In "Lord of the Flies", which boys were the most successful leaders? For those who were poor leaders, what factors caused them to struggle?

Defining "successful leadership" is a task all of its own; Jack and Ralph were both successful leaders, but in very different ways. A good generalization would involve establishing the goals for a group, and/or the means of achieving those goals, and then actually achieving them. A less goal-oriented but no less powerful definition would involve simply the appearance or social status associated with leadership, in the form of social dominance such as being able to...

Defining "successful leadership" is a task all of its own; Jack and Ralph were both successful leaders, but in very different ways. A good generalization would involve establishing the goals for a group, and/or the means of achieving those goals, and then actually achieving them. A less goal-oriented but no less powerful definition would involve simply the appearance or social status associated with leadership, in the form of social dominance such as being able to direct and control conversations, represent the interests of others, and hold responsibility for critical tasks. 

Jack and Ralph are clear candidates for successful leaders by any of the definitions above, but Jack is definitely the more successful of the two; were it not for the intervention of the naval captain, Ralph probably would have died, and this pretty much disqualifies him as "successful". Ralph was a successful leader at the outset of the story because he was able to rely on the inherent restraint that the boys had learned via "civilized" influences, but his leadership was ultimately more of a title and posture than a practice; he was unable to actually get others to do what he wanted on a consistent basis.

Piggy and Simon are good candidates for "failed" leadership. Piggy was clearly the most intellectual of the boys, but the combination of his awful social skills and the boys' immaturity ensured that Piggy could not be appreciated for his more abstract qualities; it didn't help that he aggravated his own ostracism by failing to take social cues or improve himself in that regard. Instead, he often doubled-down on his insistence that he was right; this culminates in his statement about his glasses, that giving them back is "the right thing to do"; in Piggy's mind, morality is not abstract or relative, and his attempts to enforce this on others without the power to back it up simply make him look foolish.

Simon could have been a leader because he was an intellectual counterpart to Piggy, but a less obstinate one; he was a more humble and reasonable voice, but his timid nature prevented him from asserting himself in the face of the mockery the other boys threw at him for his difficulty in public speaking. Simon is often compared to the "prophet" archetype, and it should come as no surprise that young boys would be unable to appreciate or respect the concept of prophecy or foresight. Like Ralph and Piggy, Simon's greatest problem was the fact that his better qualities were not sufficiently developed, and those around him could not appreciate them for their own sake.

Explain the differences in men and women as both victims and offenders in terms of deviance and crime. Are the rates of victimization and crime...

In general, men are far more likely to commit crimes than women. Men constitute 98 percent of those arrested in the United States for rape and over 90 percent of those arrested for homicide. Males are also far more likely to be perpetrators of violent crimes than females. It is only in larceny-theft.and 51.3% embezzlement that we approach gender equality in criminal behavior. Similarly, in Canada, men are four times more likely to be arrested...

In general, men are far more likely to commit crimes than women. Men constitute 98 percent of those arrested in the United States for rape and over 90 percent of those arrested for homicide. Males are also far more likely to be perpetrators of violent crimes than females. It is only in larceny-theft.and 51.3% embezzlement that we approach gender equality in criminal behavior. Similarly, in Canada, men are four times more likely to be arrested for crimes than women and commit over 85 percent of felonies.

In terms of victimology, men are over twice as likely to be victims of homicide or assault then women, but are far less likely to be victims of rape, kidnapping, or criminal harassment (e.g. stalking).

Criminologists have attempted to explain these gender differences using various different models including evolutionary biology, social norms, and gender inequality. Evolutionary biologists argue that the history of the human race has predisposed men to violent and competitive behaviors and women to cooperative ones due to the needs of child rearing and the different demands of hunting and plant gathering. Next, women are socialized in North America to exhibit more self control and less aggression. Also it is theorized that traditionally female lifestyles provide less opportunity for criminal behavior. 

In what literary time period was the book Something Wicked This Way Comes written?

Something Wicked This Way Comes was written in 1962, which puts it near the end of modernism, or what is sometimes referred to as "late modernism." It also falls into the broad category of existentialism.

It should be noted that, while it ended up being a novel, Something Wicked This Way Comes was initially written as a screenplay, which makes it hard to categorize in literary terms.

Despite being grouped into these categories based on...

Something Wicked This Way Comes was written in 1962, which puts it near the end of modernism, or what is sometimes referred to as "late modernism." It also falls into the broad category of existentialism.

It should be noted that, while it ended up being a novel, Something Wicked This Way Comes was initially written as a screenplay, which makes it hard to categorize in literary terms.

Despite being grouped into these categories based on when it was written, Something Wicked This Way Comes doesn't easily fit the definition of modernism or existentialism. As a literary category, modernism is broadly defined by the author's desire to reject the classical rules of writing and produce something new or experimental. Something Wicked, on the other hand, is a fairly straightforward story told in a rather classical prosaic form. There is, however, one exception in which an entire chapter consists of a single sentence: "Nothing much else happened, all the rest of that day."

Given the fatalistic perspective of Will, Jim, and Will's father, the book also defies classical existentialism for the majority of the story. It is only towards the very end of the novel that the characters embrace their free-will and take control of their actions and circumstances.

Despite the heavy use of magic and other elements of fantasy common in modern and postmodern literature, Something Wicked is a very nostalgic story. Rather than rely on modern themes that were common in Bradbury's other stories, Something Wicked grapples with classic themes like friendship, coming of age, and the relationship between a father and son. For that reason, this story can be considered a mix of realism, modernism, and postmodernism.   

At the end of My Side of the Mountain did Sam's family stay with him?

In the book My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George, Sam’s family eventually came to stay with Sam. Although Sam spent much time alone in the wilderness, his family travelled to the wilderness to live with Sam.

When Sam first saw his family arrive, he was elated. Sam was quite surprised to see his whole family in the wilderness. Initially, he thought that only his father returned to visit him, but he soon...

In the book My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George, Sam’s family eventually came to stay with Sam. Although Sam spent much time alone in the wilderness, his family travelled to the wilderness to live with Sam.

When Sam first saw his family arrive, he was elated. Sam was quite surprised to see his whole family in the wilderness. Initially, he thought that only his father returned to visit him, but he soon realized that his whole family was there. As the text reveals:

“Then I jumped in the air and laughed for joy. I recognized my four-year-old brother’s pleasure song. The family! Dad had brought the family!”

After reuniting with his family, Sam was shocked to discover that his family planned on living in the wilderness with him. Sam had become self-sufficient and accustomed to living without his family. However, his mother decided that they would live with Sam. As his mother states:

“When you are of age, you can go wherever you please. Until then, I still have to take care of you, according to all the law I can find.”

Thus, Sam’s family came and stayed with Sam in the wilderness. Although Sam lived independently for many months, his family eventually came to join him.

In Chapter 19 of The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien, what are good quotes that use literary devices to help characterize Bilbo?

Chapter 19 of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbitconcludes one of the most influential fantasy stories of all time. As such, we can expect to find some significant indications that the formerly prudish and meek hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, has matured significantly (one cannot emerge triumphant from encounters with fire-breathing dragons without getting a boost in self-esteem, after all). Below, you'll find some quotes from the chapter that use literary devices to show Bilbo's growth as a...

Chapter 19 of J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit concludes one of the most influential fantasy stories of all time. As such, we can expect to find some significant indications that the formerly prudish and meek hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, has matured significantly (one cannot emerge triumphant from encounters with fire-breathing dragons without getting a boost in self-esteem, after all). Below, you'll find some quotes from the chapter that use literary devices to show Bilbo's growth as a character.

"'But our back is to legends and we are coming home'" (page 282). In this quote, Bilbo uses a mild form of personification with the word "legends." Though legends are an abstract concept, Bilbo references them here as if they were a physical, geographical location on a map. He does so in order to illustrate the fantastic places he has been to and the incredible adventures he has been through. By marking "legends" as a physical place on the map, Bilbo efficiently describes the mythic qualities of his quest. It also suggests that Bilbo has become a stronger, more confident individual, as he's gone from hiding in his kitchen to participating in legendary adventures.

"If Balin noticed that Mr. Baggins' waistcoat was more extensive... Bilbo also noticed Balin's beard was several inches longer..." (page 286). In this phrase, Tolkien uses a mild form of euphemism to describe the aging process of his characters. Rather than saying that Bilbo and Balin were getting older, he alludes to Bilbo's expanding girth by referencing a more generous waistcoat, while he takes note of Balin's more abundant facial hair. By doing so, he uses gentle phrases to illustrate a process that tends to make some folks uncomfortable (i.e., getting older and fatter). However, it's worth noting that Mr. Baggins' waistcoat size also lets us know that Bilbo has gotten quite rich, as his prosperity has provided him with plenty of exquisite food. Thus, we're given a subtle insight into the development of Bilbo's character.

List three of the legal rulings that ended segregation in the United States.

There were several rulings that ended segregation in the United States. One of these rulings occurred in 1946. It was the case of Morgan v Virginia. This Supreme Court ruling said it was illegal to segregate on buses that crossed state lines. Another Supreme Court ruling that ended segregation was Norris v Alabama. In this ruling, the Supreme Court said it was illegal to exclude African-Americans from being considered for serving on juries.

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There were several rulings that ended segregation in the United States. One of these rulings occurred in 1946. It was the case of Morgan v Virginia. This Supreme Court ruling said it was illegal to segregate on buses that crossed state lines. Another Supreme Court ruling that ended segregation was Norris v Alabama. In this ruling, the Supreme Court said it was illegal to exclude African-Americans from being considered for serving on juries.

One of the most famous cases that ended segregation was Brown v The Board of Education. In this case, the father of Linda Brown sued because his daughter couldn’t go to the same school as other kids who lived in her neighborhood. Linda Brown was African-American and had to attend a school for African-Americans. The Supreme Court ruled that separate but equal schools were not legal in the United States. This led to a series of desegregation cases throughout the country, at first in the South and then in the North. These were three cases that ended some aspect of segregation in our country.

What is the similarity between the H.D. poems "Oread" and "The Pool"?

One major similarity between H.D.'s two poems "Oread" and "The Pool" is that both pieces involve a speaker actively engaging with the natural world, specifically with bodies of water. In "The Pool," we get the sense of a speaker either contemplating the nature of a pool of water itself ("What are you - banded one?" (5)), or something lying within a pool of water. In "Oread," we encounter a speaker forcefully addressing the tumultuous waves...

One major similarity between H.D.'s two poems "Oread" and "The Pool" is that both pieces involve a speaker actively engaging with the natural world, specifically with bodies of water. In "The Pool," we get the sense of a speaker either contemplating the nature of a pool of water itself ("What are you - banded one?" (5)), or something lying within a pool of water. In "Oread," we encounter a speaker forcefully addressing the tumultuous waves of an ocean, comparing them to falling pine trees. In both poems, it seems like the speaker is engaging with and defining bodies of water in some fashion. 

The major difference between the two poems is tone. While "Oread" has a forceful quality that implies the speaker is actively controlling a tempestuous sea, "The Pool" is quieter and more contemplative, and, in some ways, more unsettling. That opening question "Are you alive?" (1) brings to mind the image of a corpse, and so the poem's quiet interrogation of its subject is much more menacing than the exuberant action of "Oread."