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Question 1

Self Reliance and Other Essays

Do a close reading of paragraph 14. Put this paragraph in your own words and explain why it is paramount in understanding Emerson's "Self-Reliance."

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 2

Spellbound

spellbound

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Asked by avery m #1076615

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Question 3

The Pearl

How is Juana Embodiment to the reason

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Asked by Abel M #865790

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Question 4

Civil Disobedience

What does Thoreau suggest should be the relationship between government and the individual? Cite specific details from the essay to support your claim.

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Asked by Zuzel V #1117893

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Question 5

Born a Crime

Trevor noah

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Asked by April V #1053761

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Question 6

The Analects of Confucius

Give illustrations to the truth of the statement: The man of wisdom does not vacillate; the man of natural goodness does not fret; the man of valor does not fear.

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Asked by shiela r #375511

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Question 7

Animal Farm

In his dreams, Old major criticizes humans. What are three reasons he doesn't like man?

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Asked by Emma G #556201

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Question 8

A Modest Proposal and Other Satires

What do the Lords have title to?

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Asked by Shantelle A #617982

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Question 9

A Modest Proposal and Other Satires

Why does Swift reject the idea of using fourteen yr. olds for food?

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Asked by shima a #572827

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Question 10

Self Reliance and Other Essays

Are there any parts of this essay that you disagree with? Are there times when being a non-conformist or trusting only oneself about what is right and wrong could be a problem?

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 11

Rear Window

Jeff gives his neighbors nicknames: Miss Torso, Miss Lonelyheart. What does this suggest about both society and Jeff as a character?

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Asked by Sam P #1117832

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Question 12

Self Reliance and Other Essays

Although this is an essay, Emerson uses a lot of figurative language in his writing. Choose 3 symbols, metaphors, or images that Emerson uses and explain what they mean and why they are important.

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 13

Self Reliance and Other Essays

Choose 3 passages (2-3 sentences each) from the first 14 paragraphs that seem important to you, put them in your own words, and explain why they are essential to understanding Emerson's ideas.

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 14

Self Reliance and Other Essays

Using evidence from the text, how does Emerson define individualism?

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 15

Self Reliance and Other Essays

Using evidence from the text, how does Emerson define genius?

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 16

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

Why is Wheeler trying to get people to listen to his tall tales?

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 17

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

Do a character analysis of Wheeler.

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 18

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

What stereotypes are present about westerners?

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 19

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

Do a character analysis of Smiley.

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 20

The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County

What is the significance of the setting in the story?

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 21

Self Reliance and Other Essays

Using evidence from paragraph one, what do you think Emerson's definition of original is (not the dictionary definition)?

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Asked by charlie m #1117316

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Question 22

The Whipping Boy

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Asked by Kimmy C #1117814

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Question 23

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

Describe how Peter felt when Aslan showed him the castle at Cair Paravel where he could be a high king.

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Asked by elias s #1117792

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Question 24

Island of the Blue Dolphins

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Asked by Austin K #1117789

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