Discuss the extent to which Jon and Sylvia are able to/not able to rise above their…
- PHILOSOPHY
Empiricism is a philosophical concept that goes well with modern attitudes — attitudes, in particular, towards science. It is the idea that we should base knowledge on what we can see, touch, or…
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- CIVIL PEACE
Discuss the extent to which Jon and Sylvia are able to/not able to rise above their…
In Toni Bamabara’s short story “The Lesson,” and Chinua Achebe’s “Civil Peace,” I believe that both protagonists can rise above their circumstances. The biggest difference is the age of the two…
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- CIVIL PEACE
Contrast the ways Jonathon in this text and Sylvia in “The Lesson” by Toni Bamabara are…
The setting of Civil Peace by Chinua Achebe is different that that of “The Lesson” by Toni Bamabara. In Civil Peace, the story takes place in Nigeria. A civil war has just ended. People are trying…
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- CIVIL PEACE
In what ways is the setting of Civil Peace by Chinua Achebe similar to that of “The Lesson” by…
The setting of Civil Peace by Chinua Achebe is similar to that of “The Lesson” by Toni Bamabara. Civil Peace is set in eastern Nigeria, after the civil war there. Many people have lost their jobs…
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- HAMLET
Why does Hamlet appoint Fortinbras successor to his throne in Act 5?This question is from the…
The answer to this question has its origins back in Act 4 when Hamlet sees Fortinbras and his army marching toward their battle in Poland. Hamlet asks several questions about this battle and…
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- POETRY
Research Topic: Lyric PoetryWhat is the orgin of lyric poetry or what was the time it was most…
From your question, I am guessing that you are actually looking for reliable sources on this topic (as for a research paper?) rather than a direct answer to your question. Poetry, as a research…
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- PHILOSOPHY
To what extent does the truth of what we say depend on the literal meaning and how much of what…
I think that what you are examining here is the branch of ethical study called deontology. Deontological ethics argues that individual actions have to adhere to prescribed rules and adherence to…
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- HAMLET
Give the speaker of the following quotation in Hamlet, as well as the source and location of:…
The quote you refer to is from Shakespeare’s play entitled, Hamlet. The speaker is Polonius who is King Claudius’ trusted advisor. Ironically, Polonius gives wonderful advice, but finds it…
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- THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO SAY PHOENIX, ARIZONA
In “This is What it Means to say Phoenix Arizona”, how Victor and Thomas serve as foils while…
Victor is the “cool” Indian. He understands how to be stoic and has a great capacity to feel sorry for himself because he is Indian and the white people have stolen the Indians’ land. Thomas loves…
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- MATH
Derive the formula for the sum of the first n terms of an AP?
To calculate the formula for the sum of the first n terms of an AP, we go about it this way. We know that the nth term of any AP can be written as a1+ (n-1) d. Now, the sum of the first n terms S =…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What is the significance of Owl Eyes in the novel, creating the mood of mystery in The Great Gatsby?
Owl Eyes is one of the characters that hangs around Gatsby, particularly at the mansion during the parties, who lends a bit of their story to his. In his case, Owl Eyes is absolutely amazed at the…
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- THE PEARL
In The Pearl, how does the clothing of Kino and Juana contrast with the doctor’s?
You can find the answer to this in Chapter 1 when Kino and Juana take their son with them to seek medical attention when he is stung by a scorpion. What is key to realise is how Steinbeck uses the…
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- POLITICAL SCIENCE
Should voters take a more active role in the political process?
I assume that when you say “voters” you mean people in general who are not public officials. I assume you are asking if people ought to do more than just vote. I would say that they should if it…
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- MY ANTONIA
In Willa Cather’s novel, My Ántonia, compare the situation of the young Ántonia to the Ántonia…
In Willa Cather’s novel, My Ántonia, the girl we meet at the beginning is very different than the woman we see at the end—if all we use is our eyes. In the story’s early chapters, we meet…
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- MY ANTONIA
In Willa Cather’s My Antonia, how is Jim’s view of the hired girls and the towns-girls different…
In Willa Cather’s novel My Antonia, the story is told from Jim Burden’s point of view. While Jim may be considered nostalgic (and is even told by Francis that he is a romantic), he holds a special…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What effect does the exclusionary rule have on law enforcement?
This is a matter of some debate. The general belief is that the exclusionary rule harms law enforcement because it “handcuffs” law enforcement by not allowing them to use all possible effective…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What is the role of the exclusionary rule?
The exclusionary rule is a way by which the courts try to stop the executive branch from taking over the powers residing with the judiciary. According to the fourth amendment, the constitution…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What are the different methods of obtaining bail?
Bail can be paid in three ways. The first is cash or check in the full amount of the bail determined by the judge. The second is to turn over the deed to property equal to the full amount of bail…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What is the purpose of a preliminary hearing?
As its name implies, a preliminary hearing is sort of a first step. It is a step that is taken before an actual trial can be held. Specifically, it is a step taken to try to determine whether a…
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- HISTORY
what gains were achieved by black people during reconstruction
The major gains for blacks during Reconstruction came in the form of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments to the Constitution. The 13th Amendment officially freed all the slaves and made slavery…
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- MATH
Find the value of r in the following case.The numbers x, y and z are the first three terms if a…
The numbers x, y and z are the first three terms if a geometric sequence with common ratio r, and they are also the first, second and fourth terms of an arithmetic sequence. Now the terms of a GP…
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- MATH
In the following exercise, the given table defines an operation of multiplication on the set S =…
1) (a*a) = a*(a*ae) = a*(a*e)= a*e*e. Thus a and identity element are same. This contradicts that the set S has 4 distinct elements. 2) a*a = a. Therefore a is an identity element. This shows that…
- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What message was Atticus trying to convey to his daughter at the end of the book when he said,…
When Atticus said “Most people are, Scout, when you finally see them,” he was referring to Boo Radley, who had saved Scout’s life earlier in the evening when she and Jem were attacked by a vengeful…
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- NEIGHBOR ROSICKY
What kind of a person is Anton Rosicky in Willa Cather’s story, “Neighbor Rosicky”?
(eNotes editors can only answer one question per posting.) In Willa Cather’s “Neighbor Rosicky,” Anton Rosicky is presented as a good and decent man. Having been born in Czechoslovakia, Anton…
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- ENOTES HELP
How do I invite people on eNotes?What is the procedure to do it through my account?
You can send an invitation through any eNotes group. For example, go to the Romeo and Juliet group here: http://www.enotes.com/romeo-and-juliet/group/ And then click on the “invite” link:…
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- THE LOTTERY
Based on the event & details in “The Lottery,” what is the argument the author seems to be…
I think that Jackson is making a pretty strong statement against the social contract in the short story. The social contract is the understanding that the community and the government share in the…
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- DEATH BE NOT PROUD
What three elements of poetry contribute to the message in the poem “Death Be Not Proud”?
John Donne’s Holy Sonnet X, which has come to be called “Death Be Not Proud” because of its theme and repetition of the phrase, exhibits several elements of poetry: METER AND RHYME First of all,…
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- HISTORY
After the 16th century, to whom did the lead in European colonial expansion pass?
I would argue that the lead in European colonial expansion passed to Great Britain in the years after 1600. Other countries such as Holland and France were important as well, but I think that…
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- A HUNGER ARTIST
In “The Hunger Artist,” what is the relation between the artist and those who watched him?
You have asked an excellent question about this fascinating story. One central theme that can be clearly identified is the relationship between the artist and their audience – note the title of the…
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- A FAR CRY FROM AFRICA
How can we analyze a poem or a text from a Russian formalist approach?
In order to answer this question we have to consider the origins of the formalist approach in literary criticism. The Russian Formalism emerged in Russia in the early 1920s. The main figure was…
- LITERATURE
In the story, “On the Sidewalk Bleeding,” why did the cop say “a Royal” at the end of the story?
Andy is the main character in this short story. His member ship in the Royals, a street gang, has recently been the central focus of his young life. He took pride in wearing the purple silk jacket…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
In regards to Frankenstein, what are some common devices of defamiliarization (Shklovsky’s)?I’m…
You listed narrative–which is the story itself and its structure. I don’t know if you meant narrator or narration; but this would be great in applying defamiliarization to Frankenstein because…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is materalism and idealism?
Materialism is when a person or society is motivated by the acquisition of material things, by status or displays of wealth, extravagance, convenience. Many suggest, with good reason, that America…
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- PHILOSOPHY
What was Sir Francis Bacon’s idea of ‘induction’ as a scientific method?
The idea of induction is to be differentiated from the idea of deduction. They are opposite ways of trying to prove things or to find truth. Before Bacon, most science was done on the Aristotelian…
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- PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy question: What is the so-called “problem of evil”?
The phrase “problem of evil” generally refers to a problem of philosophy and theology. The problem is this: what does the existence of evil tell us about the existence of God? Does the existence…
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- PHILOSOPHY
What is the relation between freedom and responsibilities?
I think that much of this depends on specific thinkers and what their opinion is of where the line between pure expression of freedom and the notion of accountability exists. Most Classical…
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- PHILOSOPHY
Compatibilism is a theory that is meant to reconcile the idea of free will with the idea of determinism (the idea that our fate is already determined). Many people believe that these two things…
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- MATH
What is the area of the largest triangle that can be fit in a circle of radius 12?
An equilateral triangle that can fit in a circle has the largest area of all triangles that can be placed in a circle. Now for an equilateral triangle with sides a, the area is given by (sqrt 3 /…
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- THE LADY WITH THE PET DOG
In “The Lady with the Pet Dog” by chekhov, why are we given little information about the female…
You have asked an interesting question. On the one hand, I actually disagree with it, because I do feel we are given lots of information about Anna Sergeyevna in this excellent short story….
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- HISTORY
Is the Imperial Period of Rome the same as the Augustus period and Pax Romana?
The Imperial Period, the Pax Romana, and the reign of Augustus are all different things even though they overlap to some degree. The term “Imperial Period” refers to the time when Rome was an…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What does the lord of the flies tell Simon in Lord of the Flies?
The Lord of the Flies, or the pig’s head on a stick, tells Simon what he has already begun to suspect as the most insightful character in the novel. As Simon has tried to figure out exactly what…
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- MATH
Given that: 2^(3x-5) = 1/2^(2x-10) We will re-wrtie. We know from exponent properties that 1/x^a = x^-a. ==> 1/2^(2x-10) = 2^-(2x-10). Then, we will substitute. ==> 2^(3x-5) = 2^-(2x-10) Now…
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- MOBY DICK
Why does Ishamel in Moby Dick alone escape the wreck of the Pequod?is there something that makes…
As one of the many biblical allusions, the name Ishmael refers to the son of Abraham and Hagar, the maid-servant of Abraham’s wife Sarah. Since Abraham had no descendants because Sarah could bare…
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- MATH
What is the area of the largest square that can be fit in a circle of radius 6 cm?
To find the area of the largest square that can be fit in a circle, let’s see what happens when the square is drawn. We find that for a square all four corners of which lie on the circle, the…
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- MATH
Change the sum sin(a) +1 in a product?
Let f(a) = sin(a) + 1 We need to re-wrtie the function f(a) as a product function of two terms. Let us use the trigonometric expressions to solve. We know that: sin90 = 1 Then we will re-write….
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Why would Underwood, who hates Negroes, protect Atticus from a mob that wants to lynch…
While the answer to what motivates Mr. Underwood in Chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird to defend Atticus from his The Maycomb Tribune office window other than to protect an upright citizen of…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, what parallels does Scout see between the mob-scene and…
Both the scene of the mob of angry men who accost Atticus Finch at the Maycomb jail and the scene in which Tim Johnson, the dog belonging to Harry Johnson, a bus driver who made runs to Mobile on…
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- MATH
Write as a sum of fractions 1/y(y+1)
We have to express 1 / y(y+1) as the sum of two fractions. Let us write 1 / y(y+1) as A / y + B / (y + 1) => [A( y + 1) + By]/ y(y+1) = 1 / y(y+1) Cancel y(y+1) => Ay + A + By = 1 => y ( A…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What’s really happening when Atticus moves backward toward the porch and the crowd draws in, what…
In Chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout narrates that in Maycomb men come and stand in the yard for only two reasons: death and politics. So, when the men arrive in the Finch yard, they…
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- MATH
The product of two numbers is 1296. What is the maximum sum of the numbers ?
Let the numbers be x and y. Now we are given that the product of the numbers is 1296. So x*y = 1296 => x = 1296 / y Now the sum of the numbers is x + y => 1296/ y + y We have to maximize…