• HISTORY

Give two reasons in which religion affected the worldview at the time of Renaissance.Please…

I think that religion’s impact upon the world can be seen in the Renaissance in many ways. One such way would be in the spread of the reading of the Bible. One of the great legacies of the…

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• SCIENCE

How did Aristotle use parallax to “prove” Aristarchus of Samos wrong in his suggestion that Earth…

Aristotle used the fact that there was no visible parallax to state that Aristarchus of Samos was wrong in saying that the Earth moved around the Sun and that Earth was not the Center of the…

• THE RENAISSANCE

What are the key factors that led to the beginning of Renaissance?

The Renaissance was a period of scientific, intellectual, and cultural awakening beginning in mid-14th century Italy. The Renaissance stressed humanist ideas, that is ideas founded in classical…

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• HISTORY

In the Roman Republic, what was an equestrian?

As far as a definition of the word, it refers to someone who rides a horse, or the art or skill of riding a horse. Someone who was a good equestrian in the Roman era, for example, would include…

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• SCIENCE

hands on activitiesLearning is more meaningful when experienced first hand by our students,…

In science, pretty much anything is more understandable with hands-on activities. In high school bio, constructing DNA molecules with either a kit or available odds and ends shows how info is…

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• THE SNIPER

What could be the experience of “The Sniper” from the point of view of the antagonist?

I assume that you are thinking that the enemy sniper is the antagonist in this story. If so, I think that his experience of the story would be identical (in all important ways) to the experience…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

Can anyone break down this question about Fahrenheit 451 for me because I don’t understand it:…

What this question is essentially asking you is “why is Montag able to be a rebel — why can he question the way that the society is?” To me, the real reason why he can do this is that the society…

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• FRANKENSTEIN

In regards to the book Frankenstein, I need to write a paper on it and am in need of help with a…

Take advantage of your membership here at enotes and search through the Question and Answer Group of Frankenstein, for there are several questions on the very same topics (all three!) that you have…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

How does the introduction in Fahrenheit 451 go against conventional wisdom and signal to the…

Are you referring to the opening of the novel? If so, from the very first line, the reader is aware that something is amiss. It opens with the line, “It was a pleasure to burn” — and then soon…

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• THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

What are three situations in Huck Finn that change the symbolism of the river?Ultimately, why…

In the beginning, the Mississippi River is the symbol of Huck’s and Jim’s freedom or desire for freedom. It is the one place they are free from the social pressures that persuade their actions on…

• MATH

3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw. After 23 games Manchester united have 49 points and…

Since they have lost 4 matches (probably Rooney’s fault), they have their 49 points from 19 matches. Therefore, we will need to find out how many wins and draws can come out to 49 points. We will…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

What are some metaphor and allusion examples in Fahrenheit 451?

You can find examples of allusions and metaphors in every chapter of this novel – even on every page. For example, in the first chapter, Montag walks into his home after talking to Clarisse and…

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• THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO

Can red and black be 2 colors that describe Edmond Dantes?The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre…

If the question means which colors describe the personality and emotions of Edmund Dantes, red and black can, indeed, be indicative of the character of the anti-hero of Alexandre Dumas’s The Count…

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• BEOWULF

With what aspects of nature is Grendel associated with in Beowulf.

When one looks at Grendel as opposed to the dynamic relationship to Beowulf one must first look at Beowulf’s personality. He is an epic hero which means that he likes a challenge. Grendel serves…

• GWENDOLYN BROOKS

Can you assume that the girl in Gwendolyn Brook’s poem, “a song in the front yard,” is a white girl?

Not really. Not I, at least. If anything it mostly depicted the social differences of people, in terms of social class rather than focusing on a racial conflict. If you put the story in context…

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• WHALE TALK

Who is rich marshal in whale talk? how does he play a role in the book?

he is the “villian” of whale talk

• HISTORY

How was popular sovereignty supposed to work?

I assume that you are talking about the term “popular sovereignty” in the context of slavery. If so, here is how it was supposed to work: What popular sovereignty meant was that each territory was…

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• MACBETH

What does the Doctor mean when he says of Lady Macbeth, “Therein the patient/ Must minister to…

In this passage, all that the doctor is really saying is that this is a case where the patient (Lady Macbeth) has to heal (minister to) herself. The doctor himself can do nothing to help fix her…

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• MACBETH

Are you satisfied that Lady Macbeth is revealed in this state at the beginning of Act 5, or…

On Act 5 Lady Macbeth begins her slow descent into insanity, brought in by the guilt of the deaths caused by her evil influence. Her insanity manifested itself in the form of sleepwalking, and her…

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• MACBETH

Is the murder of Duncan the only death that troubles Lady Macbeth? Answer specifically with…

She also had hallucinations about seeing spots of blood everywhere and she specifically mentions Banquo and Lady MacDuff. She is sleepwalking at the moment, while her doctor and a gentlewoman are…

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• MACBETH

Aside from the obvious manifestations of Lady Macbeth’s guilty conscience in Act 5, scene 1,…

Not sure if there is ONE more evidence aside from the sleepwalking, but she does engage in several behaviors during these episodes that definitely show that her mind is never a ease. This is first,…

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• SCIENCE

Describe the method we would use to obtain a)pure water from a mixture of ink, b) petrol from a…

Pure water could be separated from inky water in a variety of ways. One option would be to use distillation. Put the inky water in a container and heat the water to boiling. Pass the steam…

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• MATH

Given the vectors u and v, determine a if u and v are collinear.u = (a+4)i+9j v=ai-3j

Since u and v are collinear uXv /|u|*|v|= 0 u = (a+4)i+9j v =ai-3j {(a+4)i +9} X {a-3j}/ sqrt{[(a+4)^2+9^2]*(a^2+9)} = 0 {(a+4)(-3)+9a}/sqrt{[(a+2)^2+9^2]*(a^2+1)} = 0 -3a-12+9a = 0 6a = 12 a =…

• CONTENTS OF THE DEAD MAN’S POCKET

After reading the excerpt indicated below, what is a prediction of what Tom will do in “Contents…

Since you are at a complication in the story with the resolution very far away still, you can predict that he must keep going. If he falls, the story is over, so you can predict that he won’t fall….

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• MATH

Given that k = 25 and f(k)=yk, calculate the sum y1+y2+…+yk f(x) = 3x + 12

f(x) = 3x + 12 f(k) = 3k + 12 = yk ==> y1= 3*1 + 12 = 15 ==> y2 = 3*2 + 12 = 18 ==> y3= 3*3 + 12 = 21 ==> Y4 =3*4+ 12 = 24 We notice that: y1, y1, y3, ….yk is an A.P where y1= 15…

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• SCIENCE

How does fractional distillation differ from simple distillation?

Distillation is a process used to purify a liquid that is contaminated in some manner. In simple distillation, you are dealing with one volatile material tht you want to have by itself….

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• MATH

Evaluate the limit [sqrt(x+6)-4]/(x-10) x–>10

If we calculate [sqrt(x+6)-4]/(x-10) for x=10 we get [sqrt(10+6)-4]/(10-10) = [sqrt(16)-4]/(10-10) = [(4-4)/(10-10)]=0/0 which is not defined. Therefore to find the expression [sqrt(x+6)-4]/(x-10)…

• MATH

Vectors question (mix of vectors and basic physics). Q: The diagram shows a stunt person of mass…

Let O be the point where the man or the weight force act towards earth. Let the tension in the ropes be T1 and T2. Then the Component of tenesion force along and perpendicular dirctions should…

• A JURY OF HER PEERS

What is the main theme in the story ” A Jury of Her Peers”?

The main theme for A Jury of Her Peers is Gender Roles; much of the tension in the story results from what the women understand and what the men are blind to. The kitchen, during the time the story…

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• MATH

Determine the multiplicative inverse of the number (7+2i)/(6-3i).

Let z= (7+2i)/(6-3i) Let us multiply by 6+3i => z= (7+2i)(6+3i)/(6-3i)(6+3i) = (42 + 21i + 12i – 6)/(6^2 + 3^2) = (36 + 33i)/(45) ==> z= (36/45) + (33/45)i =…

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• JULIUS CAESAR

What’s a good thesis statement about power of speech in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar?It has to be…

I’m not sure how specific you need to be here, but it’s quite obvious that Mark Antony is the best example of an effective orator in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. Immediately after Caesar’s murder,…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

Who else approaches Dimmesdale just as he invites Pearl and Hester to join him on the…

I assume that you are asking about what happens in Chapter 23. If that is the case, the answer is that it is Roger Chillingworth who approaches Rev. Dimmesdale after he has invited Hester Prynne…

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• MATH

Determine the equation of the line who’s sum of it’s intercepts on the axes is 20 and it passes…

let the equation be : x/a + y/b = 1 where x and b are the axis. It is given that sum os axis = 20 ==> a + b = 20 ==> a= 20 – b Substitute: ==> x/(20-b) + y/b = 1 We know tha the point…

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• ESSAY LAB

How do you free write on an already written essay for a topic?

Free writing is like a stream of consciousness in a novel. Once the essay has been read by you, you put pen to paper and write what you feel. You can respond to things said in the essay or respond…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

Discuss the use of quotations from literature in Fahrenheit 451. Which works are quoted and what…

There are almost too many allusions in this novel to list. I’ll give you a few to help you get started. “It is computed that eleven thousand persons have at several times suffered death, rather…

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• MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

How does Shakespeare represent relationships in Act 1, Scene 1 in Much Ado About Nothing?

In the opening exchange between Beatrice and the messenger in Act 1, sc. 1, love relationships are portrayed as antagonistic. Beatrice refers to Benedick by an insulting name and then explains…

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• THE WEDDING

What is the story arc?what is the exposition, rising action, climax, falling action and the…

The exposition of the story starts as Wilson wonders if he can change—he still loves his wife, but believes he has taken her for granted for much too long, something that becomes glaringly clear…

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• ALIAS GRACE

In Alias Grace, what do the images of jellyfish and birdcages used to describe the ladies imply?

Margaret Atwood’s novel, Alias Grace tells the story of a murder from the perspective of one of the accused murderers. Grace Marks has been institutionalized because she has no recollection of…

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• THE KITE RUNNER

In The Kite Runner how do cultural myths, religous beliefs, and family traditions contribute to…

When I think of the book The Kite Runner the first myth that comes to mind is the belief that a child has for his father; That a father knows everything. Amir looks up to his father but feels…

• MATH

what is the formula for finding the domain and range for {(0,9),(1,7),(3,-3),(-3,-1)}

A function f(x) is defined such that the value of x and the corresponding value of f(x) can be expressed as a set of ordered pairs {(0,9),(1,7),(3,-3),(-3,-1)}. The domain of a function f(x) is all…

• GRAMMAR

I need help with my English grammar!I need to translate a sentence from Dutch into English and I…

For the sake of clarity, the first translation is preferable to the second. When you write the next step in the experiment was the monkeys’ having to choose which tube they wanted to open, there…

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• LITERATURE

What are the elements of Greek and modern tragedy?

Okay, well let’s see if we can sort this out. First, Aristotle, a Greek, was basically the first person to clarify what makes a “true” tragic character. He believed (1) the character must of…

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• THE VOYAGE OF THE “DAWN TREADER”

What are the 10 most important things that happened in The Voyage of the Dawn Treader?

We can help you arrive at this answer yourself. First of all, remember that all of the books in The Chronicles of Narnia are Christian allegories. In this one, Lucy and Edmund are staying with…

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• THE VELDT

How does the house in the story “The Veldt” contribute to the parents and childrens physical being?

The house does several things for the family that on the surface appears to be beneficial, but in the end has merely made the family dependent on the house for their well being. The house cooks…

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• ANTIGONE

Why did Sophocles write Anitgone?

Well, basically he wrote it to complete the cycle of plays of the Oedipus story, of which Antigone is the last. So, you could say that it was a necessary thing to do in order to “finish the drama”….

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• THE VELDT

In the short story “The Veldt” by Ray Bradbury, how does the new technology benefit the family?

I would argue that there are no ways in which the technology actually benefits the family. After all, the kids end up essentially crazy and the parents end up dead. However, there are many ways…

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• THE SNIPER

What is the symbol in the short story “The Sniper”?

One of the symbols in “The Sniper” is a gun. We see two different versions of it, handled by two separate, opposing forces. The first sniper has a revolver and a rifle; the second sniper has a…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

List two improvements which may occur if the country were to switch to a one-day presidential…

Many people argue that our system would be better if the US had a one day presidential primary where all the states had their primaries on the same day. Here are some of the major benefits that…

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• DOVER BEACH

What are the historical and geographical refrences in Matthew Arnold’s poem “Dover Beach”?

“Dover Beach”, by 19th century poet Matthew Arnold, is an elegy on the retreat of faith – under the twin assaults of science and rationalism – from the contemporary world. Both the setting of the…

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• MATH

Use the law of cosines and sin A = sin (B+C) to show the law of sinesUse the law of cosines and…

sin²A/a² = (1-cos²A) ÷ a² = { 1-[(b²+c²-a²)/2bc]² } ÷ a² = [4b²c² -(b²+c²-a²)² ] ÷ 4a²b²c² = [4b²c² – (b⁴+ c⁴+ a⁴+ 2b²c² – 2a²c² – 2a²b²)] ÷ 4a²b²c² =…