Anna Michaelson
eNotes Educator
Achievements
7
Educator Level
334
Answers Posted
2
Answers Bonused
About
I am a passionate learner, and have a constant need to create. I teach all the "touchy-feely" classes in high school (English, Theatre, Speech, Journalism) and love it!
Earned Badges
-
eNotes Educator
This badge is awarded to all eNotes Educators. Only official Educators can answer students' questions on our site. Educators are teachers, professional researchers, and scholars who apply to our... -
Expert
An expert badge distinguishes Educators who demonstrate strong knowledge in a particular topic, such as Hamlet or Math. It is awarded when an Educator has posted more than 25 answers on a given topic.
Recent Activity
-
Answered a Question in Animal Farm
I believe the climax (or turning point) of Animal Farm comes when they send Boxer to the glue factory. Boxer was always the voice of hope among the animals with his phrases like, "I will work... -
Answered a Question in US History (General)
I don't think any American History figure can be named THE MOST controversial person, because that would certainly be a subjective judgment call. However, I would lean toward Malcom X. Many in the... -
Answered a Question in Literature
I love this question, because it is one I get often from my students when I make them research an author before we start a new novel or play. Some of the reasons I give them why this is an... -
Answered a Question in Animal Farm
When the animals first chased Jones out, they took a tour of the farm to see what all was there. Part of that tour was a walk through the farmhouse where they saw all the "luxury" of the... -
Answered a Question in Animal Farm
If by the first rebellion, you mean when the animals rebelled against Farmer Jones, the cause was a build-up of years of mistreatment of the animals capped by an extended period of starvation where... -
Answered a Question in Literature
If you are talking about a generic definition for theme, it would be "the main point of the story". It's kind of like the moral to the story, or the topic of a talk. If your teacher is asking you... -
Answered a Question in Literature
It allows us to hear, feel, see, and experience what life is like for people in other times, worlds, and circumstances. Only by "walking a mile in someone else's mocassins" can we really understand... -
Answered a Question in Literary Terms
The word tragedy comes from the Greek word "tragoidia" which is a compound word meaning "goat-sing". The word stemmed from the Roman and Peloponnesian satyr plays where the satyrs (goat-like... -
Answered a Question in Literature
Literature in my opinion is a way to communicate throught the written word. It can be fiction or non-fiction, and can take the form of a novel, a novella, a short story, a newspaper article, a... -
Answered a Question in Essays
Are you REQUIRED to write about this quote? Since it seems you are on the fence about it, it may not be the best quote to write a persuasive essay about. However, if this is the assigned quote, I... -
Answered a Question in The Odyssey
Circe turns Odysseus' men into animals by giving them a wine/honey potion. When Odysseus comes to find his men who have not returned from a scouting expedition of the island, he runs into Hermes on... -
Answered a Question in Brave New World
I agree with the first two posts...in part. Yes, Huxley was a humanist and took a dim view on the "opiate" of the masses which I think he thought was "fake religion" (like the Solidarity Services).... -
Answered a Question in Animal Farm
Well...it isn't hard to figure out who Orwell wanted to represent whom as their characteristics pretty much match their historical counterparts...but I'll give you my take on it. Farmer Jones... -
Answered a Question in Lord of the Flies
Jack tells the rest of the boys on the island that there couldn't be beasts on the island because the Hunters have been all over the island, and they would have seen a beast if there had been one... -
Answered a Question in The Scarlet Letter
I believe Hester refuses to reveal her partner's sin for many reasons. First, I think she knew she was stronger than Dimmesdale. She had the fortitude to withstand the criticism that would come... -
Answered a Question in Brave New World
What is intriguing, especially to young people, about this novel is the idea that nobody is left out. Everybody belongs to everybody...everybody has a role to play and everybody is conditioned to... -
Answered a Question in The Necklace
It could be a simple case of snobbery. Sometimes those who reside in a class wealthy enough to allow a woman to wear a necklace that looked as expensive as it did look down on those who don't... -
Answered a Question in Ella Enchanted
Ella Enchanted is basically the story of Cinderella and it seems no worse in the way of violence or inappropriate material than the original fairy tale. My daughter is a voracious reader, and she... -
Answered a Question in Brave New World
We discuss this quite often in my Senior Lit. class. The students themselves concluded that while we are not there yet, that America is definitely moving toward the world Huxley envisioned. Here is... -
Answered a Question in Medea
Actually, if you research Euripides you will know that he was not well accepted among his peers or Greek society in general, as he tended to speak up for the voiceless in his society (namely Women... -
Answered a Question in Lord of the Flies
After Jack and Ralph see the "beast," they call an assembly. Jack thinks the hunters should protect the group from the beast, and Simon suggests they climb the mountain to investigate further. The... -
Answered a Question in The Great Gatsby
I'm not sure I can list ALL the rumors about Gatsby in the novel, but I will help you with the ones I am familiar with. It is rumored that Gatsby was a German spy. Some said that he once... -
Answered a Question in Lord of the Flies
Simon discovers a fallen fighter jet pilot who has gotten tangled in the trees when he climbs the hill. Since the wind periodically fills the parachute dangling from the branches, the other boys... -
Answered a Question in The Vietnam War
Another lesson, in my opinion, is that no leader should ever enter into a war without an exit strategy. The Vietnam war waged on for so long, because nobody really knew what the end goal was. If... -
Answered a Question in "I Have a Dream" Speech
As a speech teacher, I must agree with your first poster, that the "I have a Dream" speech is not only effective, it is a classic example of persuasive speech format. Under Monroe's Motivated... -
Answered a Question in The Great Gatsby
The quotes the first two posters gave are great. I have another that could be in the running for an important quote in chapter 3. "[Gatsby's smile had] a quality of eternal reassurance... -
Answered a Question in The Great Gatsby
Daisy is an aristocrat who has lived her whole life among the "old money" people. While Gatsby has become wealthy, he is what we call "new money" people. He has money, but he lacks... -
Answered a Question in The Great Gatsby
Many critics agree that the billboard advertising the occular practice of Dr. T.J. Eckleberg symbolizes the eyes of God looking down on the immoral world of the 1920's and finding it wanting.... -
Answered a Question in The Pearl
Can one be on the fence on this one? Like a good politician, I can see both sides of this issue. Yes, by throwing the pearl into the ocean, Kino rids himself of all the things that come along... -
Answered a Question in History
I have long been dismayed when I see specials on "Camelot" and how some revere JFK as much as King Arthur. While it was tragic that he was assasinated, I believe the only... -
Answered a Question in Animal Farm
"Vague or Undefined Terms" (or Glittering Generalities as I call it when I teach propaganda) is defined as challenging an opinion by using words that are so vague or so poorly defined as to be... -
Answered a Question in The Great Gatsby
As a review, symbolism is objects, characters, and colors that are used in literature to represent abstract ideas or concepts. F. Scott Fitzgerald loved using symbolism to convey his feelings... -
Answered a Question in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
I'm afraid you will have to include the quote that you would like us to analyze if you would like one of us to intelligently answer this question. I am guessing it is the following (arguably) most... -
Answered a Question in A Midsummer Night's Dream
In my opinion,A Midsummer Night's Dream definitely reinforces a patriarchal society. There are several examples starting with Theseus, the Duke of Athens (and the Athenian law he rules with). First... -
Answered a Question in Animal Farm
Let's take it by animal species from the top to the bottom. The pigs (the leaders of the pack) are confident, selfish, strong-willed, deceitful, and in need of constant pleasure and comfort.... -
Answered a Question in A Midsummer Night's Dream
Both in class and personality, Theseus and Bottom are polar opposities. First of all, Bottom is a manual laborer. He speaks in verse and spends his days working with his hands, while Theseus... -
Answered a Question in Animal Farm
The toppling of the windmill the second time comes at the hands of Mr. Frederick and his men. Previously, Animal Farm neighbors Frederick and Pilkington were vying for the right to buy a stack of... -
Answered a Question in Brave New World
Linda asked to go on permanent Soma vacation when she returned to the Brave New World, because she wouldn't have to suffer the headaches and vomiting that accompanied other forms of escape. She... -
Answered a Question in The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
As an American Literature teacher who has taught this book many times, I have to agree with those who say "don't censor it." While it was difficult to read the N word aloud in class, it is... -
Answered a Question in Aldous Huxley
Anna, I believe this quote means that government leaders often start out with good intentions for their people by giving them handouts and enacting laws (like mandatory seat belt laws) to protect... -
Answered a Question in Brave New World
The Bokanovsky process in Brave New World is basically cloning. With one egg dipped in the sperm solution at the hatchery building, fertilizers can create up to 96 identical human beings. Being...