Santos O'Connell
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I have been studying science and computer technology for over 35 years. Northeastern University, Elms College Bill Gates Teacher/Scholar
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Answered a Question in Raymond's Run
The tone of Toni Cade Bambara’s story “Raymond’s Run” goes through a metamorphosis as the feelings of the protagonist change from the beginning to the end. Throughout much of the story the tone is... -
Answered a Question in Autumn
"Autumn" by Ron Campbell heralds the coming of winter with its vivid imagery of the passage of autumn into the world of winter. Winter’s strength is exposed in the last two lines of the first... -
Answered a Question in Charles Lamb
“Blindness” by Charles Lamb is a poem about the encounter of a gentleman riding in a stagecoach with a young girl and her mother. In the first stanza, he observed that the little girl did not look... -
Answered a Question in The Rising of the Moon
One realizes the irony of the situation of the Sergeant and the Ragged Man in The Rising of the Moon as they sit talking on the barrel overlooking the river. The Sergeant is a poor family man who... -
Answered a Question in Margaret Peterson Haddix
Found, by Margaret Peterson Haddix, is a coming of age story with dual internal conflicts in that both Jonah Skidmore and Chip “Charles” Winston are searching for their identities; attempting to... -
Answered a Question in Paul Auster
Paul Auster’s stories are fraught with melancholia in that they are filled with unrelenting loss and remorselessness. The term melancholia means that a there is a denial of, and a refusal to deal... -
Answered a Question in There Will Come Soft Rains
An author uses sensory images in a literary piece to appeal to one or more of the reader’s five senses. Sara Teasdale uses imagery in her poem “There Will Come Soft Rains” to describe the sights... -
Answered a Question in And of Clay Are We Created
Rolf and Azucena share a dynamic relationship in “And of Clay Are We Created” by Isabel Allende. Originally, when Rolf arrives at the site of the mudslide he is working as a reporter for a major... -
Answered a Question in The Lumber Room
In short story “The Lumber Room” by Saki, Nicholas uses his creative thoughts and actions to demonstrate the resourcefulness of children when faced with the actions of overbearing, self-righteous... -
Answered a Question in D. H. Lawrence
The main metaphor in D. H. Lawrence’s poem “Last Lesson” is a comparison between his students and a pack of dogs. In the first stanza of the poem, the narrator (who is a teacher) compares his... -
Answered a Question in Raymond's Run
In “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara, Squeaky and Gretchen possess several different character traits. Squeaky is boisterous, outwardly competitive and fiercely loyal to her brother, Raymond.... -
Answered a Question in Thank You, M'am
You will find several examples of textual evidence demonstrating Mrs. Jones’s confidence in Langston Hughes's short story “Thank You, M’am.” In the exposition, Roger is unsuccessful in his attempt... -
Answered a Question in Charles
The short story “Charles” by Shirley Jackson there are examples of both internal and external conflict. The protagonist, Laurie, exhibits conflict within himself, internal conflict. As a young... -
Answered a Question in Raymond's Run
In Toni Cade Bambara’s story “Raymond’s Run” Squeaky takes care of her older brother Raymond, who lives with developmental delays. This is her family contribution which allows her mother to care... -
Answered a Question in Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket
In “The Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket,” Jack Finney is teaching an important life lesson about choosing priorities. In the exposition, Tom Benecke chose working to get a promotion at work over... -
Answered a Question in There Will Come Soft Rains
The title of Sara Teasdale’s poem “There Will Come Soft Rains” symbolizes the passage of time and renewal. It is a prediction of what is to come, and indicates the cycle of life. She identifies the... -
Answered a Question in A Christmas Memory
Buddy and his friend must overcome numerous obstacles as they make the fruitcakes they give as gifts each year. In Truman Capote’s story “A Christmas Memory” the friends must devise ingenious ways... -
Answered a Question in The Leap
Anna’s daughter narrates “The Leap” to tell the story of her mother’s life, which includes several examples of both literal and metaphorical “leaps of faith.” Anna describes the weather on the day... -
Answered a Question in Two Kinds
In “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan, Jing-Mei carries several burdens. As a child, she internalizes her mother’s sadness about losing her twin daughters and husband in her native China. She tries to please... -
Answered a Question in Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket
In Jack Finney’s short story “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket,” the burning cigarette marks the passage of time. As Tom Benecke’s wife prepares to go out to the movies, he opens the window... -
Answered a Question in A Christmas Memory
After they fly kites together on Christmas day, Buddy's friend has a revelation about the Lord in Truman Capote’s story “A Christmas Memory.” Buddy and his friend open presents with the rest... -
Answered a Question in Raymond's Run
At the end of the race in Toni Cade Bambara’s story “Raymond’s Run,” there is a bit suspense. Squeaky and Gretchen finish running the race, and Squeaky realizes Raymond ran right along with her on... -
Answered a Question in Two Kinds
In keeping with the theme of dynamics in mother-daughter relationships, Jing-Mei’s father plays only a minor role in “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan. The author focuses on the interpersonal relationship... -
Answered a Question in Two Kinds
Jing-Mei's performance in the talent show is disastrous in "Two Kinds" by Amy Tan. For a whole year Jing-Mei halfheartedly practices her piano skills under the tutelage of her deaf, myopic... -
Answered a Question in Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket
"In the Contents of the Dead Man's Pockets" Tom Benecke has a revelation about the direction of his life and his misguided use of time. Early in the story, Tom is focused on advancing his career at... -
Answered a Question in Thank You, M'am
In Langston Hughes short story "Thank You M'am" Mrs. Jones develops trust with Roger through her actions not her words. Mrs. Jones is familiar with the circumstances in which Roger is growing... -
Answered a Question in Raymond's Run
There are a number of instances in Toni Cade Bambara’s story “Raymond’s Run” in which Squeaky demonstrates her ability to be empathetic. An empathetic person has the ability to understand the... -
Answered a Question in If—
In the poem “If” Rudyard Kipling is teaching his son the attributes needed to be an upstanding man who is true to his ideals. In the third stanza Kipling refers to pitch and toss, which is a... -
Answered a Question in Raymond's Run
Toni Cade Bambara examines both positive and negative family dynamics in the short story “Raymond’s Run.” In “Raymond’s Run” each member of Squeaky’s family makes a significant contribution for the... -
Answered a Question in Two Kinds
In “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan Jing-Mei grows from an obedient child into an independent young woman. As a young girl she shares her mother’s enthusiasm for the American dream. When her mother explains... -
Answered a Question in The Scarlet Ibis
In “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst, Brother experiences internal conflict as he struggles with his relationship with Doodle. Internal conflict occurs in the psyche of a literary character. The... -
Answered a Question in Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket
In “Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket” by Jack Finney, Tom Benecke makes a number of attempts to garner attention to his situation on the ledge of his apartment building. At first, as Tom is perched... -
Answered a Question in Two Kinds
At the end of “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan, the piano becomes a very special and symbolic gift. The piano sits unused at Suyuan’s house for many years. On Jing Mei’s thirtieth birthday, her mother offers... -
Answered a Question in The Scarlet Ibis
There is an allusion to a familiar children’s lullaby in the first paragraph of “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst. An allusion is a brief, usually indirect, reference to a something familiar. Often... -
Answered a Question in Raymond's Run
In “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara, Squeaky and her brother Raymond are alike in a number of ways. Both Squeaky and Raymond are products of their inter-city Harlem neighborhood. Raymond has... -
Answered a Question in The Necklace
In “The Necklace” by Guy de Maupassant, Madame Forestier seems more astonished than angry at Madame Loisel's revelation. Many years after the incident with the necklace, the women meet each... -
Answered a Question in And of Clay Are We Created
The rising action of a piece of literature consists of the events after the exposition which lead up to the most pivotal point of the story. There are a number of events in “And of Clay We Are... -
Answered a Question in The Scarlet Ibis
The storm at the end of “The Scarlet Ibis” by James Hurst portends impending disaster just as the first storm does earlier in the story. The Scarlet Ibis arrived in the yard as a result of being... -
Answered a Question in Raymond's Run
Squeaky is Raymond’s younger sister in “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara. The two characters have many differences in the story. Raymond is Squeaky’s older brother. He lives with a... -
Answered a Question in Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket
Jack Finney creates a suspenseful situation in his short story “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket.” The climax of a piece of literature is the highest point of the conflict or crisis and precedes... -
Answered a Question in The Lake Isle of Innisfree
In William Butler Yeats's retrospective poem “The Lake Isle of Innisfree,” the speaker longs for a place to quiet his mind. The poem was written when Yeats was living in London, but his heart was... -
Answered a Question in Contents of the Dead Man's Pocket
In the short story “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket” by Jack Finney, Tom Benecke goes out on the ledge of his apartment building to retrieve a piece of paper. It is not just any piece of paper;... -
Answered a Question in The Lesson
In “The Lesson” by Toni Cade Bambara, Ms. Moore teaches the summer students through experience rather than explicit teaching. Ms. Moore understands the inequalities of the world outside of her... -
Answered a Question in The Road Not Taken
The “yellow wood” in Robert Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken” provides details about its setting and tone. The setting for a number of Frost’s poems, including this one, is the state of New... -
Answered a Question in I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings
There are a number of themes evident in Maya Angelou’s novel I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings. In Ms. Angelou’s autobiographical narrative, she delves into the themes of persistence, inner fortitude... -
Answered a Question in Raymond's Run
Squeaky’s inner conflict, loyalty, and attitude create conflict with the other children in “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara. Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, who is known as Squeaky, is small in... -
Answered a Question in Still I Rise
The last two stanzas of Maya Angelou’s poem “Still I Rise” change in purpose and tone from the first seven stanzas. After the first stanza, the poem becomes interrogatory, with the narrator asking... -
Answered a Question in Frindle
Nick Allen’s behavior in Frindle by Andrew Clements is mischievous. Although he is an intelligent leader, he has a proclivity for disrupting instruction and learning with his unruly... -
Answered a Question in Thank You, M'am
Langston Hughes creates the image of a strong, no-nonsense woman, who is ready for anything with the first sentence of his short story “Thank You, M’am.” He says, "She was a large woman with a... -
Answered a Question in The Slave's Dream
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem “The Slave’s Dream” paints the picture of an exhausted slave resting on the ground of a rice field with his “sickle” in his hand, his work unfinished. His head has...
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