Do you think Macbeth would have killed Duncan if his wife had not urged him to do so?Cite…
- MACBETH
Do you think Macbeth would have killed Duncan if his wife had not urged him to do so?Cite…
I think it just depends on how you read the text. I could make an argument to you either way. And I will. Firstly, I think Macbeth shows real wavering doubts about doing the murder. He says, just…
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- MACBETH
Do you think the Macbeths are finished with their killing? If so, why? If not, whom do you think…
I’m guessing your question is supposed to slot into a specific chronological moment in the play; after the Macbeths have murdered Duncan. And the answer then is – well, the sons of the crowned king…
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- HISTORY
What are the background, major events and results of Boston Massacre and what the role did this…
The Boston Massacre, March 5, 1770, occured just after the repeal of the Stamp Act. The colonists thought they had won an important political victory over the British Parliament, but this had just…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Nick remembers his father’s suggestion that “a sense of fundamental decencies is parceled out…
Nick’s statement refers to tolerance of conduct, . . . but the quotation you speak of has a deeper meaning than one may suspect. First, it is important to put the comment from Nick’s father in…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In A Separate Peace, what function does Mr. Hadley (Brinker’s father) serve?He talks to Gene and…
Brinker’s father is a representative of the older generation, the children of World War I. He wants his son to race bravely into the thick of the fighting, rather than to hold back and stay on the…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How did Shakespeare come up with the idea for the play Romeo and Juliet?
Although my heart would love to believe that the basis of Romeo and Juliet was presented in truth through the movie Shakespeare in Love, that is simply not the case. I’m afraid the real story…
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- HISTORY
What is the history behind the Tongan dances?It is about all of the dances not only one.
Dances in Tongan culture had a number of functions. There were, and still are, dances to show allegience to tribal chieftans, a dance performed only before the king, dances performed at marriages,…
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- HISTORY
What role did the Navigation Acts play in Great Britain’s mercantilist policies toward the…
Mercantilism is an economic policy between the colonies and the mother country. The system was based upon the accumulation of gold and silver, collecting natural or raw materials, denial of any…
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- HISTORY
Was American society depicted more by division than unity during colonial times?I would like to…
Colonial American society never thought of itself as anything but part of the British Empire until the British won the French and Indian War. ( war was between the British and the French) The…
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- HISTORY
How did the colonists’ relationship with the Native Americans compare to their relationship with…
The primary similarity between how the colonists perceived the Native Americans and how they viewed the African-Americans springs from their respective places within colonial society. Neither…
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- THE BIRDS
Comment on the description of birds at the beginning of “The Birds.”
It is important to note how the author effectively forshadows the later events in the novel even before the birds have started on their murderous campaign against humanity. Note how the third and…
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- MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Why would Shakespeare create a character like Don Pedro in his comedy about romantic…
Don Pedro is quite an elusive character in Much Ado About Nothing. As befits his social position, other characters defer to him, such as when he insists to Claudio that he will woo Hero disguised…
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- HEALTH
What are the long and short term effects of cocaine?
Cocaine is a potent naturally occurring central nervous system stimulant found in the leaves of the South American shrub, Erythroxylon Coca. It is used medically as a topical anesthetic in…
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- THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL
What explanation does Mr. Hooper give Elizabeth as to why he refuses to remove his veil in “The…
Elizabeth, who is not afraid of the veil at first, finally cannot tolerate it any longer and asks him to remove it. When he refuses, he says he has vowed to wear it forever, as a “type and symbol”….
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- OF MICE AND MEN
‘Hopes and dreams help people to survive, even if they can never become real.’ How true is this…
The two main characters in “Of Mice and Men” have a dream of owning their own ranch and, as George says and Lennie loves to hear, “live of the fatta the land.” Neither of these characters…
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- BEAUTY: A RETELLING OF THE STORY OF BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
What is the central conflict in Beauty?
The central conflict in Beauty is twofold: Beauty has to go live with the Beast in order to save her father, and confronts the fear that she will never see her family again and adapt to life with…
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- THE SECRET GARDEN
Where do I find resources for the book “The Secret Garden”?
There are several links here on enotes to get you started. I’ll add a couple of links that can get you started. Enotes also has a study guide/questions you can use for class as well. You can…
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- HEART OF DARKNESS
In the book Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad, how does Conrad set the stage for the “darkness”…
The framing narrative that surrounds the account of Marlow and his journey to Africa sets the stage for the theme of darkness by focussing us on a literal darkness that lies above London but also…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
What links would you make between the two controlling regimes in Brave New World and 1984?…
- SIM: Well, both regimes are hard at work trying to repress and control the individual. 2.SIM: Each of the book’s governments are trying to hold onto their current hegemony by manipulating the…
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- THE SLAVE DANCER
What was one quality that Jessie admired in the sailors in Slave Dancer?Like in Chapters 1-4,…
One quality that Jessie admires in the sailors is the fact that they work so hard. He notices right away that they are “never idle”; the only time they seem to have even a moment of free time is…
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- BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
In “By the Waters of Babylon” how does John’s rite of passage (journey to the place of the gods)…
Along his journey, he gathers strength and courage as he fights off wild animals, hides from the Forest tribes, and makes decisions on his own. Before, he was beholden to the rules and rites of…
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- A DOLL’S HOUSE
What are some of the main features of modern tragedy in Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House?
From our present 21st century perspective, it can certainly be difficult to view Ibsen’s A Doll’s House as a modern tragedy. In our eyes, it seems to be more of a drama. However, we must remember…
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- TWELFTH NIGHT
Discuss Twelfth Night as a satire on the idea of love at first sight.
One of the central themes of Twelfth Night is obviously, love and in particular love at first sight. Firstly, Twelfth Night is the feast of the Epiphany that represented a time of “licensed…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
How much did Victor confide to his friend Clerval about bringing the creature to life?
The answer is little to none…at first. When the two friends are first reunited, Victor is so overcome at seeing Clerval, and so horrified by his creation, that he cannot bring himself to say…
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- THE FISH
In “The Fish” by Elizabeth Bishop, what is meant by “rainbow, rainbow, rainbow”?
It seems to me this line is representative of what the narrator of “The Fish” figuratively sees. This is an important fish, not just a fish or anyfish. This is a wonderful specimen of age and…
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- EVERYDAY USE
In “Everyday Use,” explain how Mama is or is not a dynamic character.
Mama is a dynamic character, and because of the change in her, Maggie undergoes a significant change, as well. At the end of the story, Mama sees and understands both of her daughters clearly. She…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
I need material on the Baptist Church.
There are at least four different variations within the Baptist denominations. Here are the most basic types there are: 1. Southern Baptists: One of the largest gatherings of single-denomination…
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- THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT
What is the meaning of a “Sabbath lull” in the short story The Outcasts of Poker Flats?
This quote is used in the very first paragraph of the story. It states, “There was a Sabbath lull in the air, which, in a settlement unused to Sabbath influences, looked ominous.” In this…
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- BIOLOGY
Is there evidence in the brain such as scar tissue from death due to seizure?For forensic anatomy.
Death doesn’t usually occur due to seizure but when it does, it is usually the result of status epilepticus, which is seizures lasting for long times or two or more swizures occurring close…
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- FIRST GRADE
Reluctant WritersI am more pleased than ever this year the writing in my classroom. I think I…
Sometimes kids don’t write because of learning issues. Here are a couple of suggestions that might help: Scribe for them or give them a tape recorder. Have them imagine that they are telling…
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- REFERENCE
First Grade- Daily 5I have begun using “The Sisters” Daily 5 this year as a classroom management…
You can try using computers on low volume if you have them. Another alternative is to have a volunteer there reading off cards. You might also want to consider getting rechargeable batteries,…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Explain how Juliet’s relationship with the Nurse changes during Act III?
Ancient damnation! O most wicked fiend! Is it more sin to wish me thus forsworn, Or to dispraise my lord with that same tongue Which she hath prais’d him with above compare So many thousand times?…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What are the mixed emotions that Juliet feels when she learns of Tybalt’s death?
At first she feels deceived by Romeo. Her first words in reaction to the news of him killing Tybalt is “O serpent heart, hid with a flow’ring face!/ Did ever dragon keep so fair a cave?/…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In what ways are Mercutio and Tybalt true to their personalities up to their deaths?
Mercutio has always been between the two houses of Montague and Capulet. He is related to the Prince of the city, and therefore is not allied to either house. He is friends with Romeo, but he is…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Explain the internal conflict that Romeo faces in Act III, Scene i. At the end of the scene, why…
Shakespeare uses the idea of fate in his works. Fortune is another term for fate. Fate has controlled Romeo, and after he has passed this major turning point in the play, there is nothing he can…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
In Death of a Salesman, how is Willy’s suicide for insurance money a symptom of how he lived his…
When Willy kills himself so that his family will have the proceeds from his insurance policy, his final act underscores how he has lived his life and the values by which he has lived it. Willy has…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What is Romeo’s mood at the beginning of Scene IV in Act I?
ROM: Give me a torch. I am not for this ambling. Being but heavy, I will bear the light. (I.iv.12=3) Romeo is, in a word, depressed. He has been sorrowing all of this Act, so far, over the fair…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What does the wild fire that happened at the beginning and the end of the story symbolize?Does it…
The fire can symbolize a couple of things. Yes, it could represent their savagery at the end. But more likely it represents the loss of control. Fire is very powerful. It can be many comforting…
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- OTHELLO
Would the Elizabethans have appreciated the racism of Iago?I have to write an essay on Iago. I…
There were few “black” people in Shakespeare’s England, but there were a few, one being a visiting general who was most likely to be the basis for the play. My guess, based on a very general…
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- THE CAY
What is a summary of Chapters 16,17,18 and 19 of The Cay?
In Chapter 16, Phillip buries Timothy. At first he is angry that the old man has left him, but then he realizes that Timothy died so he could live. Phillip takes stock of the things he must do…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Which quote from Of Mice and Men shows that Curley’s wife is ridiculed by all the men on the ranch?
Curley’s wife is one of the most interesting characters in Of Mice and Men, and despite the way she is viewed by other (male) characters, she shows herself to be immensely complex and interesting….
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What does Faber say to Montag about the night’s event?
I assume you are asking about when Montag kills Beatty and then goes on the run. Faber tells Montag that he may have been foolish in his actions, particularly killing Beatty, but at least Montag…
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- OEDIPUS REX
What is Jocasta’s reaction to the divine prophecy?
Jocasta does not believe in the divine prophecy and tells Oedipus not to trust in the words of the oracle. She is less inclined to believe in the prophecy, first because she says that whatever…
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- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
What are the development conflicts in the main characters in “The Gift of the Magi”?
The conflict in “The Gift of the Magi,” stems from the condition of poverty, material poverty in which Jim and Delia live. Jim and Delia do not have much money, although Jim works, they cannot…
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- HAMLET
Analyse two monologues highlighting the mental state of Hamlet.
You might want to start with Act I Scene 2, with Hamlet’s monologue that begins “O, that this too too solid flesh would melt…But break, my heart; for I must hold my tongue.” Hamlet delivers this…
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- MACBETH
I need help proving that Banquo’s ghost really exists, and that Macbeth isnt just imagining it. I…
Hi, This is a very interesting question, because proving that a ghost “really exists” is very controversial in our modern society, leading to such reality TV as Paranormal State and fictional TV…
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- THE CALL OF THE WILD
What are the main symbols in The Call of The Wild?
A symbol is normally a tangible, concrete item that represents something more abstract. For instance, in Call of the Wild, the man in the red shirt is wearing a symbol — the red shirt. The color…
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- THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
In what way did Stapleton made use of the fact that Sir Charles had a weak heart in Hound of the…
Stapleton made use of the fact that Sir Charles had a weak heart to devise a way to kill him without being detected as the murderer. Sir Charles was one of only two people who stood in the way of…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How does Shakespeare make it interesting and tense for the audience at the end of Act 1 scene 5,…
The action that immediately preceeds the Nurse’s revealing of the identities of the lovers allows us to see their attraction and falling in love with each other. Of course, one of the central…
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- SCIENCE
Killer Bees 2009/02/21Every time I querry killer bees, I am shocked to read a report. These…
Oh yuck! Yes, I heard about this. Bees in general are very valuable. Honey bees are crucial to our agriculture and they are actually a somewhat threatened species right now. Yet I cringe when I…