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I have a B.A. in English, and a M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in Mathematics Instruction. So, I'm either well-rounded, or confused!
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Answered a Question in The Hunger Games
In The Hunger Games, Katniss adopts an "indifferent mask" as a survival tool to maintain her safety. Katniss lives in District 12 in the country of Panem, which is controlled by the Capitol. The... -
Answered a Question in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Cassie is an intelligent child with confidence and pride. This confidence stems from some differences Cassie and her family have from the other families in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. For... -
Answered a Question in The Handmaid's Tale
In The Handmaid's Tale, the ladies in red have but one purpose: to provide children. Fertility is a problem in their society, and the women chosen to be handmaids are chosen because they are... -
Answered a Question in Wonder
Early in the book, the reader learns that Auggie used to wear an astronaut helmet to cover his face. Auggie was born with facial deformities, and the helmet served as a sort of protection for him... -
Answered a Question in Matilda
Despite her intelligence and capabilities, Matilda is not looked upon fondly by her own parents. Early in the book, it becomes clear that Matilda's parents feel she is a "chatterbox." They do not... -
Answered a Question in The Necklace
Unhappy with her current social status, Madame Loisel desires more. She feels entitled to a life beyond her means. She longs for jewels, expensive tapestries, and fine furniture. Madame Loisel does... -
Answered a Question in Thank You, M'am
Roger finds himself in the grip of Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones when he attempts to steal her pocketbook. She drags him to her residence. Here, evidence can be found in the description of her... -
Answered a Question in Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
At the beginning of the story, Percy Jackson believes he is a troubled youth who suffers from ADHD and dyslexia. After he loses his mother in a battle with the Minotaur, Percy finds himself at Camp... -
Answered a Question in Hatchet
Brian realizes that once the plane begins to run out of fuel, it will begin to slow down. His plan to land the plane is to tilt the nose down to keep it flying. He will then pull the nose up to... -
Answered a Question in He-y, Come On Ou-t!
After a typhoon, villagers discovered a hole located where a shrine once stood. Various measures were taken in an attempt to discover the depth of the hole, but they were unsuccessful. A... -
Answered a Question in And of Clay Are We Created
In the beginning, Rolf approaches the story as he would any other. When he arrives on the scene by way of helicopter, he begins to deliver the story in his typical calm demeanor. The narrator... -
Answered a Question in Thank You, M'am
Based on some information the author provides regarding Mrs. Jones, it seems unlikely that Roger would have had much success in running away. The reader is aware that Mrs. Jones is a "large woman."... -
Answered a Question in Hatchet
In Hatchet, Brian has a few encounters with animals in the night. One such encounter occurs on the night after Brian was able to successfully build a fire. He hears a sound like something being... -
Answered a Question in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
In Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, Mr. Avery pays a visit to the Logan family and informs them that, "They's ridin' t'night." Mr. Avery is referring to the night men, a group of white men that harass... -
Answered a Question in He-y, Come On Ou-t!
After a typhoon, villagers discover a hole where a shrine once stood. The hole is deep and is approximately one meter wide. The villagers attempt to discover the depth of the hole, but their... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
Although there are many differences between the white community and black community in To Kill a Mockingbird, there are similarities as well. For example, both communities have members that have... -
Answered a Question in Sweat
In "Sweat," the piles of laundry serve as a symbol. In the beginning of the story, Delia separates the loads of laundry into piles. This work of separating symbolizes Delia's efforts to provide... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
In Chapter 28 of To Kill a Mockingbird, there are many occurrences and comments that seem to foreshadow danger. Through her description of the setting and weather, the author sets the stage. For... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
Jem's reasons for demonstrating bravery change and grow along with his character in To Kill a Mockingbird. In the first chapter, it is clear that the appearance of bravery is important to Jem. Dill... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
Dill is a child with a tender heart. The reader first sees evidence of this early in the novel when Jem compares the task of getting Boo Radley outside to making a turtle come out of its shell. He... -
Answered a Question in The Giver
"Precision of language" is a necessity in the community in which Jonas lives. After dinner during their nightly ritual of sharing their feelings, Jonas' family describes feelings experienced by... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
Unfortunately for Scout and Jem, they must pass the home of Mrs. Dubose on their way to town. As they pass her home, she clearly communicates her feelings regarding the children. She feels that... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
One example of a quote that shows equality occurs in chapter 14 of To Kill a Mockingbird. Aunt Alexandra voices her opinion that Atticus no longer needs Calpurnia. Atticus disagrees. He states that... -
Answered a Question in The Hunger Games
In the first chapter of The Hunger Games, Katniss provides some background information that helps to explain what happened to North America. She shares that each year, at the beginning of the... -
Answered a Question in The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant
In the short story, "The Bass, the River, and Sheila Mant," the young narrator clearly values the river. It is where he participates in his favorite hobby of fishing and sees the girl that captures... -
Answered a Question in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Jeremy is introduced in the first chapter of the book as the children are walking to school. Cassie defines him as a "strange boy." She shares that Jeremy, who is white, meets them in the mornings... -
Answered a Question in And of Clay Are We Created
In the first paragraph of the story, the reader becomes aware of Azucena's situation. She is stuck in a pit of mud with just her head protruding above the surface. Television cameras transmit her... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
Scout and Jem are regularly on the receiving end of insults hurled at them by Mrs. Dubose. Their elderly neighbor refers to Atticus as a "nigger-lover," calls Scout an "ugly girl," and is convinced... -
Answered a Question in The Man to Send Rain Clouds
The moral of the short story is one of compromise. When Ken and Leon discover that the old man, Teofilo, has died, they prepare the body in a way that is traditional to them. They tie a feather in... -
Answered a Question in Uphill
The poem by Christina Rossetti involves a conversation between two speakers. One asks questions and the other responds to those questions. The answer to the question of how long the journey will... -
Answered a Question in There Will Come Soft Rains
In "There Will Come Soft Rains," the house is both a part of the setting and a character in the story. By using personification, Bradbury describes the actions of the house as if those actions were... -
Answered a Question in The Fault in Our Stars
Hazel is a seventeen-year-old girl with cancer. Her mom believes that Hazel suffers from depression. Hazel's doctor agrees. As a result, Hazel's medications are adjusted, and she is encouraged to... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
In chapter 4 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Dill informs Scout that he is able to tell if someone will die soon by the way he or she smells. This leads to an argument between Dill and Scout. Jem tells... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
In chapter 17 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Tom Robinson's trial is taking place. Bob Ewell takes the stand to testify that his daughter has been raped by a black man. Scout shares that the only thing... -
Answered a Question in Hatchet
After the tornado, Brian attempts to get his shelter repaired. As he's looking down the shoreline for wood, he notices the tail of the plane sticking out of the lake. It occurs to Brian that if the... -
Answered a Question in And of Clay Are We Created
In the beginning of the story, the narrator says of Rolf, "Fear seemed never to touch him." Rolf does his best to remain calm and courageous when he first begins to help Azucena. Rolf assures her... -
Answered a Question in The Boarding House
Mr. Doran experiences moral paralysis as he finds himself trapped between doing what he feels he is expected to do and what he would like to do. Mrs. Mooney is aware of the relationship between her... -
Answered a Question in Amy Lowell
Though the narrator in the poem never mentions the word "love," the imagery in the poem makes it quite clear that she does indeed feel love or passion for the one she is leaving behind. She... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
Atticus Finch makes the decision to defend a black man, Tom Robinson, against charges of rape. The backlash he and his family face as a result of his choice highlights a need for a change in... -
Answered a Question in The Veldt
An author has effectively created suspense when the reader feels compelled to keep reading to see what happens. Bradbury creates suspense and hints at danger in the first few lines of the story by... -
Answered a Question in Hatchet
Hatchet is the story of a young man that boards a plane in order to visit his father in Canada. The pilot of the plane suffers a heart attack, causing the plane to crash. Brian, the only survivor,... -
Answered a Question in The Giver
In Chapter 9 of The Giver, Jonas experiences some mixed emotions. He is aware that his appointment as Receiver of Memory is an honor. However, he senses a difference in the way his friends and... -
Answered a Question in The Outsiders
Bravery is certainly a quality displayed by heroes. However, in The Outsiders, there are many instances when characters display heroic qualities other than bravery. Loyalty is one such quality. The... -
Answered a Question in The Man to Send Rain Clouds
Leon and Ken discover Teofilo dead under a tree. After tending to the sheep, Leon ties a feather in the old man's hair and paints his face according to their customs. They prepare the body in the... -
Answered a Question in The Giver
In The Giver, Jonas becomes aware that certain things begin to look different to him. For example, he notices a change in the appearance of an apple, in faces in the crowd at the Ceremony, and in... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
Boo Radley is mentioned in the second paragraph of the novel. At this point, the reader knows that Boo must have some importance because he somehow plays a role in the events leading up to Jem's... -
Answered a Question in The Giver
In The Giver, when a child becomes an Eight, he or she receives the freedom to choose where to perform volunteer services. Many children will choose activities with which they are familiar, or they... -
Answered a Question in Wonder
On a scale of one to ten, Auggie rates his first day of school a five. In his first class of the day, he notices that no one seems interested in sitting next to him. Eventually, Jack Will takes a... -
Answered a Question in After Twenty Years
Bob can be described as determined. Twenty years ago, he left New York for the West determined to be successful. His friend, Jimmy, chose to stay in his familiar surroundings. When asked by the cop... -
Answered a Question in To Kill a Mockingbird
In Chapter 13 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout is providing evidence in support of Aunt Alexandra's theory that certain characteristics or qualities can be attributed to a Maycomb citizen based upon...
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