• RELIGION

A standard religionIn reply to #2: wslam No sir i do not agree with you and what u say. You think…

I’m not sure what the discussion is, but perhaps we should clarify the difference between religion and spiritual faith. I see religion more as the brand-Christian, Muslim, Hindu, and etc. Spiritual…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

When Scout takes Boo home, she understands many things as she sees the street from a new point of…

After taking Boo home, Scout stood in front of the window “to the left of the brown door.” From her new vantage point, Scout was able to see that Boo was probably able to watch the whole street…

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• THE GRAPES OF WRATH

What is the purpose of the Christian parallels in The Grapes of Wrath?There are many parellels…

When trying to establish an author’s use of religion or spiritual implications within a specific work, there will be many answers present. I would suggest that part of what motivates Steinbeck in…

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• MACBETH

What are some significant quotes from Macbeth that result in significant consequences for the…

I think this is an interesting assignment, so have fun with it! I would suggest looking at Lady Macbeth. She has a very important speech in Act I, Scene v, in which she decides that Duncan will…

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• INVISIBLE MAN

What are the motifs in Invisible Man? Give specific examples of the motifs.

In Invisible Man, the dominant motifs are: 1. Music: Louis Armstrong’s “What Did I Do to Be So Black and Blue” 2. Vision: the blindfolds 3. Speeches: the narrator’s speech after the Battle…

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• A TALE OF TWO CITIES

Having read A Tale of Two Cities, would you say Dickens is an optimist or pessimist? Why?Having…

Hah. I’d say Charles Dickens is a realist. A Tale of Two Cities is a revolutionary story that realistically portrayed the violence of French Revolution, the dangers of a corrupt government, and…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

What two-fold role does Reverend Dimmesdale say Pearl plays?

In chapter 8, Hester goes before Bellingham, Wilson, Chillingworth, and Dimmesdale to convince them that she should be allowed to keep Pearl. Governor Bellingham wants to take Pearl away from…

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• THE AWAKENING

What are the main images and symbols in Chopin’s The Awakening?

One of the major images and symbols in the novel The Awakening is at the very end when Edna drowns herself. As she goes out into the water, “the foamy wavelets curled up to her white feet, and…

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• SCIENCE

What is the function of the thyroid?

Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland, that is located in the neck, below Adam’s Apple. The main function of thyroid gland is to convert iodine – which is found in foods – in thyroid hormones:…

• THE AWAKENING

Why does Edna get involved with Alcee Arobin?

Alcee Arobin follows Edna around and spends a great deal of time with her while Mr. Pontellier is not home. At first it is simply a friendship, Edna takes no true interest in Alcee because he love…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

What are some facts about the East Egg, the West Egg, and the Valley of Ashes?I need some ideas…

In Fitzgerald’s marvelous work, The Great Gatsby, setting is absolutely intrinsic to the major elements of the narrative as it is a steering force in the novel, representing motifs and reflecting…

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• SCIENCE

What is the name of the hormone that influences the sleep-wakefulness cycles?

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pituitary, which is regulating circadian rhythm. Melatonin is secreted mainly during the night, causing a restful sleep, helping to regenerate the body and…

• THE AWAKENING

Why do you suppose critics were outraged at this novel in 1899?Saying it committed “unutterable…

Chopin’s The Awakening dared to suggest that women should be allowed the same sexual freedom that men have been allowed to have for, well, throughout history. Enough said? The novel features a…

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• THE AWAKENING

What is your reaction to the end of the novel? Do you agree or disagree with the reasons for…

Your question concerning Chopin’s The Awakening is an ethical or moral or religious or personal question, rather than a literary question. The work of art is what it is. It is an author’s attempt…

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• A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, something is present to show a tragic set-up. What or who occurs…

Well, the opening scene is the tragic set-up you are looking for. Hermia is brought by her father, Egues, to Theseus, to settle a family dispute according to the law. Hermia has been pledged in…

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• RELIGION

How does knowledge of the political, historical and cultural background of the Greco Roman world…

The Roman empire had clear control of Judea, meaning Jesus and his followers had interaction with Roman power on a daily basis. One of the main understandings for any person living in the empire…

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• THE BIBLE

Identifiy the antecedent if the pronoun ‘you’ at the start of Chapter 2 in the book of…

The antecdent of a pronoun is the person to whom the pronoun refers — who it is replacing. So in this case, we are trying to figure out who “you” is — who is Paul addressing? In this case, Paul…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What is difference between American and British English in pronunciation? Explain with…

If you were to read British or American English, you would not find that many differences except for some constructions that are unique to one or the other and, of course, the different vocabulary,…

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• SCIENCE

How does the study of microbiology contribute to environmental science?

Microbiology is the study of microscopic organisms such as algae, bacteria, moulds, protozoans, viruses, and yeasts. All these organisms are collectively called microbes. They include algae,…

• THE MADONNA OF EXCELSIOR

Discuss Novel – any opinions would be helpful. Hi Everyone!! I am new on this site and do not…

Hi Max! i have also recently started studying again, and came upon this site. Quite a little gem! I too am doing English with UNISA, and it has been quite an eye opener for me to study through…

• THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

Discuss the function of Martin, the proprietor of the Terrace, in the novel The Old Man and the Sea.

Martin, the owner of the Terrace, puts a face on the social establishment in the village. The community gathers there at the Terrace, tourists and fishermen alike. At the beginning of the story,…

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• THE JUNGLE

How does the title “The Jungle” relate to the themes of the novel? Give specific examples.

Certainly, I think that the exploitation of workers and the atmosphere in which workers like Jurgis toil resembles a “jungle.” There is little sense of justice or fairness in this setting….

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• LITERATURE

How do the setting and her daily life reinforce the idea expressed in the line “I am all…

The general storyline of “Wife’s Lament” is that a woman has been married but, due to some trouble with his family, is now outcast. This is her lament, as the title suggests, as she is now living…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

What does Nick learn from his first encounter with these people?

Concerning The Great Gatsby, you should remember that Nick’s first meeting with Tom and Daisy in the novel is not his first meeting with them. Daisy is his cousin and he went to school with Tom….

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• SCIENCE

Is there a treatment for hyperthyroidism? And if so, what is it?

Hyperthyroidism occurs when the body produces too much thyroid hormone. This can be due to heredity, diet (too much iodine in diet), Grave’s disease– an autoimmune disease, pituitary tumor,…

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• OEDIPUS REX

What are the role of the chorus in Oedipus and in Hamlet?what replaces the chorus in hamlet?

The role of the Chorus is Oedipus is to act as the voice of reason. It’s the chorus which prompts Oedipus to action (by documenting for us the curse which has apparently fallen on their town),…

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• SCIENCE

Normal vision marries a woman who is heterozygous for astigmatism. What are the possible…

Astigmatism is a dominant allele and normal vision is recessive. Therefore, there are two genotypes for astigmatism. If we use A for astigmatism allele and a for normal allele, then a person with…

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• FRANKENSTEIN

How does the Mary Shelley seem to feel about Victor Frankenstein? About the creature?I’m really…

Concerning your question about Shelley’s Frankenstein, one can find it difficult to determine what a work reveals about an author’s views, since authors create personas to serve as narrators. And…

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• BUSINESS

Explain today’s public sector labor relations. Identify how collective bargaining applies.

Explain today’s public sector labor relations. Identify how collective bargaining applies.

• LYDDIE

In the book Lyddie, what effect did Diana, Betsy, and Brigid have on Lyddie’s life?

Diana, a Union organizer, teaches Lyddie about compassion, and to think beyond the immediate need to make a living in order to survive. It is Diana who takes Lyddie under her wing when she arrives…

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• BUSINESS

Describe the current labor relations environment. What are the future trends in labor relations?

The general labour relations environment may differ from country to country, and within a country from region to region. So I will limit my discussions to the relations environment in India. Till…

• THE CHOSEN

What are some traits that describe Reuven Malter and Danny Saunders in The Chosen by Chaim Potok?

Reuven Malter is first of all an (1) Orthodox Jewish boy and the son of an Orthodox Jewish Talmud scholar. The Talmud is called “the supreme source book” of Jewish religious law. It is a…

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• A SEPARATE PEACE

What are two passages that support the theme of “A Separate Peace”?

One theme of John Knowles’s A Separate Peace is that of Guilt and Innocence. As Knowles himself wrote, after Finny’s crippling accident, everything that follows is one long abject confession, a…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

Who approaches Dimmesdale when he invites Pearl and Hester to the scaffold?Why does this person…

I think that you are talking about the scaffold episode that happens in Chapter 23. If that is correct, then the person who approaches Dimmesdale when he tries to mount the scaffold is Roger…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

In The Great Gatsby, is Nick a reliable narrator?Nick embodies a singularly unique role in The…

One could make the argument that no narrator can be completely objective but a completely detached one will clearly be more objective than one like Nick who is in the midst of the action. Because…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In Chapters 27-28, What is Pip embrassed for Joe to see?is there any proof to back this up?

In chapter 27, Pip learns that Joe is coming to London and would like to see Pip. Biddy has sent Pip a letter outlining all of this. Pip is afraid that his friends will see Joe and that Joe will…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In chapter 25 of Great Expectations how does Wemmick treat the butcher?

We get Wemmick’s experience with the butcher second-hand as he tells Pip about it on their way home. He says that he went to the butcher to get meat for dinner and that the butcher himself was a…

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• DEATH OF A SALESMAN

In Death of a Salesman, why does Miller juxtapose the scene of Linda reassuring Willy that he is…

Certainly there is much irony in this scene as Linda tells Willy that he is a good man even though he has had an affair with this secret woman. Earlier in the play, Linda is seen mending her silk…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In chapter 24 of Great Expectations what is Wemmick’s view of Jaggers?Charles Dickens, author

Wemmick makes quite a few comments in chapter 24 that indicate that Wemmick has a healthy respect for Jaggers’ power, authority, intimidation and success. He also seems to know Jaggers very well,…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What social structural factors contribute to the problems of government and politics?In what ways…

The primary area of focus is going to be on the concept of “social structural factors.” The exact interpretation of this idea is going to be debated. I would say that economic possession can…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In Chapters 23-24, who does the narrator say has the real power in the Pockets’ house?Is there…

The answer to this question can be found towards the start of this chapter (Chapter 23). By my count, it starts around five paragraphs into the chapter. I guess that is where I would say the…

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• SCIENCE

What is one thing that does not involve physics?

Everything in the universe is under the control of laws of science. Science includes many fields like Physics, Chemistry and Biology. But as said by Ernest Rutherford, “All science is either…

• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In Chapter 22, What is Herbert’s profession? What does he aspire to do?Is there proof?

The answer to this can be found towards the end of Chapter 22. Herbert appears not to really have any sort of a profession just at the moment. He is “looking about,” presumably to find some sort…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

Identify the attitude, values, and ideologies that tend to perpetuate gender inequalityIdentify…

I think that the so-called “ideology of domesticity” still plays an important part in perpetuating gender inequalities. Eighteenth-century industrialization made women the keepers of the home and…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In chapter 16 of Great Expectations why does Pip tell Biddy about his attraction to Estella?

Pip told this to Biddy because in this chapter, he notices that she is happier and more settled, and even a bit pretty. He realizes that she has been a good friend to him, a good friend and…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In Chapters 12-13, What does Pip expect to be the outcome of his fight with the “pale young…

I assume that you are asking what the consequences of the fight will be — not who will win. The fight happened in Chapter 11 so by Chapter 12, we know that Pip has won the fight easily. At the…

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• DEATH OF A SALESMAN

What is Willy remembering when his sons overhear him talking to himself?I totally forgot

I’m not sure which incident you are referring to, so I’ll start with the first. Willy is thinking about Biff’s Chevvy, the car Biff had when he was a teenager. Hee remembers fondly that Biff took…

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• MACBETH

Through the progress of the play Macbeth, do the three weird sisters gain power?

In Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the three weird sisters do gain power, or more specifically, are given more power by Macbeth, or are allowed more power by Macbeth, as the play continues. The witches’…

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• MACBETH

Is there a non-physical link between the three weird sisters and Macbeth in the play…

Concerning Shakespeare’s Macbeth, the metaphysical link, if you will, is established specifically in two places. You can make a detailed argument for a connection in many ways, but for specific…

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• MATH

Solve the equation |3x-4| = |3-4x|Solve the equation |3x-4| = |3-4x|

Using the property of absolute value yields: and Hence, such that: Considering yields: Considering yields: Hence, evaluating the solutions to equation yields and .