Compare and contrast the Carbon dioxide and Oxygen cycles.
- THE OUTSIDERS
Who attacked Ponyboy in The Outsiders? What kind of car were they driving? What did they threaten…
Ponyboy was attacked by Bob Sheldon and his friends in a blue mustang. Johnny rescued him by killing Bob. According to Ponyboy, Socs drive fancy cars and jump greasers for fun. Bob Sheldon seems…
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- SELF-RELIANCE
What’s an example of an anecdote from “Self-Reliance”?
Firstly, I think you will find an anecdote much easier if you understand what exactly that is. An anecdote is usually an interesting short story, sometimes humorous, about a person or incident. It…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How was Scout’s life back in the 1930’s?
Scout describes her life in 1930s Maycomb as slow and pleasant. Although it is the Great Depression and the town poor, Scout’s father works as a lawyer and “derived a reasonable income” from it….
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- HISTORY
Why was the Magna Carta drawn up?
The Magna Carta, drafted in 1215, was the solution to a political crisis between King John and those opposed to tax policies and disagreement with the Pope. The medieval feudal system essentially…
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- RELIGION
If free will and predestination happened to be the same thing, just said differently, would it or…
Predestination and free will are concepts important to Christian theology and the study of religion and general. Your question is, basically, is it possible that predestination and free will refer…
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- SCIENCE
I’ve been trying to find how to get the number of electrons in an element, but almost everywhere…
The number of electrons in a neutral atom of an element is equal to the number of protons, which is the element’s atomic number. For example, if you find oxygen on a periodic table you will see…
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- HISTORY
When did Italy join the Allies in WWI? 1 image
Obviously, Italy was a part of the Triple Alliance with Germany and Austria-Hungary before World War I. So what caused the rift and when did it occur? The Italians refused to go on the offensive…
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- LOOK HOMEWARD, ANGEL
Please give me a detailed summary of Look Homeward, Angel.
Look Homeward, Angel by Thomas Wolfe is a long, sprawling, semi-autobiographical novel that portrays the daily life, thoughts, and character formation of its protagonist, Eugene Gant. The novel…
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- GITANJALI SONG OFFERINGS
Can you help me with the critical appreciation of the poem “Endless Time” by Rabindranath…
Tagore, the great Indian philosopher and poet, examines time in the poem in relation to the time of the universe, or God’s time, versus the constraints of the human experience of time. In the first…
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- LANGSTON HUGHES
In the final paragraph in “Salvation” by Langston Hughes, Hughes is now a different person than…
Firstly, one should ask what Hughes perspective was before his so-called salvation and how this had changed. We learn that before the revival service he was, as he calls it, ‘a sinner’ and that his…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Should Scout and Jem have gone to the trial of Tom Robinson in To Kill A Mockingbird? What did it…
I believe that Scout and Jem should have attended the trial of Tom Robinson. One of the main themes throughout the novel deals with children losing their innocence. Harper Lee uses the wrongful…
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- MACBETH
What are similarities between Macbeth and Jack from Lord of the Flies in the means of character…
The two characters in your question bear striking similarities in terms of how they react psychologically to their respective situations. Both become despots as a result of obtaining power and…
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- SCIENCE
An element has an atomic number of 71. What is it’s mass?
There’s not a mathematical relationship between the atomic number and mass of an element. If you locate element number 71 on the periodic table you will find that it is lutetium and that it has an…
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- THE LADY OR THE TIGER?
Discuss the king’s judging system in “The Lady or The Tiger.”
Frank Stockton’s much anthologized short story “The Lady or the Tiger” is about a “semi-barbaric” king who has devised a very unique system of justice. He feels this system to be beyond reproach…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
What reason do Tom and Huck each have for fearing they will go to the Devil and not to heaven?
Interesting question! In the book The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain, superstition influences Tom and Huck. Consequently, the boys evaluate where they will go after they pass away. Because…
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- INTO THE WILD
Krakauer’s version of thhe Chriss McCandless story unfolds in chapters and follows a a sequence…
I have to admit that I was very thrown by your question. I’ve read Krakauer’s account of Chris McCandless, and I know that Corinne McCandless has published a book that details her interpretation…
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- RELIGION
What is Elizabeth A. Clark’s argument in Women, Gender and Christian History?
In “Women, Gender, and the Study of Christian History,” religion professor Elizabeth A. Clark discusses the relationship between “women’s studies,” “gender studies,” and the scholarship of…
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- THE LESSON
What was the level of language of the narrator, in the story “The Lesson?”
The level of language used by the narrator in Toni Cade Bambara’s short story “The Lesson” is hard to quantify but appears to be that of an under-educated upper elementary or middle school…
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- SCIENCE
What are the similarities between hydrogen and IV-A group elements?
The positioning of hydrogen in periodic table, as an element of Group I (Alkali metals) is somewhat contentious. This is because, hydrogen shares some similarities with elements of Group I, IV-A…
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- HISTORY
What was the name given to the former antebellum leaders of Georgia who came to power after…
The antebellum leaders that came to power after Reconstruction in Georgia, as in most Southern states, were known as Redeemers. They were mostly wealthy Democrats, some of whom–John B. Gordon, for…
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- FIELD NOTES FROM A CATASTROPHE
What is the first chapter of Field Notes from a Catastrophe about?
The first chapter of Field Notes from a Catastrophe deals with the impacts of global warming. Alaska is the main focus of the chapter as it deals with the effects of global warming on a local…
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- SOCIOLOGY
In your own opinion, what biological, psychological, and/or sociological elements account for a…
There is enough research on the topic of serial killers to establish a very informed opinion about the issue. It is the question of nature vs. nurture. Does the killer’s action reflect a biological…
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- THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF
How does O. Henry’s use of irony create a humorous tone?
My favorite use of irony in “The Ransom of Red Chief” is the verbal irony that happens at the end of Bill and Sam’s letter to Ebenezer Dorset. These terms are final, and if you do not accede to…
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- HISTORY
What were the consequences of the Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica?
The Morant Bay Rebellion in Jamaica had a number of consequences in the history of the island nation. The immediate impact was that nearly 800 protesters were killed by troops or execution after…
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- THE SISTERS BROTHERS
What are the main conflicts in The Sisters Brothers?
This question is super difficult to answer. It’s not hard because the book doesn’t have much conflict. On the contrary, the book moves from one conflict to the next. The brothers are always in…
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- MARTIN LUTHER: THE CHRISTIAN BETWEEN GOD AND DEATH
What are some introductory questions for student feedback of this text?
Introductory questions for student feedback: Marius calls his approach to Luther “essentially nonreligious.” What strengths and weaknesses do you find in this approach to a religious figure?…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How is Jay Gatsby motivated by a dream of a more just world?
First, I would refer you to this answer elsewhere in eNotes. The world Gatsby lives in is fundamentally amoral. Gatsby himself is an expression of this moral ambiguity. To quote the linked answer:…
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- KING LEAR
How does filial ingratitude leads to suffering in King Lear? In what way does this relate to his…
William Shakespeare’s King Lear is a play that centers around themes of filial ingratitude. At the beginning of the play, Lear decides to divide his kingdom among his three daughters. Rather than…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What is an example of dramatic irony in Act V, scene iii of Romeo and Juliet?
Dramatic irony occurs when the readers or the audience are aware of something that a character in a literary work or drama does not know. There are three examples of dramatic irony in Act 5, Scene…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How do I compare Vygotsky and Piaget and their theories on how plays help social development in…
Both Vygotsky and Piaget were interested in normal cognitive and social development. For Vygotsky, imaginative or make-believe play has significant contributions for child development because it…
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- MACBETH
What techniques are used in this quote: “Come to my woman’s breasts,/ And take my milk for gall,…
This scene begins with Lady Macbeth reading the letter written by her husband, a letter which acquaints her with the Weird Sisters’ prophecies and the fact that he’s recently been named Thane of…
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- BUSINESS
What are some factors that project a company culture?
The projection of company culture, in contrast to the internal practice itself, relate to the reflection of the company to the outside world and general public, including potential new hires. There…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Explain why underreporting is an issue for UCR/NIBRS and NCVS.
The National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) and the Uniform Crime Reporting programs are programs that gather data on reported crimes from…
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- SCIENCE
Name and describe three methods of treating raw sludge, and give the end product that may be…
Sludge is a byproduct of many industrial or refining processes. Sludge is mostly water with lesser amounts of solid particles. It has a viscous consistency that is thick, wet, and mud-like….
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- RELIGION
How did Malcolm X eliminate prejudice and discrimination?
Malcolm X is considered to be a divisive figure by some. His politics were radical for the time. Even now, his views might be considered too separatist, militaristic, or theological for mainstream…
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- THE GIVER
How can I compare the Preamble of the Constitution and The Giver to argue that The Giver’s world…
An essay’s thesis statement is a statement that summarizes the argument you are trying to make. In your case, you want to compare the vision of the world suggested by the Preamble of the…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How does Shakespeare use Lord Capulet and Paris to present the 16th century attitudes towards…
Although Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare in approximately 1594 or 1595, the story itself is set neither in England nor in the sixteenth century. The main source for the play was…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Does gender affect the way justices come to decisions?
Absolutely. Gender causes many different results in the area of justice. Two main examples are in the case of divorce, and in the case of rape. During divorce cases, it is quite common for the…
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- WUTHERING HEIGHTS
How does Bronte portray difficulties in the lives of women in Wuthering Heights?
Bronte portrays difficulties in the lives of women by showing how much power a husband had over a wife. This can be illustrated by examining the marriage of Isabella Linton and Mr. Heathcliff….
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- NEOCLASSICISM
What are the basic similarities and differences between classicism and neoclassicism?
Claissicalism represents aesthetic attitudes and principles based on the cultural contributions of ancient Greece and Rome. Classicalism is strongly concerned with society, specifically with a…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Romeo and Juliet, what is Romeo’s mood? How does this contrast to the opening scene of the play?
Romeo’s mood would be difficult to pin down. As Romeo is given to very strong emotions (and can, likewise, be described as both emotional and passionate), his mood vacillates wildly throughout the…
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- EVELINE
In “Eveline,”Joyce actually portrays a complex human psychology of the protagonist ‘torn between…
“Eveline” is a story in which the protagonist struggles to make a choice out of the two options that both present no satisfying solution. Namely, Eveline is a 19-year-old woman, who is presented as…
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- CHRISTIANITY
What are the aspects of Pneumatology?
Pneumatology is the area of Christianity that is concerned with the doctrine of the Holy Spirit, which is the third person of the Holy Trinity (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit). There are many aspects…
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- PYGMALION
What is the difference between the written play and the film version of Pygmalion?
The major difference between the play Pygmalion and the musical film (dubbed My Fair Lady) that it was later made into is also one of the most controversial aspects of its adaptation. This…
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- THE MAN WHO WAS ALMOST A MAN
At what point would you say was the climax and denouement in the story “The Man Who Was Almost…
The climax occurs at the point in the story when Dave inadvertently shoots Jenny, the mule; the denouement of the story occurs as Dave jumps onto the train car. Richard Wright’s story “The Man Who…
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- THE SOLITARY REAPER
In what way is the nightingale’s song “welcome” and the cuckoo’s song “thrilling?”
The “weary bands” of travelers would be pleasantly surprised and would welcome a nightingale’s song simply because they are tired (weary) from their long journey. Also note that they are in a…
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- D. HOPE
How can I summarize the poem “Death of a Bird”?
Australian poet A.D Hope’s “The Death of the Bird” deals with aging and death, using a bird in migration as the overarching metaphor. The first line signals the theme of the poem: “For every bird…
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- HISTORY
Masonry generally refers to working with stone to create walls and buildings. Masons are also called bricklayers as a key component of masonry is to lay brick and bind it with mortar or concrete….
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- MACBETH
How is commitment shown between Macbeth and his wife, in Act 1 of Macbeth?
When Lady Macbeth hears the witches’ prophecy that Macbeth will be king, she immediately begins to conspire with him against Duncan. Macbeth and his wife show their commitment to each other as they…
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- SCIENCE
Compare and contrast the Carbon dioxide and Oxygen cycles.
The carbon dioxide and oxygen cycle represent a true “win-win” scenario in the earth today. All green plants produce their own food through a process called photosynthesis. The carbon dioxide…
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