Jay Oza, M.A.
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I currently teach 12th grade English in Lawrence, MA. I earned my Master's degree in teaching at Northeastern University and my Bachelor's degree in English at UMass–Dartmouth.
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Answered a Question in 1984
George Orwell led a pretty interesting life that led to his composition of Nineteen Eighty-Four. He wrote the book primarily in 1947 and 1948. The finishing touches were added in early 1949, and... -
Answered a Question in The Handmaid's Tale
In the Republic of Gilead, there are secret police officers who monitor the activities of everyone living in the country. These members of the secret police force are called Eyes. They are also... -
Answered a Question in The Kite Runner
One of the most glaring examples of power being abused in The Kite Runner is the Taliban's actions at Ghazi Stadium. Consistent with actual accounts from Afghanistan in the late 1990s and early... -
Answered a Question in The Kite Runner
Amir says Baba loved the idea of America but found that actually living in America was very stressful for him. Meanwhile, Amir adapts well to the new culture. He demonstrates this by graduating... -
Answered a Question in Siddhartha
The river symbolizes balance. In the first part of the book, Siddhartha lives in a spiritual world. He experiences life with his family in the village practicing Hinduism. He lives with the Samanas... -
Answered a Question in The Odyssey
Odysseus tests Penelope by assuming a disguise when he returns to Ithaca. Athena uses her power to give Odysseus the disguise. He appears to be an old beggar, and this disguise works perfectly.... -
Answered a Question in Hamlet
An example of some interesting diction in this soliloquy is Shakespeare's use of the word "egg-shell." Hamlet is admiring the dedication of Fortinbras's army. They are all marching into battle and... -
Answered a Question in The Great Gatsby
In chapter 1, the characters participate in a dinner party in Tom and Daisy's East Egg mansion. This beautiful mansion is symbolic of Tom and Daisy's riches and gives the reader a strong first... -
Answered a Question in The Kite Runner
Regarding the end of the narrative, there are several similarities between the book and the movie. Amir, Soraya, and Sohrab are all in Golden Gate Park celebrating the Afghan New Year by playing...