After Romeo kills Tybalt is he upset at what he has done in Romeo and Juliet?
- ROMEO AND JULIET
After Romeo kills Tybalt is he upset at what he has done in Romeo and Juliet?
After Romeo kills Tybalt, he is upset, but I am not sure that he is exactly upset at what he has done. In other words, he does not think that he has done something morally wrong. However, he is…
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- HISTORY
Which of the following was not among Americas goals for the revolutionizing international affairs…
Your question is really not at all clear. Are you asking about goals that the colonies had during the Revolution? If so, I would say that the answer is D — that the US was not really trying for…
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- REFERENCE
In the reading programme, explain the importance of developing comprehension skills. In the…
In a group of mixed ability, I would stil begin by focusing on the basic skills and then moving up from there. For instance, I would start with recall to make sure everyone remembers what…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How is Tom’s handicap important to his case?Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird
Tom Robinson has a withered left hand that has been rendered useless. Since the Ewells claim that Tom has tried to beat Mayella, grabbing her by the neck.Mayella testifies, “He got me round the…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
“Love is the anchor of soul.” Is it a simile or metaphor? Explain.
This is a metaphor and not a simile. The brief reason is because it does not contain the word “as” or the word “like.” If it were a simile, it would say “Love is like an anchor for the soul.”…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
LYRIC IS A SONG WHICH SONGS WITH A COMPANY OF LYRE . FEATURE-SPONTANIOUS OVERFLOW OF FEELING AND EMOTION,MUSIC AND MELODY,SINGLE EMOTION,ETC. EG.SHELLY’S ‘ODE TO THE WEST WIND’
- KARL MARX
Can someone please help me and explain Marxism theory and how can it be relate to what is…
While Marxist theory has been taking a beating over the last twenty years, I do believe that one can take its emphasis on economic materialism as applicable to the modern setting. With the recent…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
Define the term ‘epigram’ with example.
An epigram of modern literature has come to mean a short, clever and memorable statement. Epigrams began as short poems written in Greek. Though in Greek literature, the epigram was not the one or…
- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Shakespearean “Nothing New” Is there a quote from Shakespeare on the subject of there being…
The actual quote is from the Bible. Ecclesiastes, 1:9: What has been is what will be, and has been done is what will be done; and there is nothing new under the sun. However, in Sonnet 59,…
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- MACBETH
I need help creating my own film version of Macbeth and deciding which themes to concentrate on….
Thinking about themes can be a fun way to create ideas for making a film version of Macbeth. Some of the common themes that come up when discussing the play are: evil; ambition; guilt; and gender…
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- THE HANDMAID’S TALE
What is significant that offered changes her feeling of commit suicide after she knows Nick in…
I think you are asking, “Why is it significant that Offred changes her mind about the act of suicide after she knows Nick?” If so, then the reason she changes her mind and starts the see the world…
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- MACBETH
What is an alternative/additional representation of a section or character from Macbeth which can…
What an interesting assignment. I like your ideas very much. The scene that you chose iv quite suspenseful and shows a wide range of emotion from Macbeth. It seems that here several thoughts…
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- HISTORY
How effective were the Spanish in gaining control of Latin America?
I would have to say that the Spanish were very effective in gaining control of Latin America. After all, they controlled pretty much everything from the Valley of Mexico to Patagonia (not…
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- GOOD COUNTRY PEOPLE
What is the effect of O’Conner’s use of the phrase “good country people” throughout the story?
As with much of O’Connor’s work, the titles often contain irony, and this irony is repeated in the plot of the story. The “good country people” are not really good – Mrs. Freeman is a chatterbox…
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- SCIENCE
What microscope is needed to take a close-up picture of a beetle’s head, a compound light or an…
If you would like to view the head of a beetle an optical microscope would do just fine. An optical microscope has a lens made of different materials based on the purpose of the microscope. The…
- GRENDEL
In Grendel, who or what is considered to be good in Grendel’s eyes and of what does this goodness…
Grendel loves language, specifically the poetic language of the shaper, which he says has the power to make him believe in the “lies” of the Hrothgar’s greatness, even though he knows the truth….
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What is a brief description of the assembly area in chapter five of Lord of the Flies?
In Chapter Five, Ralph calls an assembly “to set things right.” In Chapter 4, Jack’s group had let the fire go out, and the boys missed an opportunity to signal a passing boat. Now, Ralph wants…
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- POLITICAL SCIENCE
How should set up an essay comparing two systems of government?I am also supposed to say awhich I…
Here’s how I would set up this answer: First, I would look for a number of ways in which the two systems of government are different. The body of my paper would consist of a discussion of these…
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- POLITICAL SCIENCE
Can China truly be recognized as a superpower if it does not become more democratic?Can China…
There is absolutely nothing (in my opinion) that says that a country cannot be a superpower unless it is democratic. As an example of this, the Soviet Union was the second superpower in the world…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What does it mean to “characterize the lifestyle of the upper class” in The Great Gatsby?I am…
With trying to decipher the exact meaning of any prompt, I think that opening a dialogue with your instructor would be the best course of action. I am confident that there are insights there which…
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- POOR RICHARD’S ALMANACK
What are some historical or current events that best describe or support Poor Richard’s Aphorism…
The one that comes most immediately to mind for me is the current trouble that our (United States) economy is in. You can say that it started from a relatively small leak and that it has sunk a…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
How is Crooks’s character marginalized in Of Mice and Men?John Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men
Crooks, the negro stable worker, finds himself ostracized from the social circle of the other ranchworkers who are white. He is forced to remain in the barn and not live in the bunkhouse apart…
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- OTHELLO
In Act 1, what reasons does Iago use to explain why he deserves to be Othello’s lieutenant in…
Iago declares that he has more experience than Cassio. Cassio has no field experience. According to Iago, Cassio knows no more of battle than “a spinster.” He calls Cassio a “great…
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- THE HANDMAID’S TALE
What does it mean in The Handmaid’s Tale when Offred says, “I am a national resource”?
Offred is referring to the fact that she is a handmaid and therefore it is her role in this new society to be a fertile womb for a commander’s baby. In this distopian society, there is a huge…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
On the scene with Hester and Pearl in chapter16 of The Scarlet Letter, why does sunlight shine on…
The allegory on Ch. 16 of the sunlight shining on Pearl is actually a form of foreshadowing. Pearl, despite of her elfish and fiendish surreal nature, actually will have a bright future ahead of…
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- THE ZOO STORY
Why does Jerry take such pains to tell Peter about his life in The Zoo Story?
It should be obvious from the beginning of the play that Jerry has a difficult time establishing any kind of relationship. From the beginning, he is aggressive. His whole purpose is to get…
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- BABBITT
In Chapter 9 of Babbitt, why is it important for Babbitt to have this party?
Here at enotes only one question may be posted at a time; therefore, the first one has been addressed: Firmly entrenched in the middle class of Zenith, the Babbitts have a party to celebrate…
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- MOCKINGJAY
Where in Mockingjay is there foreshadowing?Please explain where and what it foreshadows.
Foreshadowing occurs from the very onset of Suzanne Collins’ Mockingjay in the first chapter as Katniss revisits the bombed-out District 12. In her house in the Victor’s Village, Katniss Everdeen…
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- ESSAY LAB
How can I start a comparison essay that I have to write based on a handout given out in class and…
Always start your essay by making a outline. What I suggest doing here, is making a list of similarities and differences between the handout and the textbook. You will then be able to look at…
- NIGHT
In Night, what is Eliezer’s plan if he is selected for death at Birkenau?
I think it is important to remember that this is the first of many selections that Elie undergoes, and as such, he is hugely confused and disorientated by the process. He has just been told to lie…
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- POLITICAL SCIENCE
Why do we as Americans feel that President Obama can fix what America has endored for the past 8…
This seems like less of a question than an argument, but let me talk some about our attitudes towards presidents in general. I think that we expect too much from all presidents — we give them too…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
In chapters 1-8 of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, how does the action create a feeling of terror in…
The action in chapters one through eight of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein varies greatly. In the opening chapters, excluding the letters, Shelley allows Victor to introduce himself to the readers….
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- MATH
Solve: “Baking a tray of corn muffins takes 4 cups of milk and 3 cups of wheat flower.Baking a…
From the information given, we know that baking a tray of corn muffins takes 4 cups of milk and 3 cups of flour and the profit made is $3. And baking a tray of bran muffins takes two cups of flour…
- ESSAY LAB
Can you please give a very strong conclusion on reaching goals?
Much of this is going to be dependent on what you have already written and what it is that you need to prove. I do think that it is important to highlight how goals are needed and how they help to…
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- WHY I LIVE AT THE P.O.
What is the theme of “Why I Live at the P.O.”?
A theme of “Why I Live at the P.O.” is that sometimes a lie is better than the truth. This story is about a family squabble. Sometimes families have to tell each other lies, and accept…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, why was Alexandra really staying with Atticus, Jem and Scout?(chapter 13)
Aunt Alexandra has really come to Maycomb to stay with the Finch family because she does not think that Atticus is raising his kids properly. She thinks that they are not acting in a way that is…
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- HISTORY
Has the longevity of the british monarchy been the results of limits placed on it by the…
To begin with, England does not have a constitution. At one time the monarchy had unlimited power. Over time, their power was limited by various enactments of Parliament. The Magna Carta was the…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
In Death of a Salesman, is Willy a tragic figure? To answer this question we are looking at…
This subject can be argued in both directions. If we argue that Willy is a victim of circumstances, we can point to his adherence to his society’s vision of success. Willy is dedicated to a very…
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- POLITICAL SCIENCE
How does the at-large system allow voters to choose from a broader base of candidates compared to…
To answer this, just think about it in terms of the size of population available in each case. If you have a district system, the only candidates that the voters in a given district have to choose…
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- ESSAY LAB
I am writing a paragraph on goals.Based on the quote “Those who attain any excellence commonly…
It is a little hard to tell what you are asking for. If you simply need an introductory sentence, it sounds like you have a pretty good idea that just needs a little tweaking. Two things I would…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, comment upon the one time that it’s Scout that keeps Atticus safe.
In the book To Kill a Mockingbird, young Scout arrives upon the scene when she is worried about her father. She and her brother Jem are both present. Atticus is standing in for the sheriff who…
- THE LAST LECTURE
Randy describes two “classic bad apologies.” What are those two classic bad apologies in The…
The Last Lecture is a series of essays and quotes written by Randy Pausch. Randy dedicated a section to bad apologies. Randy expressed that an insincere apology given half heartedly is not worth…
- THE SCARLET LETTER
In the concluding chapter of The Scarlet Letter, what does her name mean and how does it convey…
In the concluding chapter of The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Hester’s name comes to be revered. As a woman who has weathered tribulations of the greatest measure, she is perceived as a…
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- ESSAY LAB
I am doing a paragraph on goals, referring to this quote:”those who attain any excellence…
Basically, what this quote is saying is that you cannot be excellent at anything unless you spend all your life focusing on that one thing. If I were writing about this, I would say that I have…
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- SCIENCE
How long, over what distance, can an once of pure gold be stretched?
Gold has for a long time been a metal the properties of which have made it so appealing to people that it has been the reason behind hundreds of wars over the centuries. Some of the properties of…
- HISTORY
What was the focus of US foreign policy during the Cold War?
During the Cold War, the focus of US foreign policy was (not surprisingly) the containment of communism. Containment was a doctrine that said that the US would try to prevent communism from…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
Find imagery to describe Hawthorne’s attitude towards the characters in the conclusion of The…
In Chapter XXIV, Hawthorne writes, And Hester Prynne had returned, and taken up her long-forsaken shame! But where was little Pearl?….But, through the remainder of Hester’s life, there were…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
The EPA is the Environmental Protection Agency. As its name implies, the mission of this agency is to write rules and enforce laws that are meant to protect the environment. These laws and rules…
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- ESSAY LAB
Is this a good start to my essay?This is what I have going on for my essay so far. The ward…
In introductions I normally find to stop them being boring and to make them interesting you want some kind of initial “hook” that is going to attract your reader to keep on reading. Your…
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- HAMLET
Hamlet lost the love of his father, mother, and Ophelia. Why is Hamlet responsible for this?in…
I edited your question down to just the first part because you are only allowed to ask one question at a time. In response to your question I would argue that Hamlet didn’t lose the love of any of…