Explain what happens to Piggy in William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies.
- LORD OF THE FLIES
Explain what happens to Piggy in William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies.
Piggy is one of four central characters in William Golding’s novel Lord of the Flies. The story is set on a tropical island where a group of English schoolboys has survived a plane crash. Piggy is…
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- NIGHT
Please Help! I need the theme, rising action and climax for Night.Please, Help Me! I have a story…
Please note that you can only ask one question at a time. However, a lot of your questions have been asked and answered before. Please see the links below: Rising Action Theme Climax
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- HISTORY
is human progress more dependent on the mind or the sword?is human progress more dependent on the…
In my opinion, human progress is more dependent on the mind. The growth of particular nations may well be dependent on the sword, but the progress of humanity as a whole is much more dependent on…
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- THE OUTCASTS OF POKER FLAT
In “The Outcasts of Poker Flat,” what does Harte mean when he describes Oakhurst as the strongest…
I have always assumed that the weakness of Oakhurst had to do with his decision to commit suicide rather than die slowly in the blizzard. But he also had a weakness for humanity, which he showed on…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Atticus stop a lynching (in Chapter 15)?
It is not Atticus so much who stops the probable lynching of Tom Robinson as it was the sudden appearance of his children at a crucial moment. Atticus knew that Tom would be housed in the local…
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- DRAMATIC GENRES
What effect did religion have on Ancient Greek and Elizabethen theatres?
This is an interesting question, because though the playwrights of both time periods certainly considered their religious views and those of thier audiences to be common source material for…
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- RELIGION
People could be atheists for many different reasons. One major reason might be that they were raised that way, or at least raised in a family where religious belief was not prioritized. Religion is…
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- SOPHOCLES
How do the portrayals of Antiqone and Electra share the common theme of pride? Please be…
I would say that the theme is not “wanting” in either character. I would say that both Electra and Antigone share a very strong common bond through their dedication to and pride about their family…
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- MATH
A juice box measures 6.4 cm by 4.0 cm by 10.5 cm. It conains 250 ml of juice .The manufacturer…
The dimensions for the small box = 6.4* 4 * 10.5 ==> the volume of the box = 268.8 Let x be the ratio for the increase of the dimenstion. Then, new dimensions are: (6.4)x * 4x * (10.5)x =…
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- AFTERMATH
In what way is Japan described?
The post-war Japan in which Makiko and her son live is described in the present tense, interspersed with the past tense to describe Makiko’s memories. Yoshitsune, for example, is a living…
- THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS
In The God of Small Things, what are the two time periods of the novel?
You have identified an incredibly important aspect of the way in which this unforgettable novel is written. What is distinct about the narrative style of Roy in this book is that she abandons a…
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- THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS
In The God of Small Things, who, or what, is the God of small things?
It would be worth your while to re-read Chapter 11 of this incredible novel, entitled “The God of Small Things.” One of the key aspects of Roy’s style that is employed throughout the book is the…
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- THE GOD OF SMALL THINGS
To what extent are race, social class and religion important?
I would say that Roy places a great deal of weight on how the social stratification of a nation can impact its people. The divisions caused by race, class, and religion are ones that occupy…
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- AFTERMATH
Explain how Toshi is like Noboru.
Toshi is a seven-year-old boy who remarks that he has already forgotten the details of half of his life. He will move ahead and accept the changes on the horizon. His acceptance of this is…
- AFTERMATH
Can Makiko face the future without the past?
Makiko understands and wants to cling to the past, but she knows that the world she grew up in is gone. She is angered by the American occupation and also by her realization that Toshi is rapidly…
- REFERENCE
Standardized testingWhere in the world did people-in-power get the idea that standardized testing…
Yup. This is a huge source of frustration (as I’m sure you’ll soon see in this discussion) for all of us as well as a political “hot button.” Standardized tests are certainly a measure of student…
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- AFTERMATH
What is Makikio’s reaction to her native Japan homeland?
Much of the story is about the reactions of Makiko to the circumstances of occupied Japan. Her memories indicate her present uncertainty, regret, and sadness. Everything she knew has been lost,…
- MACBETH
What are the themes in act 5 scenes 2 and 3 of Macbeth?
Scenes in plays do not have themes so I will speak about the focus or purpose of the scenes. The purpose of Act V, scene 2 is to show us that men like Lennox are deserting Macbeth and joining…
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- NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
What are some of the symbols in No Country For Old Men?In the assigment, I have to list symbols…
A “symbol”, in a literary sense, is an object in the story that represents something else, such as a dove representing peace, or a child’s doll representing innocence. The two most glaring symbols…
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- AFTERMATH
What does transition symbolize?
The transitions at the time of the story are suggested by the imposition of American popular culture—both games and food. More broadly there is also a cultural influence acting upon the…
- MATH
A square pyramid of empty cans containing 5525 cans is made.The formula for a square pyramid with…
The total number of cans = 5525 The top layer = 1 can the second layer = 2^2 = 5 the third layer = 3^2 = 9 ….. then nth layer = n^2 ==: 1^2 + 2^2 + 3^2 + ….+n^2 = 5525 ==: 1 + 4 + 9 + 16 + …+…
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- REFERENCE
What is the layout, color scheme, size of structure, logo, etc. of the Supermarket “Publix” in…
There are actually four Publix stores located in Brentwood, Tennessee. There’s the Concord Village, the Cool Springs Festival, the Marketplace at Maryland Farms, and the Mt. Juliet Village….
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- REFERENCE
What is the color scheme and logo of Walmart SuperCenter?
Walmart stores have had a number of logos over the years. The logo that is currently in use was adopted in June of 2008. The logo consists mainly of the word “Walmart.” This is a change from…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
How does Mr. Solicitor-General try to discredit John Barsad’s testimony?
Chapter 3 of Book I in A Tale of Two Cities recounts the trial of Charles Darnay for treason. The Attorney-General sets out the case against Darnay, painting him as a traitor against England. He…
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- THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL
What is the main point in “The Minister’s Black Veil”?
You would be wise to consider why Hawthorne gave this excellent short story the title that he did. The black veil clearly plays a massively important role, and it is crucial to realise the symbolic…
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- THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
Basically, the reason that Henry enlists has to do with the fact that he thinks that war will be glorious. He does not want to miss out — he wants to make sure that he will get his share of the…
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- ANTIGONE
What is an example of alliteration in the story Antigone?
Do not forget that alliteration is a sound mechanism, in which the same initial consonant sound is repeated several times within a line or phrase. It is a poetic device. When used in prose the…
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- SCIENCE
What did Camillo Golgi discover and how does it deal with cell? When did he discover this?
Camillo Golgi contributed much to the study of the brain. Thanks to a method for staining nervous tissue he created (now known as Golgi’s method), the paths of nerve cells in the brain were…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
After intoxicating Fortunato, how did Montresor actually kill him?I took a pop quiz on the story,…
Montresor does not actually directly kill Fortunato. What I mean by that is that Montresor does not do something like strangling or stabbing or shooting him. What Montresor actually does may be…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is the race of Scout’s family? Black or white?
The Finch family is white. One of the major things that is going on in the book centers around the fact that they are white and that they are pretty much one of the higher class families in…
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- POETRY
What are the rules to writing an ode?
An ode is generally a lyrical verse written in praise of someone. The earliest version, the Grecian ode, had three structural parts: the strophe, antistrope and epode. Other variations also…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
In A Tale of Two Cities, did the members of the aristocracy get what they deserve?”The good are…
I have had to edit down your original question because it infringed enotes policy by asking more than one question. I have therefore edited your question to focus on the presentation of the…
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- ESSAY LAB
How do you write an analytical essay about an analysis of an article?What must you include in it…
Writing an analytical essay, of course, shares similarities with the writing of any essay. 1. It appears that the assignment is to analyze an article, so in the introduction, you need to…
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- MATH
a 250 ml container of fruit drink measures 6.5cm by 4cm by 10cm. the tcarton manufacturer would…
The volume for the small container (V1) = 250 ml Now we need to exapnd the volume for the larger comtainer by 4 times==> V2 = 1 L = 1000 ml Then dimensions for the small comtainer are: 6.5 *4…
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- THE CHRYSANTHEMUMS
“I am strong? Yes, strong. what do you mean “strong??” “Chrysanthemums” by John Steinbeck the…
After the tinker has left and Elisa bathes before she and her husband go out to celebrate his sale of thirty steer, she hears her husband enter. When he comes “banging out of the door” after…
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- A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND
In “A Good Man is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Conner, how is the following quote important to the…
This quote is uttered by the young boy in the family, John Wesley. The family is just starting out on a road trip to Florida. The father of the family, Bailey, is driving. There is a mother…
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- SCIENCE
What effect does Beryllium have on the environment?
Environmental effects of beryllium Beryllium enters the air, water and soil as a result of natural processes and human activities. It occurs naturally in the environment in small amounts. Humans…
- HISTORY
What were Lucius Cornelius Sulla ‘s accomplishments?
This Roman General and leader, who lived in the two centuries before Christ, became an extremely skilled and accomplished military genius. His enemies hated but respected him. He fought…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
In “The Most Dangerous Game”, discuss the characterisation of General Zaroff.
It is clear from his first entrance that Zaroff is an elegant, refined man. He is described as “an erect, slender man in evening clothes” who speaks in a “cultivated voice marked by a slight…
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- MATH
A box is to be constructed from cadboard 95 cm long and 76 cm wide. Thias box has a top that is…
We presume the entire material of card board of 95cm by 76 cm is used to construct the box of length l , width w and height h. We know that for a given surface area the box dimension is maximim…
- OTHELLO
Give examples of Iago’s two-faced behaviour. How might an actor convey this?
Iago managed to deceive each of the major characters at some point in the play. Firstly, I would use Act II scene 3 where Iago dupes Cassio into drinking himself beyond sense. The actor playing…
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- ENOTES EDUCATORS GROUP
Have you written a novel?I was reading an article last night about FastPencil and other…
Yes, I wrote a detailed account about the joys and challenges I faced in teaching at an inner-city school of the deep South. It was called A Thousand Faces: The Diary of an Eccentric Teacher….
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- OTHELLO
In Othello, why is the word “Moor” used so many times in Act I, scene i?
The term ‘moor’ refers to those born in Mauritania, or present day North Africa. It is likely that the term is used so frequently in the opening scene to emphasise to the audience the…
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- OTHELLO
In Othello, what reasons does Iago give for continuing to follow his master?In Act I, scene i of…
Iago is in military service under Othello. He is, technically, his “ancient,” which is a corruption of the word, “ensign.” In Elizabethan English, this meant “standard-bearer”–an important…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How do Proctor, Francis and Giles plan to use Mary Warren’s testimony to prove that “Heaven is…
Mary Warren confesses to them that the girls are indeed lying. Perhaps pretending is a more accurate word, in fact, Mary Warren uses the word pretense with Proctor. They get her to agree to…
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- 1984
Winston meets Julia and they talk, but neither seems to have any fear of the police. Why?In Book…
To me, the answer here can be found by thinking about why people should fear the police in the first place. They need to be afraid if they are doing something wrong — something the police do not…
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- OTHELLO
In Othello, why do Iago, Roderigo and Brabantio hate the man they are discussing in Act 1, scene…
Each of these characters has a specific situation to deal with in the play as revealed in the opening scene, and these situations drive their opinions about Othello: Iago, it appears, feels…
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- 1984
In 1984, in addition to having changed physically, how else has Winston changed since his arrest?
This depends where you are in the book. By the end of Book 3, Winston has completely changed in 3 ways. First, Winston denies the need for relationship with Julia. Before he had been tortured,…
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- THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER
In “The Fall of the House of Usher”, reflecting on the story as a whole as an allegory, what…
I have to be honest with you and say at the beginning of my answer that I don’t actually believe an allegorical reading of this masterful tale of horror bears much weight. This story does have to…
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- A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS
In “A Very Old Man With Enormous Wings”, what is the symbolic meaning of the old man?
Your question seems to raise a much larger issue about how we as readers interpret and assign symbols to objects and characters in our often futile attempts to make meaning of what we read. I think…