• THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X

In “The Autobiography of Malcolm X,” why did the insurance company refuse to pay off the life…

The insurance company refuses to pay out its policy for Mrs. Little because they believe that Mr. Little killed himself. They refuse to accept the fact that Malcolm’s father’s murder was…

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• ESSAY LAB

Please help me understand how to write a persuasive/argumentative essay on abortion.I have to do…

When you are writing an persuasive or argumentative essay, you must take a stand. In your case, you must decide whether you are for or against abortion. Gather the opinions of experts on the topic,…

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• JANE EYRE

How does the author use foils to reveal Jane’s character in Jane Eyre?

There is a sense in which that in this novel, which is so dominated by its protagonist, the other characters only exist in terms of what they show about Jane’s character. Throughout the novel one…

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• SCIENCE

how does embryogenesis take place in plants and what is the difference between plants and…

In animals, a fertilized egg cell becomes a diploid zygote. This will then undergo cleavage resulting in an embryo with three germ layers. These layers are endoderm, mesoderm and ectoderm. From…

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• THE ADVENTURE OF THE SPECKLED BAND

What is the rising action in “The Adventure of the Speckled Band.”

What is interesting about many of the stories of Sherlock Holmes is the way in which he spends a very long time interrogating the person who has come to see him at the beginning of the story before…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How could Atticus Finch be considered both a risk taker and also an ambassador?

I love this question! First of all, most obviously, Atticus’s willingness to be a risk-taker is clearly demonstrated when he is appointed to defend Tom Robinson, and then makes it clear that he…

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• MATH

I need to simplify -(x-1)+2x Please give step-by-step answer

Apply the negative to each term in the parenthesis making it -x +1 +2x. Combine the like terms: -x+2x which yield X and add +1. The answer then is X + 1.

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• OF MICE AND MEN

Can someone please explain how George was wrong in killing Lennie in Of Mice and Men?

In the novel Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck, we find the climactic event of George killing Lennie towards the end of the story. The reason why George kills Lennie is not for his personal gain….

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• MADAME BOVARY

How women are portrayed in Madame Bovary?

The character of Emma in Madame Bovary, by Gustave Flaubert, is different than any of the female characters depicted in the story. Moreover, it is a character so strong, complex, rich, and unique,…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

what are some headlines that could be written for act 2 scenes 1-6 in Romeo and Juliet ?William…

When considering an assignment such as this, it is always important to review what has been learned about characters, conflicts, etc. in the previous narrative. So, reviewing the first act of…

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• HISTORY

When Israel was created as independent nation, its neighbors in the Middle East reacted…

The basic answer to this has to do with religion and with the history of the region in which Israel was created. As the link below tells us, the Arab countries attacked Israel because they felt…

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• EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY

Why might someone argue that technology decreases our ability to think for ourselves?Why might…

The main reason for this is that technology gives us the ability to find answers that others have found before us instead of coming up with answers on our own. This was always possible to some…

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• EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

What positive and negative effect does technology have on a student’s development of…

There are a huge number of variables involved in evaluating the positive or negative effects of technology upon any given student’s learning. No one answer will fit all situations. If a student is…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

In Romeo and Juliet, what is being personified and how in Act 3 scene 5, lines 59-64?

Key to questions such as this is understanding the context of specific lines. Romeo and Juliet have just met after Romeo’s killing of Tybalt and his subsequent banishment. They have had one night…

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• NIGHT

What might be the reasons for the town’s widespread denial of the evidence in front of them in…

“Widespread denial of the evidence in front of them” was a recurring theme in Nazi Germany, and the rest of Europe after Adolf Hitler came to power. One can speculate that there were several…

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• HISTORY

How did Richard Nixon change Cold War diplomacy during his presidency?

Richard Nixon changed Cold War diplomacy most notably by his efforts to open diplomatic ties between the United States and China. By doing this, he drove a wedge between China and the Soviet Union…

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• EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY

Why is education in the United States inferior to that of other industrialized countries?Why is…

American education has many problems, it’s true, and I have no doubt that there are other industrialized nations that are doing things that we should probably be doing. However, I think it’s an…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

What does Chillingworth mean when he mutters “A strange sympathy betwixt soul and body! Were it…

Chillingworth, in saying these words, is basically stating that he is shocked at his own obsession with Dimmesdale. He, a man who was once in control of himself, his wife, his career, and his life,…

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• MACBETH

What are the differences between Macbeth the play and Macbeth the movie, directed by Roman…

Well, it is important to remember that plays and movies are two very different mediums, so of course you need to make some changes to suit the differences. In a sense, to make a film from a play,…

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• OF MICE AND MEN

Besides Curley’s Wife, Candy,and Crooks. Who is lonely and how in Of Mice and Men?Maybe slim…?

There is not enough evidence in the story that would substantiate that Slim is a lonely man. This is, if you use the word “lonely” to the same extent as it is applied to Curley’s Wife, Candy, and…

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• HEALTH

What interventions help to correct an acid-base imbalance?We’re learning about acids and bases…

You mention gastrointestinal fluid loss in the comments regarding your question. I will assume the acid-base disturbance is caused by either intractable nausea/vomiting or massive diarrheal stools….

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• THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA

Comment on the old man’s attitudes toward the sea, its creatures, and his own life in The Old Man…

Santiago, the old man in The Old Man and the Sea, regards the sea with a healthy mix of affection and respect for its power. He derives his living from the sea, finds beauty and pleasure in…

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• THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

How does Holden reject becoming part of society and adulthood in The Catcher in the Rye?

The way that Holden rejects becoming part of society and adulthood is by creating a set of personal rules, axioms, and ideals that represent his resentment against both. These ideals and rules are…

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• GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS

Techniques for developing transitions in writingTechniques for developing transitions in writing

When writing, it is important to vary your sentence structure. The way I began this first sentence is an example. You should vary sentence structure from complex to simple sentences. Next, you…

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• THE KITE RUNNER

Compare and contrast the relationships of Soraya and Amir and their fathers in The Kite…

Both Amir and Soraya were brought up by powerful, overbearing yet loving fathers. Both Baba and General Taheri were important people in Afghanistan, yet they were reduced to the world of the common…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

How should we deal with racism?

If we knew how to deal with racism, we would no longer have it. Clearly, the fact that racism still exists means we do not know how to deal with it effectively. One possible way to deal with…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

In Fahrenheit 451 what quotes relate to the theme of friendship?In Fahrenheit 451 what quotes…

If I were you I would want to start looking either at the beginning at the strange friendship Montag strikes up with Clarisse, or at the end, when Montag finally escapes and joins Granger and his…

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• ARTS

Please could you suggest some jewellery designers whose approaches can be compared and contrasted?

One way to approach this question is to look at the different styles of jewelry designers in terms of their inspirations. Perhaps it might be worth comparing a strong Pacific Northwestern jewelry…

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• HISTORY

What are some causes of the 1984 Summer Olympics?

Of course, the ultimate cause of the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles was the recreation of the Olympic Games in 1896. But I do not imagine that this is what you are asking about. The main…

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• OTHELLO

Who else is (are) the outsider(s) of society other than Othello?

Roderigo, Iago’s pawn in Othello, is clearly an outsider in the main characters’ society. At the start of the play, we learn that Desdemona and her father, Brabantio, have both decided that…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

In Romeo and Juliet, how does Juliet “test” Romeo’s love for her?

Juliet’s primary “test” of Romeo’s love for her is indeed a difficult one. Remember, everyone is masked; Juliet is intrigued by Romeo, but she does not know who he is. She asks her nurse (who…

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• EVERYDAY USE

List the characteristics of the three main characters in “Everyday Use” as they are revealed…

Maggie is the quiet, introverted younger sister to Dee. The narrator, who is the mother, and Maggie are expecting a visit form Dee, the older sister. Maggie has burn scars on her arms and legs. She…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

In chapter 10 of Lord of the Flies, what is the significance of the title “The Shell and the…

The title of Chapter Ten, “The Shell and the Glasses,” focuses on two symbols of power on the island: the conch shell and Piggy’s glasses. The Conch Ralph controls the conch and with it, the…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What should be the most crucial fator to consider before repatriating Egyptian artifacts?

The most crucial factor to consider before repatriating Egyptian artifacts would be the safety of the artifacts themselves. Repatriating artifacts could be dangerous for the artifacts in two ways….

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• REFERENCE

What are the advantages and the disadvantages of libraries?

I assume that you are asking about the advantages and disadvantages of libraries for patrons of those libraries. If so, the major advantage is that people can have access to books without paying…

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• THE LOTTERY

Does Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” demonstrate the theme of good vs evil?

In your question regarding Shirley Jackson’s short story, “The Lottery,” I do not believe that one of its themes is good vs evil. I believe this because the society does not see it in terms of a…

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• THE TURN OF THE SCREW

Is sexual child abuse evident in The Turn of the Screw?

In the novel The Turn of the Screw, by Henry James, the characters of Peter Quint, a valet, and Miss Jessel, a governess, consistently appear to siblings Flora and Miles, in an apparent quest for…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

What are three expectations that Pip has when he first learns about his anonymous…

In Chapter XVIII of Great Expectations, one evening while Pip is apprenticed to Joe, a strange gentleman that Pip recognizes as the supercilious Mr. Jaggers arrives at the Jolly Bargeman, saying…

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• RELIGION

Christians believe in one God, so how exactly does each part of the Trinity contribute to…

There is one God who has one son. Also, there is one Holy Spirit. These three distinct beings represent one kingdom and make up the Godhead. It can be compared to a royal king who has relatives…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What do we find out about Mr. Underwood in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Braxton Bragg Underwood is one of the more interesting of the minor characters of To Kill a Mockingbird. Underwood was named–“in a fey fit of humor” by his father–for one of the most inept and…

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• MONSTER

In Monster, why do you think the brief episode of Steve being prepared for death by lethal…

In the book Monster, by Walter Dean Myers, there is a brief scene which shows Steve Harmon (the protagonist) being prepared for death by lethal injection. Like all literature, the reasoning behind…

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• REFERENCE

Many rice recipes from Asia include glutinous and non-glutinous rice in the same recipe. How does…

The difference between glutinous and non-glutinous rice is essentially chemical in nature. The relevance of this difference to cooking recipes is one of texture: since the rice types have…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

Vygotsky – cognitive development stagesI am writing a paper that involves discussing the…

Vygotsky had three major themes to his theory of cognitive development. The first was social. Vygotsky felt that development was actually a product of social learning. The second prong was “the…

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• THE HUNGER GAMES

Is The Hunger Games series any good?Is The Hunger Games series any good?

Before I respond to this question I must point out that I have only read the first in this trilogy, however, I can definitely offer you my viewpoint regarding the first book, as I think how the…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

How is the American Dream portrayed in The Great Gatsby?

This question has already been answered. Here is a link for you: http://www.enotes.com/great-gatsby/search?q=gatsby+american+dream

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• LIBERTY

The narrator of “Liberty” is best described as what?obedient and shy loving and curious…

You have given an interesting list of options above. If I were you, I would have to say that out of those options, loving and curious is the most likely. This is because all the others are too…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

what are some literary techniques used in chapter 5 of the great Gatsby?

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• THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM

Comment on the narrator’s experience throughout Poe’s “The Pit and the Pendulum,” including the…

The narrator has been taken captive by the leaders of the Spanish Inquisition. He has been placed in a cell made of metal walls. There is a pit in middle of the cell. At one point, the narrator…

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• ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST

In what ways did Randle McMurphy cause only problems for the patients in One Flew Over the…

I don’t buy into this argument, but it could be argued the patients had a liveable routine down before McMurphy came and disrupted their peace. Although none of them were actually happy on the…

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• PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

What is the political theme of Pride and Prejudice?My teacher said that political theme is how…

Politics consist of “social relations involving authority or power and refers to the regulation of a political unit, and to the methods and tactics used to formulate and apply policy”…

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