What do the H-G men do in order to make people equal in "Harrison Bergeron"?

Under the rule of the Handicapper General, Diana Moon Glampers, people in the story's fictional society are "equal in every which way." It must be acknowledged, however, that the society in the story has a tremendously skewed idea of what makes people equal. In Vonnegut's short story, people who are considered above average are given handicaps in order to make them equal to the people around them who are considered average or less than average. There are many handicaps described throughout the story, including both mental and physical handicaps.

A few of the mental handicaps mentioned include tiny ear radios, headphones, and thick glasses with wavy lenses. George Bergeron and two of the ballerinas are forced to wear tiny ear radios that send out horrific sounds every twenty seconds.

And George, while his intelligence was way above normal, had a little mental handicap radio in his ear. . . Every twenty seconds or so, the transmitter would send out some sharp noise to keep people like George from taking unfair advantage of their brains. 

The ear radios are meant to keep people of above average intelligence from thinking long enough to put together complete intelligent thoughts or realize they live in a dystopia. Harrison is forced to wear an extreme version of the tiny ear radios; Harrison must wear large headphones at all times. Harrison is also required to wear glasses with thick wavy lenses that induce headaches and keep him from being able to see or concentrate. 

The story also goes into detail about physical handicaps. People of above average strength are forced to wear heavy scrap metal or heavy bags of birdshot. 

Scrap metal was hung all over [Harrison]. Ordinarily, there was a certain symmetry, a military neatness to the handicaps issued to strong people, but Harrison looked like a walking junkyard.  

The heavy metals and birdshot are meant to keep strong people from being able to move quickly or overpower the weaker people around them. 

There are also handicaps used to hide a person's natural physical attractiveness. Beautiful and handsome people are forced to wear ugly masks, fake teeth, and/ or red rubber noses.

And to offset his good looks, the H-G men required that [Harrison] wear at all times a red rubber ball for a nose, keep his eyebrows shaved off, and cover his even white teeth with black caps at snaggle-tooth random. 

The H-G men use a variety of physical and mental handicaps in order to keep the people of the society "equal." Unfortunately, the society's idea of equality is far from what equality really is.

I am a 3-digit whole number. If you double me, I remain a 3-digit number. If you add 2 to me after I am doubled, I become a 4-digit number. What...

The answer to your question is 499.

First, we are told that we are dealing with a three digit number. At this point, this can be any number from 100 to 999. We are told that, if this number is doubled, the number will remain a three digit number. From this, we can deduce that the doubled number cannot be more than 999.

We are also told that, if we add 2 to the doubled...

The answer to your question is 499.

First, we are told that we are dealing with a three digit number. At this point, this can be any number from 100 to 999. We are told that, if this number is doubled, the number will remain a three digit number. From this, we can deduce that the doubled number cannot be more than 999.

We are also told that, if we add 2 to the doubled number, the number immediately becomes a four digit number. To experiment, we can add 2 to 999 (999+2= 1001).

However, we soon realize that 999 does not divide by 2 without a remainder. So, now we know that we can't use 999 as the doubled number. At this point, the best thing to do is to try 998, which divides by 2 easily, giving us 499. Also, when we add 998 with 2, we get 1000 (a four digit number). So the original three digit number is 499.

What is the main idea of chapter 5?

Chapter Five of A People's History of the United Statesconcerns the class and racial inequalities that were central to the American Revolution. While Americans usually imagine that conflict as a struggle for freedom waged by an enthusiastic population, Zinn draws on scholarship that reveals a strong class dimension to the conflict. Zinn points out that affluent Americans did not participate in the war (at least in the sense that they did not serve in...

Chapter Five of A People's History of the United States concerns the class and racial inequalities that were central to the American Revolution. While Americans usually imagine that conflict as a struggle for freedom waged by an enthusiastic population, Zinn draws on scholarship that reveals a strong class dimension to the conflict. Zinn points out that affluent Americans did not participate in the war (at least in the sense that they did not serve in the army) after the first year or so. The longer the war went on, the more the ranks of the Continental Army were full of poor Americans who had no choice but to serve. But the beneficiaries of the Revolution were a class of elites who essentially replaced the British in positions of power. It seems," Zinn concludes, "that the rebellion against British rule a certain group of the colonial elite to replace those loyal to England." Once in power, they established governments that benefited them. Also left out were other groups--enslaved African-Americans and Native Americans in particular--for whom the Revolution offered little. For Natives, it meant a new nation bent on expansion at their expense was unleashed on the continent. In the aftermath of the Revolutionary War, various groups, including the Whiskey rebels in Pennsylvania and Shays's rebels in Massachusetts, waged armed struggles that specifically cited Revolutionary rhetoric and ideology. They were crushed by many of the same men (Samuel Adams and George Washington, for example) who had earned their fame and power by claiming the same rights as the rebels during the Revolution. 

Who is Goodwife Cruff in The Witch of Blackbird Pond?

Goodwife Cruff is a woman who lives in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Kit first meets Goodwife Cruff, along with her husband and daughter, on the ship from Saybrook to Wethersfield. Goodwife Cruff is a cold, impatient, and opinionated woman. She is serious, and Kit describes her as having a "hard thin mouth" (Chapter 11).

Kit describes Goodman Cruff as Goodwife Cruff's "cowed shadow of a husband," and Prudence as a "miserable little wraith of a child" (Chapter 2)....

Goodwife Cruff is a woman who lives in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Kit first meets Goodwife Cruff, along with her husband and daughter, on the ship from Saybrook to Wethersfield. Goodwife Cruff is a cold, impatient, and opinionated woman. She is serious, and Kit describes her as having a "hard thin mouth" (Chapter 11).

Kit describes Goodman Cruff as Goodwife Cruff's "cowed shadow of a husband," and Prudence as a "miserable little wraith of a child" (Chapter 2). Goodwife Cruff does not hide that she dislikes Kit. Kit later sees her gossiping in town with several other ladies.

Goodwife Cruff refuses to let Prudence go to the dame school like other children. Goodman Cruff wants Prudence to go, but his wife says Prudence is stupid. Later, Goodwife Cruff is one of Kit's accusers. She also points out that Nat is in the town even though he has been banished.

Why did John go back to the South?

In Gary Paulsen's Nightjohn, John is a runaway slave who escapes all the way to the North. However, he enters into the story tied to a horse with scars covering his body. He is immediately put to work, and it isn't until later when he has established himself as a mentor to Sarny that he reveals what brought him back to the South.

In chapter 4, when Mammy is questioning his intentions to teach...

In Gary Paulsen's Nightjohn, John is a runaway slave who escapes all the way to the North. However, he enters into the story tied to a horse with scars covering his body. He is immediately put to work, and it isn't until later when he has established himself as a mentor to Sarny that he reveals what brought him back to the South.

In chapter 4, when Mammy is questioning his intentions to teach her daughter, she asks about his scars and wonders if he got them because the masters found out he can read. John replies that he got them when he ran. Mammy assumes he got caught, and John replies, "First time I ran I got clean away. I went north, all the way. I was free." When asked why he came back, he says, "For this . . . To teach reading." This shocks the other slaves, and they grow even more surprised when he continues, saying that he also returned to teach writing. He then explains his capture, saying,

I wasn't going to get caught. I had in mind moving, moving around. Teaching a little here, a little there. But I got slow and they got fast and some crackers caught me in the woods. They were hunting bear, but the dogs came on me instead and I took to a tree and they got me.

Mammy asks why it's important that they know how to write, because "it's just grief for them. Longtime grief." At this, John explains his true reason for returning, saying "[they] have to read and write. We all have to read and write so we can write about this—what they doing to us. It has to be written."

Because he was free and safe yet chose to return and risk his life, John's story is a testament to both his love for those who share his suffering and the never-ending persistence of progress.

`y=8/(x^2-x-6)` Graph the function.

We are asked to graph the function `y=(8)/(x^2-x-6) ` :

Factoring the denominator yields:

`y=8/((x-3)(x+2)) `

There are vertical asymptotes at x=-2 and x=3. Since the degree of the denominator is greater than the degree of the numerator, the horizontal asymptote is y=0.

The y-intercept is -4/3.

The graph:

We are asked to graph the function `y=(8)/(x^2-x-6) ` :

Factoring the denominator yields:

`y=8/((x-3)(x+2)) `

There are vertical asymptotes at x=-2 and x=3. Since the degree of the denominator is greater than the degree of the numerator, the horizontal asymptote is y=0.

The y-intercept is -4/3.

The graph:

What will happen if New York stays in the loyalist camp?

I'm not sure if this question is asking a general historical question, or if the question is asking for an answer about Isabel.  I'll go a little bit through both.  

If New York remains in Loyalist control, then Britain has a strategic stronghold.  New York is prime military ground.  It has access to Patriot forces over land, it has a good harbor for the British Navy, and it already has defenses in place.  Additionally,...

I'm not sure if this question is asking a general historical question, or if the question is asking for an answer about Isabel.  I'll go a little bit through both.  

If New York remains in Loyalist control, then Britain has a strategic stronghold.  New York is prime military ground.  It has access to Patriot forces over land, it has a good harbor for the British Navy, and it already has defenses in place.  Additionally, because it's a big city, it has plenty of places to house British troops.  If New York stays Loyalist, many Patriots will vacate the city.  That will open up room for British forces.  

For Isabel, if New York stays under Loyalist control, she isn't likely to get free of Madam Lockton.  The Locktons are Loyalists, so if New York stays friendly to Loyalists, the Locktons have no reason to leave.  If New York were to be taken over by Patriot forces, Isabel stands a bit better of a chance at escape and/or freedom.  

What did the Spanish hope to gain from Columbus's voyage?

Spain was hoping to enhance its wealth from the voyage of Christopher Columbus.  The crown wanted to chart a western route to India and the lucrative spice and luxury goods trade.  The Portuguese had already charted a route around the southern part of Africa and held a monopoly in that direction.  Columbus convinced Spain that a western route could be charted.  Queen Isabella agreed to fund an expedition in the hopes that Spain could map...

Spain was hoping to enhance its wealth from the voyage of Christopher Columbus.  The crown wanted to chart a western route to India and the lucrative spice and luxury goods trade.  The Portuguese had already charted a route around the southern part of Africa and held a monopoly in that direction.  Columbus convinced Spain that a western route could be charted.  Queen Isabella agreed to fund an expedition in the hopes that Spain could map out a new path to the eastern markets.  Once the Spanish realized that the lands Columbus sailed to were "unclaimed" territories, they wished to secure colonies that would enrich them with resources and markets.  The Spanish also wished to convert the native peoples to Christianity which would grow the power of the Roman Catholic Church.  

What is the present-day relevance of The Merchant of Venice, and how is this shown in the text?

The main issue many modern critics find of immediate relevance to contemporary culture is the issue of antisemitism. Many of the characters in the play think of Jews in stereotypical terms and treat them as second-class citizens. Although Shylock is portrayed as fitting the negative stereotypes of Jews in the period, he also has one of the most moving speeches in the play in which he pleads for understanding and against racism and prejudice: 

....

The main issue many modern critics find of immediate relevance to contemporary culture is the issue of antisemitism. Many of the characters in the play think of Jews in stereotypical terms and treat them as second-class citizens. Although Shylock is portrayed as fitting the negative stereotypes of Jews in the period, he also has one of the most moving speeches in the play in which he pleads for understanding and against racism and prejudice: 

. . . I am a Jew. Hath

not a Jew eyes? hath not a Jew hands, organs,

dimensions, senses, affections, passions? . . . 

If you prick us, do we not bleed?

What does the heron symbolize in "Night Calls" by Lisa Fugard?

The heron symbolizes both hope and the transient nature of life.

In the story, Marlene's mother dies in a car accident before Marlene turns eight. The loss is devastating to Marlene, as her mother had been both her beloved parent and tutor. At the time, Marlene's father had wanted to leave the sanctuary altogether; it was too painful to continue living there.

However, in due time, a red-crested night heron is brought to the sanctuary; the National Parks Board wants the heron to be kept at Modder River until a mate can be found for it. So, Marlene is sent to boarding school, while her father tends to the heron's welfare. During school vacations, Marlene returns to the Modder River Wildlife Sanctuary to visit her father. As the warden of the sanctuary, Marlene's father is responsible for all the animals there. Marlene notices that, as time progresses, her father becomes almost enthusiastic about life. Here, the heron symbolizes hope to Marlene and her father; it represents healing and a new beginning.

During the holidays, Marlene's father shares with her the latest news about the heron. He even shows her the South African 37-cent stamp bearing the heron's image. For a time, the bird becomes the chief attraction at the wildlife sanctuary. Visitors come, and Marlene's father chats with them about the bird. Eventually, however, public interest evaporates, as the prospect of finding a mate for the heron diminishes.

In the end, Marlene's father decides to release the heron back to the wild; however, he neglects to tell the truth to Marlene and instead, explains that a hyena had probably gotten the best of the heron. Marlene never lets on that she had witnessed him taking the heron down to the river one night. It remains a cherished secret between them. Each evening, both father and daughter privately savor listening to the heron's night calls.

Yet, as fate will have it, the heron dies, presumably because it was attacked by a wild animal. With the death of the heron, the night calls stop, reinforcing the notion of the heron as a symbol of ephemeral (transient) life. For a time, the heron gives hope to Marlene's father, and he finds a purpose in caring for it. However, in returning it to the wild, he also delivers the heron to the whims of nature.

Its fate mirrors that of his wife's fate; both the heron and his wife are subject to events beyond their power to control. So, the heron symbolizes initial hope and new beginnings for Marlene and her father, but it also represents the transient nature of life when it succumbs to nature's demands.

Why do Dill, Jem, and Scout run from the Radley place?

Just before this event, Atticus, Jem and Scout’s father, forbade the children from “tormenting” Boo (Arthur) Radley, a man who is confined at home due to his past wild behavior, such as the time he and a group of friends got drunk and locked the local “beadle” (local church or parish officer) in an outhouse. Nobody has seen Boo Radley for years, apart from the occasional glimpse, and all sorts of rumors have emerged about...

Just before this event, Atticus, Jem and Scout’s father, forbade the children from “tormenting” Boo (Arthur) Radley, a man who is confined at home due to his past wild behavior, such as the time he and a group of friends got drunk and locked the local “beadle” (local church or parish officer) in an outhouse. Nobody has seen Boo Radley for years, apart from the occasional glimpse, and all sorts of rumors have emerged about him in the sleepy town of Maycomb. The three children have enjoyed telling stories and playing games about Boo, and they relish the thrilling idea of some violent, hidden monster. They are deeply curious about him, and the fact that they are forbidden to go near the house has only added spice to the prospect. Dill and Jem decide to try and “get a look” at him one evening, and Scout feels she has “no option but to join them.” 

Harper Lee uses descriptive language to build drama and tension in the passage leading up to the children running away. They have to “squeeze” through all the wire surrounding the house; the night is dark and they can only see by “moonlight.” We see onomatopoeia in the description of how the “gate squeaked,” and this noise frightens the children. Realistic and amusing details, such as the children spitting on the gate to stop it squeaking, break the tension for a moment before it resumes again. Jem and Scout hoist the small Dill up to peer through a window, but he can’t see much because of the curtains. When Jem then crawls up to look through another window, Scout suddenly sees “the shadow of a man” crossing the porch in the moonlight. We notice the gothic elements, such as the moonlight and the shadow, which emphasize the drama. The terrified children leap away from the house, tripping and getting stuck under the wire, while someone fires a shotgun at them as they run away.

The point about Boo Radley, as we come to discover when reading this novel, is that he is not a monster; he's a victim of prejudice.

After reading the article (https://www.sba.gov/blogs/sole-proprietorship-popular-business-structure-right-you), given the liabilities and...

As the article explains, 70% of US businesses are formed as sole proprietorships. The main reason for this is that the simplicity of the structure makes this the easiest type of business to form and run, particularly if the proprietor is relatively inexperienced in business ownership. To register a sole proprietorship, all that is needed is to get a license or permit and declare to your local government that you have formed the business. The business and the owner are essentially one entity, with the owner entitled to all the profits (and responsible for all the debts). As such, many people find sole proprietorship the most convenient approach to business. 

It's no secret, also, that the prospect of going into business without the need for filling out complex tax returns makes this form of business even more appealing. A sole proprietor does not need to fill out a balance sheet for the business but can declare its tax as part of his or her own personal tax return. Should the business get into trouble, it's also relatively easy to dissolve the business, as the proprietor is autonomous and does not need to get the consent or agreement of any other partners or shareholders.

There are, of course, disadvantages to this form of business, chief among them being that the sole proprietor is personally liable if the business is sued. Incorporated businesses have separate assets, meaning that if the company is sued, the owner's assets cannot be seized. An incorporated business may also find it easier to get a bank loan.

That said, for many, the ease of sole proprietorship seems to outweigh the disadvantages. Sole proprietor businesses are cheap to start up, administratively easy to run, and do not require any complex tax affairs. The sole proprietor is also able to make all his or her own business decisions autonomously—after all, the lure of being one's own boss is the drive behind many people's shift into entrepreneurship.

Based on the Preface, Introduction and chapters 1-4 of Ian Haney López's Dog Whistle Politics: How Coded Racial Appeals Have Reinvented...

The answer to this question can be found in Chapter One, or "The GOP's Rise as 'the White Man's Party'." This chapter describes the ascent of George Wallace, the "redneck poltergeist" who began serving as the governor of Alabama in January of 1963 under the auspice of protecting segregation.

After losing the 1958 election because of relatively "soft" stance on race, Wallace ran again in 1962; this time, he veered far right on the issue...

The answer to this question can be found in Chapter One, or "The GOP's Rise as 'the White Man's Party'." This chapter describes the ascent of George Wallace, the "redneck poltergeist" who began serving as the governor of Alabama in January of 1963 under the auspice of protecting segregation.

After losing the 1958 election because of relatively "soft" stance on race, Wallace ran again in 1962; this time, he veered far right on the issue of race, even going as far as to court the support of the Ku Klux Klan. Wallace quickly became adept at exploiting White hatred of Black individuals using non-racial language. He used the concept of "states' rights" as an abstraction to represent white supremacy; this technique of raising fear and hatred without mentioning race (and, in fact, denying that one is racist) became known as "soft porn racism."

Wallace realized that the language of racism was increasingly rejected, and, thus, he created a new vocabulary to articulate white supremacy without "overtly transgressing prescribed social limits." López articulates this by explaining:

Hardcore racism showed white supremacy in disquieting detail. In contrast, the new soft porn racism hid any direct references to race, even as it continued to trade on racial stimulation. 

Does a negative feedback mechanism result in reduction or increase of the initial stimulus?

Negative feedback mechanisms will reduce the deviation from the set point, or, to use the terminology from the question, they will result in a reduction of the initial stimulus.  

Look at the example of body temperature, 37 degrees C.  

If our temperature increases by 2 degrees to 39, thermoreceptors detect that change and notify the hypothalamus that our temperature has deviated from homeostasis.  The hypothalamus then promotes actions like sweating and vasodilation of...

Negative feedback mechanisms will reduce the deviation from the set point, or, to use the terminology from the question, they will result in a reduction of the initial stimulus.  

Look at the example of body temperature, 37 degrees C.  

If our temperature increases by 2 degrees to 39, thermoreceptors detect that change and notify the hypothalamus that our temperature has deviated from homeostasis.  The hypothalamus then promotes actions like sweating and vasodilation of the surface blood vessels to get heat to the skin and remove it via evaporative cooling.  Thermoreceptors detect that our 2-degree deviation has been reduced to a 0-degree deviation (i.e., we are back to normal temperature), and the hypothalamus puts the body back to resting state.

If our temperature decreases by 2 degrees to 35, the hypothalamus promotes shivering and vasoconstriction.  This warms the body and keeps heat near the vital organs.  Again, once the 2 degrees has been reduced to 0 degrees, the body goes back to resting state.

Opposite directions of temperature change, but the initial stimulus was still the same amount: 2 degrees.  Since the stimulus needed to be brought back to 0, both of these mechanisms are negative feedback.  They both reduced the deviation from normal body temperature.

According to Paine, why is there a need for regulations and government in general?

Paine answers this question in a brief discussion of the difference between "society" and "government." He views society as the consequence of human interactions, both economic and emotional, each carried out with the aim of satisfying human wants and needs. Society is healthy, natural, and, he says, "in every state a blessing." Government, on the other hand, is always a "necessary evil," according to Paine. Government exists to restrain people from their worst impulses--to keep...

Paine answers this question in a brief discussion of the difference between "society" and "government." He views society as the consequence of human interactions, both economic and emotional, each carried out with the aim of satisfying human wants and needs. Society is healthy, natural, and, he says, "in every state a blessing." Government, on the other hand, is always a "necessary evil," according to Paine. Government exists to restrain people from their worst impulses--to keep them from stealing from and killing each other. This is what Paine means when he says that government is the "badge of lost innocence." It exists, in short, to protect the rights of the people, and to guarantee their freedom and security. The best government, according to Paine, will be one which places the least burden on the people, both in terms of money and in terms of intervention in their day to day lives. Governments should be very limited in authority, and they must be representative. So the regulations established by the state should limit the freedoms of the people only to the extent necessary to protect them from each other. His larger point is that the British government has acted contrary to these principles, an argument which is intended to justify separating from it.

Please discuss and summarize the Federalist papers (79–82).

The Federalist Papers 79–82 discuss the necessity of having an independent judiciary branch of government. Since the judiciary performs several important "checks-and-balances" functions within the government of a constitutional republic, Hamilton believed it essential to protect its autonomy.

In "Federalist No. 79," Hamilton offers three mechanisms by which we can ensure that the judiciary operates as an independent and equal branch of government. First, he suggests that judges should be appointed for life. Second, he...

The Federalist Papers 79–82 discuss the necessity of having an independent judiciary branch of government. Since the judiciary performs several important "checks-and-balances" functions within the government of a constitutional republic, Hamilton believed it essential to protect its autonomy.

In "Federalist No. 79," Hamilton offers three mechanisms by which we can ensure that the judiciary operates as an independent and equal branch of government. First, he suggests that judges should be appointed for life. Second, he suggests that judges should be given a guaranteed and fixed income for their service and that Congress should not be able to decrease that amount. Finally, he encourages wide protections against forcing a judge to step down. In particular, he notes that age should not be considered reasonable grounds for dismissal and suggests that elderly judges might be valued as wiser and more learned than their junior counterparts.

In "Federalist No. 80," Hamilton outlines the scope of judicial powers in five broad categories. According to Hamilton, the federal judiciary should have power to decide cases related to any and all of the following: the Constitution, federal law, maritime law, and matters of war and peace. The judicial branch should also adjudicate in any and all cases in which the United States Government itself is represented as a party.

In "Federalist No. 81," Hamilton discusses the structure of the federal court system. At the apex of the system is the United States Supreme Court. Under the Supreme Court, a network of federal circuit courts would operate. Hamilton argues that the courts and the legislative branch should work together in order to produce, clarify, and enforce laws consistent with the principals and standards of the United States Constitution.

Finally, in "Federalist No. 82," Hamilton explicitly states that all judiciary powers not vested in the federal judiciary are retained by state judiciaries. The function of the federal judiciary, he claims, is to assist in the uniform and lawful enforcement of the law. He emphasizes that federal courts will not infringe upon states' rights to self-governance.

Why were the pilgrims so miserable once they got to the New World?

First, the Pilgrims had already endured a rough Atlantic voyage. Ships back then did not carry much in the way of fresh fruit and vegetables, so the Pilgrims were already in dire need of vitamins. Also, sanitation was an afterthought on these ships. Fresh water was at a premium, so bathing was out of the question. There was also the issue of crowding. The Pilgrims arrived in the New World already distressed and short of...

First, the Pilgrims had already endured a rough Atlantic voyage. Ships back then did not carry much in the way of fresh fruit and vegetables, so the Pilgrims were already in dire need of vitamins. Also, sanitation was an afterthought on these ships. Fresh water was at a premium, so bathing was out of the question. There was also the issue of crowding. The Pilgrims arrived in the New World already distressed and short of food, and they had to face the New England winter under these conditions.

Many died on board the ship while they waited for housing to be built in the new colony. There was also fear—no one knew about the nature of the Native Americans who lived in the area. The initial goal of the Pilgrims was to arrive further south and closer to the Jamestown area, so they were definitely in uncharted territory. While the Pilgrims were thankful to have a new place to practice their religion, there was still much anxiety as to how to fill basic needs.  

How is the theme of rebellion presented in "For Heidi with the Blue Hair"?

For Heidi With Blue Hair by Fleur Adcock is a poem centered around the theme of rebellion and the expression of individuality.

The main character in this poem is a young student, Heidi, who dyes her hair blue as an act of personal expression and for this is sent home from school. Although Heidi is portrayed as strong-minded and rebellious, dyeing her hair is probably more a question of affirming her identity. In fact, she...

For Heidi With Blue Hair by Fleur Adcock is a poem centered around the theme of rebellion and the expression of individuality.

The main character in this poem is a young student, Heidi, who dyes her hair blue as an act of personal expression and for this is sent home from school. Although Heidi is portrayed as strong-minded and rebellious, dyeing her hair is probably more a question of affirming her identity. In fact, she checks the school rules and asks for her father's permission before dyeing her hair; while she may sense that blue hair may be perceived as rebellious, the "law" is on her side. There is nothing in the rule book that prohibits dyed hair, but the school sends her home anyway with the weak argument that blue is not one of the school colors.

Heidi is distraught at being sent home; she is in tears, and this allows us to see a softer, less rebellious side to her. Her father supports her and calls the school to say that she is not a punk or a rebellious girl, but her choice in hair color is, in fact, just a style. Her hair color is permanent, so she can't wash it out. Heidi is now determined to keep her new hair color. 

It is at this point that we learn that Heidi is going through some serious personal issues; her mother has died, though the father does not wish to mention this to the school. The school, in any case, does not argue any further and lets the issue slide. The following day, her classmate comes to school with her hair dyed in school colors: grey, white, and yellow. This is a clear act of solidarity with Heidi and an act of rebellion against the school.

As the poem is addressed directly to Heidi in a colloquial way, we end up sympathizing with her and seeing the school as a questionable authority, especially since the arguments it presents are particularly flimsy. The real issue for the school is the need for conformity, a difficult issue when dealing with teenage students. However, we also realize that teenage rebellion may have deeply rooted causes that are not immediately apparent to others. 

The loose structure, the use of simple, conversational vocabulary, and the absence of a rhyme scheme help reinforce the idea of rebellion. The battle against authority and rules is therefore depicted in the poem's structure as well as its content. 

What are a couple of Jack's character traits in the novel Lord of the Flies?

Jack is a jealous, violent individual who craves power and eventually usurps it from Ralph throughout the novel. He is also a skilled hunter who voices his displeasure about maintaining a signal fire, building shelters, and following rules. He is a selfishindividual who continually argues with Piggy and neglects the littluns. Jack values barbarism over civilization and quits Ralph's group in order to start his own tribe at the other end of the island. Jack...

Jack is a jealous, violent individual who craves power and eventually usurps it from Ralph throughout the novel. He is also a skilled hunter who voices his displeasure about maintaining a signal fire, building shelters, and following rules. He is a selfish individual who continually argues with Piggy and neglects the littluns. Jack values barbarism over civilization and quits Ralph's group in order to start his own tribe at the other end of the island. Jack is also a tyrannical leader who encourages violence and savagery. As leader of this tribe, Jack manipulates the boys' fear by promulgating the belief in the beast and promoting violence. Jack leads his group of savages on several hunting expeditions, neglects the need for a signal fire, and punishes individuals who do not follow his commands. The threat of violence deters any dissenters and Jack eventually commands his hunters to kill Ralph. 

Describe the policy of American isolationism. How did American isolationism benefit the United States and effect its rise as a superpower? Why did...

The United States has been isolationist at many points throughout its history. For example, George Washington advocated a policy of non-intervention in European affairs in his farewell address. At the outbreak of World War I in 1914, Woodrow Wilson, the American president, was decidedly isolationist and hoped to stay out of the war. In fact, he ran on that promise in his 1916 re-election campaign. However, by 1917, the U.S. was involved in World War...

The United States has been isolationist at many points throughout its history. For example, George Washington advocated a policy of non-intervention in European affairs in his farewell address. At the outbreak of World War I in 1914, Woodrow Wilson, the American president, was decidedly isolationist and hoped to stay out of the war. In fact, he ran on that promise in his 1916 re-election campaign. However, by 1917, the U.S. was involved in World War I.

After World War I, the U.S. again became isolationist. For example, Republican Senator Gerald Nye of North Dakota released a report that stated that World War I had been fought mainly for the benefit of banking interests and arms manufacturers, making Americans skeptical about fighting future wars. The Great Depression of the 1930s kept the U.S. isolationist, as we had our own economic worries to attend to.

It could be argued our isolationist policy was beneficial to us in the years before World War II, as we became involved in the war much later than the European powers and Russia did. We did not begin fighting until December of 1941, while the European conflict had begun in 1939. Europe and Russia had already borne the brunt of Nazi aggression for over two years before American involvement in the war, and the Chinese had been fighting against Japan since the 1930s. While many Americans died fighting World War II, American losses were far fewer than those of the Europeans, Chinese, and Russians, among others. The U.S. emerged from the war as a superpower in part because many European countries such as England and Germany had suffered heavy losses and needed to be rebuilt, and Japan had been defeated in the war and also suffered major losses and damage.

After World War II, the U.S. ended its policy of isolationism because of the Cold War. The U.S. was interested in the policy of containment, or stopping the spread of Communism after the rise of Soviet Russia as a superpower. In the last days of World War II, the Soviets had taken over many Eastern European satellite countries, and the U.S. feared that other countries would fall to communism. This was the rationale for American intervention in wars such as Korea and Vietnam. 

How would you describe Mary Maloney's behavior before and after the murder in "Lamb to the Slaughter"?

Before committing the murder, Mary behaves in the same way that she would on any other evening. She prepares the home for her husband's arrival by lighting the lamps and then preparing the glasses for their drinks. When Patrick arrives at the house, she removes his coat and fixes them both a drink.

After the murder, Mary washes her hands, "fixes" her make-up and puts the lamb in the oven before going to the grocery...

Before committing the murder, Mary behaves in the same way that she would on any other evening. She prepares the home for her husband's arrival by lighting the lamps and then preparing the glasses for their drinks. When Patrick arrives at the house, she removes his coat and fixes them both a drink.

After the murder, Mary washes her hands, "fixes" her make-up and puts the lamb in the oven before going to the grocery store. There, she buys some vegetables before coming home and reporting her husband's death to the police. When the police arrive, she answers some questions while they look around for the murder weapon. In the middle of the search, she feeds them the leg of lamb she used to murder Patrick.

What is significant about Mary's behavior before and after the murder is that she never deviates from her domestic role. Before the murder, she focuses on the well-being of her husband. After murdering him, she continues as normal, buying items from the store and then feeding the police officers at her home. It is, perhaps, this continuity in her behavior that allows her to get away with her crime.

Compare and contrast Christopher Marlowe and William Shakespeare as contemporary innovative dramatists

William Shakespeare (1564–1616) and Christopher Marlowe (1564–1593) were born in the same year, but Marlowe died much earlier, meaning that he had a far shorter literary career. They both were the sons of tradesmen but their careers were quite different. Marlowe attended Corpus Christi College, Cambridge, where he obtained both BA and MA degrees. After graduation, he entered into service to the Queen and may have worked as a government spy, although details about his life are not known with any degree of accuracy. Shakespeare, on the other hand, did not attend university and began his theatrical career as an actor.

Marlowe and Shakespeare wrote both poetry and drama. Marlowe, however, wrote only five plays, all of which were histories and tragedies, while Shakespeare wrote comedies as well as historical and tragic plays. Both also wrote both short and long poems, but Marlowe also produced acclaimed translations of Ovid and Lucan from Latin, while Shakespeare, with "small Latin and less Greek", did not engage in translation.

The greater volume and variety of Shakespeare's work has made him acclaimed as the most important English playwright, and thus he has received far more attention in popular culture as a writer than Marlowe, while Marlowe has also been the subject of much speculation concerning his possible role as a spy and the complicated circumstances of his death, as well as being an admired writer, but less famous than Shakespeare.

Marlowe was one of the University Wits, and combined great erudition with a flair for dramatic, heroic narrative. He is considered an innovator in use of blank verse and development of the genre of revenge tragedy. His work was strongly influenced by the Latin writer Seneca.

Shakespeare, on the other hand, combined some of the classical tradition Marlowe followed with a more popular one, mixed comedy with tragedy, and include many "mechanicals" and other characters from the lower classes in his plays. His characters, style, and plots display more variety than those of Marlowe, ranging from romantic comedy to historical tragedy.

What is a short summary of The Lost Boy?

The Lost Boy is a true story about a child who was placed in the foster care system at the young age of twelve, after being relentlessly abused and tortured by his mother and neglected by his father. 

The story shows David undergoing a variety of physical and emotional abuse by his mother. After he is kicked out of the home, David has the opportunity to alert the police of his continuous abuse but does...

The Lost Boy is a true story about a child who was placed in the foster care system at the young age of twelve, after being relentlessly abused and tortured by his mother and neglected by his father. 

The story shows David undergoing a variety of physical and emotional abuse by his mother. After he is kicked out of the home, David has the opportunity to alert the police of his continuous abuse but does not. Eventually, his teachers take action, and David is placed in the foster care system.

Much of David's time within the system is spent in great fear. He worries that his mother will come and take him away to subject him to more abuse. On the other hand, although he despised the torture he endured living at home, David still yearns for love from his mother. 

David is eventually released on his own, and from then on, he works through many difficulties (juvenile detention, education, etc.) in order to find the happy life he has always dreamed of.

Why does Marlow describe Kurtz as a "universal genius"?

Marlow mentions that Kurtz is a "universal genius" in the conversation that he has with Kurtz's cousin after Kurtz has died. Marlow is in the "sepulchral city," where the company's management is based, and Marlow says of Kurtz, "He was a universal genius—on that point I agreed with the old chap." Kurtz's cousin describes Kurtz as a musical genius, and Marlow realizes that he does not even know what Kurtz's profession was, though Kurtz had...

Marlow mentions that Kurtz is a "universal genius" in the conversation that he has with Kurtz's cousin after Kurtz has died. Marlow is in the "sepulchral city," where the company's management is based, and Marlow says of Kurtz, "He was a universal genius—on that point I agreed with the old chap." Kurtz's cousin describes Kurtz as a musical genius, and Marlow realizes that he does not even know what Kurtz's profession was, though Kurtz had interests in writing, painting, and journalism.

In addition to possessing this broad range of talents, Kurtz seems like a "universal genius" because of his reported last words, which were, "The horror! The horror!" Marlow says of Kurtz's statement, "After all, this was the expression of some sort of belief; it had candor, it had conviction, it had a vibrating note of revolt in its whisper, it had the appalling face of a glimpsed truth." In other words, Marlow admires Kurtz because Kurtz, in his last moment of life, dared to make a bold admission and assertion that what he had witnessed of the European involvement in Africa was wrong. Marlow refers to Kurtz's statement as a "moral victory" that has been earned through defeat. That is why, Marlow says, he remains loyal to Kurtz and his memory. In the end, Kurtz admitted that what he had seen and done were travesties of enlightenment. 

According to Columbus' how did he and his men treat the Indians? Be specific!

When Columbus and his men first arrived in the modern-day Bahamas, they were greeted by groups of Arawak offering up resources including food, water, weapons, and cotton. The culture of the Arawak and other nearby indigenous people emphasized hospitality, a trait that Columbus describes in his writing as "naive." Columbus was largely uninterested in the generosity displayed by the people of the Bahamas, and his writing primarily described the islands as a good source of...

When Columbus and his men first arrived in the modern-day Bahamas, they were greeted by groups of Arawak offering up resources including food, water, weapons, and cotton. The culture of the Arawak and other nearby indigenous people emphasized hospitality, a trait that Columbus describes in his writing as "naive." Columbus was largely uninterested in the generosity displayed by the people of the Bahamas, and his writing primarily described the islands as a good source of gold and slaves for the Spanish crown. On his next expedition, Columbus and his men visited several islands, searching for gold and capturing indigenous people- men, women, and children- with the intent of enslaving them. However, so many died due to poor care on the voyage back to Spain that Columbus returned to the islands to force the remaining people to search for gold. The Spanish were so violent and abusive to the Arawak people that mass suicide became a common occurrence, and within two years 125,000 of the 250,000 native people on Haiti were dead. Columbus and his men viewed the indigenous people of the islands they visited only as a source of slave labor that could be brutalized into submission, and he treated them only as a potential source of profit.

How did World War II change opportunities for African-Americans?

World War II led to change for African-Americans in several ways. First, it created job opportunities for many African-American men and women in essential war industries. Most of the higher-paying jobs in industry had gone to whites before the war, but many Black men and women moved to cities around the country (especially the North and the Pacific Coast) to take advantage of these opportunities. This was a continuation of a process that began with...

World War II led to change for African-Americans in several ways. First, it created job opportunities for many African-American men and women in essential war industries. Most of the higher-paying jobs in industry had gone to whites before the war, but many Black men and women moved to cities around the country (especially the North and the Pacific Coast) to take advantage of these opportunities. This was a continuation of a process that began with World War I, and it marked a significant demographic shift in American history. 

Another change wrought by the war was that African-Americans served in massive numbers, and while many were relegated to non-combat roles, many were not, and their exploits (the "Tuskegee Airmen," for example) were followed with pride by African-American communities back home. These men still served in segregated units, however, and faced rampant discrimination in the military. 

Overall, the major opportunities opened by the war were ideological. The war was framed as a war of liberation from regimes whose claims of racial superiority were central to their ideology. Many pointed out the hypocrisy of African-Americans fighting to defend a Jim Crow society. At home, many black leaders called for a "Double-V" campaign--victory against totalitarianism abroad and racism at home. Many historians, in fact, view the war as a major catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement that began just a few years later. Black servicemen who had risked their lives for their country were in no mood to tolerate the systemic racism that confronted them when they returned home.

In the story "Raymond's Run," what is Squeaky's responsibility?

In Toni Cade Bambara's story "Raymond's Run," Squeaky's family responsibility is to care for her disabled brother, Raymond. Due to Raymond's developmental disabilities he needs constant care to keep him safe and out of trouble. Squeaky takes this responsibility very seriously so that her mother can concentrate on caring for the family home.

Raymond tags along with Squeaky wherever she goes in their Harlem neighborhood. While she practices her breathing and high-stepping, Raymond can be...

In Toni Cade Bambara's story "Raymond's Run," Squeaky's family responsibility is to care for her disabled brother, Raymond. Due to Raymond's developmental disabilities he needs constant care to keep him safe and out of trouble. Squeaky takes this responsibility very seriously so that her mother can concentrate on caring for the family home.

Raymond tags along with Squeaky wherever she goes in their Harlem neighborhood. While she practices her breathing and high-stepping, Raymond can be seen prancing along pretending he is driving a carriage. When Raymond runs through the pigeons or into the puddles along the street, Squeaky is quick to correct his actions so that she does not get in trouble at home.

If the other children mock Raymond for his large head or mental deficits, Squeaky quickly comes to his defense by fighting the perpetrator. She is a loyal, caring sister who looks out for her brother's well-being.

In the beginning of the story, how did the beliefs and hopes of Jing-Mei's mother contribute to her desire to see her daughter succeed?

Jing-Mei begins the story by telling the reader that her mother completely buys into an ideal interpretation of the American Dream. Her mother thinks that with hard work, anyone can accomplish anything in America. Her mother even tells Jing Mei, "you can be a prodigy, too." This shows her mother's rather unrealistic idealism. With hard work, Jing-Mei could certainly become a good, or even great, pianist, but a person is a prodigy based upon some...

Jing-Mei begins the story by telling the reader that her mother completely buys into an ideal interpretation of the American Dream. Her mother thinks that with hard work, anyone can accomplish anything in America. Her mother even tells Jing Mei, "you can be a prodigy, too." This shows her mother's rather unrealistic idealism. With hard work, Jing-Mei could certainly become a good, or even great, pianist, but a person is a prodigy based upon some innate ability. Jing-Mei is not a prodigy, but her mother insists she can work to achieve the same ability that a prodigy would have. This is not impossible. It's just very difficult. As Jing-Mei is trying to assert herself and develop her own individual personality, her mother's insistence on molding her daughter into a prodigy becomes a burden to her (Jing-Mei).

Considering what her mother has gone through, the promises of the American Dream must have been extremely appealing and uplifting:

America was where all my mother's hopes lay. She had come to San Francisco in 1949 after losing everything in China: her mother and father, her home, her first husband, and two daughters, twin baby girls. But she never looked back with regret. Things could get better in so many ways.

Jing-Mei's mother was determined to succeed. The problem is that she channeled those hopes into molding her daughter. Her mother became too controlling and Jing-Mei eventually rebelled.

What are examples of similes in "Rules of the Game"?

A simile is a figure of speech which uses like or as to compare two things which are basically different. In "Rules of the Game," an excerpt from her novel The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan recounts the story of a young Chinese girl, daughter of immigrants, who becomes a chess prodigy. Throughout the narration she uses figures of speech such as metaphors, personification and similes. One example of a simile occurs when Waverly...

A simile is a figure of speech which uses like or as to compare two things which are basically different. In "Rules of the Game," an excerpt from her novel The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan recounts the story of a young Chinese girl, daughter of immigrants, who becomes a chess prodigy. Throughout the narration she uses figures of speech such as metaphors, personification and similes. One example of a simile occurs when Waverly is explaining how she learned the strategies of chess after her brothers received a chess set for Christmas: "I learned about the middle game and why tactics between two adversaries are like clashing ideas; the one who plays better has the clearest plans for both attacking and getting out of traps." Here she compares the different ways of thinking which will occur between two opponents in a chess match. Another simile appears after Waverly has become embarrassed by her mother's behavior and has run away. Her anger and shame is at an intense level as she runs into a cold alley: "My breath came out like angry smoke." Often a person's breath can be seen in a cold environment and here the narrator links that smoke with the girl's anger.

In The Merchant of Venice, why does Launcelot want to leave Shylock's service?

At the beginning of scene 2, Act II, Launcelot mentions one of the reasons why he should leave Shylock's service. In his monologue, he makes it clear that it is not an easy decision and is something that sits on his conscience. He believes, however, that Shylock 'is a kind of devil' and later emphasizes this by stating that 'the Jew is the very devil incarnal,' when he actually means incarnate. The implication is that Shylock...

At the beginning of scene 2, Act II, Launcelot mentions one of the reasons why he should leave Shylock's service. In his monologue, he makes it clear that it is not an easy decision and is something that sits on his conscience. He believes, however, that Shylock 'is a kind of devil' and later emphasizes this by stating that 'the Jew is the very devil incarnal,' when he actually means incarnate. The implication is that Shylock is very difficult person to work for since he makes Launcelot's life a misery. Launcelot resolves that he will follow the advice of the fiendish aspect of his conscience and run away.

Later in the scene he provides another reason for his desire to abandon his employer. In conversation with his father, Launcelot Gobbo, who wishes to present a gift to Shylock, he states the following:

My master's a very Jew: give
him a present! give him a halter: I am famished in
his service; you may tell every finger I have with
my ribs.

The reference to 'a very Jew' in this instance, has a derogatory connotation since it suggests that Shylock is stingy. His statement clearly reveals a stereotypical and cynical perception of Jews. Launcelot states that Shylock does not feed him properly since he is famished and has grown so thin that his ribs are as clearly discernible as his fingers. He wishes to be in Bassanio's service because he will provide him with 'rare new liveries.' This furthermore suggests that Shylock has not clothed him suitably and has deliberately not provided him with a new outfit for quite some time.

Later in the scene, when Launcelot tells Bassanio about his plans, he also mentions that he would prefer being in his service since Bassanio has the 'grace of God' whilst Shylock has only enough. The implication is obvious: Bassanio has more than enough generosity and kindness to give to everyone, whilst Shylock's is just enough for himself - he has nothing left to share.

If one considers all Launcelot mentions, it becomes quite understandable why he is so desperate to leave.

It is quite ironic, though, that Shylock later, in scene V, tells Launcelot that he will not have the opportunity to greedily stuff himself as full of food when in Bassanio's employ as he had been whilst working for him.

Why is Mark Antony meek and gentle?

Mark Antony doesn't really have much choice in the matter. His best friend has just been brutally murdered, and if he challenges his assassins in any way, then it is an absolute certainty he will suffer the same fate. At the same time, Mark Antony is biding his time. He wants to avenge Caesar's murder, but he knows that it is too soon after the bloody deed for him to spring into action. For now,...

Mark Antony doesn't really have much choice in the matter. His best friend has just been brutally murdered, and if he challenges his assassins in any way, then it is an absolute certainty he will suffer the same fate. At the same time, Mark Antony is biding his time. He wants to avenge Caesar's murder, but he knows that it is too soon after the bloody deed for him to spring into action. For now, he wants to size up his enemies and see what they are made of. Then, when the moment is right, he will exact revenge upon them.

And that is exactly what he does. Mark Antony is a highly intelligent man and certainly much more skillful at the black arts of Roman power politics than Caesar's killers. In carrying out the assassination, they appear motivated by little more than a vague notion of republican liberty. As such, they have no idea as to what precise arrangements will replace the reign of Caesar. They hate the common people of Rome but are at the same time deeply afraid of them. Mark Antony understands this, which is why he cunningly rouses the plebs during his famous funeral speech. After this pivotal moment in the play, no one will ever accuse of him of being "meek and gentle" again.

What is chapter 5 of Slim's Table about? Can you give me a short summary?

Chapter 5 of Slim's Table is simply titled "Openness." Basically, this chapter describes how Valois (the Greek restaurant owned by Spiro and Gus in Chicago) has contributed to increased interaction between previously alienated communities (particularly the white, black, civilian, and police officer populations).

The chapter begins with the author telling us about Valois closing for renovations in February. During the renovations, many of the white and black regulars from Valois meet in a Wendy's restaurant...

Chapter 5 of Slim's Table is simply titled "Openness." Basically, this chapter describes how Valois (the Greek restaurant owned by Spiro and Gus in Chicago) has contributed to increased interaction between previously alienated communities (particularly the white, black, civilian, and police officer populations).

The chapter begins with the author telling us about Valois closing for renovations in February. During the renovations, many of the white and black regulars from Valois meet in a Wendy's restaurant nearby. The author notes an interesting development during this time: black and white patrons from Valois begin acknowledging one another at Wendy's. The author (Mitchell Duneier) concludes that this new camaraderie must have originated from the shared inclusivity nurtured within Valois' tolerant atmosphere.

Although white patrons usually sit in prescribed areas at Valois, they willingly join the tables of black patrons at Wendy's. The exodus from Valois provides a common experience that unites whites and blacks. The author concludes that a cafeteria atmosphere engenders openness and sociability; it satisfies a deep human need to be part of the larger community. In other words, barriers are broken down in such an atmosphere.

Duneier talks about how Valois has even brought police officers and black patrons together. The restaurant has always been popular with Chicago's police officers. A surprising reason for Valois' popularity among officers is black patrons' acceptance of the men in blue. At Valois, every man is equal and is treated with respect. There, the common values of humanity hold sway, allowing black patrons and police officers to feel a little less alienated from each other.

Duneier even documents an instance in which a newly released felon sits down for a meal with the police officer who arrested him. Both come away with a new understanding of each other. The author concludes that the open nature of the cafeteria's public space contributes to the breaking down of racial, demographic, and class barriers.

What was the reaction by the colonists to the British Troops?

The colonists did not react positively to the British troops that were stationed in the colonies. When the British sent troops to enforce the Proclamation of 1763, the colonists were not happy. The colonists resented this law, which prevented them from moving to the lands the British had gained from the French following the French and Indian War. They were even more upset when they had to provide housing and supplies for these troops.

After...

The colonists did not react positively to the British troops that were stationed in the colonies. When the British sent troops to enforce the Proclamation of 1763, the colonists were not happy. The colonists resented this law, which prevented them from moving to the lands the British had gained from the French following the French and Indian War. They were even more upset when they had to provide housing and supplies for these troops.

After the Townshend Acts were passed, which placed new taxes on various items, the British sent troops to Massachusetts. This did not go over well with the colonists, who knew the troops were not being sent there to protect them. The colonists did not view the British troops positively, partially because of how the troops acted. They often were rude and disrespectful to the colonists, and the troops were not known to display high standards of moral behavior.

The presence of British troops in the colonies helped stoke the anti-British flames that were growing in the colonies and eventually led to the start of the Revolutionary War.

Walt Whitman vs Emily Dickinson

Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson are considered to be, not only the two best poets of the nineteenth century, but also the two best poets that the United States has ever produced. Of course, this, like so much else, is debatable.

Whitman's poetry is characterized by a lack of economy, which is unusual in poetry. Leaves of Grass, his best-known collection of poetry, was first published in 1855 and was edited and re-released several...

Walt Whitman and Emily Dickinson are considered to be, not only the two best poets of the nineteenth century, but also the two best poets that the United States has ever produced. Of course, this, like so much else, is debatable.

Whitman's poetry is characterized by a lack of economy, which is unusual in poetry. Leaves of Grass, his best-known collection of poetry, was first published in 1855 and was edited and re-released several times, sometimes including new material. These editions show print that sprawls out onto the page and barely stays within its borders. On the other hand, Dickinson's work was sparse. Editions of her work are characterized by pages of empty space. Most of her poems are only a few stanzas long, each with (usually) four concise lines, while Whitman's poems went on for pages.

Whitman wrote "Leaves of Grass" with the admirable, though naive, belief that a poem which regaled the nation's diversity and celebrated the humanity of all, could save the country from going to war. His work, to quote "Leaves of Grass," sought to "contain multitudes."

On the surface, this is not what Dickinson appears to be doing. Though both Whitman and Dickinson were rather insular—Whitman had only been out of the United States once to travel to Canada—Dickinson had rarely left her family home in Amherst, Massachusetts. What little we know about her life emerges from the letters she wrote to family and friends. We also know that she was fond of gardening and studied botany. She expressed her love for flowers and plants in her poetry. 

The trouble with Dickinson's work is that the reader cannot be sure if her depictions of simple matter, such as flowers, is meant to be read literally (highly unlikely) or if she used these elements metaphorically. Numerous flower poems have been read as evidence of her interest in sexuality. This is not so far-fetched, given that flowers are the sexual organs of plants, which Dickinson would have known. What is interesting is that, while Dickinson may have conveyed these messages in a subtle form, Whitman unabashedly talked about sex in his "Calamus" poems, released in the second edition of Leaves of Grass in 1860.

In sum, Whitman and Dickinson produced work that was vastly different in style. Arguably, Dickinson worked more with figurative language than Whitman, allowing her work more mystery. 

What did Frederick Douglass fight for?

Frederick Douglass fought for many things.  He was one of the foremost abolitionist speakers in the nation.  He had first-hand knowledge of slavery, as he had once been a slave, and his arguments against the practice carried a great deal of weight.  He was a speaker at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 as an advocate for the rights of women as well; at that time, the women's rights movement and the abolitionist movement were...

Frederick Douglass fought for many things.  He was one of the foremost abolitionist speakers in the nation.  He had first-hand knowledge of slavery, as he had once been a slave, and his arguments against the practice carried a great deal of weight.  He was a speaker at the Seneca Falls Convention in 1848 as an advocate for the rights of women as well; at that time, the women's rights movement and the abolitionist movement were closely connected.  Douglass also championed equal rights for African Americans.  He was one of the leaders of the movement to put African American soldiers into the Union army in combat roles during the Civil War.  He said that this was the best way for white America to see that African Americans were the equal of whites.  He also personally met with Lincoln to discourage him from creating a colony in the Caribbean to relocate the former slaves after the war.  Douglass also championed more educational and employment opportunities for African Americans, as he saw this as one way to achieve greater equality with whites.  

Relationship between Indus valley civilization and other valley civilization

The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) is considered one of the three cradles of early civilization in the Eastern Hemisphere, alongside Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. All three of these civilizations flourished during the Bronze Age--a time characterized by bronze craftsmanship and early urban development (falling chronologically after the Stone Age and before the Iron Age). 

All three of these early civilizations were settled around a major river, and relied on the relatively lush fertility of their...

The Indus Valley Civilization (IVC) is considered one of the three cradles of early civilization in the Eastern Hemisphere, alongside Ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. All three of these civilizations flourished during the Bronze Age--a time characterized by bronze craftsmanship and early urban development (falling chronologically after the Stone Age and before the Iron Age). 

All three of these early civilizations were settled around a major river, and relied on the relatively lush fertility of their river valleys to provide the resources needed to build complex urban development. Hence, all three are sometimes referred to as "River Valley Civilizations."

Despite the relative lack of knowledge surrounding the IVC (mostly due to our inability to decipher the Harappan language), there are certain characteristics we know that set it apart from other river valley civilizations. Primarily, it was the largest, with a population of over five million at its peak. The IVC geographically lay in the basin of the Indus River, stretching from Afghanistan through Pakistan to northern India. Unlike Egyptian and Mesopotamian archaeology, there is very little evidence to suggest that IVC life was dominated by war, and a lot of evidence to characterize the IVC as peaceful, prosperous, and widespread. 

In "The Gift of the Magi," what was Jim's job before that caused the name Dillingham to get "flung to the breeze"?

The pertinent passage reads:

Also appertaining thereunto was a card bearing the name “Mr. James Dillingham Young.” The “Dillingham” had been flung to the breeze during a former period of prosperity when its possessor was being paid $30 per week. Now, when the income was shrunk to $20, the letters of “Dillingham” looked blurred, as though they were thinking seriously of contracting to a modest and unassuming D.

Jim did not necessarily have a different job or a different employer. Chances are that there was an economic recession and his original employer cut salaries. Jim was feeling on his way up when he put the name Dillingham on his business card, but the cutback was a psychological letdown. Jim couldn't go job-hunting; he had to take what he could get and hope there would be a turnaround. Recessions were cyclical then as now. Jim might have had new cards printed, but he simply couldn't afford to pay for such luxuries. So the middle name Dillingham remained on the fading card attached to the electric button, and it became a sort of mockery, both because of the swanky name and because the card was deteriorating and assuming the general shabbiness of the building.

The name Dillingham suggests that Jim came from a higher class than he belonged to now. It sounds like a rich family's name. That would explain how and why he inherited an expensive gold watch from his grandfather and his father but finally had to sell it to raise a little money. There is a close connection between the Dillingham and the gold watch. It was a more painful sacrifice for Jim to sell his watch because it was his last remaining tie to the upper-middle class world. One of the reasons Della admires her husband so much is that he comes from a higher social class. In fact, O. Henry shows her lower class in a bit of her dialogue.

“Cut it off and sold it,” said Della. “Don't you like me just as well, anyhow? I'm me without my hair, ain't I?”

Somehow we know that her husband would never say "ain't."

O. Henry had a sharp eye for little things like a faded business card bearing a pretentious name. That was one of the things that made him such a good writer. He had undoubtedly seen cards like that in vestibules like that, and he had probably lived in places like that in New York himself. He wrote for a mass urban audience, the majority of whom were hard up and could only afford a nickel for a newspaper, which they would search for food-bargain ads and then use the pages for food wrappers, garbage wrappers, and more personal needs. They would have understood the Dillingham Youngs perfectly because they shared their privations and cares. There was no security in those horse-and-buggy days. If the breadwinner lost his job, the whole family could find themselves out on the street. O. Henry paints a picture of hard times in "The Gift of the Magi," "The Last Leaf," "The Furnished Room," "The Cop and the Anthem," and in other famous short stories.

How did WW2 change the role of women? How did this change views of sex and "proper" roles" How does this relate to us today?...

During World War II, many women left the home and went to work in numbers that were unprecedented. Whereas about twelve million women were in the workforce before the attack upon Pearl Harbor, after the United States entered war, six million more women left the home to work in place of the men who were drafted.

Many of the women who had jobs simply retained them at a higher rate of pay because their employers...

During World War II, many women left the home and went to work in numbers that were unprecedented. Whereas about twelve million women were in the workforce before the attack upon Pearl Harbor, after the United States entered war, six million more women left the home to work in place of the men who were drafted.

Many of the women who had jobs simply retained them at a higher rate of pay because their employers wanted to keep them. But other women were enlisted in the work force as they went to work at manufacturing plants, becoming active in the war effort. Also, during previous wars, the role of women in the military was limited to nursing; however, with World War II, there were many women who enlisted and performed various roles. In 1948 the Women's Armed Services Integration Act recognized women as a permanent part of the armed forces. This Act led to more equality for women in the military.
Not all was positive, however. There were African-Americans who became involved with the military either as servicemen or women as workers. But, because the military was segregated, these people were subjected to discrimination.

After World War II, many women returned to their roles as homemakers as their husbands returned home, and they started families or had another child during what is called "The Baby Boom." Nevertheless, women who served in the military and in the workforce certainly challenged social norms and gave women a new perspective upon their opportunities. 

Some women profited from their war-time experience in opportunities and in feelings of self-worth. For instance, Maggie Gee, who is now 84 and a retired physicist who grew up in Berkeley, California. Ms. Gee was one of two Chinese-American women who flew airplanes in the military while she was an Air Force Service Pilot.

"I think it changed the dynamic - and gave women confidence that they could earn a living," she says of the war. "You didn't have to be dependent on the male. Being a housewife is an honorable job. But with women who were out in the world, they didn't feel subservient to the man anymore."

Clearly, many women who entered the workforce in WWII had positive experiences that gave them self-confidence and greater opportunities that they provided them hope for in any other situation of the time. Truly, there is no doubt that during and after WWII, there were opportunities opened in careers hitherto closed to women. These opportunities led, in turn, to more opportunities and challenges to stereotypical gender roles.

Why does Lennie want to leave the farm?

When Curley first meets Lennie and George, he begins questioning the two men and George answers for Lennie, knowing that Lennie is unintelligent and might say something inaccurate or inappropriate. Curley then notices that Lennie is not answering any of his questions and becomes hostile towards the two men. George is forced to defend his friend and warns Lennie to avoid Curley at all costs after Curley leaves the bunkhouse. George also tells Lennie that...

When Curley first meets Lennie and George, he begins questioning the two men and George answers for Lennie, knowing that Lennie is unintelligent and might say something inaccurate or inappropriate. Curley then notices that Lennie is not answering any of his questions and becomes hostile towards the two men. George is forced to defend his friend and warns Lennie to avoid Curley at all costs after Curley leaves the bunkhouse. George also tells Lennie that Curley will cause them trouble before Candy elaborates on Curley's pugnacious personality.

When Curley's wife enters the bunkhouse looking for her husband, Lennie admires her and smiles in her direction. After Curly's wife leaves, George refers to her as "jail bait" and warns Lennie to never speak to her. Lennie responds by saying,

"I don't like this place, George. This ain't no good place. I wanna get outa here...Le's go, George. Le's get outa here. It's mean here."

Lennie clearly feels threatened being at the ranch and fears that he will make a tragic mistake. After experiencing Curley's antagonistic nature and being told that he must avoid Curley's wife, Lennie does not feel safe being on the farm, which is why he wants to leave immediately.

Is seawater homogeneous or hetrogeneous

A mixture, in chemistry, contains two or more substances that are not chemically bound to each other. You can usually identify the substances in a heterogenousmixture simply by looking at it: the different components are easy to tell apart from each other. (A bowl of peanut M&Ms would be a good example of a heterogenous mixture: the nuts and different colors of candy are not distributed evenly, and you could easily separate them...

A mixture, in chemistry, contains two or more substances that are not chemically bound to each other. You can usually identify the substances in a heterogenous mixture simply by looking at it: the different components are easy to tell apart from each other. (A bowl of peanut M&Ms would be a good example of a heterogenous mixture: the nuts and different colors of candy are not distributed evenly, and you could easily separate them if you wanted to.)

In a homogenous mixture, the substances are distributed evenly and blended so well that you can’t tell one from the other, so the resulting solution looks like a uniform substance. Sea water contains salt and H20, but you can’t see the individual salt crystals, because they’ve dissolved in the water.

It’s important to distinguish mixtures from compounds. In a compound, the substances are chemically bonded, forming entirely new molecules. The H20 part of sea water is actually a compound: each oxygen atom shares electrons with two hydrogen atoms. The salt is dissolved by the water, but does not become part of the water molecules.

Can someone give me a quote that proves Scout thinks all people are created equal?

I believe the quote you may be looking for is the one below:

Well, coming out of the courthouse that night Miss Gates was—she was goin‘ down the steps in front of us, you musta not seen her—she was talking with Miss Stephanie Crawford. I heard her say it’s time somebody taught ’em a lesson, they were gettin‘ way above themselves, an’ the next thing they think they can do is marry us. Jem, how...

I believe the quote you may be looking for is the one below:

Well, coming out of the courthouse that night Miss Gates was—she was goin‘ down the steps in front of us, you musta not seen her—she was talking with Miss Stephanie Crawford. I heard her say it’s time somebody taught ’em a lesson, they were gettin‘ way above themselves, an’ the next thing they think they can do is marry us. Jem, how can you hate Hitler so bad an‘ then turn around and be ugly about folks right at home—

In the above quote, Scout asks Jem why Miss Gates treats two groups of people differently. During a Current Events class, Miss Gates teaches the children that Hitler was wrong to persecute the Jews. She explains that Germany and the United States differed in that the latter was a democracy, while the former was a dictatorship.

When Miss Gates asks the class what "democracy" means, Scout answers. Her answer also demonstrates that she believes in equality:

"Equal rights for all, special privileges for none," I quoted.

Because Scout believes that everyone is equal, she is especially troubled when she hears Miss Gates denigrating members of the African American community in Maycomb. Of course, Scout's values are the product of her upbringing, and her sense of fairness has been carefully honed under Atticus's tutelage.

How does the relationship shift between Montresor and Fortunato?

Edgar Allen Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" is all about who has power over who (at least in Montresor's mind, that is). At the beginning of the famous short story, we learn from Montresor, the narrator, that he feels Fortunato has crossed him many times in the past, but recently Fortunato has crossed the line and done something that Montresor cannot forgive.

The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could,...

Edgar Allen Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" is all about who has power over who (at least in Montresor's mind, that is). At the beginning of the famous short story, we learn from Montresor, the narrator, that he feels Fortunato has crossed him many times in the past, but recently Fortunato has crossed the line and done something that Montresor cannot forgive.

The thousand injuries of Fortunato I had borne as I best could, but when he ventured upon insult I vowed revenge.

Before the story starts, Fortunato has the upper hand in their relationship being the insulter rather than the insulted, but it is clear that Montresor intends to change that (and he very well does). 

When they first meet up in the story, Montresor makes Fortunato think that they're still on good terms, complimenting him on his knowledge of wine, and never letting a hint drop that he's still seething about the unspecified "insult". As the story moves on, we realize that Montresor's revenge is trapping Fortunato in his catacombs to die. Montresor lets the false niceties fall away, and Fortunato can see his true nature: calculating, cruel, and possibly insane. 

So, their relationship shifts from that of false friendship (which might never have been real friendship in the first place, given how much Montresor hates Fortunato), to that of a revenger who has total power over his victim. 

What are at least four basic beliefs of Puritans?

The Puritans originated as a sect of Protestant Reformers in England who believed that the Church of England was corrupt with Roman Catholic practice. Believing the Anglican Church to be beyond hope for reform, they sought refuge, isolation, and religious freedom in the New World. One of the most famous Puritan communities was that of Salem in the Massachusetts colony. They lived in very strict, religious communities in attempt to purify themselves from the evils...

The Puritans originated as a sect of Protestant Reformers in England who believed that the Church of England was corrupt with Roman Catholic practice. Believing the Anglican Church to be beyond hope for reform, they sought refuge, isolation, and religious freedom in the New World. One of the most famous Puritan communities was that of Salem in the Massachusetts colony. They lived in very strict, religious communities in attempt to purify themselves from the evils of the world.

The Puritans believed in Biblical Absolutism, or that the Bible was the literal word of God and the highest authority. Furthermore, they did not believe in a separation of Church and State. If anything, the Puritans held that the State should adhere to the Church by enforcing laws consistent with Biblical teachings.

The Puritans believed that this world is a constant siege of temptation by the Devil and his demons. It took lots of personal perseverance to remain spiritually pure and overcome worldliness. To minimize temptation by the Devil and emphasize the importance of God, many forms of entertainment or "diversion" were banned. Music was banned from religious services, dancing was considered sinful, theatre and performance were considered a distraction, and even gathering in too large a number was an opportunity for the Devil!

Additionally, the Puritans believed in predestination and covenant theology. This meant that they believed themselves to have been specially chosen by God to live their lifestyle away from the rest of Christianity as truly Godly people.

`sum_(n=1)^oo (-1)^n/e^n` Determine the convergence or divergence of the series.

Recall the Ratio test determines the limit as:

`lim_(n-gtoo)|a_(n+1)/a_n| = L`

 Then ,we follow the conditions:

a) `L lt1` then the series is absolutely convergent

b) `Lgt1` then the series is divergent.

c) `L=1` or does not exist  then the test is inconclusive. The series may be divergent, conditionally convergent, or absolutely convergent.

We may apply the Ratio Test to determine the convergence or divergence of the series `sum_(n=1)^oo (-1)^n/e^n` .

For the...

Recall the Ratio test determines the limit as:

`lim_(n-gtoo)|a_(n+1)/a_n| = L`

 Then ,we follow the conditions:

a) `L lt1` then the series is absolutely convergent

b) `Lgt1` then the series is divergent.

c) `L=1` or does not exist  then the test is inconclusive. The series may be divergent, conditionally convergent, or absolutely convergent.

We may apply the Ratio Test to determine the convergence or divergence of the series `sum_(n=1)^oo (-1)^n/e^n` .

For the given series `sum_(n=1)^oo (-1)^n/e^n` , we have `a_n =(-1)^n/e^n` .

 Then,` a_(n+1) =(-1)^(n+1)/e^(n+1)` .

We set up the limit as:

`lim_(n-gtoo) | [(-1)^(n+1)/e^(n+1)]/[(-1)^n/e^n]|`

 To simplify the function, we flip the bottom and proceed to multiplication:

`| [(-1)^(n+1)/e^(n+1)]/[(-1)^n/e^n]| =| (-1)^(n+1)/e^(n+1)*e^n/(-1)^n|`

Apply Law of Exponent: `x^(n+m) = x^n*x^m` . It becomes:

`| ((-1)^n (-1)^1)/(e^n *e^1)*e^n/(-1)^n|`

Cancel out common factors `(-1)^n and`` e^n` .

`| (-1)^1/ e^1 |`

Simplify:

`| (-1)^1/ e^1 | =| (-1)/ e |`

          ` = |-1/e| `

          ` =1/e`

Applying `| [(-1)^(n+1)/e^(n+1)]/[(-1)^n/e^n]|= 1/e` , we get:

`lim_(n-gtoo) | [(-1)^(n+1)/e^(n+1)]/[(-1)^n/e^n]|=lim_(n-gtoo) 1/e`

`lim_(n-gtoo) 1/e=1/e or 0.3679` (approximated value)

 The limit value  `L~~0.3679` satisfies the condition: `L lt1` .

 Therefore, the series `sum_(n=1)^oo (-1)^n/e^n` is absolutely convergent.

What are two things that cause us to doubt ourselves, according to Emerson?

Two things that cause us to doubt ourselves are not being true to the inner voice of our souls and failing in our first endeavor.

Emerson contends that we doubt the divine spark that God has placed within us if we constantly look to the past or the future for inspiration. He advises young men to throw away their books and live in the present moment. He points to plants, saying they are not looking...

Two things that cause us to doubt ourselves are not being true to the inner voice of our souls and failing in our first endeavor.

Emerson contends that we doubt the divine spark that God has placed within us if we constantly look to the past or the future for inspiration. He advises young men to throw away their books and live in the present moment. He points to plants, saying they are not looking to the past but being true to themselves as they grow and blossom. He writes the following:

Thus all concentrates: let us not rove; let us sit at home with the cause. Let us stun and astonish the intruding rabble of men and books and institutions.

Likewise, while we need to care for our family and friends, we cannot allow them or their ideas of what we ought to do shake us from our true path: 

Say to them, O father, O mother, O wife, O brother, O friend, I have lived with you after appearances hitherto. Henceforward I am the truth’s.

Emerson also writes that,

If our young men miscarry in their first enterprises, they lose all heart.

Instead, he says, we should brush off failure, hop up, and try again. The world is a big place and full of opportunities. If we have not found our destined path on the first try, there are a hundred more paths to explore. The key is to keep trying and to have faith that we will eventually succeed.

How does A Theory of Justice by John Rawls relate to urban planning?

Rawls does not specifically discuss urban planning in the book, which is more theoretical and philosophical than most books about such a pragmatic topic as urban planning. Essentially, Rawls argues in the book that if we were able to choose the kind of society we lived in, we should do it from behind a veil of ignorance, meaning that we don't know what our own abilities, or position in society will be. Without knowing where...

Rawls does not specifically discuss urban planning in the book, which is more theoretical and philosophical than most books about such a pragmatic topic as urban planning. Essentially, Rawls argues in the book that if we were able to choose the kind of society we lived in, we should do it from behind a veil of ignorance, meaning that we don't know what our own abilities, or position in society will be. Without knowing where we would fall in society, we would probably choose a society with the kind of social safety nets that protect everyone's basic welfare. Because urban planning is fraught with social issues, we could suggest the same thing about it. All sorts of issues related to urban planning have social implications. Gentrification, equal access to utilities, schools, public parks, and de facto segregation are all issues that involve the kind of fundamental justice that Rawls advocates for society as a whole. If we could choose the ideal city, all things being equal, we would choose a city where we had access to the same things as everyone else. In many ways, concrete issues like city planning are arenas where Rawls's ideas of justice might be (but all too often are not) put into practice.

How did the U.S. strategize the winning of the Vietnam War using "organized modern technology"?

Historian Howard Zinn is credited with saying, “When the United States fought in Vietnam, it was organized modern technology versus organized human beings, and the human beings won.”

After the signing of the Geneva Agreement in 1954, French forces withdrew from what was then French Indochina. The agreement led to the recognition of communist North Vietnam and formed the new country of South Vietnam. Despite a hegemonic party holding power in the south, the United States supported the non-communist government. Initially US support was focused on economic and strategic aid, not military assistance. Over time there was a mission creep, and US military trainers became combat advisors. Increased pressure from the communist North Vietnamese Army (NVA) and the southern National Liberation Front, or Viet Cong (VC), led to more US military involvement. In 1964 there were approximately 23,000 US troops in Vietnam; just one year later the number was 184,000. With the huge influx of American combat troops came American doctrine.

Facing a dispersed rebellion (VC) and a conventional military front (NVA), U.S. forces had to rely on mobility, firepower, and air superiority. Both the NVA and VC armies were peasant forces, supplied and equipped with Soviet Block weapons, mostly funneled through other communist countries, like China. With a huge local recruiting pool, the communist forces seemed to have an inexhaustible supply of willing recruits. The best “method” to counter numerical superiority was believed to be the application of “organized modern technology.”

The US launched a strategic air campaign reminiscent of the great World War II bombing campaigns. The US established interlocking fire-bases on hilltops; developed a vast network of support bases, forward operating bases, and combat outposts; and assembled an enormous air presence to root out the VC. Utilizing light, small scout helicopters, US commanders sought out hostile troops, initiated contact, and launched large-scale infantry assaults, most commonly using troop-carrying helicopters to identify and eliminate the enemy.

With dynamic battlefield communications, intelligence-gathering, and interlocking support, troops worked together. Infantry troops relied on local artillery pieces, assault helicopters, jet bombers, and, in some cases, naval gunfire support. By utilizing a wide range of combined arms, the technological advantage leveled the battlefield. Multiple captured NVA and VC leaders reported a similar tactical doctrine: “We had to close with the Americans, we always fixed bayonets. By getting close we were able to limit the effectiveness of American artillery and air support.”

Despite a strategic loss, US troops were seldom defeated in force-on-force battles at the tactical level. Instead, the VC and NVA practiced hit and run, guerrilla, ambush, and tunneling tactics to inflict casualties and win a war of attrition. In many ways, the American failure to sustain South Vietnam as a democratic country is analogous to the American victory against the British nearly two hundred years earlier.

Who makes the decisions in a democracy?

In the traditional meaning of democracy, all members of a group contribute to the decision making process, typically through voting. In fact, the term "democracy" comes from the Greek demokratia, meaning "people's rule." In reality, there have been very few true democracies due to the difficulties of implementing this form of government on such a large scale.

In Ancient Greece, where democracy originated, the only real acting members of a democracy were adult males of wealth....

In the traditional meaning of democracy, all members of a group contribute to the decision making process, typically through voting. In fact, the term "democracy" comes from the Greek demokratia, meaning "people's rule." In reality, there have been very few true democracies due to the difficulties of implementing this form of government on such a large scale.

In Ancient Greece, where democracy originated, the only real acting members of a democracy were adult males of wealth. Children, for obvious reasons, were not allowed to vote, but neither were women or slaves. In more modern times, democracies exist based on the agreement that all persons, regardless of gender, class, bodily ability, or ethnicity, are given the right to vote. In the United States, this is the understanding, but it's much more complicated in implementation! Imagine if a group of one hundred people broke up into groups of ten and each elected an individual to vote in a committee of the ten representatives.  This is similar to the representative democracy of the United States, where the masses vote for people who will represent them and vote on their behalf. 

Illustrate the differences between Henry and Victor's reactions on this trip in Chapter 19

Victor looks upon the trip, not as a nice vacation, but as more of a fact-finding mission. He wants to familiarise himself with the latest scientific developments in order to help him build the second monster. Victor, then, has a lot on his mind and so cannot enjoy the journey. In fact, it's a horrible experience for him as he's sunk deep in a dark depression. He's still emotionally torn between completing the second monster...

Victor looks upon the trip, not as a nice vacation, but as more of a fact-finding mission. He wants to familiarise himself with the latest scientific developments in order to help him build the second monster. Victor, then, has a lot on his mind and so cannot enjoy the journey. In fact, it's a horrible experience for him as he's sunk deep in a dark depression. He's still emotionally torn between completing the second monster or destroying it altogether. And he remembers all too well the sinister threat made against him by the monster if he didn't build him a mate. Victor just wants to get the journey over with as soon as possible and get on with his work.

Henry, on the other hand, enjoys the trip immensely. But then again, he isn't burdened by a seemingly unsolvable moral dilemma. He sees the trip as a great opportunity to engage in learned conversation with men of genius and talent. Victor admits that he would've felt the same way as Henry in his happier days. Henry is, as Victor himself acknowledges, Frankenstein's former self, the eager, inquisitive young scientist bursting with curiosity about the world around him.

Why goes Golding decide to introduce the parachutist in chapter 6?

In chapter 5, Ralph holds an assembly to discuss why the boys are neglecting their responsibilities and address their fear of the beast. Essentially, the boys' attempt at creating a civil society is failing, and they are gradually descending into savagery. Towards the end of the meeting, Jack openly defies Ralph and leaves the assembly unexcused. After the hunters follow Jack, Ralph and Piggy lament about their terrible situation and ask for a sign from...

In chapter 5, Ralph holds an assembly to discuss why the boys are neglecting their responsibilities and address their fear of the beast. Essentially, the boys' attempt at creating a civil society is failing, and they are gradually descending into savagery. Towards the end of the meeting, Jack openly defies Ralph and leaves the assembly unexcused. After the hunters follow Jack, Ralph and Piggy lament about their terrible situation and ask for a sign from the adult world.

At the beginning of chapter 6, a paratrooper is shot out of the sky and lands on the top of the mountain. The dead paratrooper's arrival is both ironic and significant. The dead paratrooper's ominous arrival symbolizes the presence of evil on the island and indicates that the boys' situation will only get worse. Golding strategically chose to introduce the dead paratrooper in chapter 6 because it is a turning point in the novel when the boys' circumstances become dramatically worse. Once the paratrooper lands on the island, the boys becoming increasingly savage and end up brutally murdering Simon three chapters later.