East of Eden what was new during the 1930's like technology etc? Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 30 Apr 02:12 Answers: 1
East of Eden what were the important current events of this time in the the United states (1930s) Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 30 Apr 02:11 Answers: 1
Moonglow What was the significance of the skinless horse Asked by phillirobert@gmail.com Last updated by Cat on 30 Apr 01:38 Answers: 1
The House of Hades What is the plot of the house of Hade Asked by Elijah Gardner Last updated by Cat on 30 Apr 01:32 Answers: 1
Other Where does the story, “Mr poppers penguins,” take place? Asked by Johnnyman65697 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:10 Answers: 1
Little Brother Why Is it a good ideas to have a party at Sutro Baths Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:09 Answers: 1
Little Brother what type of novel is little brother state your reasonings Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:09 Answers: 1
Little Brother The students go to Cesar Chavez High school – do a quick search to find out who he was. Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:08 Answers: 1
Little Brother Look around your community and/or your school– create a list of the ways in which we as a society keep tabs on the individual citizens. Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:07 Answers: 1
Little Brother How do you define “security”? What do you believe makes us secure? Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:07 Answers: 1
Little Brother Explore the theme of power as it relates to our lives – who has power in our society and how do they use it? Is power a positive or negative force in society? Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:05 Answers: 1
Little Brother Where do you see security devices used in our community? Do they actually help Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:04 Answers: 1
Little Brother A motif of beauty versus ugliness runs through the novel. Keep track of as many references to this as you find. Think about why the author includes this motif as you do so. Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:03 Answers: 1
Little Brother The novel Little Brother plays A LOT on the ideas found in the novel 1984, of which you read an excerpt. Keep track of any references to that novel which you discover in Little Brother. Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:03 Answers: 1
Little Brother Create a list of characters as we are introduced to them. How does each fit into the story? Make a note of who has power over whom. Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:03 Answers: 1
Little Brother Doctorow uses a number of NEOLOGISMS – made up words that he uses that we are expected to just accept – how many can you find? Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:02 Answers: 1
Little Brother Technical terms – this novel is FILLED with computer-speak, geek-talk and online meme terms – for example, the use of w1n5t0n for Winston is a standard computer method of writing a name using both numbers and letters. Create a list of the other technical Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:00 Answers: 1
Little Brother Doctorow uses a “near future” – a vision of tomorrow that is just around the corner. In this chapter we are introduced to a number of things that could be reality in a few years. Identify a few of them and write a short response Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 21:00 Answers: 1
Little Brother “Once people figured out that these “free” laptops worked for the man—and showed a never-ending parade of obnoxious ads to boot—they suddenly started to feel very heavy and burdensome,” What is the metaphor created in this passage? Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 20:59 Answers: 1
Little Brother Chapter one includes a number of ways in which Marcus and his friends circumvent a variety of security systems put in place by the school; list each of the security measures and provide a short explanation of how they get around them. Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 20:59 Answers: 1
Little Brother What does Marcus wrapping the Physics textbook in paper towels before nuking the arphid suggest about his character? Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 20:58 Answers: 1
Little Brother In this chapter Marcus describes both physical and emotional torture. He comments that he felt “dirty and ashamed.” What do you think it is that finally breaks Marcus and makes him feel this way? Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 20:55 Answers: 1
Little Brother Marcus laments that his punishment “had been sheer vindictiveness. My mind reeled at the thought. They had done all that as a mere punishment for defying their authority.” Explain how this comment can be connected to the themes of evil and morality. Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 20:55 Answers: 1
Little Brother Marcus comments to his friends that “’Terrorists don’t hate airplanes or bridges. They love terror’” and continues to think to himself, “It was so obvious I couldn’t believe I’d never thought of it before.” Why is this realization so shocking to him? Asked by Bookragstutor 4 Last updated by Cat on 29 Apr 20:54 Answers: 1