Diane Mozzone
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I am an ESL high school teacher in New York. I teach the curriculum of the English Regents for New York State, which includes all literature that might be taught in grades 9-11.
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Answered a Question in A Tale of Two Cities
Dickens uses paradoxes throughout the novel. First, through the structure of character, he establishes paradoxical traits to represent the best and worst of times. ... -
Answered a Question in As You Like It
The way in which Shakespeare describes the character is with a lack of interest or sentiment towards his mistress, as he doesn't even have a desire to look in her eyes. Shakespeare's poem... -
Answered a Question in Essays
If the essay topic is given by the teacher, you must structure the essay in paragraphs along the guidelines of the teacher. If you don't have an assignment, first choose a topic. Then,... -
Answered a Question in Literature
Orwell and Conrad both portray imperialism as an evil oppression towards other groups. Orwell describes British imperialism in "Shooting an Elephant", as "an unbreakable... -
Answered a Question in The Odyssey
In Book 5, Athena asks Zeus to intervene with the obstacles that are deterring Odysseus from getting home. Zeus sends Hermes, the messenger of the gods to go to Calypso's island to... -
Answered a Question in The Count of Monte Cristo
The first quote I would like to provide is for the element of conflict. In Ch. 4 Danglars writes a letter to cause a conspiracy for Edmund to be sentenced for treason to the Chateau... -
Answered a Question in The Odyssey
One must keep in mind that Odysseus, although cunning and clever in many ways, consistently gets assistance from the gods--especially Pallas Athene. However, a good example of his own cunning... -
Answered a Question in The Odyssey
Odysseus's one flaw in "The Odyssey" is his incessant boasting. The Greeks were already well aware of his heroism and feats. There was no need for him... -
Answered a Question in The Odyssey
Greed is a common theme throughout the Odyssey. The first reference referring to greed is described early in Book I, when Odysseus's son Telemachus is speaking to Athene discussing the suitors...