Does anyone know about the apology of poetry by Philip Sidney?
- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
“I can’t live one way in town and another way in home.” What does he mean by this? Give examples…
Atticus is referring to the way he lives his life. He’s explaining that it would be hypocritical to behave one way in public and a different way at home with his children. He means that he cannot…
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- SIR PHILIP SIDNEY
Does anyone know about the apology of poetry by Philip Sidney?
Also known as the “Defence of Poesy,” “An Apology for Poetry” was not published until after Sir Philip Sidney’s death. It seems to be directed to another writer, Stephen Gosson. Sidney is not…
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- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
What are the important literary elements used in “The Gift of the Magi”?
- Henry is well known for his surprise endings, and “The Gift of the Magi” is no exception. Though Jim and Delia are poor by material standards, they are rich in their love for one another. There…
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- BABYLON REVISITED
What is the significance of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s short story “Babylon Revisited”?
The person who previously answered your question provided a fine summary of the story’s plot and a good overview of some of its major themes. I will therefore focus on one representative passage…
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- HISTORY
What were childrens’ hospitals like in the 1930s?
Pediatric hospitals began popping up in the United States in the 1850’s. The first children’s hospital was Nursery and Child’s Hospital in New York City which opened in 1854. Following the opening…
- BABYLON REVISITED
What symbolism is found and what is its significance in “Babylon Revisited” by F. Scott Fitzgerald?
Paris, France is a symbol of the Biblical city of Babylon, a place known for its sinful temptations. The Jews gave in to pagan worship in Babylon, abandoning their faith, and Charlie, the…
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- PERSUASION
Does Persuasion have examples of how one can be rich and in the lower class or poor and in the…
Particularly after the Industrial Revolution in England began, it was increasingly possible to be rich in a lower class. There isn’t a good example of this in Persuasion because the central…
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- PERSUASION
In Persuasion, what is the relationship between class and money?
In Jane Austen’s era, as is demonstrated in Persuasion, the relationship between class and money is a distinct, direct and important one. As Lady Russell admonishes, without wealth, a person cannot…
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- PERSUASION
In Persuasion, when characters manage to move between social classes, do they move up or down?
Class mobility–moving between classes–might work in both directions in the period covered in Jane Austen’s last completed novel, Persuasion. People from lower classes might move to higher classes…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, how would one analyze Lizzy’s development from proud and…
Beginning with Elizabeth’s first private conversation with Jane after the Meryton ball it is evident that Elizabeth takes great pride in her discernment. She believes that her abilities to see and…
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- A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND
How could the writer mention a moment of grace in “A Good Man Is Hard To Find”?
O’Connor does not mention the moment of grace in the short story, but she talks about it in her letters. As she explains, the grandmother is an annoying woman, self-centered and self-righteous. By…
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- MATH
Given the system, what is the determinant D(a)? x+y+z=1 x+2y+4z=2 x+ay+a^2*z=3 Calculate D(2^x)=0.
The determinant of the system of equations is formed by the coefficients of x, y and z which is a function of a. Therefore the determinant D(a)= | [(1 1 1),( 1 2 4),(1 a a^2 )|…
- SAINT MAYBE
What kind of role did the adults play in the children’s lives in Saint Maybe?
Several kinds of roles are represented by the characters in Saint Maybe. The most obvious role adults play in the children’s lives is that of parent. First Danny and Lucy parent Agatha, Thomas, and…
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- MATH
What is the arithmetic mean of the numbers f(a), f(b) ?a=3, b=30 f(x)=x/3+10
f(x) = x/3 + 10 a= 3 b = 30 We know that the mean for f(a) + f(b) is: m =[ f(a) + f(b)]/2 Let us determine f(a) and f(b): f(a) = a/3 + 10 = 3/3 + 10 = 11 ==? f(a) = 11 f(b) = b/3 + 10 =…
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- EROS TURANNOS
can anyone give me the style and analysis of the poem (Eros Turannos ),please?i want the analysis…
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- THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X
How is “Hair” by Malcolm X an autobiography?
If you just read “Hair” by itself, it is closer to a memoir than an autobiography because it focuses on one event in Malcolm X’s life. That being said, though, “Hair” is an excerpt from The…
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- MATH
What are x1^2 + x2^2 + x3^2 and x1^3 + x2^3 + x3^3 if f = 2x^3 – 3x^2 + x ?
We notice that the order of the given polynomial f is 3, so x1, x2, x3 are the roots of the polynomial. We’ll write Viete’s relations for a polynomial of 3rd order: ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d = 0 x1 + x2…
- MATH
1 + 2log 3 – log x = log(x+1)What is x?
First, we’ll impose the constraints of existence of logarithms: x>0 and x+1>0 x>-1 The common interval of admissible values for x is (0 , +inf.). We’ll re-write the term 2log 3 using the…
- MATH
What is the definite integral of x^2 – 9x + 1 ; x = 0 to x = 1 ?
We have to find the definite integral of x^2 – 9x + 1 ; x = 0 to x = 1 Let f(x) = x^2 – 9x + 1 Now we know that the integral of x^n is given by x^(n+1) / (n+1), we shall use this to find the…
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- A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS
What is the point of view of “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings?”
I have had to edit your question down to focus on one element of this short story rather than several, as in your original question. Please remember that according to enotes regulations, you can…
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- MATH
Differentiate the function 2(1+sqrtx)-ln(1+sqrtx)^2
Since we recognize composed functions in the given expression, we’ll differentiate the expression using the chain rule. If we have the composed function u(v(x)), then the chain rule is: [u(v(x))]’…
- MATH
If xoy=xy+ax+by+c, calculate xox
To calculate xox, we’ll substitute y by x in the given expression of the law of composition. If xoy=xy+ax+by+c, then xox=x*x+ax+bx+c Now, we’ll combine like terms: xox=x*x+ax+bx+c <=> xox=x^2…
- REFERENCE
who do i contact at the detorit edison company in st. clair county michigan about getting used…
The question does not come up on DTE Energy’s FAQ page. While the company provides telephone numbers for things like emergency gas leaks and billing issues, it requests that anyone who has…
- MATH
Given x , 4, y, 12 the terms of an A.P. find x and y.
We’ll use the theorem of arithmetic mean to determine the terms of the arithmetic progression. 4 = (x+y)/2 => 8 = x+y (1) y = (4+12)/2 y = 16/2 y = 8 We’ll substitute y into (1): 8 = x+8 We’ll…
- 1984
What are the similarities and contradictions between Winston and Julia in 1984 and Romeo and…
There are a lot of similarities between these two ill-fated couples, the first being that they are in fact ill-fated. That means that both of their romances end badly, either in the death of their…
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- LITERATURE
language Discuss modern linguistics holds that speech is a primary and writing a secondary…
This makes sense on the face of it because speech certainly came before writing in terms of the development of writing. Languages developed orally and then writing appeared and was used to record…
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- DISGRACE
David is writing an opera throughout Disgrace, but his plans change as the story progresses. Why?
Apartheid, the separation of the white and black races, in South Africa is coming to an end in Disgrace. For the first time, blacks are free to vote and own land, and this changes the whole social…
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- DISGRACE
In Disgrace by J.M.Coetzee, how does the novel portray the relation between the powerful and the…
In this novel, apartheid, the separation of the black and white races in South Africa, is coming to an end. Under apartheid, the black population had no rights and were powerless against the…
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- MATH
What is the center of the circle represented by the equation: x^2 + y^2 – 8x – 4y + 4 = 0
We know that a circle with radius r and with the coordinates of its center being (a, b) can be represented as (x – a) ^2 + (y – b) ^2 = r^2 Now the equation of the circle we have been given is x^2+…
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- LITERATURE
What is something written in our time period that would be considered American Literature and…
Well, this is such a subjective question, as no one can really predict what we will be reading/studying/teaching in a few years time, and unfortunately one of the problems with the publishing…
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- AS YOU LIKE IT
as you like itdescribe about jaques of forest
Jaques of the forest is the philosopher of As You Like it. As such he provides the alternate view to the optimistic celebration of pastoral life embraced by all the others; his alternate negative…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
How can George and Lenny be compared to Cain and Abel?cain and abel were victims of theirs…
I don’t think Steinbeck uses any Biblical allegory in Of Mice and Men, other than establishing a kind of Garden of Eden setting in chapter 1. But, I wouldn’t say that George and Lenny are like…
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- MACBETH
See this posting for help: http://www.enotes.com/macbeth/q-and-a/follow-relationship-between-lady-macbeth-macbeth-110043
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Act III, Caesar’s funeral takes place; compare the two speeches of Brutus and Antony,…
In terms of results, Antony’s speech is the more effective one. He sways the crowd to his side, encourages them to riot against Brutus and the other conspirators, and presents himself as Caesar’s…
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- IN ANOTHER COUNTRY
What is said about the medals and patriotism of soldiers in “In Another Country” and how do they…
The young Italian officers exude pride as they walk to the Cova. While their medals refer to acts of bravery, the bravado they carry implies that they’ve detached themselves from the violence of…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What does this mean? “She appealed her conviction on the basis of freedom of…
According to the First Amendment, we all have freedom to express ourselves through speech, the press, etc. Mapp was appealing her conviction on that basis. You have to remember what she was…
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- A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Give an analysis of how Lena dreams is deferred or realized by the end of the play.
The American dream is based on socio-economic mobility and hope for the next generation. In A Raisin in the sun, Mama (or Lena) wants to move from the cramped, dimly-lit, roach-infested apartment…
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- A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Give an analysis of how Beneatha’s dream is deferred or realized by the end of the play A Raisin…
Lena Younger has received $10,000 from the insurance company because of her husband’s death; she gives all of the money to Walter for safekeeping. Part of the money is to be set aside for…
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- ARTS
Are metaphors culturally specific? Formed or informed? Does every culture have its own metaphor…
I have revised your question a bit because I believe you are inquiring about whether metaphors are culturally specific, not “culture or specific.” The answer to your question is “yes” and “no.”…
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- A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Give an analysis of how Walter’s dream is deferred or realized by the end of the play A Raisin in…
I think that you can make the analysis that Walter’s dream is supplanted by a new vision that is realized at the end of the play. Walter’s original dream to open up a liquor store with the…
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- PERSUASION
In Persuasion, do individual characters manage to move out of the classes they were born into? If…
The short answer to your question is – yes, individuals can change class. Sir Waler Elliot and Lady Russell are old-fashioned snobs who don’t think you can change class, but their views are…
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- THE METAMORPHOSES OF OVID
According to “The Creation” in Ovid’s Metamorphoses, how do human beings differ from the animals?
According to Ovid’s account of creation in Book I, when God first created the Earth and all the things on it, there were no human beings. All the other animals had been made, but not human beings….
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- THE METAMORPHOSES OF OVID
According to Ovid’s Metamorphoses, what was nature before creation?
The account of what nature was before creation in Ovid’s Metamorphoses is really quite similar to what is said in Genesis in the Bible. Basically, Ovid is saying that the universe existed already,…
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- RELIGION
Why do Catholics have baptism?
There are two basic reasons for baptism among Catholics. The first reason is that, according to Catholic doctrine, all human beings are born with the stain of original sin. Because of the sin of…
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- LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS – POETRY
Can anyone help me with the etymology of the oxymoronic use of adverbs such as “awfully” and…
You have quite a task before you. Tracing the etymology of a word is often only possible by those who have done in-depth research based upon the context in which it has been used in books from the…
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- BUSINESS
How can Honda and Sony consider services marketing when they sell their products to customers?…
Services are actions performed for customers. They are intangible in nature. When a company sells its products to customers, it can market its services along with the product. This could include…
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- SCIENCE
Are radio waves affected by the wind?
Radio waves are electromagnetic radiation with a frequency between 10 kHz and 300,000 MHz, which is equivalent to a wavelength between 30,000 m and 0.1 cm. The movement of molecules of gases like…
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- LITERATURE
How would one describe the tension between paganism and christianity in medieval literature?
The writings of the time were religious and secular. Paganism would have reflected beliefs in the deities and traditions of pagan religions prior to the arrival of Christianity. Christianity did…
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- HAMLET
In Act 2 scene 2 line 534-592 said by Hamlet, How do Hamlet’s rhetorical strategies develop his…
Hamlet’s rhetorical questions about the ability of the actor to pretend to be angry and sad about the death of Queen Hecuba lead him to question his own motives and analyse his own actions. His…
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- HAMLET
Regarding “Hamlet”, Act 2, scene 2, lines 534-592, in what ways is Hamlet’s plan ironic?
In Act 1, sc. 5, line 142, Hamlet says, “It is an honest ghost – that let me tell you.” Hamlet is telling Horatio that the spirit he just saw- that of his father – was the true spirit of his…