Can there be such a thing as a black hole cluster, with multiple black holes in very small…
- BLACK HOLE
Can there be such a thing as a black hole cluster, with multiple black holes in very small…
It is probably impossible for there to be a black hole cluster, since the relative gravity of all the black holes would cause them all to collapse in on each other and form a larger black hole….
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In chapter six of The Great Gatsby, Gatsby knows Daisy didn’t have a good time at the party. What…
When Gatsby despairs that Daisy doesn’t understand his feelings as she once did, Nick advises him to not ask too much of Daisy because the past can’t be repeated. Gatsby reacts with disbelief,…
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- TWILIGHT
How do you think Stephenie Meyer and her “Twilight” series changed literature? How would you…
Stephanie Meyer did what J.K. Rowling did with the “Harry Potter” series, and made reading fun and cool again. For a long time now, reading has been declining severely. If you are perceived as…
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- HISTORY
What happened when people arrived at Ellis Island?
The first step at the Immigration Center on Ellis Island was a medical exam, which was pretty basic and took maybe five minutes. On the staps of the Great Hall the new immigrant was examined…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Act 1 of Julius Caesar what does Caesar say about Cassius?
Shakespeare uses his first acts to introduce characters and the central conflict of his plays. In Julius Caesar, Act 1, the audience not only witnesses the tension between former supporters of…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
In Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, how does Elizabeth come to live with Victor’s family?
Through the Frankenstein family, Shelley seeks to portray an idyllic, Romantic family (she does the same through the DeLaceys later in the novel). Romanticism focuses on the natural goodness of…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Why does Cassius refer to Caesar as “Colossus”?
Cassius is making an allusion (literary reference) to the Colossus of Rhodes, a famous statue that was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This allusion occurs during Cassius’s famous…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Compare and contrast the behaviors of Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby.
Tom Buchanan and Jay Gatsby behave in some of the same ways. Both spend money freely and live in luxury. Each man believes Daisy loves him, and each one opposes the other in order to keep Daisy for…
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- WINTER DREAMS
In “Winter Dreams,” how does the little girl make Dexter quit?
The spoiled little girl in question is Judy Jones some years before she grows up and captures Dexter’s heart for the rest of his life. At the age of fourteen, Dexter meets Judy on the exclusive…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, what does Gatsby flaunt at Tom when he talks to him, and what was Tom’s…
Your question seems more related to the dramatic hotel scene that occurs in Chapter VII when Tom, Daisy, Gatsby, Nick, and Jordan have driven into New York City to escape the heat and boredom of…
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- JANE EYRE
How does Jane Eyre come of age?
A very good question that really identifies the central theme of this novel – that of a Victorian woman gradually becoming independent – both from the restrictions of society and in her own life,…
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- THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
In the book “Hound of the Baskervilles”, what is Stapleton’s first name?
In Chapter 7 he is referred to as “Jack” by his sister Beryl. His real name was Rodger Baskerville, before he changed his name to Vandelour and then Stapleton. His “sister”, of course, was…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, why would Gatsby tell Tom he knew Daisy?
This encounter occurs in Chapter VI when Tom drops in at Gatsby’s house on a Sunday afternoon, along with his two riding partners. Nick is there visiting Gatsby when the three unexpected visitors…
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- ARTS
How do you build a viola?Please find ANYTHING about how to build a viola because I need today and…
There are a great many steps in making a viola, and much of the work is done only vaguely according to plans- the maker adjusts the exact size and shape and thickness of parts to what he sees and…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In Animal Farm, what was the pigs’ new slogan in chapter 10?
The pigs’ new and final slogan in chapter 10 was: “All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others.” The final irony is that as the animals look in the windows of Jones’ old…
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- THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND
In “The Adventure of the Speckled Band” by Arthur Conan Doyle, how is Helen Stoner’s situation…
When Helen Stoner visits Sherlock Holmes seeking his help in discovering how her twin sister, Julia died suddenly two years earlier, she is having experiences similar to Julia’s before she died….
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- MACBETH
In Act III, Scene ii, Lady Macbeth stated she fully understood her husband’s ambitions and…
It is in Act I, Scene v that Lady Macbeth states clearly her understanding of her husband’s political ambitions, as well as his basic nature. She knows Macbeth will hunger for the crown, but she…
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- VALLEY SONG
How do I go about getting Athol Fugard’s contact information?
I have two possible avenues for contacting Mr. Fugard. His literary agent is William Morris Agency: 1325 Avenue of the Americas, New York, New York 10019 (212) 586-5100 plays@wma.com The…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, which modern methods might Macbeth rely on if he were a leader today?Consider the…
The primary method today’s politicians use to determine public sentiment is taking a public opinion poll. If Macbeth had taken such a poll before murdering King Duncan, he would have found that…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
A Rose For EmilyI am doing a research paper on A Rose for Emily. I am writing about how Emily is…
Well, a couple of points in the story come to mind. You might want to look at the section where she is described as having a crayon drawing of her father above her mantle, showing that she has the…
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- THE LOTTERY
What does “The Lottery” imply about family loyalties and human nature?
In “The Lottery,” Shirley Jackson implies that when humans are forced to choose between self-preservation and family commitment, it is natural for them to choose themselves. In the story, no one in…
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- MACBETH
Which charecters would you say are most like Beowulf? Which would you say are more like…
In “Beowulf”, Beowulf is the brave warrior who kills Grendel, Grendel’s mother, and the dragon – all three monsters. He becomes king and rules justly and well for 50 years. In “Macbeth”, the one…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, how has your impression of Macbeth and Lady Macbeth changed from the first two acts…
My initial impression of Macbeth is only strengthened by his behavior in Acts 3, 4, and 5. Once he is overcome by ambition, a moral weakness, his behavior becomes completely despicable. It becomes…
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- THE STORY OF AN HOUR
Write an in depth analysis of “Story of an Hour” based on the social issue of the death of a…
Hello, This does seem like a difficult assignment for a high school junior, who may or may not have experienced the death of a family member or friend. Two possible social issues come to mind for…
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- THROUGH THE TUNNEL
How does this story relate to the world?
This story is a classic coming-of-age story. It tells the universal story of growing up when the main character must face an obstacle and overcome it. Many people worldwide must face obstacles as…
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- THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER
How does Tom’s life symbolically become a “shortcut” much like the path he takes when he first…
Tom looks for an escape from his greedy, domineering wife and wants to get rich quickly. By making his deal with the Devil, he accomplishes both goals in a very short amount of time. When he…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
What is Ponyboy comparing Two-Bit to when he calls him a “chessy cat”? What figure of speech is…
The Cheshire cat in Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll is famous for its puzzling smile. When Ponyboy calls Two-Bit a “chessy cat,” Two-Bit is smiling at him in an ironic way. To say…
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- THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER
What are some similes, metaphors, personification, and sensory references in “The Devil and Tom…
The strong imagery in the story appeals to various senses. The swamp is dark and forbidding, “grown with great gloomy pines and hemlocks.” It is a visual image of pits, quagmires, weeds, moss,…
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- THE TIME MACHINE
In what way is the palace of Green Porcelain like a library?
The Palace of Green Porcelain has sections in it that are just like a museum. One section is made up of historical items, while another is a section of paleontology (dinosaur bones, etc). The Time…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
“Action is character.” Why might Fitzgerald have written this, as if action were the only or the…
Fitzgerald also is often quoted as having said that we have no “second acts” in our lives. The strong implication is that we must take action while we can, when it matters. Life is not to be…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Why might Gatsby feel none of his treasures “was any longer real?” What is the difference between…
The passage is found in Chapter V after Gatsby and Daisy have been reunited, and he is taking her on a tour of his mansion. Nick watches Gatsby as Gatsby watches Daisy take in the opulence around…
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- JOHN DONNE’S SONGS AND SONNETS
Can anybody help me about John Donne’s poem “Air and Angels”? Analyse it and give me a critical…
I have answered some of these questions to another poster here on enotes, so I will append the link below. http://www.enotes.com/john-donne/q-and-a/donne-metaphisical-poet-discuss-63681…
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- MATH
Evaluate 8x–2y0 for x = 2 and y = –4.is it -2
I’m not sure if you made a typo or not, so I’ll go over this two ways. Version 1 I’m guessing that it is supposed to be 8x-2y = 0. Substitute for x and y: 8(2) – 2(-4) = 0 16 – (-8) = 0 Since…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Where can I find good information on the ghost in Hamlet and Julius Caesar?
eNotes study guides offer excellent information on both plays. Follow the links below. The second one links to an essay about the ghost in Hamlet.
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What words does Fitzgerald use suggesting Gatsby is dressed in flashy colors to show that he’s…
Nick opens to the door to find Gatsby there extra early to be reunited with Daisy once again. He is impatient and eagerly awaiting her arrival. As he walks in, Nick notices what he’s wearing….
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- TWELFTH NIGHT
Does Viola in “Twelfth Night” have a mother? If yes – what is her name?
I presume she must have had a mother at some point – or how could she be alive? But we never hear about her mother in the play – she’s never mentioned once. We do, however, obviously know about…
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- NIGHT
In Chapter 1 of Night, why don’t the townspeople heed Moche the Beadle’s warnings?
The Jews of Sighet do not believe Moche the Beadle for two reasons. First, he has always been the town’s outcast; Wiesel even describes him as a clownlike figure. Secondly, Wiesel chooses to use…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” Scout thinks of earlier times while awaiting the verdict. What are…
This is actually a very interesting question. Scout’s mind does wander a bit while they are awaiting the verdict, but it doesn’t wander without cause or purpose. She thinks of things that tie…
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- THE COLOR OF WATER
In the book The Color of Water by James McBride, who would be a good actor for James and a good…
Without any real criteria on which to base a decision, the casting of James McBride and his mother Ruth for a film verison of The Color of Water really comes down to personal choice. For James…
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- NIGHT
In Chapter 1 of Night, what story does Moishe tell upon his return to Sighet?
Moishe tells Elie’s community of his horrific experience during captivity. Elie’s family and friends had thought that Moishe and other foreigners were simply being deported, but Moishe reports…
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- NIGHT
In Night by Elie Wiesel, why does Eliezer pray, and why does he cry when he prays?
In Chapter 1 of Night, Moche the Beadle stumps Elie when he asks him both of these questions. Elie is unable to give a reason for why he prays and why his prayers causehim to cry other than a…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How does Shakespeare show the way Lord Capulet’s attitude towards his daughter changes?
The change in the way that Lord Capulet feels about his daughter is seen when you examine two different scenes. The first is Act 3, scene 5, when Lord Capulet and Lady Capulet are speaking to…
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- HISTORY
History of Russia, Serbia, France, Great Britain, Italy, United States, Germany, Austria-Hungary…
Russia was an autocratic state ruled by an emperor with the title of tsar, Russian for “Caesar,” Nicholas Romanov, a grandson of Queen Victoria. He was weak-willed and foolish, with total power…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, what is the meaning of the reference to “gold-hatted, high-bouncing lover”…
This introductory passage appears on the title page of the novel: Then wear the gold hat, if that will move her; If you can bounce high, bounce for her too, Till she cry “Lover, gold-hatted,…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What does Nick think the green light means to Gatsby at the beginning of Chapter 5? Why does he…
Nick appropriately realizes that Daisy’s green light symbolizes Gatsby’s American Dream. The light does not simply represent Gatsby’s quest for Daisy’s love; it envelopes the idea of what it means…
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- HISTORY
What is the difference between Old Historicism and New Historicism? Please give examples.
Historicism is a process that examines the impact of local factors on regional developments. In the development of Historicism there has come to be two distinct “types” of Historicist thought: old…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In “Fahrenheit 451” what is Faber’s attitude toward books and writers?I have to either defend him…
I will leave the defending or challenging up to you; only you can know your opinion on the issue. But I can help you to more clearly understand Faber’s stance. Faber believes that books and…
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- THE GRAPES OF WRATH
What is the significance of the setting in the opening chapters?
The first five chapters are designed to set up the narrative technique Steinbeck will use during the course of the novel. He will give a large picture of masses of people who left the Dust Bowl and…
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- UNCLE TOM’S CABIN
What is going to happen to George and Eliza at the end of Chapter 13 in Uncle Tom’s Cabin?
Chapter 13 of Uncle Tom’s Cabin has a happy ending: George and Eliza are reunited. Eliza and Harry have been resting comfortably in the home of Simeon Halliday as they journey on toward freedom….
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- 1984
Why does “1984” contain long passages from “the book”?
I assume you mean why does the movie version include long passages read by the narrator from the book itself. The reason for this is why I believe most movies can never match the book in intensity…