Describe the character of Rosalind in As You Like It.Describe in detail your reaction to the…
- AS YOU LIKE IT
Describe the character of Rosalind in As You Like It.Describe in detail your reaction to the…
When the play opens, Rosalind is living with her cousin, Celia and uncle, Duke Frederick, who has banished her father, Duke Senior. She meets Orlando at a wrestling match and is smitten with him….
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
One man said it was getting towards the long days and the short nights, now. Then they laughed….
I think that you are referring to a line from this book, so I have moved your question to this group. It will be easier for you to get good answers if you specify what work you are talking about….
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- THE GOOD EARTH
In The Good Earth, after O-lan steals the jewels she wants to keep two of them. Why is Wang Lung…
Just before Wang Lung and his family leave the city, O-lan manages to steal a heap of jewels from the room of a mansion. She hides them during the journey home, and only reveals them to her…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
What were the key plot points in the story?
Of course, pivotal to the plot of John Knowles’s novel is Gene’s return to Devon school where he seeks “a separate peace” long after the occurrences which great affected his life. In a type of…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
This question is for part four of the book. What are the plans developed for the farm in this…
Just before Lennie tells Crooks that, he also mentions that there will be alfalfa for the rabbits, so there’s that. But I think that the biggest change in plans is how other people get brought…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What characteristics make an occupation prestigious?What characteristics make an occupation…
In my opinion, what makes an occupation prestigious is whether most people think that it would be really difficult to do that job well. In other words, if it is something that people think that…
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- ESSAY LAB
What is the weakness of each of the following essay topics?a. Edison Invented the Electric-Light…
The above essay topics may be considered weak because they are vague and nonargumentative. Topic A is accepted by our community as fact, Topics B, C, and D–although based on opinion–have assumed…
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- MATH
sqrt(x^2+5) = 2x-3 solve for x
sqrt(x^2 +5) = 2x-3 Let us square both sides: ==> [sqrt(x^2+5)]^2 = (2x-3)^2 ==> x^2 +5 = 4x^2 – 12x +9 Now group similar: ==> 3x^2-12x +4 = 0 ==> x1= [12 + sqrt(144- 4*3*4)]/6= [12 +…
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- SCIENCE
Can a personlive without their pancreas?If it is possible, what would the person have to do to…
Maintaining a normal lifestyle without a pancreas would be difficult but it could be done. Yes, you can live without a pancreas. The pancreas in its endocrine role plays a huge part in regulating…
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- MATH
Calculate sqrt(7225) without using a calculator.
sqrt(7225) first ley us try and factor: We notice that 7225 is dividable by 5: ==> 7225 = 5*1445 Also 1445 is divisable by 5: ==> 7225 = 5*5*289 Now we know that 289 = 17*17 ==> 7225 =…
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- EVERYDAY USE
In the story “Everyday Use,” does one’s “heritage” mean any less to the speaker and Maggie than…
I suspect that many people will answer this question with “No, quite the contrary. It means more to them.” And they may be right, of course, but as I read the story, heritage is important to all of…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How is the First Purchase church used on weekdays?
The white men gamble in it. You could say it is used as a casino. This probably begs the question, with so many of their own churches in town (the Baptists play the Methodists in football), why…
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- HISTORY
How did Locke and Hobbes influence the framers of the U.S constitution, and how do they influence…
I think that both thinkers played a formative role in the creation of the Constitution and help to create the vibrant political debate that surrounds modern political experiments. The framers of…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What does Scout say to Atticus that convinces him that Mr. Tate is right?To Kill a Mockingbird by…
In Chapter 30 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Mr. Heck Tate insists that he report that Bob Ewell fell on his own knife and died, but Atticus Finch believes that Mr. Tate is trying to merely protect Jem….
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What is the significance of Mr. Gatz arrival in Chapter 9?
Gatsby’s father arrives to attend Gatsby’s funeral. His character serves several functions. First of all, we learn what Gatsby was like as a boy. Mr. Gatz shows the notes that the young James…
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- ORDINARY PEOPLE
In Ordinary People what is your detailed reaction to the Jarrett family and on Conrad?
The Jarrett family seems rather disassociated and dysfunctional. They live in a nice home and externally seem to have everything, but their son has tried to kill himself. They have lost their…
- THE SCARLET LETTER
How do religious beliefs and colonial laws intermingle in this story and to what extent do…
In response to your first question, his Puritan world was a theocracy; that is, their civil laws were based on the Bible and its precepts (teachings). This means that things which may just be…
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- THE PRINCESS BRIDE
What is the plot of The Princess Bride in short?
In short, the story of The Princess Bride, is a love story that undergoes sensational obstacles for satirical purposes. The story is actually a book about a book. What I mean by that is that it…
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- TEACHERS
Is it illegal for a teacher to hire a student under the table to do work around their house?My…
That is a great question and might be better for the discussion boards. I am not sure if you could call this a legal matter. Here are some things to consider: 1. Teachers do hire students. I see it…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Nature and Nurture? Explanations and examples?for my psychology class
“Nature” refers to behaviors that people do out of instinct. Behaviors that are based on nature may lie within one’s genes. “Nurture,” on the other hand, are behaviors that are guided by social…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
Can you discuss the emotions in Frankenstein?
At the heart of the horror of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein is not so much the terror felt toward the creature, but the terror of being unloved. For, the emotion of loneliness is central to the fear…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
Can you describe and discuss the portrayal of families in Frankenstein?Accepting answers from…
Concerning Shelley’s Frankenstein, what’s important about the portrayal of families is the difference between Victor’s own family, and his created family–the monster. Families in the novel present…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What has Scout learned since the beginning of the novel?
The answer to your question depends on your location in the novel. Some of life’s biggest lessons that Scout learns from beginning to end are these: DON’T JUDGE A BOOK BY ITS COVER. We see the…
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- SCIENCE
HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE FOR YOU VEINS TO BOND BACK TOGETHER AFTER THEY HAVE “BURST OPEN”?
Blood vessels repair themselves after injury or trauma. How quickly this happens depends upon the general state of health of the person, other injuries sustained, and the existence of other…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
Discuss the symbolism behind Victor Frankenstein’s crime against nature.Anything answers from…
Victor’s crime was trying to play God and create human life. Since he is not God, all of nature seems to symbolically fight him from the moment his creation opens its “dull yellow eye.” No matter…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What was the significance of the boys’ ages?What might these ages represent in society today and…
The boys are divided up into 3 groups with regard to age – the “big’uns” the “middle ‘uns” and the “litle ‘uns”. The “big’ uns” are at the most pre-teens. None of the exact ages are given, but the…
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- RAY BRADBURY
What is the genre of A Sound of Thunder?What rules does this genre follow?
“Sound In of Thunder” is a science fiction story written by Ray Bradbury. It is probably one of his most famous and it demonstrates several characteristics of science fiction literature. While…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Montag’s reaction to the commercial on the subway is a turning point in his life in Fahrenheit…
In this scene, Montag is riding on a subway and trying to memorize a part of the Bible. Meanwhile, however, there is a loud advertisement blaring over the speakers promoting “Denham’s Dentifrice”…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
When the old woman’s house is raided, why does she light the match in Fahrenheit 451?
To me, the short answer to this question is that she lights the match because she would rather die as a human being than live as something that is less than human. By saying this, I am saying that…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What does Montag think about Beatty’s visit in Fahrenheit 451?
This part of the story is sort of the conclusive moment of Montag’s resolve to change himself and possibly the world around him. Through his questioning of things (namely, the history of firemen)…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What is the key passage in Fahrenheit 451?
A key passage that grasps more than one theme of the book is near the end when Granger and Montag are speaking. The passage begins, “Granger stood looking back with Montag.” It ends with, “The…
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- MACBETH
What part do the witches play in the plot of Macbeth?What part do the witches play in the plot…
In Macbeth, the witches serve as a catalyst for Macbeth’s inner conflict. At the beginning of the play, the witches are an element of foreshadowing as they tell each other that they will reconvene…
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- THE CHOCOLATE WAR
Did Jerry get his assignment from the Vigils before the Goober did in Chocolate Wars?What chapter…
Goober gets his assignment from the Vigils before Jerry does. In Chapter 5, the Goober is called before the Vigils. It is at that time that he is given the assignment to loosen the screws on all…
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- THE WEDNESDAY WARS
What month did Holling go to the baseball game with Mrs. Baker and Danny in Wednesday Wars?
Holling went to the baseball game with Mrs. Baker and Danny in April, on Opening Day at Yankee Stadium. Holling had gotten tickets for the special event way back in December. After he had…
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- GULLIVER’S TRAVELS
What is Swift trying to say about science in Book 3 (when he mentions the academy with the…
Gulliver’s Travels (1726) is a scathing political satire with which Swift exposes the pointlessness of human existence. His ironic observations are wide-ranging and scrutinize many aspects of…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
What is the significance of the title of Book the First, “Recalled to Life” in A Tale of Two…
The title of Book the First captures one of the central themes in the novel – that of resurrection. Of course, you are not alone in your confusion regarding the answer that Jarvis Lorry entrusts…
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- BUSINESS
What are the factors that underlie currency exchange values in a free market?This is an…
The main factor that underlies the currency exchange values is the relative levels of supply and demand for the currencies in question. When there is strong demand for a currency, all other things…
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- SCIENCE
What causes a pregnant woman’s baby that is in her last trimester turn in the breech position?
There is no present day concrete answer for why about 5% of babies become breech though there are some speculations: – the shape and size of a woman’s body or pelvic region may be a contributing…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Why does Dickens change feelings toward the peasants throughout the novel?
Ruth Glancy, Canadian professor and authority on A Tale of Two Cities, contends that Charles Dickens takes a Romantic attitude toward history. Influenced by his reading of Thomas Carlyle’s…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Would it be good to have more than two parties funded by the goverment?why or why notWould it be…
We would have an easier time giving you a good answer if you would specify what country you are talking about. In the United States, we have two parties, but they are not funded by the government….
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- THE AWAKENING
How does romantic love develop in the course of The Awakening?
There are several instances of “romantic love” in The Awakening, including the relationship between the two lovers, the romantic interests of the lovely Spanish girl, Mariequita and the…
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- POETRY
How do you determine diction in a song?
This question could be taken many ways. I am assuming that you mean how does a song-writer determine their word choices as they write music. This is the most logical avenue by which to answer your…
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- THE AWAKENING
In The Awakening, how are the minor characters (e.g. the lady in black) significant to Edna’s story?
These minor characters all serve to contrast with Edna and her struggles with her own identity and place in society. The young lovers are a stark contrast to the marriage of Edna and Leonce, at…
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- TWELFTH NIGHT
Discuss the character of Feste in Twelfth Night. Make reference to his words/actions and what…
Feste (in some versions of the text he’s called The Clown) serves the lady Olivia as her Fool. In Shakespeare’s day, a Fool was someone that a well-to-do person might keep around to amuse them…
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- BUSINESS
How does a policy of rotating clerical employees from job to job aid in strengthening the control…
People may not consider clerical employees as the ones who cause the major financial scandals but they do have a very important role to play here. A fraud requires a considerable amount of time and…
- BUSINESS
Why did Congress pass the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002?
The main reason why Congress passed this law was the wave of scandals that had to do with the way that companies kept their books. The most famous of these scandals was the one involving the Enron…
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- ANTIGONE
How can you relate Antigone’s life to our life now?
Sophocles’ Antigone focuses on the following choices: 1. Civil law vs. personal morality. Antigone chose to obey her own convictions by burying her brother, even though it was against the law of…
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- A NORTHERN LIGHT
Who is the main charcter in A Northern Light?
Mattie Gokey is the narrator and protagonist of A Northern Light. She is sixteen when the novel opens, and she is conflicted by life decisions that she has to make. She has the option of marrying…
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- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
How did the Europeans conquer and enslave the Africans, not the other way around?Can be found in…
- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
The Europeans “won” because they had guns and technology, literacy, and “better” political organization. Diamond says this on p. 398 in my book. But those are proximate causes. Diamond also says…
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- TOPDOG/UNDERDOG
The play concludes – not surprisingly given characters named Lincoln and Booth – with a bang. Symbolically, Booth isn’t Booth anymore, after the murder he’s 3-Card.