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Where does of mice and men take place?
Literature
The story is set on a ranch in Soledad, California during the Great Depression.
What does beloved mean?
Literature
The term “beloved” is used to describe someone who is cherished and adored. This person is typically someone who is close to the speaker, such as a family member, friend, or romantic partner.
What do the 3 fingers mean in hunger games?
Literature
The three fingers held up in the air mean thanks, admiration, and good-bye in the Hunger Games.
Who is crooks in of mice and men?
Literature
Crooks is a black stable buck who suffers from loneliness and isolation. He is not allowed into the bunkhouse with the other men, and he is not allowed to socialize with them.
How are jane eyre and helen burns different?
Literature
Jane Eyre is an orphan who is sent to live with her aunt and is later sent to a boarding school. Helen Burns is a student at the boarding school.
What does surcease mean in the raven?
Literature
The word surcease is used in the poem to mean “cease” or “stop.” In other words, the speaker is asking the raven to stop talking to him.
How Many Firefighters Died On 9/11?
Literature
2,977 people were killed in the 9/11 attacks, including 343 firefighters and 61 police officers who responded to the call.
What is the lesson in a lesson before dying?
Literature
The lesson in “A Lesson Before Dying” is that we should all treat each other with respect and dignity, no matter what our circumstances are.
Why is a lesson before dying banned?
Literature
A lesson before dying is banned because it is a novel about a black man who is sentenced to death for a crime he did not commit.
