What emotional dilemma is Mary Warren now going through? Be sure to support your answer.The question is in Act 2.

Elizabeth was taken away after a warrant was issued for her arrest. A poppet was in their home with a needle stuck in it, and Abigail had suffered a similar "attack" at dinner that night.After Elizabeth is gone, Proctor roars at Mary that she will go to the court and tell them that she made the doll and put the pin in it because Abigail told her to.

Mary Warren is devastated and keeps denying that it is something she can do. She tries to scare Proctor off by telling him that Abigail will charge him with lechery if he pushes this, but Proctor is undeterred.

Mary insists that she cannot bear to go into court because she is afraid of the repercussions. She is worried what will happen to her if she testifies against Abigail, "I cannot, they will turn on me"(II, iv). Abigail has tremendous power over the girls at this point and Mary Warren knows it is dangerous to cross her.Mary Warren cannot stop her repeated protestations of "I cannot do it, I cannot!" (II, iv) as the act ends.

How do the Socs act and what is their gang code. How do the Greasers act and how do they stick together?

In my opinion, both of these gangs have a similar code. 
Their code is that they stick together and protect one another from anything that is not
part of their gang.  They both serve as family for their
members.

You can say that the Socs act more aggressively
than the Greasers.  They seem to be the ones who go out looking for trouble.  But this
may just be because it is a Greaser who is telling the story.  Clearly, the Socs try to
protect each other, like when a group of them wants to fight Pony because he was
involved in killing Bob.

The Greasers also stick together
and protect each other.  You can see examples in the time that they save Pony from the
Socs and when Dally helps Pony and Johnny get away after they kill
Bob.

What's the plot of Hamlet ?

The plot is what the writer does to turn a story into a work of art.  Thus, different writers could arrange the same story in different ways and create different works of art.  It is the arrangement and interrelation of events in a narrative or dramatic work.  The plot is artificial, or designed.  It serves as the framework for whatever else the writer wants to do, such as reveal theme or characterization.

In Shakespeare's Hamlet, the story is simple in itself:  a prince is charged with avenging his father's murder, and he eventually does so.  Hamlet is charged by the Ghost of his father to kill Claudius, and he does so at the conclusion of the play.

Complications arise, however, to make a simple story an extremely complex plot and drama.  Complication, of course, is one aspect of conflict.

In short, the major plot points of the play, if you need those, are:

• The Ghost tells Hamlet that Claudius killed his father.


• Hamlet is unsure of the identity and honesty of the Ghost.


• Hamlet becomes convinced that the Ghost is telling him the truth.


• Hamlet has an opportunity to kill Claudius and avenge his father's murder while Claudius is praying, but decides not to, because he doesn't want to kill him while his soul is clean from sin.


• Hamlet mistakenly kills Polonius.


• Hamlet duels Laertes and everything is revealed and Hamlet kills Claudius, but others die as well.

Those might be the major plot points of the drama.  Of course, listing points doesn't really do a plot justice.  For instance, Hamlet's state of mind and his thought processes are an essential part of the plot and interrelate with all of the above mentioned points, though they might not make it on to a list like the one I've given above. 

Express the following as a unit rate. If necessary round to the nearest tenth. 100 miles in 2.5 hours.

Unit rate in this case will be in units of miles per hour. This can be calculates as follows by dividing the the total distance covered by total time taken to cover the distance.

The total distance covered is 100 miles, and the total time taken for this is 2,5 hours. Therefore, speed in units of miles per hour is 100 divided by 2.5, that is 40 miles per hour.

This can be expressed mathematically as:

Speed = (Distance covered)/(Time take)

= 100/2.5 = 40.0 miles per hour.

What would be a good preliminary thesis for an essay on "The Lesson"?

I  would add that a theme of "The Lesson" is the human difficulty to accept and understand exclusion from something greater than ourselves. Race is the focus in this story, so that a thesis might address a theme by saying something about why Sylvia resists the lesson (about exclusion and economic inequities) that Miss Moore presents. Some of the other children understand are are willing to be "schooled" about their social situation. Why does Sylvia, who is apparently very smart, resist? what does race have to do with her resistance?  "Sylvia resists because....."--answering this question could provide a strong thesis for a discussion of theme.  In general, it helps to create a thesis by formulating a question in your mind that the thesis will answer. The question is not part of the essay:  it is part of the brainstorming necessary before writing it.

What are some foods diabetics can eat and some they should avoid?

Carbohydrates:  foods they can eat, bran, barley, apples, berries, peaches, cabbage, carrots, celery.

foods to avoid: breakfast cereals, white bread, cakes, biscuits, pancakes, doughnuts, prunes, potato, watermelon.

Protein: foods they can eat, beans, soybeans, peanuts, chicken ( no skin), turkey. pork, eggs.

Fats: they can eat, avacado, sunflower, salmon, tuna, mackeral, nuts, seeds, unsaturated spreadable margarine.

fats to avoid: anything batter fried, coconut oil, butter, cream, cheese, yogurt, ice cream, whole fat milk.

Also, avoid anything with concentrated sugars, like fructose.

Is Lady Macbeth an ambitious woman who fails to see the consequences of her actions or a noble woman who acquires false courage for her husband?

In Shakespeare's Macbeth, I suggest that what Lady Macbeth fails to see isn't the consequences--I think she's well aware of them: 

• eternal damnation, according to the prevailing religious beliefs of her day, which her husband worries about but she doesn't--she calls on evil spirits to help.  She apparently doesn't subscribe to the belief system popular in her day, and


• the possibility of being caught, which she accepts in Act 1.7.59 when she responds to her husband's asking what happens if they fail:  "We fail [?] or [!]:  the punctuation is left to interpretation, here.  Either way, she knows the possibility of failure is there, with consequences to follow.  She simply thinks they can get away with killing Duncan, or is willing to take the chance and suffer the consequences if need be. 

And as far as the act, itself, of killing a king, she knows the magnitude of such an act.  She just doesn't care.  She is willing to do the act, or at least to have her husband do it, in order to gain power. 

What Lady Macbeth fails to see is her husband's stupidity, and his willingness, once he's done the deed of killing Duncan, to veer from her plan.  She fails to see that Macbeth will kill the grooms, casting suspicion upon himself.  She fails to see that her husband will shut her out and start planning for himself.  She fails to see that he will become a tyrant and order the killings of Banquo and Fleance and Macduff's family.  Macbeth brings about his downfall with his excessiveness.  He raises suspicion and leaves fellow Scots little choice but to rebel.  She thinks her plan will work, and it probably would have if Macbeth would have stuck to it. 

In short, if you consider her husband's stupidity and coming independence as consequences, then, yes, Lady Macbeth fails to see the consequences.  But if you're thinking of traditional consequences, I think she's well aware of them. 

Concerning the second option or second part of your question, I suggest you need to rethink it.  First, the two options you offer are not mutually exclusive.  She could be both.  Secondly, one person cannot "acquire" false courage for another person.  She might be able to "give" him false courage, but she cannot acquire false courage for him.  That's impossible. 

Again, though, your two options are not mutually exclusive.  Lady Macbeth could fail to see the consequences, however you define them, and still give her husband false courage.  Her plan may well have worked, though, had Macbeth not messed it up. 

And by the way, "noble" probably isn't a word you want to use to describe Lady Macbeth.  You can make a case for Macbeth being noble, at times.  I don't know how you'd make the case for Lady Macbeth.   

What are the different types or kinds of narratives or short stories??

The narrative mode (also known as the mode of narration) is the set of methods the author of a literary, theatrical, cinematic, or musical story uses to convey the plot to the audience. Narration, the process of presenting the narrative, occurs because of the narrative mode. It encompasses several overlapping areas of concern, most importantly narrative point-of-view, which determines through whose perspective the story is viewed; narrative voice, which determines the manner through which the story is communicated to the audience; narrative structure, which determines in what order events are presented; and narrative tense, which determines with what sense of time the story is expressed, whether in the past, present, or future.

The person who is used to tell the story is called the "narrator," a character developed by the author expressly for the purpose of relating events to the audience. The experiences and observations related by the narrator are not generally to be regarded as those of the author, though in some cases (especially in non-fiction), it is possible for the narrator and author to be the same person. However, the narrator may be a fictive person devised by the author as a stand-alone entity, or even a character. The narrator is considered participant if an actual character in the story, and nonparticipant if only an implied character, or a sort of omniscient or semi-omniscient being who does not take part in the story but only relates it to the audience.

Ability to use the different points of view is one measure of a person's writing skill. The writing mark schemes used for National Curriculum assessments in England reflect this: they encourage the awarding of marks for the use of viewpoint as part of a wider judgment.

The narrative mode encompasses not only who tells the story, but also how the story is described or expressed (for example, by using stream of consciousness or unreliable narration).

What is the paraphrasable meaning of sonnet 17 from John Donne's Holy Sonnets?

Donne's 17th "Holy Sonnet" can be paraphased to determine
its obvious "meaning," but it can also be analyzed to explore its effectiveness as a
poem. The poem was almost certainly written in response to the death of Donne's own
wife, who passed away at age 33 after having just given birth to their twelfth
child.

Donne opens the poem by saying that his wife ("she
whom I loved")

hath paid her
last debt

To Nature"
(1-2)

In other words she has
died, and although he speaks of his affection for her in the past tense ("loved"), the
poem's very existence implies his continuing love for her. She has "paid her last debt /
To Nature" (a standard phrase for dying, suggesting that we all live on borrowed
time).

She can no longer do herself nor him any earthly
"good" (2), since her spirit has been taken up into heaven prematurely and unexpectedly
(3). Therefore, the speaker vows to focus his mind entirely on "heavenly things" (4),
including his wife but including much else. Her death has reminded him of the mortality
of himself and of all living things, and so he is in a properly meditative state of
mind. Ironically, her death has thus done him some "good" (2) by making him direct his
thoughts to heaven.

Even when his wife was still alive, the
speaker's admiration for her whetted his appetite for seeking God (5-6). Her goodness
reflected the goodness of her creator, and thus her presence inspired the speaker to
want to seek out the divine source of that goodness, just as we can follow a stream to
its source (6).

However, even though the speaker, thanks in
part to his wife's influence on him, has found God, and even though God has helped slake
some of his thirst for God's love, he still feels thirsty for even more love from God
(7-8).

These lines are typical of much of the phrasing of
the Holy Sonnets, because they show the speaker directly addressing
God, as if in prayer. Likewise, the next line shows another characteristic of these
poems -- the speaker's tendency to ask questions, including questions concerning
himself:

. .
. why should I beg more love, whenas [that is, when]
thou

Dost woo my soul, for hers offering all thine [?]
(10-11)

In other words, why
does the speaker seek more love, when God offers infinite love in exchange for the
necessarily limited (because mortal) love of the speaker's
wife?

The final four lines of the poem suggest that God is
indeed a jealous God, capable even of feeling "fear" (11) that the speaker may not only
love "saints and angels" (which are "things divine" [12], but which are also
inappropriate subsitutes for God) but that the speaker may also give his love to the
unholy trinity of the world, the flesh, and the devil
(14).

This closing idea that God might feel "fear" of
losing the speaker's love may seem surprising, but Donne's poems are often surprising.
The phrasing here suggests the intensity of God's love for mankind -- a love so intense
that he was willing to sacrifice his own son to redeem fallen humanity. The speaker, at
the beginning of the poem, emphasizes the loss of a loved one of his own, but the final
four lines of the poem suggest that God himself is capable of fearing a similar
loss.

God feels what Donne calls, in the kind of
paradoxical language typical of his poems, a "tender jealousy" (13) -- a jealousy rooted
in love, concern, gentleness, and infinite caring.

For a
superb edition of The Holy Sonnets, see the ongoing
Variorum Edition of Donne's poems  (Gary Stringer, general
editor)

Is a ringworm a protist or a fungus?

Ringworm is a skin infection caused by a fungus.  There
are several areas where ringworm can attack:  scalp, groin area, feet, and the skin of
the body; often there are several patches of ringworm on a person at one
time.

Ringworm usually does not necessitate a visit to the
doctor, and will respond to self-treatment in about four weeks with over-the-counter
anti-fungal sprays, powders, or creams.  Most of these treatments contain miconazole,
clotrimazole, or similar ingredients.  Patients should daily change
sheets.

Sometimes antibiotics are also needed if treatments
do not alleviate the symptoms.

How should we use figures of speech in Wordsworth's and Shelley's poems to understand the poems?

The object of figures of
speech is to express an idea or experience in a metaphorical,
symbolic or other non-literal (figurative) way for the purpose of making the
underlying idea or experience more understandable. This may seem contradictory
considering how hard it sometimes is to identify figures of speech (also called
figurative language) but figures of speech affect our understanding
when we read them even when we can't identify or label them.

Let's
take an example from Wordsworth's The Ruined Cottage. When you read
the following, what sense of meaning do you get from the
words?

...
four naked walls
That stared upon each
other

Most readers who see
this think immediately of a room or hut that is completely bare and abandoned. This is
exactly correct for this is Wordsworth's first description of the ruined cottage
(Wordsworth got his syntax a bit confused here since his description is of the
exterior of the cottage and "stared upon each other" usually
conjures up the idea interior
walls).

I
found a ruined house, four naked walls
That stared upon each
other

Readers understand this
even without being able to identify this as a figure of
speech, called personification, that treats
inanimate objects (walls) as if they had human emotions, actions and thoughts. So, in
one sense, "how" we use figures of speech to understand poems is simply to react to
them, as you and others react to the lines above.

In
another sense, we use figures of speech to
analyze the deeper meanings the poet is attempting to
convey. In this case, by recognizing that this quote is personification of the
"house," we can analyze the cottage as symbolizing its
past owner's life and love. The poem will bear this analysis out as the story of its
inhabitants is told from their prosperity to their ruin--and the symbolic cottage's
ruin.

Let's apply this to a quick example from Shelly's
"When the Lamp Is Shattered." Stanza III tells us his topic is passionate love (though
love is a double symbol for (1) the beloved one and for (2) the
passion): "Love first leaves the well-built nest." Stanza IV
starts:

Its
[love's] passions will rock thee
As the storms rock the ravens on
high;

These two lines have
three figures of speech: personification, metaphor,
analogy. If you don't know about figures of speech, you still sense the meaning that
love will bitterly break your heart. Analysis of the
figures confirms this by showing that love is given the human trait of violent emotion
that will shake you as if in violent anger and that it will be compared to how a storm
shakes the trees ravens are perching in for protection. We see from analyzing these
figures of speech that there will be no protection from the violence of love's
passions.

So the way we use figures of
speech to understand poetry is by analyzing
the figures' deeper, non-literal meanings to deduce the
poet's underlying meanings and
themes.

Why does Willy reject Charley's job offer in Death of a Salesman?

In Act 2 of Death Of a Salesman Willy
Loman is offered a job by his neighbor, Charley. Charley and his son Bernard are the
antithesis of Willy and Biff. Willy, always proud, pushy and with delusions of grandeur,
expected only the utmost from Biff, and always put down his neighbor and his child in
favor of Biff being a big, football player and he a
salesman.

However, it turns out that it was Willy who came
down in his luck, Biff ended up being a loser, and it was Charley's support of his son
(not him being pushy) that turned their relationship successful. Bernard ended up being
a lawyer, and Charley a successful man who was even able to offer a job for
Willy.

Willy rejected because of his own ego. His situation
was bad enough for him to even borrow money from Charley instead of working for him. It
would have been an even deeper humiliation and blow to his self
esteem.

Analyze how the theme of Providence is developed to restore the social order and reconcile the conflicting individuals. Notice how often in the...

The theme of providence is developed throughout The Tempest through cycles of destruction and creation.  As stated above, the order of both nature and government is upset by the storm and by Antonio's taking reign away from his brother Prospero.  Once Prospero arrives on the island, he shifts the natural order of the island by taking Ariel and Caliban as his unwilling servants.  However, as the play continues, these cycles begin to reverse themselves, and this reversal is most evident in the marriage of Ferdinand and Miranda.  Ariel and the other spirits preside over the wedding ceremony, and the marriage is thus a natural union.  Later, Prospero creates the magical circle in which the crimes of the past are revealed.  At this point, the characters repent and social order is restored.  Prospero sets Ariel free so that things can return to normal.

What does Marlow mean when he states "idea that redeems the ugliness of the conquest of the earth? His statement can be found on page 9 of the book.

Marlow is talking about "civilizing" the Congo. He believes that by going he is an emissary of light to the natives. Since Marlow has yet to go to the Congo, his beliefs reflect the belief of the company. This is important because it shows that while the pretense is civilization, the reality is greed.

What is one of the problems the animals encounter as they begin to discuss the coming rebellion?

The animals had to prepare for the rebellion by learning to read and write, and this activity “fell to the pigs, who were generally recognized as being the cleverest.” The pigs also had to counteract "lies" told by Moses the rave, that talked about a better place beyond the farm. The animals also had to overcome their worries that they would not have food to eat if Mr. Jones were no longer in charge. Molly in particular is worried about not having sugar. When the rebellion itself occurs, the animals have no problem scaring Mr. and Mrs. Jones away from the farm.

What are the differences between the Duke and his wife in Browning's poem " My Last Duchess?"

Talk about opposites!

The Duke is the epitome of a jealous, obsessively possessive husband. He is rich and powerful and comes from a very aristocratic family. He is proud of himself, his wealth, his achievements, and especially of his family "name" that he so graciously "bestowed" upon his wife, who did not appreciate that he allowed her into his esteemed family. He is conceited. He tells his visitor of the many "imperfections" his wife had, as if he was entitled to more -- to a perfect wife. By discussing his wife's portrait in such a callous way - "that's my LAST Duchess" there on the wall, he will soon have another wife and perhaps will have many others if they don't measure up. His "LAST" duchess was merely a possession as evidenced by the fact that he keeps her portrait hanging there. Too bad she didn't act more like a possession. Too bad she esteemed others more than he. Did he talk to her about it, though, so she could make some changes? Of course not! Why should he stoop to this? So, he was no doubt non-communicative.

We have to read between the lines to figure out what the Duchess was like, but Browning skillfully allows us to do this through the Duke's dramatic monologue. He reveals what a cad he is and what a much nicer woman his wife must have been. The "Last Duchess" was apparently flighty in the opinion of the Duke. The blush on her face, he says, was because she was thinking of a lover, or perhaps the artist painting her was her lover. No matter, he was not he that caused that blush on her face. Although the Duke sees these as faults, the Duchess was "innocent, too easily pleased and impressed." She could enjoy the sunset. He feels that she should have enjoyed being his wife more than looking at the sunset. She apparently was very polite and respectful to all people, but the Duke interprets this as her lowering herself.

Naturally, the Duke could not allow the Duchess to live. He gave some orders, and all of her smiles stopped. And now, he is shortly to meet with someone else to secure a new wife.

What are three internal conflicts that Macbeth faces in Macbeth, and what quotes symbolize the conflicts?Regarding the theme of Internal...

In Act 5.3 of Shakespeare's Macbeth, internal conflicts are revealed in the title character.

The scene opens with Macbeth appearing confident that he can withstand any attack by his enemies.  He is holding on to his faith in the predictions made by the witches.  He spouts the details--the man born of woman thing, etc.--like he is invincible.

Yet, within only seconds he is despairing, saying he "has lived long enough," and that he should not expect those things that come with old age, such as "honor, love, obedience."

Emotionally, Macbeth holds on to the predictions that suggest he is indestructible.  Rationally, however, Macbeth appears to know better.  His emotions cannot withstand the fact that 10,000 soldiers are preparing to attack him.

Later, in Act 5.5, Macbeth will despair again when he is told that his wife has died.  In his "Tomorrow" speech, he will reveal another internal conflict:  whatever one does or accomplishes, it is meaningless anyway.  Macbeth slips into nihilism, the belief that nothing matters.

Yet, again, oppositions appear in Macbeth.  Soon, whether it matters or not, Macbeth, facing certain defeat, will battle face-to-face with his foes, fighting and dying nobly.

I need to write about being a father, so I need a prewriting/thesis.fact

There are any number of possible themes for you to concentrate an essay about being a father on.  You could choose how difficult it is, what new fathers need to know, what you love about being a father, etc.  There are just so many angles with that topic, and you should make it personal if you are, in fact, a father.

As for a thesis, it will depend on what theme you choose.  One example could look like this:

It is impossible for a person to prepare himself mentally and emotionally for being a father, as it is likely going to be the most challenging, frustrating, wonderful and rewarding experience in a man's life.

Just one possible suggestion.

How do the sun, the moon, planets and other celestial bodies affect earth?

Among all the celestial bodies, the sun impacts the earth maximum. It provides the earth with large amount of heat and light energy. Relative motion of earth with respect to sun cause the daily cycle of day and night and annual cycle of seasons.

After sun, the celestial body having maximum impact on the earth is the Moon. It is quite small as compared to earth and other celestial body. But because of its nearness to earth it exerts major gravitational force on earth causing the cycle of high and low tides. Also though the moon is not luminous, provides some illumination to earth at nights by reflecting the sun rays falling on it. Because of the relative movements of moon, earth and the sun, and their position relative to each other, the amount of light reflected from it on to the earth varies in a cyclic manner. The moon also causes solar eclipses. The total effect of solar eclipses on the earth is not completely understood, it is established that it causes some radiations to that have subtle impact on plants and animals on earth.

Find two ways to calculate tg15 .

We'll consider 15 degrees as the result of the difference between 2 well known angles: 45 and 30 degrees.

tg 15 = tg(45 - 30) = (tg 45 - tg 30)/[1 + (tg 45*tg30)]

tg 15 = {1 - [(3)^1/2]/3}/[1 + (1*(3)^1/2/3)]

tg 15 = [3 - (3)^1/2]/[3 + (3)^1/2]

We'll multiply the ratio with the adjoint of the denominator, which is [3 - (3)^1/2] and the result will be:

tg 15 = [3 - (3)^1/2]^2/9 - 3

We'll develop the binomial at the numerator:

tg 15 = [9 + 3 - 6*(3)^1/2]/6

tg 15 = [12 - 6*(3)^1/2]/6

tg 15 = 2 - sq root 3

Second method:

We could calculate tg 15 as being the half of 30 degrees.

tg 15 = tg (30/2) = sin (30/2)/cos (30/2)

sin (30/2) = sq root [(1 - cos 30)/2] = sq root{[2 - sq root(3)]/4}

cos (30/2) = sq root [(1 + cos 30)/2] = sq root{[2 + sq root(3)]/4}

tg 15 = {sq root[2 - sq root(3)]}/{sq root[2 + sq root(3)]}

tg 15 = 1/2 + sq root(3)

We'll multiply the denominator with it's adjoint 2 - sq root(3)

tg 15 = 2 - sq root(3)/(4 - 3)

tg 15 = 2 - sq root 3

Who is the murderer in The Egypt Game?

A relative of Mr. Schmidt is the actual murderer. He worked part time in Mr. Schmidt's store. The town believed that the professor, a curio shop owner, was the murderer. The townspeople were afraid of him , but they had no basis for their fear.

When two girls in one year were killed, fear ran throughout the community. There was no proof that the professor had done the murders, but the speculation was always there. It wasn't until April was attacked, and the professor called for help, that people started to change their minds.

Explain this quote by Winston: "In this game that we're playing, we can't win."

In 1984, the game of rebellion is
unwinnable against Big Brother because it's the state versus the individual.   It's
hundreds of people with millions of dollars of resources against one person.  It's an
army with bombs and bullets and tanks against one defenseless person.  It's a million
eyes and spies against one.

See the
mismatch?

Not only that, but the individual has no idea who
he's fighting.  Winston thinks there's a Big Brother, but there's not.  He thinks
there's a Goldstein, but there's not.  He thinks the proles will rise up, but they
won't.  He thinks the state is fighting the Eurasians, but they're not.  He thinks
Charrington is a sweet old man, but he's not.  He thinks O'Brien is a rebel, but he's
not.  Winston is so isolated, weak, and without resources that he doesn't stand a
chance.

Not only that, but there's torture.  Winston has
his body summarily broken.  He is starved.   His head is put in a cage with rats.  His
teeth are pulled out.  He is psychologically broken: O'Brien convinces him that 2 + 2 =
5.

The odds of a rebellion of one beating a state-sponsored
war machine are astronomical.  It's not even a game.  A game has rules.  A game has two
sides playing.  This dystopia is completely one-sided.

Can you write a paragraph describing the main character? Tell how he/she changed throughout the course of the story.

The main character of this book is a she.  Her name is India Opal Buloni.  She is 10 years old and has just moved to Naomi, Florida.

At the start of the book, Opal is sad and lonely.  She has no friends in Naomi.  She also misses her mother, who left the family when she was a great deal younger.  She doesn't remember much about her mother, and that makes her sad.

As the story goes on, Opal learns how to meet people and to come out of her shell.  She is helped to do that by Winn-Dixie.  He helps her meet people and he also helps her start talking to her dad more.  That allows her to find out more about her mom.

During the battle with Grendel's mother Beowulf is driven on mainly by a desire for..............Glory, wealth, justice, and revenge! are...

Good question. There are many reasons. Revenge is one. He must destroy here because of her attempt to seek revenge on Beowulf and his men for killing her son. This is similar to the blood feuds the Anglo-Saxons fought.

Glory and to cement his reputation are also factors. Remember, Beowulf's people, the Celts and later the Anglo-Saxons before Augustine converted King Ethelbert to Christianity, didn't have a concept of afterlife. The only way to live on was to perform heroic deeds that would be recorded in song and poem by the bards and recited after you were dead. By not only killing the monster Grendel but also killing his mother, Beowulf's reputation would be even more incredible and sure to be retold.

Bravery is another factor. Remember the heroic code to which Beowulf adheres - loyalty, bravery, and generosity - are embodied in all of his battles. He is being loyal to Hrothgar by sailing to his land to battle these monsters. If he were to leave, he would not fulfill his obligation. He is also being brave by seeking her out and trying to kill her. Finally, if he destroys her, his men can share her treasure and weapons. All of these are vital to the Celtic and Anglo-Saxon ways of life.

Should prefects and monitors in classes be elected rather than appointed? This is an essay assignment. Need relevant points and starting line.

If you have to determine your position on an issue, you first have to make a list of the advantages and disadvantages of both elected and appointed leaders.  This is the basis for the main points of argument/persuasion in your essay.

Once you've determined your position, write a strong statement of purpose which outlines the key points you'll be discussing.  For example:  Prefects and class monitors should be elected because....

I assume you have some personal experiences to use as examples and specifics for each of your main arguments. (Has anyone ever abused his/her power when appointed?  Have you been more willing to follow if you got to help choose the leader?)  Use some kind of specific example, personal or not, to support each point of your argument.

Finally, summarize your position in a strong conclusion.  The most effective introductions and conclusions are somehow connected (think about coming around full circle, referring to or finishing something in the intro when writing your conclusion).  Your readers want to be intrigued by the intro (give them a reason to continue reading) and satisfied by the conclusion (don't just leave them hanging).

This is an interesting topic, and I'm confident you'll find plenty to say once you sit down to make your list.  Good luck!

What is the "nightmare" that now descends upon the children?

The nightmare unfolding around the children’s safe and innocent life is the racism the children will face throughout the arrest and trial of Tom Robinson.  Scout and Jem first confront the racism of the town when they follow Atticus to the jail.  Atticus’ intention is to protect Tom from a lynch mob, and when the children arrive at the jailhouse, the mob is threatening and angry.  Scout, in her innocence, points out Mr. Cunningham in the mob.  Mr. Cunningham represents the racism present in the average Maycomb resident, and this scene allows Jem and Scout to see that this hatred is predominant in people they know and the everyday events of Maycomb.  

Throughout the rest of the novel, Scout learns about hypocrisy through the teachings of her teacher about Hitler’s discrimination of Jews and the outlandish hypocrisy of the missionary circle raising money for a tribe in Africa but who won’t help their neighboring black community.  She also learns about Dolphus Raymond and the discrimination he must endure to live the way he wants.  Jem and Scout are also harassed by their classmates at school for Atticus defending Tom.  Even Mrs. Dubose yells at the children and calls their father a derogatory name. 

The children are living in a nightmare because they are being ostracized and bullied by their friends and acquaintances.  They are no longer living the dream-like state of children but are living the reality of how racism can affect them and those around them. 

can you help me understand the poem "Before you thought of spring" by Emily Dickinson?here is the poem: Before you thought of spring,Except as a...

One of the messages in the poem "Before You Thought Of
Spring" by Emily Dickinson is that joy is an emotion that doesn't need an audience - it
can be expressed for the sake of delight itself, and for no more reason that doing so is
fun and rewarding. In many ways, the author presents a poem that is reminiscent of
English poet Thomas Hardy's poem "The Darkling Thrush." In the latter poem, the poet
shares how a bird breaks the gloomy depression of a pessimistic winter atmosphere to
break into song for joy. In Emily Dickinson's poem, a bird is also suggested ("a fellow
in the skies" or hues of "indigo and brown" or "he goes to some superior tree.") The
bird "shouts for joy to nobody But his seraphic self" like an
angel.

In the poem "Song of myself" by Walt Whitman, what are poetic devices, structure and themes metaphors personification etc. in section 52 of this poem?

Section 52 of Whitman's "Song of Myself" is written, like
the rest of the poem, in free verse.  There is no rhyme and no fixed meter (rhythm),
although it is interesting to note that many of the lines have between 12 and 15
syllables.

Whitman uses a wide variety of poetic
devices.

a) Onomotopea (words that mimic a sound): "my
barbaric yawp."

b) Anthropomorphism
(inaminate objects are described as if they are
human:

the day
"coaxes me to the vapor and the
dusk."

c) Anaphora (the
repetition of phrases or grammatical structures):

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I too
am not a bit tamed, I too
am untranslatable

I
depart as air, I shake my white locks at the runaway
sun,
I effuse my flesh in
eddies

The theme of this
section of the poem is the poet's view of his death and his future life after death. The
poet does not fear death.  Rather, he sees it as a return to nature, from which he
came:

I
bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I
love.

The poet predicts that
he will simply become part of the dust that the reader will find "under you
boot-soles."  Although he will be hard to find, the poet predicts that he will bring
"good health" to the world.

Can you please explain the internal conflicts with three characters in the play Macbeth?The characters are Macbeth, Lady Macbeth, and Banquo.

In addition to the above, in Shakespeare's
Macbeth, each of the characters has an additional internal
conflict.

Banquo also struggles with his knowledge of what
the witches told Macbeth.  He knows what the witches predicted, so he suspects Macbeth
of treachery.  Yet, Macbeth is his friend and he has no proof.  Banquo says when he
opens Act 3:

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Thou has it now--King, Cawdor, Glamis,
all

As the Weird Women promised, and I
fear

Thou played'st most foully
for't.

Lady Macbeth, too,
struggles with an additional inner conflict.  When she pleads with the "spirits" to
"unsex" her, etc. (Act 1.5), to make her more aggressive and pitiless like a man, she is
actually revealing an inner conflict.  As evil as she seems to be, she doubts her own
ability to go through with the assassination.  The fact that she feels the need to plead
to be changed in order to kill Duncan, suggests that she actually doubts her own ability
to do so.  And, if fact, she can't go through with it.  Even though she doubts her
husband's ability to go through with the murder, when she has a chance to do it herself
she cannot--the sleeping Duncan reminds her of her father:  pretty sentimental for
someone thought of as so evil, as Lady Macbeth often
is.

Finally, Macbeth struggles with Duncan's humble nature
and his fairness as a king (Act 1.7).  At one point, he decides not to kill Duncan
because of the kind of ruler Duncan has been.  Of course, the threat of eternal
damnation plays a part in his decision, too.  Either way, however, Macbeth suffers from
a specific inner conflict in Act 1.7.

What is the meaning of line "And we'd go to the Dee, and the Jelly Bo Lee," poem The Duck and the Kangaroo by Edward lear.

I have tried to do some research on this to help you out, but all I have been able to come up with are "possibilities". I am hoping that perhaps someone from Australia might be able to help you out because I believe these terms are "Aussie" slang.

This is one of Lear's seemingly child-like poems with a deeper meaning. The duck and the kangaroo are very different, but they resolve their differences by cooperating and achieving a mutual goal, which is to travel around the world.

As far as I can tell, the "Dee" may refer to Dee Why Beach, which is a long beach in Australia. Perhaps the author envisions the kangaroo and the duck flying over this beach as they go around the world three times. The "Jelly Bo Lee" was a little trickier to figure out, but it is most likely another geographical feature. Sometimes the word "Lee" is used to refer to a coastal feature, so perhaps it is The Leeuwin-Naturalist Ridge, a geological feature stretching from Cape Naturaliste to Cape Leeuwin. Maybe there are jellyfish along this stretch - "jellies". In any case, both of these terms refer to places that the duck and the kangaroo traveled over.

I hope someone else can give you some more specific information!

Determine the equation of a line which passes through a point (2,-3) and is parallel to another line 3x-6y+7=0.

We know that 2 lines are parallel if the values of their slopes are equal.

The given equation is 3x-6y+7=0 and we have to write in the standard from, which is y = mx+n.

We'll isolate y to the left side:

-6y = -3x-7

We'll divide by -6:

y = (1/2)x + 7/6

So, the slope can be easily determined as m1 = 1/2.

That means that the second slope has the same value:

m2 = 1/2

The line which passes through the point (2,-3) and has the slope m2 = 1/2 has the equation:

y+3 = (1/2)(x-2)

We'll open the brackets:

y+3 = x/2 -1

We'll add -3 both sides:

y = x/2 -1 - 3

The equation of the parallel line, which passes through (2,-3) is:

y = x/2 - 4

What does Juliet say when her mother says she should send someone to Mantua to poison Romeo?Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare

Clearly, there is much irony in the passages relative to
the question on  William Shakespeare's tragedy, Romeo and Juliet.  
First of all, there is verbal irony as Juliet
pretends to agree with her mother, saying,

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Indeed I never shall be
satisfied

With Romeo till I behold--him--dead
(III,v.96-97)

Juliet does not
mean what her mother construes; rather, she means that she will never tire of Romeo
until he is dead and gone from her, hopefully, when they are old.  However, the second
irony, that of dramatic irony, present in these lines is
that Juliet, indeed, will see Romeo dead. 

This passage is
also significant because it furthers the motif of fate.  The "star-crossed lovers" will
again meet, but meet in tragedy.

How did Detente end the Cold War?

Detente, as applied to cold war, is a term used to signify
the easing of tension between communist and non-communist countries. In this way detente
did not just "end the cold war", it is "the end of cold
war".

I think the detente itself occurred because of the
realization by each of the communist and non-communist block that the other party could
not really do much to harm the interest of the other. To some extent the realization by
each party of the limitation of the their own political ideology must have also helped,
by impressing upon them to set their own house in order rather than trying to impose
their ideologies on other countries.

Also, the realization
of enormous cost of cold war in terms of resources wasted on arms race, indecisive wars
to settle disputes of other countries, and wasted opportunities for economic betterment
of their own people must have been a decisive factor in softening the stance of opposing
groups.

How is Brom 's horse, Daredevil, similar to him in its appearance and action?I need to know what is funny about the horse which Ichabod riding as...

Daredevil is similar to Brom in that they are both,

"full of mettle and mischief and which no one but himself can manage,"

which is why they make a good team. The story describes Daredevil as a creature much like Brom. Daredevil can also be described as vicious since the story notes that Brom had an affinity for vicious animals. This is also similar to Brom's temperament because he can be vicious toward others at times.

Ichabod's steed is "funny" in a way because he looks awkward riding it. He has short stirrups which make his knees rise up to the level of the saddle and cause his elbows to stick out so that he has the appearance of a grasshopper. He doesn't quite look like a knight in quest of his adventures.

Why were England and its North American colonies unable to resolve their differences peacefully?

As the warden in Cool Hand Luke would say, what we've got here is, a failure to communicate.  The colonies were established in 1607, and here we were, almost a century and a half later, and much of the colonies had grown into its own society.  We had our own dialects.  We had a mix of ethnicities and religions.  We had a dual economy north and south, with a mostly independent one in the West.

So by the mid 18th century, it was difficult for us to see eye to eye on much of anything.  Still, most Americans did not want to declare independence.  It seemed silly.  The series of events, though, through the French and Indian War and the taxations and restrictions that took place afterward, it became increasingly clear that divorce was a real possibility.

As each incident, from the Stamp Act Congress/Riots to the Boston Massacre, and finally Lexington and Concord, a gulf continually widened between the King and the colonies, so much so that when cooler heads tried to prevail with the Olive Branch Petition, it was too late.

What is a quote that shows that Gene Forrester is intelligent and another that shows he is insecure in A Separate Peace?Please include page...

Gene Forrester's envy of Phineas is, of course, born of
insecurity, and his observations of Finny are redolent with this insecurity.  For
instance, in Chapter 2 when Finny wears a pullover roadcloth shirt in pink to class, and
not one of the instructors said anything about it during classes, Gene remarks in his
unsureness of himself:

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I was beginning to see that Phineas could get
away with anything....because of the extraordinary kind of person he was.  It was quite
a compliment to me, as a matter of fact, to have such a person choose me for his best
friend.

As Finny recalls the
conversation he has had with Mr. Patch-Withers, Gene replies sarcastically, admitting to
his insecurity: 

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As I said, this ws my sarcastic summer.  It was
only long after tht I recognized sarcasm as the protest of people who are
weak.

In Chapter 3 Gene
further admits that

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I was subject to the dictates of my mind, which
gave me the maneuverability of a
straitjacket.

Later, when
Finny breaks the school swimming record, he tells Gene that he just did this to see if
he could.  Gene narrates,

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Perhaps for that reason his accomplishment took
root in my mind and grew rapidly in the darkness where I was forced to hide
it.

Then, in their room,
Finny tells Gene in his recognition of Gene's
intelligence,

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You know all about History and English and French
and everything else.  What good will Trigonometry do
you?

But this discussion,
also, results with more insecurity upon Gene's part as he hears Finny talk of studying
and becoming "head of the class."  His eyes snap in envy from the textbook to
Finny: 

But
what did go on in his mind?  'If I was the head of the class and won that prize, then we
would be even...'

Now, Gene
becomes worried that Finny will try to surpass him intellectually, as well.  This
insecurity is reinforced by the incident in which he and Finny are in the library,
studying for a French examination, but Finny passes nonsensical notes and "I didn't get
any work done."  After Gene returns to his room, Finny enters, announcing that Leper has
decided to jump this night, so Gene must attend.  Gene, in his insecurity, suspects
ulterior motives on Finny's part:

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Finny had put him [Leper] up to it, to finish me
for good on the exam.

When
Gene expresses this thought, Finny is surprised.  He tells Gene he is
intelligent:

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Listen, I could study forever and I'd never
bread C.  But it's different for you, you're good. you rally are.  If I had a brain like
that, I'd--I'd have my head cut open so people could look at
it....

And, Gene becomes
ashamed of his insecurity:

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He had never been jealous of me for a second. 
Now I knew that there never was and never could have been any rivalry between us.  I was
not of the same quality as he.

Is it possible to produce a study guide for "The Apparitions" by William Butler Yeats? It would be appreciated.

I'm happy to offer my own insight into the poem, but I wasn't able to find a study guide about the whole poem. The speaker of the poem is an old man who has obviously retired and has time on his hands to “. . . sit up half the night” with a friend. In the poem, the speaker has accepted his own mortality, and he’s sharing his fears with us. In the first stanza, the speaker feels it is safe to tell people that he sees ghosts because others will just blame his old age and not take him seriously. This is what he means when he says “Because there is safety in derision”.  In the second stanza, the speaker enjoys sitting up for half the night talking with a friend, but he wants the friend to be someone who is good at covering up his real feelings about the speaker when he seems to become lost in his own thoughts and makes no sense when he talks.  Basically, the speaker wants someone to keep him company and just to listen to him. In the third stanza, the speaker explains to us why he makes up stories about seeing ghosts and why he needs someone to sit up with him at night. The speaker is afraid of death because he’s afraid of the unknown. He treasures each day, and each day of life gives him the strength to withstand his fears of “Night”, but sometimes he needs a friend to help him get through the night and help him deal with his fears. The last two lines of each stanza which is repeated lets us know that the old man doesn’t really see ghosts because the worst apparition he’s seen is that of “a coat upon a coat-hangar”.  By telling people that he has seen ghosts, he gets people to spend time with him and perhaps feel sorry for him because they think he’s losing it, possibly feeling he is close to dying himself. I feel the speaker chooses to see ghosts because they are also an unknown fear that anyone could have. The only way for the speaker to relate his fear of death is to compare it to the fear most people would feel if they saw a ghost, much less fifteen of them. Seeing fifteen ghosts expresses the speaker’s depth of his fear of death.

There are several literary devices in the poem. The last two lines of each stanza, of course, are an example of repetition. There is alliteration, a repetition of consonant sounds, also found in the poem. For example, the “s” sound as it is used in the word hiss is found throughout the poem. The letter “s” with a “z” sound is found in the words “because”, “derision”, and “plausible”, among others. “The coat upon a coat-hangar” is a metaphor for an apparition. In the first stanza, each two lines rhyme, except for the last two lines. The third stanza follows the same rhyme scheme as the first stanza. Yet, in the second stanza, only the first two lines rhyme. Night is personified in stanza three as it is capitalized and then referred to as “her”. The apparitions are a symbol of the speaker’s fear of death.

I hope this helps, and if you have any further questions, don’t hesitate to ask.

Was Juliet ever obedient?(in the beginning)She went from obedient to rebellious, right? What is some specific evidence from the play that shows...

In the play "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare, the
author shows us how Juliet moves from girlhood to womanhood. In childhood she wishes to
do her best to please her parents and win her mother's approval. Now that she is
becoming a more independently-minded young woman, Shakespeare is telling us that will
change. Even in the text where Juliet seems obedient to her mother in at least
considering Paris, we must remember that she hasn't seen Paris yet. She is only
promising to look, not to marry him. So that bit of the obedience is easy. Who knows
what would have happened after she was introduced to this older man, had Romeo not come
along? She may well have been just as rebellious - not because she had Romeo but just
because she found Paris unattractive!

Has daily minimum requirement for vitamin D-3 changed?

According to researchers, most experts agree that a minimum amount of 1,000 IU of vitamin D3 per day is necessary to maintain circulating concentrations of 25 (OH) D.

It is already known the fact that provitamin D3 production varies, depending on several factors, including skin type and weather conditions. Excessive exposure to sunlight does not lead to vitamin D intoxication, because provitamin D3 and vitamin D3 are photolysed by a few photoproducts.

During winter, at high latitudes, provitamin D3 production is minimal. Excessive skin pigmentation, application of sunscreens, aging and clothing have a dramatic effect on the production of vitamin D3 in skin. It was assumed that people living at higher latitudes have a greater ability to synthesize vitamin D3 because there is less ozone to absorb the UVB photons.

What is the subject matter of the poem, "The Solitary Reaper" by William Wordsworth?

William Wordsworth's "The Solitary Reaper" is a pastoral, a poem that describes country life.  Wordsworth depicts a girl in the Highlands of Scotland as she stands alone in a field, harvesting grain.  Her solitude is emphasized by her singing of a "melancholy strain."  Isolated from society, the girl is tied intimately to the earth; as the girl sings and the melody fills the lonely valley, she virtually becomes submerged in nature.

Transfixed by the melody, which seems to traverse all time and space; the speaker associates the girl's voice with birds and thinks that hers is sweeter.  For a time, in the third stanza, the speaker transcends his existence as he, too, is meditative and one with nature.  This transcendence is typically Wordsworth, who felt that the mind was the main "haunt and region of [his] song."  Thus, the tension between the objective describer of the natural scene and the subjective shaper of sensory experience is at the heart of this poem. 

Finally, in the fourth stanza he abruptly shifts his attention to the scene before him of the reaper.  As he mounts the hill, the transcendent is past, and his observations are again objective:

What'er the theme the Maiden sang,...

I saw her singing at her work,

but the speaker bears "the music in my heart" long after he hears it.

What incidents in the novel reveal that Leonce may not be a good husband for Edna?

Leonces's flaw as a husband is the result of his belief in
the traditional roles of Acadian society and of his unwillingness and inability to
communicate effectively with Edna.

As a "traditional"
Creole gentleman of the times, Leonce believes it is his duty to provide financially for
the family and it is Edna's duty to be devoted to him, their two children, and their
home. When Edna suggests she is not interested in these domestic duties, Leonce is
almost incapable of comprehending what she means. In his mind, this line of thinking is
utterly ridiculous. In short, Leonce does not think of Edna as an equal partner in
marriage or in life, he thinks of her merely as another member of his
employ.

Against that backdrop, Leonce's inability to
communicate effectively with his wife exacerbates the problem. When Edna shares her
feelings with Leonce, he dismisses them. When her behavior contradicts his expectations,
he dismisses them as well, choosing to believe that it is simply a phase through which
Edna will pass. By dismissing Edna and her concerns and never communicating with her
about them, Leonce severs any ties that exist between the two.

Why must a patient have a empty stomach when having surgery?

When a patient has something as invasive as surgery, one's system can easily become upset.  If someone has food in the stomach, the resulting nausea, etc. can cause the patient to aspirate this food, and be in danger.

The tube that is inserted into the patient's throat to provide aethestia and oxygen while asleep may cause the patient's gag reflex to react when it is removed.  This regurgitation can cause damage to a patient's lungs, damage that is painful and serious as the aspirating of fluids and solids can cause pneumonia as well burning of the lungs from caustic stomach acid.

Of course, if the surgery involves the gastrointestinal system, having food in the stomach can certainly complicate the operation, leading to infection or cancellation of the surgery.

in the short story The Beautiful Suit by H.G. Wells, what is the symbolism and meaning??

H.G. Wells has written many science fiction stories. in "the moonlight fable" the suit symbolises the desires of the little man.the little man wants to wear the suit without guards but he is not allowed to do so. first he listens the restrictions but at last he does whatever his heart says to him. he fulfills his desire and wears a suit and does not care for it because he thinks it is all the part of wearing the suit. at the end he dies because he no more has desires to fulfill and so happily he dies.

How are material possessions not as important than true love?

Obviously this is a matter of opinion and experience.

I personally believe humans were created in order to have relationships with other humans - after all, our ability to relate - on emotional levels - is one thing that separates us from animals.  Ultimately, one of the deepest emotions two people can experience together is true, unabashed, unconditional love.  From experience I can tell you that it is a feeling that no amount of personal possessions can imitate - no matter their worth.

You can find this theme throughout literature as well - the idea that all material things will eventually fade away - deteriorate, lose their value, etc. - but true love lasts forever.

Consider when people are on their death beds - what do they wish to be surrounded by?  Their big house, car, and a print out of their stock portfolio?  Obviously not.  They wish to be surrounded by the people they love most.

In The Crucible, John Proctor seems to be the only voice of reason at the end of Act II. What are some examples to support this?

Here is a quote from John Proctor from that scene:  “the little crazy children are jangling the keys of the kingdom, and common vengeance writes the law!”

Proctor knows that Abigail is being dishonest, and believes Parris is as well.  He wisely suggests that the two of them be questioned rather than assumed to be correct.  Proctor is being rational - he is urging that all the details be gathered before prosecution is laid down.  Although he has knowledge the others do not, because of his conversation with Abigail in Act I, he is clearly a voice of reason and logic in a time of hysteria.  In any such case, prosecutors should slow down and consider all the possible evidence before coming to any conclusion.

Furthermore, Proctor makes the decision to go to court with Mary Warren.  He is the voice of reason here because he is willing to fight for both his wife and the principles of justice.

What are three quotes from Chapter 2 of All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque and why they are important?Only Chapter 2

In Chapter 2, the author describes his experiences in boot camp. He talks about how the cold reality of what the boys are about to be forced to undertake contrasts with the lofty impressions of war that had been given to them to this point. He says,

"With our young awakened eyes we saw that the classical conception of the Fatherland held by our teachers resolved itself here into a renunciation of personality such as one would not ask of the meanest servants...We had fancied our task would be different, only to find we were to be trained for heroism as though we were circus-ponies."

The intense, dehumanizing grind of drills and salutes in the military is nothing like what the boys expected. In a foreshadowing of what is to come, the glory of heroism is reduced to dull, basic training that conditions them to react like trained animals.

"We became hard, suspicious, pitiless, vicious, tough - and that was good; for these attributes were just what we lacked. Had we gone into the trencehs without this period of training most of us would certainly have gone mad."

For the common soldier, the ability to think is not a desired attribute. The soldiers are trained to shed their softer, more human inclinations towards sympathy and sensitivity, as it will be close to impossible to survive in the trenches with these qualities.

"...our early life is cut off from the moment we came here."

"All the older men are linked up with their previous life. They have wives, children, occupations, and interests, they have a background which is so strong that the war cannot obliterate it. We young men of twenty, however, have only our parents, and some, perhaps, a girl...Beyond this our life did not extend."

"And of this nothing remains...We had as yet taken no root. The war swept us away."

In these quotes, the author explains why the war was able to destroy the lives of an entire generation. The young men of Paul's age are taken when they are most impressionable, before they have had a chance to start their lives. They are made into fighting machines, and even if they survive, there will be no place for them to fit in when they return to normal living (Chapter 2).

How are William Blake and Samuel Taylor Coleridge different from each other?Using examples from their works ("A Poison Tree" and "Rime of the...

Blake and Coleridge are linked mostly by their rejection of what came before them.  Blake was an early romantic writer and Coleridge, of course, was at the heart of the romantic movement as it swept across the British Isles starting in 1798.  They are similar in their rejection of virtually everything neoclassical.

Other than that, however, they are mostly different, as illustrated in the poems you ask about:  "A Poison Tree" and "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."

Coleridge is very much about imagination.  For him, imagination is more than a means to an end.  In some cases, it seems to be the end, or the purpose, of his poetry.  "Rime" is a work of the imagination.  It's a fantasy.  The natural becomes the supernatural:  the albatross saves the ship, killing the albatross has supernatural implications, a ghost ship avenges the irresponsible destruction of one of God's creatures, etc.  Coleridge's diction, or word choice, is somewhat archaic and elaborate:  "Eftsoons" is used for immediately, for instance.  And poetic sound devises dominate the poem:  alliteration, consonance, assonance, and internal rhyme, in addition to formal end rhyme.

Blake uses imagination as poets usually do, but imagination does not dominate and is only a means to an end.  "A Poison Tree" is symbolic and philosophical and is centered by its central allusion to the biblical tree of life and knowledge.  Emotions left unexpressed and psychologically held in, fester and turn to poison:  Christian forbearance, the target of the poem, leads to the festering and poisoning.  Oppositions are featured in the poem--revealing anger and expressing it and handling it versus withholding anger and camouflaging it and nurturing it-- to form a work more allegory than fantasy, as Coleridge's is.  Blakes's diction consists of everyday language, and end rhymes, placed closely together in each stanza with an aabb scheme, provide unity and are the dominant sound device used. 

Both poets reject the neoclassical, but their romantic impulses are quite different.   

What doe Lennie do with the water that makes him proud of himself?

Lennie
dabbled his big paw in the water and wiggled his fingers so the water arose in little
splashes; rings widened across the pool to the other side and came back
again.

Lennie is proud of his
ability to create movement within the water. The ripples and small splashes impress him.
He tells George to look at what he did after the above narration in the book. This shows
the simplicity of his mind since this is such a regular task. It also demonstrates he
can be entertained very easily.

What are standard precautions?

Standard Precautions are a set of precautionary principles to be followed by the heath-care workers in particular and the members of public in general to protect themselves against communicable diseases, when potentially coming into contact with any patient's blood or body fluids or when there is a risk of being exposed to a wide variety of micro-organisms.

These universally recommended precautions include:

* hand hygiene--to wear gloves and to wash hands

* to wear protective clothing like aprons and gowns

* to wear masks to prvent infection throgh mouth and nasal

cavities

* to protect the eyes as and when required

* to avoid using sharps

* to cover wounds or skin lesions with waterproof washings

* safe disposal of contaminated waste

How does Mr. Enfield describe Mr. Hyde?From the first Chapter - the story of the door.

The way that Mr. Enfield describes Mr. Hyde is kind of
chilling.  He describes Hyde both in terms of his looks and in terms of his behavior. 
Both seem a bit shocking and scary.

First, he says that
Hyde is like a "damn juggernaut."  Like he was just single-mindedly pushing ahead and
was unstoppable as he ran over the little girl.

He says
that Hyde looked so evil that even the doctor could not bear to look at him without
wanting to kill him.  Enfield goes on to say that he cannot really say why, but that
Hyde gave the impression of being deformed in some way.

In “Parable of the Prodigal Son,” what does prodigal mean and which brother is it?

The word "prodigal" means someone who wastes what they
have, someone who is very wasteful.  From that, you can see which son it was that was
prodigal.  It was the younger son who is referred to in the "title" of this
parable.

If you remember, it was the younger son who wanted
his inheritance right away.  He went off and he spent the inheritance in really stupid
ways -- he totally wasted it.  Meanwhile, his older brother stayed at home doing
everything just the way he was supposed to.  So he was definitely not
prodigal.

What contributions did Galileo Galilee made to the Western World?I need at least 3 solid points.

Galileo (1564-1642), was astronomer and physicist, who is considered to be the founder of modern experimental science. Also he discovered and popularised many scientific facts that challenged many beliefs false beliefs common among people of his time.

Galileo built in 1609 the first telescope to discover important new facts about astronomy. He used this to collect evidence that many of Aristotle's and Ptolemy's claims about the heavens were false. His first discovery was that, far from being perfectly smooth as believed earlier, the moon was mountainous and pitted, much like the earth.  His most sensational discovery was in 1610, when he discovered four moons circling Jupiter. His observations of heavenly object confirmed his belief in the truth of Copernicus's theory that the earth and planets revolve around the sun.  Publication of these findings by him, starting in 1610, brought him wide renown and also brought him in direct confrontation with the Roman Catholic Church.

He also discovered the law of falling bodies as well as the law of the pendulum. He demonstrated that all objects fall at the same speed, regardless of their mass, and that pendulums of equal length swing at the same rate whether their arcs are large or small.

Galileo designed a variety of scientific instruments. His approach to scientific problems has also influenced  substantially the method of scientific studies and opened the way for the development of modern mathematical physics. His method involved reducing scientific problems to simple terms on the basis of everyday experience and common-sense logic, and then analysing and resolving them according to simple mathematical descriptions.

Which words in the description of Grendel's birth are most effective in portraying his evil nature?

 In addition to the suggestions above, I think that the first reference to Grendel in line 30-31: The fire blasting demon/Ere long from from the hottest hatred must sword wrath.." is striking indication of his evil nature comparing it to the fires of hell.   Grendel could not bear the singing and music from the Hall.  He "bore it bitterly, he who bided in darkenss (line 34)" also is a stark portrayal of his evil.  Finally that he does his "deeds of direfullest malice (line 48)" I think is very effective in portraying his evil nature.  Each of these phrases creates a compelling picture of evil in the mind's eye.   

What was womens' role in society and literary portrayals during 1865-1912? Consider political, social, cultural, and philosophical...

The role of women has, and always will be, an ever changing role.  She has evolved from the quiet, submissive, subservient, domestic servant of centuries past to the dominant, outspoken, charismatic businesswoman and sometimes entrepreneur of today!  No longer is she relegated to stereotyped, unskilled, former womens-job-only as washer woman, secretary, nurse, and schoolteacher!  Now she operates a backhoe, pilots a jet fighter, fights fires, performs surgery in our major hospitals, patrols the streets with a badge on her chest, dictates laws and policies from Capitol Hill, argues her case in front of judge and jury, and sits on the board of directors of major corporations worldwide.  She has "come out of the closet" and shown the world what she is capable of doing for it!

The 1860's marked a great change for women as the women's suffrage movement was in full swing worldwide.  Although it would take decades for the movement to reach full circle, many rights had already been won by women at the beginning of the Civil War.  From 1865-1912, women's role in society and literary portrayals displayed the following characteristics:

Political:  Beginning with the 1870's, women received the vote and began taking an active role in the way our country was run. 

Social:  Women began coming to the forefront in news, entertainment, and sports.  She no longer was on the sidelines watching but was an active participant on all fronts.

Cultural:  Women were now becoming affluent entrepreneurs and owners of businesses, and their influence was felt in many circles.  They had an eye for fashion, detail, and pizazz formerly missing in an all-male controlled society.

Philosophical:  As great thinkers, authors, statesmen, philosophers, and philanthropists women began making their mark in a world torn and troubled by war, catastrophe, and poverty.  Many famous women came to the forefront as heroines--fearless, daring, and dauntless.  Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Alice Roosevelt--to name a few.  Their selfless, bold contributions changed the world to a better place.

Literary:  Novels became more and more common as a new style of writers and writing came into being, and the women in books took on new roles that were formerly unbecoming to their gender.  

Change brings with it both good and bad, and the change in womens' roles came with a price.  The price is that women are no longer viewed by men as a helpless, hapless, dependent species.  Instead, men have had to step back and step aside for a new breed of women who take charge and sometimes don't need them!  So, through the years,  men have become less respectful, less tender, less nurturing, and less protective of women.  Sorry guys and gals--that's just the way it is! 

What is a possible thesis statement for the story The Gilded Six-Bits?

You can get a lot of good ideas for thesis statements by visiting the "Themes" link to Hurston's story (below). 

One I can offer you, however, (and is discussed in the "Themes" page) is to consider the differences between appearance and reality.  You might want to go with something as straight-forward as "The old adage "all that glitters is not gold" is certainly true in Zora Neale Hurston's story of two characters , Missy Mae and Joe, blinded by what-seems-to be.  It will be take some time before reality takes precedence over appearance and true gold is realized to be something more intangible than tangible." 

What languages have most influenced English in the following fields of human activities:government,law,music,medicine and religion?Give specific...

Regarding music, Italian, French and German and Latin and Spanish play roles, with Italian given the dominant place.  For example, musical directions are usually given in Italian:  allegro (fast), adagio (slowly), adante (moderately slowly), decrecendo (gradually softer), a capella (unaccompanied), etc.

Some German words used in music are am steg, a term meaning to play a bowed instrument at the bridge. Another German word used is ausdrucksvoll, meaning to play expressively. 

Among the French words are assez (rather), cedez (yield, give way) en retenant (slowing), and en pressant (hurrying forward)

Latin: quasi (somewhat) as in quasi-recitative of opera; fuga used with fugue for a short piece that gives way to another.

In government--laissez faire, e.g. a law term such as venue--and especially in the military, French terms are used.  In fact, the military uses the Napoleonic code.  Terms such as reconnaissance, sortie, rendez-vous are French. All ranks, for example, are in French. (corporal, sergeant, colonel, general, etc.)

 Of course, most law terms are Latin (e.g. sine qua non, quid pro quo, pro bono, etc.)

What does "False face must hide what the false heart doth know" mean?

"False face must hide what the false heart doth know" is the very last line of the very first act in Macbeth. 

It is uttered by Macbeth, who has finally been convinced by Lady Macbeth to engage in a plot to murder to Scottish King, Duncan, in order for Macbeth to eventually become the ruler of Scotland. In the scene, Duncan and everyone else are enjoying a welcome feast at Macbeth's castle, where they are visiting. Macbeth and Lady Macbeth steal away for a moment to talk. When Macbeth had first heard the three witches / weird sisters' prophecy that he would become Thane of Cawdor and then King of Scotland, he immediately felt greedy for those positions. His ambitious feeling began to well up over his good sense. However, his moral code fought against it and he tried to convince himself that evil deeds would not be worth it. He attempted to battle his evil ambitions. When he goes home to his wife, though, her resolve is absolutely steelier than his. She is 100 percent sure that murdering Duncan is the quickest and best path to making her husband King and herself the queen. She manipulates, insults, and coerces him into eventually agreeing with her. She uses their sexual passion and his fear of being "unmanly" and cowardly to make him agree to kill Duncan. 

When King Duncan arrives at Macbeth's castle for a visit, he is jolly and optimistic as usual. He doesn't know that his seemingly gracious hosts are plotting his death. In the last scene (scene 7) of the first act, Macbeth shows that he is finally convinced to commit an evil deed by saying this line. He agrees with Lady Macbeth that they must outwardly hide (false face must hide) their secret evil plans (which are from their false heart). Although they know what they plan to do, the success of the plan relies on them acting like they are in grief and anger when Duncan is discovered to be murdered.

What sorts of questions do you think are worth studying even if we can never know the answers to them?Introduction to Philosophy

This is fun.  I mean, I think that this is going to be quite enjoyable.  Some questions that are worth studying, regardless of answers:

*  Who am I?

*  What shall I do?

*  How do I know I am real?  How do I know my world is real?

*  How do I know that there is a higher power?

*  Why does evil exist?

*  Why do human beings, armed with reason, cause deliberate hurt to one another?

*  What is justice?

*  What is truth?

*  What defines love?

*  Which sociological characteristic carries more "weight?"  Race, class, gender, sexual identity, physical capacity?

*  What happens after death?

*  Is there a soul?

*  How do I know if thoughts are mine?  What is "mine?"

*  How do I come to know what I know?

These are just a sampling.  Along with the other questions posed, I think that these are the types of questions that might not necessarily result in direct answers.  It is the questions that drive us, that animate us, and that generate our thoughts.  I think that these are types of questions worthy of studying, even if answers are never going to be gained.  In these questions' cases, the journey is more important than the destination.

By the end of Chapter 24, what has Scout learned about "being a lady?"chap. 24thanks!

In my opinion, what Scout has learned by the end of this
chapter is that her Aunt Alexandra is a lady, and Miss Maudie probably is, but none of
the others in the Missionary Circle is a lady.

What I mean
by this is that being a lady does not mean being superior and looking down on other
people.  If you are a lady, Scout learns, you need to be caring and fair.  You need to
not be hypocritical like the other women who are at the
gathering.

Finally, I guess, being a lady means bearing up
under stress and sadness and not letting those things
show.

So being a lady is pretty much like being a good
person.

Why do the palms of your hands look all red and splotchy after you use the bathroom sometimes?

Are you sure you are not just noticing this at that time? Look at your palms at other times, when you are not as likely to, and compare. Compare them with someone else that is the same gender and general age and build. Even if it is just after you are in the bathroom, it may be the temperature of the water you are washing your hands with, or an allergy to the soap. If you are talking about an actual rash, or really red palms, you need to have a doctor check you out. There's all sorts of things that can give you rashes.

How did the Souls give new meaning to the phrase "bottoms up"?

"Bottoms up" is ordinarily a term used to describe taking a drink, as in a toast. 

As a result of a recent school reorganization, sixth grade, which used to be the top elementary school grade, is now the bottom grade in middle school (Chapter 3).  When the sixth grade Souls defeat the eight grade academic bowl team, they win the right to represent Epiphany Middle School in the district championships. It is unprecendented for a school to be represented by its youngest, bottom class, and Mrs. Sharkey thus says that the Souls give "new meaning to the term 'bottoms up'" (Chapter 6).

What does throwing away the good luck pebble symbolize?

Cross received the pebble from Martha, his girlfriend back home, but as his time in Viet Nam continues, be begins to realize that she really didn't love him, that she was only a fantasy he entertained.  After he participates in the atrocities of war--killing an entire village and seeing men he loved die--he realizes he can no longer carry fantasies with him. As a result, he burns Martha's pictures and her letters and throws the pebble away. His guilt is enormous and he thinks he deserves nothing good, and the reality he has experienced has been so harsh, he can no longer entertain sweet thoughts, hopes for the future.

Explain the Test of the Bow; why is it so difficult?

You can find the story of the test of the bow in Chapter 21.  It is the point at which Odysseus really comes out and declares who he is in front of the suitors.

The test was that Penelope says that she will marry whichever suitor can string the bow and then shoot an arrow through 12 axe handles.  None of the suitors can even string the bow so none of them even gets a shot at the axe handles.

The reason that this is so hard is that the bow is very stiff.  A stiffer bow is more powerful, but it is much harder to use -- you have to be way stronger.  So this is a way of showing that Odysseus is much stronger than any of the suitors.

Explain the difference between travel and tourism.

Generally, travel is related to an individual's movement from one place to another due to work, to meet family/friends for a short while or healthcare. Tourism, on the other hand, refers to the movement of an individual for recreational purposes. People travel to all sorts of locations and places, however, tourism is mainly limited to locations with tourism potential, such as national parks, monuments, museums, beach, big cities, etc.

The two activities are related. Tourism is the business of providing the infrastructure (such as hotels, restaurants, convenience stores, museums, etc.) and services (security, transport, etc.) to facilitate the visit of travelers and tourists. People spend capital during their travel and the tourism industry makes sure that the traveler's stay is comfortable. In this way, people achieve their purpose and the tourism industry gets the capital and stays in business.

Many a times, travel and tourism are used interchangeably, however there are some differences between the two. Tourism is also defined as travel for a relatively longer duration.

how is the title of the story connected with the whole story and what does it tell us?

Mary was calm and complacent during her marriage. She kept a neat house, and waited happily each day for her husband to come home from work. In this way she was much like a lamb.

When her husband calmly tells her it is over, an inner rage  causes her to slaughter her husband. She feels little in the way of remorse, as can be seen by her quick planning to cover up her crime.

In some ways , it can be seen that her husband was the lamb. He believed Mary would complacently  accept his decision to leave, without a fuss. He was not threatened in any way for her to react with violence. He was killed easily, like leading lambs to the slaughter.

Where do you find an epiphany in "Araby" by James Joyce?

In Joyce's "Araby," the narrator tells of his epiphany in
the final sentence of the work:

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Gazing up into the darkness I saw myself as a
creature driven and derided by vanity; and my eyes burned with anquish and
anger.

The speaker realizes
that he has been living under an illusion, that he has been blind (like the street he
lives on), that he's been "dark" (like the bazaar is now), that he's been thinking about
the so-called relationship he has with Mangan's sister far more than the relationship
deserves. 

The speaker sees that the famous Araby bazaar is
nothing so grand, hears the trivial, silly conversation among the workers, is
disappointed in some way in the articles for sale, and realizes that he, too, has been
blind and dark and trivial, as well as self-important.  In reality, Mangan's sister
probably barely even knows he exists.  And she doesn't even have a name in the story. 
The narrator gives up his studies, obsesses, suffers in his waiting, and then realizes
how trivial he's been.

In this story, what is the most heartbreaking personal tragedy that Lily survived?Other than the many natural disasters and the Great Depression...

The death of her sister Helen has a very clear impact on Lily in many ways and had long reaching effects for years after the event. First of all, Lily never had much confidence in men especially after her disasterous marriage to the "crumb-bum" bigamist in Chicago. She stayed away from men and kept those that she thought might be interested at arms length so as to not have any chance to suffer that emotional pain again.  Her attitude about men was only reinforced when Helen came to stay with her in Arizona after being dumped, preganant and alone, by some Hollywood slick kind of man who wanted nothing more to do with her after finding out about the baby. Lily took her sister in and tried to help her figure out how to go on after this emotional blow, but when the townspeople found out about the unwed mother, Lily's reputation suffered for it. Lily didn't care what people thought and she perservered as always, but Helen wasn't that strong and didn't have the emotional strength to endure the life she was going to have to face and the disappointment her parents might fee,l so shortly after Lily thought they had a plan in place to handle it all, Helen took her opportunity and hanged herself while Lily was out running an errand. Lily was so shocked and angered by what had happened and why, but she did the best she could do right by Helen, even burying her in Lily's favorite red silk shirt that Helen had always admired.

After Helen's death, Lily was especially bothered by the fact that both her sister and the unborn baby had died, so Lily decided it was time to try marriage again and to have a family of her own. She approached Jim Smith, whom she was already good friends with, and proposed marriage. She went into THIS marriage with a mindset of practicality, control and equality -- she would never let a man do to her what her first husband did or what the man from Hollywood did. She ended up having a very strong, loving marriage and two great kids. Thoughts of her sister and what happened to her were never far from her mind though, especially as Rosemary grew up to be a beauty and to be a woman with a mind of her own. Lily always worried that Rosemary would end up in ruin, just as Helen had. All that happened to and because of Helen stayed with Lily her whole life.

An Inspector Calls is full of mystery and suspense. Show by detailed reference to the text how this atmosphere is created and mantained in the play.

The play uses several devices to keep the audience in
suspense. Firstly, we are aware that the Birlings incorrectly assess key events that are
raised in the play; such as the Titanic sailing and the rumours of war . The reader is
therefore aware early on in the play that we may not be dealing with characters of sound
judgement.

The arrival of Inspector Goole is
unusual and his presence (even the pun of ghoul/goole on his name) is mysterious. The
way each character is interrogated and reveals an individual weakness linked to the
demise of Eva Smith becomes eerily familiar by the time Mrs Birling is
questioned.

Lastly, the ending of the play helps
to maintain an air of suspense regarding the characters and the real impact of the
inspector’s visit. The younger characters had been initially cowed by the inspector’s
final speech, but the older Birlings were ready to question the reality of what had been
presented to them and the validity of the inspector – not of the effect of their deeds.
It is at the very end of the play, when the characters are ready to see the earlier
events as a joke, that the final point is made. Mr Birling takes a telephone call
announcing that an inspector is on the way to talk to the family about the suicide of a
young lady. The audience is left in suspense, as the characters are, as to what has
really just transpired.

How do you pronounce the name "Tituba" in The Crucible?

Let us remember that Tituba is the name of the slave who is originally from Barbados and has ben taken to Salem to work. She has also brought with her knowledge of magic and charms, and she uses this knowledge to gain something of a following among the girls of Salem who want to know how to cast magic charms to ensure they gain the men they want to marry and the children that they desire.

The name Tituba, given this background, is most likely to be pronounced in the following way: Ti--too--bah," with the stress on the second syllable. Of course, we cannot be completely sure that it would have been pronounced this way, but this form of pronunciation makes the most sense.

Who are Ann and Thomas Putnam in The Crucible? What do they suggest is Betty's problem?What is their motivation for suggesting this?

Ann and Thomas Putnam have buried all their babies but Ruth. Ann believes that something sinister surrounds their life , because now their only surviving child is under some type of spell. It is much easier for them to believe that some force out of their control is to blame for their woes. Witchcraft makes them blameless.

If cos x=-1/3 and x is in (90,180), calculate sin x=?

Because x is an angle located in the second quadrant, the value of the function sine is positive.

For finding the value of sine function, we'll use the fundamental formula of trigonometry:

(sin x)^2 + (cos x)^2 = 1

sin x = +sqrt[1-(cos x)^2]

sin x = +sqrt(1 - 1/9)

sin x = +sqrt(9-1)/9

sin x = +2sqrt2/3

How do “Pleading Child”and “Perfectly Contented” have a double meaning in the story? What does the last sentence of the story mean?

Jing-Mei realizes, years later, that "Pleading Child" and "Perfectly Contented" are two halves of the same song.  As an impetuous and head-strong child, the narrator doesn't appreciate all that her mother does for her.  As an adult she realizes all that her mother tried to do for her - buying her a piano, arranging lessons, pushing and motivating her.  She just wanted Jing-Mei to have a better life than she did.   Because she was so young and stubborn, she never was able to value all that her mother sacrificed for her.  However, after her mother's death, she examines the song book and realizes that "Pleading Child," is only half of the song.  The other half is "Perfectly Contented."  This symbolically stands for our narrator.  She used to be a pleading child, who never appreciated what her mother was trying to do for her.  But now as an adult, she is - maybe not perfectly contented - but she is much more content than she was as a child.  Jing-Mei has developed her own talents and abilities, which was really what her mother wanted her to do all along.

What are the different types of crimes?

There are many different types of crimes and like the
first responder suggested there are many ways of breaking them down.  I will break them
down by type.

Sex Crimes- sex crimes are crimes that
revolve around a sex act or attempted sex act.  Some examples are: rape, child
molestation, child pornography, child prostitution, incest, and
etc.

Homicide- is a crime that involves the killing of
another person.

Child Abuse- is any kind of abuse aimed at
a child.  This can be sexual in nature, physical and
emotional.

Kidnapping- is the taking of a person without
their consent or that of their parent

Money Laundering-is
any transaction that which generates an asset or a value as a result of an illegal
act.

Below is a link to many other types of
crimes.

What is the significance of the Act II, scene iv in Macbeth?

Macbeth Act IV, scene ii is a kind of throwaway scene.  Most directors, I think, cut if from the stage play because it is only commentary: it does not advance the action of the plot.

The significance of the scene, from a literary level, is that the audience gets an outside, experienced opinion of Macbeth's heinous deed from the Old Man and a foreshadowing of Macduff as the hero of the play.

The Old Man echoes primary motifs in the play, animal imagery and the unnatural order of nature.  He says to Ross:

'Tis unnatural,
Even like the deed that's done. On Tuesday last,
A falcon, towering in her pride of place,
Was by a mousing owl hawk'd at and kill'd.

And Ross responds with:

And Duncan's horses--a thing most strange and certain--
Beauteous and swift, the minions of their race,
Turn'd wild in nature, broke their stalls, flung out,
Contending 'gainst obedience, as they would make
War with mankind.

Old Man: 'Tis said they eat each other.

After the lower-stationed Macbeth killed his superior, Duncan, the natural world has followed suit: a lower-stationed owl killed a hawk and Duncan's horses ate each other.  The subversion of nature shows the witches' predictions to be true: foul is fair and fair is foul.  The world has turned upside down: good is evil and evil is good.  The weak are eating the strong, and the strong are eating each other.  This is what happens when the King, a direct agent of God, is murdered: the natural order of society breaks down.

Later, we see that Macduff does not support Macbeth.  After Ross asks if Macduff will go to Scone to see Macbeth crowned King, Madcuff says, "No, cousin, I'll to Fife."  This subtly shows that Macduff distrusts Macbeth: he thinks he may have supported or even committed the murder.  Macduff smells an inside job and clearly does not support the new King.  He will prove to be Macbeth's nemesis and hero of the play in Act V.

What is the function of the appendix?

Humble appendix, long regarded as a useless evolutionary artifact, has regained the respect, about 3 years ago, when researchers at the University Duck suggested that it fulfills a critical function.

They say that appendix is a haven for good bacteria, where they can shelter until they are needed to repopulate the intestine after a severe case of diarrhea, for example.

Using a modern approach of biological evolution, which uses genetic information in combination with other information to assess the biological connections that emerged over the years, Parker and his colleagues discovered that the appendix has been modified at least twice, once in Australian marsupials and the second time in rats and other rodents, primates and humans.

Darwin theorized that the appendix in humans and other primates is an evolutionary remnant of a larger structure called the caecum, which was part of the digestive system of the ancestors. The latest study shows two major mistakes in this theory. First, some living species, including some lemurs, rodents and a kind of flying squirrel, still have an appendix attached to a larger caecum which is used in digestion. Second, Parker says that currently there are very many species in nature that have appendix.

Darwin also was not aware that appendicitis, or inflammation of the appendix, is not caused by a defective appendix, but rather is caused by cultural changes associated with an industrialized society and improving of sanitation.

Gradually, the boys become less and less civilized and more and more savage. Trace the progression that Golding sets out for us.?this is a...

When the boys first come together on the island, there are
all kinds of signs of civilization.  The choir boys led in a procession, wearing
uniforms, the idea of a conch being a symbol of cooperation and attention so that the
boys can use it and if they have it, it is their turn to speak, all of these are signs
of civilization and order.

There are small signs of a
breakdown at first, boys wanting to hunt or whining and crying, then the little kids
going to the bathroom where it is convenient instead of in the designated area, the
worries about a beast, etc.

These start to build as there
is a clear conflict between the leadership style and objectives of Ralph and Jack and
this drives the story until the two groups split
apart.

There are several instances that demonstrate the
final breakdown, the killing and maiming of the pig, then the killing of Simon, then
probably the last straw is the killing of Piggy as he stood for the aspects of
civilization like science and reason.