Tina Hargaden
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I love teaching. I have been teaching for eight years, in middle school, high school, and college. I was born in Georgia. I live in the other corner of the country now, though. I have a great family!
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Answered a Question in Jane Eyre
I don't think that anyone who did not truly love another person could have the tumultuous emotions that Jane does while she lives at Thornfield Hall with Rochester in the beginning of her time... -
Answered a Question in Maniac Magee
Lionel Magee (aka Maniac) lost his parents when they died in a traffic accident in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania. The trolley they were on ran into the Schulkill River. Everyone on board... -
Answered a Question in The Odyssey
In this story, the gods and goddesses play a huge part in Odysseus’ journey. Some gods were on the Greeks' side and others worked against them. Wherever they went a god or goddess was always... -
Answered a Question in Hatchet
As the first poster touched upon, the importance of a particular event in the overall plot is subjective, and up to an individual's point of view. This would be influenced by your cultural... -
Answered a Question in Hatchet
In Hatchet there are many "problems", otherwise known as conflicts. Usually when writing about literature we say "conflict" when talking about problems characters encounter. Conflicts... -
Answered a Question in The Kite Runner
1. Amir and Hassan, his hare-lipped servant, and a group of older bullies are led by Assef, a real bully who wants to get revenge on for Amir. 2. For Hassan's birthday, Amir's dad Hassan pays... -
Answered a Question in Essays
What I tell my students about conclusions is that you should have three main parts. First, restate your thesis. The thesis is your main argument of your essay. It sounds like the thesis is... -
Answered a Question in Odour of Chrysanthemums
This is a great question, because the story "The Odour of Chrysanthemums" is well-known for its stunning use of visual imagery (such as the chrysanthemums, and the interplay of darkness and... -
Answered a Question in Dulce et Decorum Est
This is a good question, since in poetry it is often difficult to tell whose voice is speaking. We usually call the voice speaking in the poen the "persona" and many students make the mistake... -
Answered a Question in Twilight
In New Moon, Edward lies and leaves Bella because after the incidents at her eighteenth birthday party, he realizes that, even after toiling so long to protect her, she isn't safe from anyone,... -
Answered a Question in The Epic of Gilgamesh
Enkidu and Gilgamesh create a dichotomy (a system of two contrasting elements) between civilization and pre-civilized peoples. Enkidu is also 2/3 animal whereas Gilgamesh is 2/3 divine. ... -
Answered a Question in A Red, Red Rose
The poet continues on to bid his love goodbye, and we see in this last stanza why he has been asserting his love in such strong terms. He is leaving, and he seems to want to convince his lady... -
Answered a Question in A Red, Red Rose
This poem is about the poet's love for a young girl (a bonnie lass). He uses two main similes to explain the beauty of his love. Keep in mind that these similes have become stale now...