals maturity by its color, texture, fragrance, and taste. This lets an animal know it is ready to eat. These seeds have a protective coating to...

The very first details in the story foreshadow the end.  In the first line, we learn that Mrs. Chestny suffers from high blood pressure and has been going to a class at the local YMCA to lose some weight.  Her face gets redder and redder throughout the story, as Julian does things to purposely upset her, and this serves as more foreshadowing.  At one point, her face is an "angry red," and soon after, it... The very first details in the story foreshadow the end.  In the first line, we learn that Mrs. Chestny suffers from high blood pressure and has been going to a class at the local YMCA to lose some weight.  Her face gets redder and redder throughout the story, as Julian does things to purposely upset her, and this serves as more foreshadowing.  At one point, her face is an "angry red," and soon after, it becomes "unnaturally red, as if her blood pressure had risen."  All of this detail prepares us for her eventual stroke at the story's end. Further, M...

In the novel De Niro’s Game, George functions as a symbol of how power though illegal means (and especially during war) can corrupt the young.  Within the friendship of George and Bassam, it is the character of George that functions as the instigator.  George also turns friendship into betrayal in Beirut during the Lebanese civil war.  Bassam is drawn into criminal ways only through George.  It is not long before George has initiated his friend... In the novel De Niro’s Game, George functions as a symbol of how power though illegal means (and especially during war) can corrupt the young.  Within the friendship of George and Bassam, it is the character of George that functions as the instigator.  George also turns friendship into betrayal in Beirut during the Lebanese civil war.  Bassam is drawn into criminal ways only through George.  It is not long before George has initiated his friend into the world of smuggling both drugs and alcohol.  While Bassam loses his nerve, George gains po...

William Faulkner's works tended to be critically well-received through his entire career, although they were not initially financially successful. Although Faulkner's frank discussions of racial issues and especially miscegenation would have offended some southerners, and some of the acts in the novels, such as the antics with the coffin in As I Lay Dying and the detailed description of Ike Snopes' sexual act with a cow in The Hamlet , would have been considered crude... William Faulkner's works tended to be critically well-received through his entire career, although they were not initially financially successful. Although Faulkner's frank discussions of racial issues and especially miscegenation would have offended some southerners, and some of the acts in the novels, such as the antics with the coffin in As I Lay Dying and the detailed description of Ike Snopes' sexual act with a cow in The Hamlet , would have been considered crude in some circles, most rea...

Jem and Scout are close because they have no mother, and their small family consists of just the two children and their father.  However, there is also a large age gap between them.  Because of this, they do not always understand each other.  Also, since Jem is a boy and Scout is a girl, there is sometimes conflict.  For example, while Scout is thrilled to begin school now that she is in first grade, Jem... Jem and Scout are close because they have no mother, and their small family consists of just the two children and their father.  However, there is also a large age gap between them.  Because of this, they do not always understand each other.  Also, since Jem is a boy and Scout is a girl, there is sometimes conflict.  For example, while Scout is thrilled to begin school now that she is in first grade, Jem does not necessarily want to be seen with her.  They play together all summer, but she is just his annoying little sister while they are at school.  Jem condescended to take me to s...

Francis Macomber is obviously afraid of the lion. He doesn't want to get out of the safety of the steel body of the car and expose himself to being charged. But he makes one of his many mistakes in asking Wilson, "Why not shoot him from where I am?" Macomber thus shows his fear. Wilson simply tells him, "You don't shoot them from cars." It would be bad sportsmanship. The hunter should at least give... Francis Macomber is obviously afraid of the lion. He doesn't want to get out of the safety of the steel body of the car and expose himself to being charged. But he makes one of his many mistakes in asking Wilson, "Why not shoot him from where I am?" Macomber thus shows his fear. Wilson simply tells him, "You don't shoot them from cars." It would be bad sportsmanship. The hunter should at least give the lion some chance rather than just killing it with a high-powered rifle from a position of safety. Hemingway describes Macomber's ...

Curley and his wife are two of the important characters in John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men . They act as antagonists to the main characters of George and Lennie. George and Lennie come to work on the ranch owned by Curley's father. Through the first few chapters, the reader learns very little about the two, except that Curley is often belligerent and ready to fight, and that his wife is derisively described by... Curley and his wife are two of the important characters in John Steinbeck's novella Of Mice and Men . They act as antagonists to the main characters of George and Lennie. George and Lennie come to work on the ranch owned by Curley's father. Through the first few chapters, the reader learns very little about the two, except that Curley is often belligerent and ready to fight, and that his wife is derisively described by the working men on the ranch as a "tramp" or a "tart." It is not until Chapter Five that more is revealed about Cur...

Lady Macbeth shares that she feels she is more ambitious than her husband. After hearing the witches’ prophecies, Macbeth writes a letter to Lady Macbeth.  Whiles I stood rapt inthe wonder of it, came missives from the king, whoall-hailed me 'Thane of Cawdor;' by which title,before, these weird sisters saluted me, and referredme to the coming on of time, with 'Hail, king thatshalt be!' … (Act 1, Scene 5) The witches... Lady Macbeth shares that she feels she is more ambitious than her husband. After hearing the witches’ prophecies, Macbeth writes a letter to Lady Macbeth.  Whiles I stood rapt in the wonder of it, came missives from the king, who all-hailed me 'Thane of Cawdor;' by which title, before, these weird sisters saluted me, and referred me to the coming on of time, with 'Hail, king that shalt be!' … (Act 1, Scene 5) The witches have told Macbeth that he will be Thane of Cawdor, and then king.  She is thrilled with the idea of her husband’s prophe...

I will start with Jesse Tuck.  He thinks that living forever is a great bit of fun.  It's one huge adventure to him, because it allows him an unlimited amount of time to go see things that he has always wanted to see and do things that he has always wanted to do.   "Just think of all the things we've seen in the world! All the things we're going to see! . . . We might as well enjoy it, long as we can't change it." However, Jesse is the only Tuck that feels that way.  Miles Tuck sees his immortality as a responsibility.  He thinks that he has been given a tool, and it is his job to do something important with that tool.   "There's a whole lot more to it than Jesse Tuck's good times, you know. . . Someday," said Miles, "I'll find a way to do something important." Mae Tuck's opinion seems to be calm acceptance.  She doesn't feel the need to go do anything grand and important like Miles, but she also doesn't feel the nee...

In the poem "Jacob Goodpasture" by Edgar Lee Masters, we hear the voice of an old father mourning the loss of his soldier son. At the opening of the poem, Goodpasture mentions Fort Sumter and "the war," referring to the start of the US Civil War in the 1860s. Goodpasture mourns the loss of the "republic" - the united nation - and is bitter about its division. We can tell from these comments, and from... In the poem "Jacob Goodpasture" by Edgar Lee Masters, we hear the voice of an old father mourning the loss of his soldier son. At the opening of the poem, Goodpasture mentions Fort Sumter and "the war," referring to the start of the US Civil War in the 1860s. Goodpasture mourns the loss of the "republic" - the united nation - and is bitter about its division. We can tell from these comments, and from his calling the war "unjust" that he does not support the war cause. Jacob Goodpasture also mourns the loss of his ...

Fiona is Jonas’s friend. By all accounts she has a big heart and is conscientious and intelligent. She is chosen to be Caretaker of the Old because she often volunteers at the House of the Old before turning twelve and has a knack for caring for the elderly there. She is thrilled with her appointment. It is not until later that we find out more about Fiona. We learn she has red hair, which bothers the community. Red hair is different from what everyone else has. The community works hard to keep everyone the same. The Giver chuckled, suddenly. "We've never completely mastered Sameness. I suppose the genetic scientists are still hard at work trying to work the kinks out. Hair like Fiona's must drive them crazy" (Chapter 12).  Other than her red hair, Fiona fits into a utopian society very well. She believes her community is a utopia. From most community members' perspectives, everyone is happy and everything is perfect. The society in The Giver is actually dystopia...

W.G. Sebald’s The Emigrants (originally published in German as Die Ausgewanderten) is a collection of narratives first published in 1992 and in English translation by Michael Hulse in 1996. The narrator recounts the lives of four main characters, elderly German/Jewish exiles whose lives are haunted by the shadow of the Holocaust. This book is noted for its combination of documentary-like prose that later takes on an eerie, dream-like quality. Text blends with photographs, maps, diary... W.G. Sebald’s The Emigrants (originally published in German as Die Ausgewanderten) is a collection of narratives first published in 1992 and in English translation by Michael Hulse in 1996. The narrator recounts the lives of four main characters, elderly German/Jewish exiles whose lives are haunted by the shadow of the Holocaust. This book is noted for its combination of documentary-like prose that later takes on an eerie, dream-like quality. Text blends with photographs, maps, diary entries, and draw...

Although Paul's mom says almost nothing, directly, about the house she grew up in, her comments in the chapter titled "Thursday, August 31" strongly imply that she grew up in a very small and/or very run-down house in a poor neighborhood: Mom suddenly got very serious. "Paul, I'm talking as somebody who never, ever lived in a nice house growing up. Or even lived anywhere near a nice house. This is not a joke to... Although Paul's mom says almost nothing, directly, about the house she grew up in, her comments in the chapter titled "Thursday, August 31" strongly imply that she grew up in a very small and/or very run-down house in a poor neighborhood: Mom suddenly got very serious. "Paul, I'm talking as somebody who never, ever lived in a nice house growing up. Or even lived anywhere near a nice house. This is not a joke to me. Your house is your family's biggest investment. And you have to protect that investment." The home that the ...

The answer to this question can be found in Chapter 23 of To Kill a Mockingbird . Everyone is still very upset about Tom's conviction, and Jem makes the comment that the system would be more fair without juries. Atticus does not go this far, but he says that "people have a way of carrying their resentments right into a jury box." In other words, juries are reflections of the societies from which they draw... The answer to this question can be found in Chapter 23 of To Kill a Mockingbird . Everyone is still very upset about Tom's conviction, and Jem makes the comment that the system would be more fair without juries. Atticus does not go this far, but he says that "people have a way of carrying their resentments right into a jury box." In other words, juries are reflections of the societies from which they draw their members. Even though a courtroom is supposed to be a place where justice is blind, the reality is that they are prejudiced and sometimes unfair. ...

The Progressives saw many problems in our society. They tried to expose these problems so changes could occur. They were successful in doing this in many areas. There were many social and urban reforms that occurred as a result of the Progressive Movement. It was a common practice for kids to be working in factories instead of going to school. Child labor laws were passed, and a government agency to monitor child labor was established.... The Progressives saw many problems in our society. They tried to expose these problems so changes could occur. They were successful in doing this in many areas. There were many social and urban reforms that occurred as a result of the Progressive Movement. It was a common practice for kids to be working in factories instead of going to school. Child labor laws were passed, and a government agency to monitor child labor was established. Child labor was forbidden in some industries, and kids were required to attend school. Laws were also established to ...

Jesse, Miles, and Mae Tuck take Winnie back to their house.   In chapter five, Winnie decides to give her running away idea a test run. She decides to go alone into the woods near her house. Once there she stumbles upon a boy drinking from a little spring by a tree. That boy is Jesse Tuck. Jesse does everything he can to stop Winnie from drinking from the spring, and he is about to... Jesse, Miles, and Mae Tuck take Winnie back to their house.   In chapter five, Winnie decides to give her running away idea a test run. She decides to go alone into the woods near her house. Once there she stumbles upon a boy drinking from a little spring by a tree. That boy is Jesse Tuck. Jesse does everything he can to stop Winnie from drinking from the spring, and he is about to fail when Miles and Mae show up. Mae quickly grasps what has happened, and together the three Tucks gather up Winnie and begin taking her to their home a few valleys over. Winnie is sure that she is being kidnapped, but she als...

Julius Caesar’s ghost first appears to Brutus on a night when he cannot sleep. It seems as though Brutus’s guilt and worry keep him awake. He has no idea what the apparition is and only knows that he is terrified: “Art thou some god, some angel, or some devil, / That makest my blood cold and my hair to stare?” Interestingly, the ghost replies that he is “Thy evil spirit, Brutus.” The ghost could represent... Julius Caesar’s ghost first appears to Brutus on a night when he cannot sleep. It seems as though Brutus’s guilt and worry keep him awake. He has no idea what the apparition is and only knows that he is terrified: “Art thou some god, some angel, or some devil, / That makest my blood cold and my hair to stare?” Interestingly, the ghost replies that he is “Thy evil spirit, Brutus.” The ghost could represent both Caesar’s revenge and Brutus’s conscience, which partially spoke against killing his friend Caesar. The spirit simply says that he will see Brutus at Philippi. This is a porte...

In The Sweet Hereafter , Ansel says, "It's a way of living with tragedy, I guess, to claim after it happens that you saw it coming, as if somehow you had already made the necessary adjustments beforehand." 1. What are the other ways the characters of the novel try to explain the tragedy? While Ansel and several other characters accept that the accident was a tragedy that likely could not have been prevented, other parents... In The Sweet Hereafter , Ansel says, "It's a way of living with tragedy, I guess, to claim after it happens that you saw it coming, as if somehow you had already made the necessary adjustments beforehand." 1. What are the other ways the characters of the novel try to explain the tragedy? While Ansel and several other characters accept that the accident was a tragedy that likely could not have been prevented, other parents in town want justice. Ansel has an understanding that there is no justice in what happened and he recognizes that pur...

John Mansfield’s poem “Sea Fever” describes the feeling a mariner gets when the seafaring way of life calls to him. The seafarer in the poem says, “And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” Tall ships were, and are, known for their sea worthiness. Their sturdy build, with oaken masts, and a variety of sails made to catch the wind, is meant for enduring long voyages in rough... John Mansfield’s poem “Sea Fever” describes the feeling a mariner gets when the seafaring way of life calls to him. The seafarer in the poem says, “And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by.” Tall ships were, and are, known for their sea worthiness. Their sturdy build, with oaken masts, and a variety of sails made to catch the wind, is meant for enduring long voyages in rough seas. In John Mansfield’s seafaring days, tall ships facilitated trade across the Atlantic Ocean.   Before the use of sonar and radar to chart the course of a ship, mariners used celestial or astronavigation to ...

The villagers behave normally, and the mood among them is friendly as they gather in the square. The children assemble first and begin playing as is expected of children. They engage in talk about school and their teachers. The boys collect stones while the girls talk amongst themselves. The men arrive at the square after their children and engage in talk about farming, farming equipment, and taxes. They also share subtle jokes while waiting for... The villagers behave normally, and the mood among them is friendly as they gather in the square. The children assemble first and begin playing as is expected of children. They engage in talk about school and their teachers. The boys collect stones while the girls talk amongst themselves. The men arrive at the square after their children and engage in talk about farming, farming equipment, and taxes. They also share subtle jokes while waiting for the lottery to begin. The women arrive last, and when they meet, they engage in gossip. From how ...

There is an element of mystery surrounding the subject of Emily Dickinson’s poetry, her desire (or lack of desire) to see her works published, and whether her poems were published with or without her knowledge. By studying sources like the Emily Dickinson Museum, however, we can answer this question accurately. We do know that ten of Dickinson’s letters/poems were published while she was alive, the first being a letter to George H. Gould in February... There is an element of mystery surrounding the subject of Emily Dickinson’s poetry, her desire (or lack of desire) to see her works published, and whether her poems were published with or without her knowledge. By studying sources like the Emily Dickinson Museum, however, we can answer this question accurately. We do know that ten of Dickinson’s letters/poems were published while she was alive, the first being a letter to George H. Gould in February of 1850 (see The Publication Question and Letters from Dickinson ).  Her first poem to a...

There are four main types of tissues present in the human body. They include: epithelial, muscular, nervous, and connective. Epithelial tissue covers the body surface and is the lining for most internal cavities. This includes your skin and linings of your mouth and nose, for example. The function of epithelial tissue is protection, secretion, absorption, and filtration. Some diseases that affect epithelial tissue include eczema, psoriasis, and asthma. Eczema affects the epithelial cells of the... There are four main types of tissues present in the human body. They include: epithelial, muscular, nervous, and connective. Epithelial tissue covers the body surface and is the lining for most internal cavities. This includes your skin and linings of your mouth and nose, for example. The function of epithelial tissue is protection, secretion, absorption, and filtration. Some diseases that affect epithelial tissue include eczema, psoriasis, and asthma. Eczema affects the epithelial cells of t...

In order for us to understand why Augustine turned his back on Manichaeism, we need to understand why he followed that dogma in the first place, and the answer is really fairly simple: he didn’t believe in Christianity because he didn’t believe a compassionate and loving God could stand by and watch the world writhe in so much pain and suffering. The dualism of Manichaeism, in which the physical world was ruled by evil and the spiritual by good, made more sense to him. It also allowed Augustine to justify his debauched lifestyle: “man was powerless to overcome evil so long as he was held captive by the evil body” (Hart, 1988). But Augustine also had trouble reconciling the dualism of Manichaeism with all the beauty he saw in the world. If the physical world was inherently evil, why did he see so much good? This question eventually led to his rejecting Manichaeism. It would be easy to simply say that Augustine then turned to Christianity, but his conversion was a long process that began...

The boys are not starving, but they are eating an incomplete diet that often makes them sick, and they are always desperate for meat. Although the island has a lot of fruit trees, the boys want a pig.  The “seductive, maddening” promise of meat is ever-present.  They assign a group of boys as hunters, led by Jack.  The kids spend a lot of time eating, actually.  They mostly eat fruit from the trees.  Ralph complains... The boys are not starving, but they are eating an incomplete diet that often makes them sick, and they are always desperate for meat. Although the island has a lot of fruit trees, the boys want a pig.  The “seductive, maddening” promise of meat is ever-present.  They assign a group of boys as hunters, led by Jack.  The kids spend a lot of time eating, actually.  They mostly eat fruit from the trees.  Ralph complains that the kids are not doing what they were supposed to do, but instead spend their days fooling around and eating.  “We want meat—” “And we don’t get it.” No...

The lines convey a discussion between Ross and an old man. Ross states that it appears as if heaven (God) is upset by what had happened (Duncan's murder) and was now threatening to disrupt earth. This suggests that God was avenging Duncan's murder by punishing man for allowing such evil to happen. He mentions, as an example, the fact that even though the time indicates that it is day, the earth is covered in darkness. Ross suggests metaphorically that the sun has been eclipsed. He rhetorically asks if darkness prevails because night has overwhelmed the light of day or because the day is too ashamed to show its face. His comment suggests that the evil that has been done is an indication of its pervasive presence and such a perverse act that even nature is ashamed of it. The old man accedes that these events are unnatural, just like the murder. He recalls a similar, unnatural event when a mousing owl acted out of character and attacked and killed a hawk in her nest. His reference...

There are a number of steps involved in heating water from 25 degrees C (298 degrees K) to 125 degrees C (398 degrees K). Water turns into steam (gas phase) at 100 degrees C (373 degrees K). The steam will then be heated from 100 degrees C to 125 degrees C. These are the steps involved in calculation: 1.) Heating water from 25 degrees C to 100 degrees C: Energy needed = mass of water... There are a number of steps involved in heating water from 25 degrees C (298 degrees K) to 125 degrees C (398 degrees K). Water turns into steam (gas phase) at 100 degrees C (373 degrees K). The steam will then be heated from 100 degrees C to 125 degrees C. These are the steps involved in calculation: 1.) Heating water from 25 degrees C to 100 degrees C: Energy needed = mass of water x specific heat capacity of water x temperature change = 200 g x 4.184 J/g/K x (373 - 298) K = 62,760 J. (note that 75 degrees C increase in temperature is same as 75 K change). 2.) Evaporation of water or conversion to ste...

First, we should say that the nineteenth century represents a very long time, and women's rights changed a lot during that period. Second, since your question does not say what country, if any, you are specifically referring to, I will address women's rights in the United States. In that country, women's rights underwent significant changes throughout the nineteenth century, though women never really received what could be called equal treatment. Early in the nineteenth century,... First, we should say that the nineteenth century represents a very long time, and women's rights changed a lot during that period. Second, since your question does not say what country, if any, you are specifically referring to, I will address women's rights in the United States. In that country, women's rights underwent significant changes throughout the nineteenth century, though women never really received what could be called equal treatment. Early in the nineteenth century, women...

In this paragraph, Mrs. Mallard has come out of the shock and dismay which overwhelmed her when she first learned that her husband had been killed in a "railroad disaster." While she loved her husband, she seems to suggest here that she is happier without that love. She is actually overjoyed by being "free, free, free." She is, for once in her life, free of the repression she had been living under during a life... In this paragraph, Mrs. Mallard has come out of the shock and dismay which overwhelmed her when she first learned that her husband had been killed in a "railroad disaster." While she loved her husband, she seems to suggest here that she is happier without that love. She is actually overjoyed by being "free, free, free." She is, for once in her life, free of the repression she had been living under during a life that had been dominated by her husband. This story is an example of Kate Chopin's attitude that women are much more than si...

The house will never realize its inhabitants are gone. It does not have consciousness.  The house is a robot.  It is sort of like plugging in your television.  You could leave your television on and never come back.  Your television is not going to realize you are gone and turn itself off or take some other action. It is a television.  It cannot think. The house is doing what it is programmed to do.  It will continue as long as it has power and resources or does not become corrupted.  This means it will keep making breakfast until there is no more food. It will keep making announcements until no more are registered. The house does seem to have some sense of self-preservation, meaning it wants to remain “alive” and functioning. Until this day, how well the house had kept its peace. How carefully it had inquired, 'Who goes there? What's the password?" and, getting no answer from the only foxes and whining cats, it had shut up its windows and drawn shades in an old-maidenly p...

In Chapter 8, Ralph mentions that the boys would never be able to defeat a beast and that they would run the second they encountered it. Jack then says, " What about my hunters? " (Golding 125). Ralph responds by saying, " Boys armed with sticks " (Golding 125). Jack then becomes upset and blows the conch to hold a meeting. Jack begins by telling the boys that there is definitely a beast on the... In Chapter 8, Ralph mentions that the boys would never be able to defeat a beast and that they would run the second they encountered it. Jack then says, " What about my hunters? " (Golding 125). Ralph responds by saying, " Boys armed with sticks " (Golding 125). Jack then becomes upset and blows the conch to hold a meeting. Jack begins by telling the boys that there is definitely a beast on the mountain and that Ralph doesn't think that the hunters are any good. Jack then says that Ralph commented that the hunters were cowards, and Ralph is not fit ...

The poet (or speaker) expresses his emotions and attitudes both directly through narration and indirectly through dialogue and action. The rhetorical question in the first stanza suggests that the speaker is attracted to the little girl and feels sorry for her: "feels its life in every limb / What should it know of death?" In the third stanza, the speaker directly says that the child makes him feel "glad," plus he describes her eyes as "fair," again indicating his favorable view of her. After that, the conversation takes over until the end, when the speaker shows his exasperation and surprise at the girl's stubbornness by saying he was "throwing words away" and that she "would have her will." The way the speaker portrays the girl through her words also expresses his emotions indirectly. Although the speaker challenges the girl's counting abilities and/or her definition of "sisters and brothers," the little girl insists...