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a)Who is he? What did he write?He was a Yale University political economist the leading advocate of incrementalism in the formulation of public policy published a classic critique of rational…

Chapter 1 summaryThe story opens with the Logan children on their way to school. They are walking which is usual, but as it is the first day of school, they…

Salamance Tree HiddleThe main character, also known as “Sal”Bybanks, KentuckySal’s original homeEuclid, OhioThe place to which Sal and her father moved after her mother left themMargaret CadaverSal’s father’s friend in…

William WilsonBy Edgar Allen Poe.Uses “doppelgänger” (a second person)Published in 1839.William Wilson SummaryStarts in childhood, boy at school just like him.Real Will attends Eton and Oxford, was mischievous. Cheats at…

What does Basso mean by differentiating between “social” and “cultural” meanings expressed by Apache joking imitations of Anglo-Americans? What are these meanings for the Apache?• Social meanings of Whiteman joking:•…

How do the Cheifs and Elders react to Fools Crow’s story about the Napikwan?Some laughed and were happy and some were afraid that it would lead to more trouble.How does…

Lockwood takes over the narrative “I’ll continue it in her own words, only a little condensed. She is, on the whole, a very fair narrator, and I don’t think I…

Why did Henry give the speech?Patrick Henry proposed resolutions to prepare the Virginia Colony for war and gave this speech to support those resolutions.What is the only lamp that guides…

What does it mean (and who was the character) “whose image refused to blend with the ancient picture of a boy in shorts and a shirt?” Explain why Golding writes…

True or False: The townspeople were glad that Janie was dating Tea Cake.FalseWhat was Janie’s response when Phoeby talked to her about Tea Cake?She said she had always wanted to…

What theories are given about the Scarlet Letter imprinted in the ministers flesh?1) Dimmsdale put in there himself2) Chillingsworth medicines caused the A to emerge3)Gods mark of sinWhy does Hawthorne…

What kind of crop has Jeff Patton worked all his life?The cotton crop was Jeff’s main crop.Who is Major Stevenson?Major Stevenson is the owner of Greenbriar Plantation, where Jeff and…

Tell a little about widges lifeHe was born the year of our lord 1587 and lived in an orpanage with Mistress MacGregor. He was basicly neglected at the orphanage. They…

1. What is orthography? Who has turned orthography?The art of writing words with the proper letters according to standard usage. Claudio has turned orthography2. What graces does Benedick seek in…

At the beginning of Act 2, John Proctor says, “It is winter in here yet”. Why is this pertinent to what is going on?John and Elizabeth’s relationship is still strained…

Chronicle the list of Beautiful women before Buttercup.Annette, Aluthra, and Adela TerralWho is the farm boy, and what is his connection to Buttercup?The farm boy, or Westly, works for Buttercup…

with what had the Accused been charged with regarding to the Neighboor’s sheep?making the sheep dance in an uncommon mannerwith what did they make the hogs sing?psalmswhat were the tests…

Describe how Max feels when he goes to the place in his head.He is floating; it is cool and empty; he feels like nothing, like nobody.What was Gwen;s relationship with…

Plot”Little Things” is the story of a couple that has been having some marital problems. Raymond Carver uses ambiguity in the story to describe the situation that is going on…

William Kamkwambamain character; creates the windmillTrywell KamkwambaWilliam’s father; becomes a farmer after a long life of trading, starts to not be able to provide for William and the family doesn’t…