What does Frank do for a living in Eveline? Possessing a face bronzed by the life of a sailor, Frank is a lodger at a house that Eveline passes on the main road. She finds him “kind, open-hearted, and manly”; he is fond of music and often sings. Because he is a world-traveler, his tales […]
Why was The House on Mango Street Banned?
Why was The House on Mango Street Banned? The novel has been banned from several school curriculums and was listed on Banned Book Week’s list of frequently challenged young adult fiction for 2014-2015 because of its depictions of domestic and sexual violence. Does Ruthie have a disability? Summary: “Edna’s Ruthie” She doesn’t go into stores […]
How does Eveline feel about her father?
How does Eveline feel about her father? Eveline says she fears her father would physically hurt her like he used to hurt Harry and Ernest, her brothers. Eveline’s father makes Eveline feel rather tired and frightened. She needs safety and comfort, offered by her lover Frank. This is why she wants to run away with […]
Has gave or given?
Has gave or given? Both are correct, and it will depend on location which form is more commonly used. (I would consider had given to be the correct answer but gave would be ok.) kept is the imperfect form of keep, gave is the imperfect form of give and had given is the perfect form […]
What is the scientific name for human?
What is the scientific name for human? Homo sapiens Can a dog and coyote mate? It is a genetic fact that dogs, coyotes and wolves can mate, subsequently producing fertile offspring, however the argument is, mating cycles of the two species differ: coyotes go in to heat between January and March and have pups in […]
How is Esperanza maturing?
How is Esperanza maturing? As Esperanza matures during the year that makes up The House on Mango Street, she experiences a series of awakenings, the most important being a sexual awakening. At the beginning of the novel, Esperanza is not quite ready to emerge from the asexuality of childhood. How old is Esperanza at the […]
What is the main theme of thank you ma am?
What is the main theme of thank you ma am? The main theme in this short story is the power of kindness. The story shows how a kind gesture can soften the heart of a thieving teenager. When Roger gets caught by Mrs. Jones, he expects her to take him to the police. What does […]
How do you use to begin with?
How do you use to begin with? You use to begin with when you are talking about the first stage of a situation, event, or process. It was great to begin with but now it’s difficult. Does nah mean yes or no? What does or nah mean? Or nah, or “or not,” is a colloquial […]
How do you not use i in a narrative?
How do you not use i in a narrative? Here are some common pitfalls to avoid when writing in first person for the first-time: Avoid obvious tags. Don’t start every sentence with “I.” Starting every line with “I” can become repetitive; vary your sentences by illustrating thoughts or feelings. Your main character doesn’t always have […]
What is blue taxonomy?
What is blue taxonomy? Bloom’s taxonomy is a classification system used to define and distinguish different levels of human cognition—i.e., thinking, learning, and understanding. What makes a good taxonomy? What makes a good Taxonomy? A good taxonomy has to be comprehensible to users (so they can use it for navigation with little or no training) […]