loreen sumner
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I have been teaching English at the high school level for twenty-four years. I am a National Board Certified teacher. Recently, I added on ESL certification. Presently, I am teaching high school ESL which is English as a second language. I love my job and my students. It is so rewarding to be a part of their success as they progress in the English classroom by becoming fluent in English.
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Answered a Question in Romeo and Juliet
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Bruno becomes friends with Shmuel, the boy in striped pajamas. Often finding himself bored, in his new home, Bruno explores the area and finds the concentration camp. He does not really understand... -
Answered a Question in Hamlet
Hamlet hesitates to kill Claudius because he wants to be certain that Claudius is guilty. Hamlet reenacts a murderous scene, searching for a visible sign of guilt from Claudius. Hamlet cautiously... -
Answered a Question in Romeo and Juliet
In Act 3, scene one, Tybalt's argument is with Romeo. He is not interested in fighting Mercutio. Tybalt wants to fight Romeo for his embarrassment of Romeo's appearance at the Capulet's masquerade... -
Answered a Question in Julius Caesar
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Answered a Question in A Doll's House
Nora Helmer from Henrik Ibsen's Doll House is a female who is comfortable stepping out of the role of women at the time frame in which she lived. She takes matters into her own hands when she... -
Answered a Question in Romeo and Juliet
Romeo and Juliet is a famous story because something as wonderful as love causes so much grief. How could love, true love, prove to be the most miserable of conditions? In Romeo and Juliet, there... -
Answered a Question in Julius Caesar
Cassius argues against Marc Antony speaking at the funeral. He realizes that Antony can so easily turn the people against the conspirators. Brutus disagrees. He explains to Cassius that he will... -
Answered a Question in The Necklace
After the ball, Mme Loisel loses the necklace she has borrowed. In a panic, she searches everywhere to find the necklace. Knowing that she has to replace it, she visits a nearby jeweler. Upon... -
Answered a Question in King Lear
It is truly glorious to be able to laugh at those who are overly ornamental. King Lear's two older daughters cover themselves with their regal adornment, but inside, they are full of poison, as... -
Answered a Question in Hamlet
In all fairness, I believe Hamlet was being cautious in his judgment of whether or not his Uncle Claudius killed his father or not. It is wise to not make assumptions, especially in a case such as... -
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Answered a Question in History
I believe JF Kenndy was a great president. He was not afraid to take a stand on the Civil Rights Movement. Under his leadership, the Civil Rights Movement progressed. JF Kennedy handled the Cuban... -
Answered a Question in A Doll's House
In A Doll's House, there is a theme of woman and man. These two are distinct in this play. There is the role of the man and role of the woman. The woman does her best to please her man. She... -
Answered a Question in Things Fall Apart
I believe the first quote, "Never kill a man who says nothing," could relate to the fact that wise men listen. Thus never kill a wise man. Wise men are needed for their wisdom. In the quote, "There... -
Answered a Question in Poetry
This poem is stating that it is okay to speak the way your mother or father taught you to speak. The poet is offended when others ask her about her speech sounds or dialect. Joseph considers it... -
Answered a Question in Thank You, M'am
In "Thank You M'am," the characters are Ms. Jones and Roger. These two characters are not related biologically, but they do seem to have had something in common along life's way. Both characters... -
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I think Henrik Ibsen's ending in A Doll's House is a triumphant ending. Nora has finally realized that she is not responsible for Torvald's happiness. In fact, how can she make Torvald... -
Answered a Question in A Doll's House
Nora and Torvald have a shallow marriage. It is based on possessive love. Torvald believes Nora is his prize possession. He does not deem her his equal. She is his play toy.... -
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While child obesity is a growing concern among society, is it an issue that should be dealt with as to who is responsible for the obesity itself, or is it an issue that should be analysed... -
Answered a Question in Edna St. Vincent Millay
The speaker in "Lament" is matter of fact in stating to the children that "your father is dead...life must go on." Contrary to the title of this poem, there is no lamenting on the part of the... -
Answered a Question in Pride and Prejudice
In Darcy's, Miss Bingley's, and Elizabeth's discussion of the characteristics of an "accomplished" woman, Austen is not only mocking societal views, but she is establishing the fact that... -
Answered a Question in Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird
In "Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird," I believe the author's theme is to look beyond outer characteristics. Just in the title itself, the author encourages or suggests that there is more...
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