How are Tom, Daisy and Jordan careless people? What kind of things and creatures do they smash…
- 1984
In what ways does Orwell use satire to communicate his ideas?Specific quotes/references would be…
Orwell is particularly satirzing the Soviet Union, with some references to Nazi Germany. The poster of Big Brother, by its description, looks similar ot both Joseph Stalin and Adolph Hitler. Both…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How are Tom, Daisy and Jordan careless people? What kind of things and creatures do they smash…
Your question, of course, refers to one of the most famous quotes from the novel. Here are several examples of how they “smash” or destroy people and things without thought and then use their…
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- ANIMAL FARM
Why does Orwell call Animal Farm a fairytale?
The version of Animal Farm I am looking at calls it a fairy story rather than fairy tale, but I suppose it is the same. By my literature studies, I would be more apt to call it a fable- but who am…
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- HISTORY
How might the change from normadic life to permanent settlements have occurred?
There are many changes that can account for the transition between nomadic life and permanence. Of these changes, the one that is the most compelling is the notion of economics. I think that a…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
What is the idea that the quote “Baba loved the idea of America” referring to?
This quote expresses the truth that Baba loves the idea of America but “living” in America gives Baba an ulcer. Hosseini includes this quote not only to portray the difficulty that many immigrants…
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- HISTORY
What were the key features of the Women’s Movement that developed in the 1960s?(It followed the…
In the aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement, the Women’s Movement began. In Chicago, for instance, there had been feminist organizations as early as 1912 with the Woman’s Suffrage Movement and…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
For Great Expectations I have to give an example of connotation. I don’t get the definition. What…
Words have both denotations and connotations; this multidimensional quality enhances both prose and poetry. While the denotation of a word is the literal meaning that can be found in a dictionary…
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- BUSINESS
How to deal with compulsive talker, spreading rumors, and gossip among employee in an…
Where I work the boss called a compulsory meeting and talked candidly about different rumours circulating around. He then explained each situation, then said if there were any more questions, they…
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- THE LISTENERS
What is the theme of the poem “The Listeners”?please assign quotation also
The poem “The Listeners” explores the idea of the supernatural that is prevalent in De La Mare’s work. The work opens with a foreboding presence of this abandoned house. We know it’s abandoned…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Translation of lines 97-99 Act II Sc II of Julius CaesarW.Turner’s Translation “What affairs…
Brutus has been up all night struggling with the decision that confronts him. When the conspirators arrive before dawn, he does indeed know who they are as a group, but he doesn’t know yet which…
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- SCIENCE
What is the difference between cartilage and bone?I need comprehensive answer but that should…
Cartilage is a type of dense connective tissue. It is composed of specialized cells called chondrocytes that produce a large amount of extracellular matrix composed of collagen fibers, abundant…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How do the Ewells (Bob and Mayella) exhibit courage during the trial?
This is certainly an interesting question because readers often do not think of positive qualities when it comes to the Ewell family from To Kill a Mockingbird. One might feel sympathy for Mayella…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
If I am a salesperson, how can I promote Hamlet as a play?How should I describe the play, and…
What a clever idea! Why not take one or more of Hamlet’s many soliloquies and make a parody with your advertising? For example, you could have someone in costume if doing a TV ad and say…
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- LITERATURE
What is the theme and point of view in “The Scent of Apples”?
The theme of the short story, “The Scent of Apples” is about how first generation immigrants experience a sense of loss and seek connection to their past life even if they had created a life for…
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- THE SEA-WOLF
Who are the antagonist and potagonist in “The Sea-Wolf”?
“Humphrey van Weyden and Wolf Larsen of “The Sea-Wolf”are complementary opposites.” Humphrey van Weyden is the protagonist in this novel by Jack London. He is a bookish, non-physical man who has…
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- REFERENCE
Why do you think violent sports are so popular?Why do you think violent sports are so popular?
Violent sports might be popular because it allows for an opportunity to release aggression. In some venues, sports allows for an output of aggressive behavior that is socially acceptable. For…
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- REFERENCE
does it seem to you the the differences between the three regoins of the english colonise have…
Some of the differences between the three sets of colonies still linger. It should be stated that it is difficult to find such stark differences within the populations because American mobility…
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- TO BUILD A FIRE
What are the critical points in the story that lead to the conclusion in “To Build a Fire” by…
The crux of the story deals with the harsh and merciless side of nature where “only the strong survive.” The man in the story is obviously a newcomer: he 1)travels alone (only in the company of…
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- TO BUILD A FIRE
How does the author, Jack London, begin building suspense in the short story “To Build A Fire”?
In this story, a man makes a journey across the frozen landscape of the Yukon territory, to meet his friends. As a stubborn, know-it-all newcomer, the man does not take the advice of more…
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- REFERENCE
I need help explaining in a well constructed paragraph, why you violence is often an attraction…
If there is any link between violence and sports, it might exist in the ability to channel aggressive behavior. There is a level of aggression that can be released through sports that is not…
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- SEIZE THE DAY
Is Saul Bellow’s “Seize the Day” an American novel? Why? What does the title of the novel tell…
There is much in Bellow’s work that represents what it means to be America. The title of “seizing the day” is a very American concept, as part of the supposed American dream is this idea of taking…
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- THE PORTABLE PHONOGRAPH
What is the atmosphere of “The Portable Phonograph”?
The atmosphere of the story is a world desolate after a cataclysmic war. There has been a brutal conflict that has taken place and, from what we gather, one side definitely won but it came at such…
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- LITERATURE
From your tag, I can see that your question is linked to something about literature and the treatment of nature. In addressing this topic, I would pay attention to a couple of items. The first…
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- THE VIEW FROM SATURDAY
Why did Mr. Singh use the metaphor of a sea voyage in The View from Saturday? Why did Mr. Singh…
The description of a sea voyage is an apt metaphor to describe the experiences of the four children and of Mrs. Olinski, and it is one with which Mr. Singh is completely familiar. Mrs. Olinski,…
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- THE GLASS MENAGERIE
What qualities make Laura a sympathetic character in “The Glass Menagerie”?
She is thoughtful and considerate of others: When Tom complains about hearing Amanda tell her ‘seventeen gentleman callers story’ over and over again, Laura just smiles and chides him to let her…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In “The Great Gatsby”, the area between Long Island and the city is called what?What is that…
“The valley of ashes”. The place where Myrtle and George live, a small, desolate town on the road into the city of New York, is ash colored and ugly, so it seems not only to be sad and desolate,…
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- THE VIEW FROM SATURDAY
In The View from Saturday, why did Bella Dubinsky draw a noose on the T-shirts?Whom did Bella…
When the Souls beat the eight-grade team to achieve the unprecedented feat of becoming the first sixth-grade team to represent a school, they went on to face Knightsbridge for the district…
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- THE BEAN TREES
In what ways is Missy’s mother a “good” mother for Missy? What qualities does Missy’s mother try…
Missy’s mother instills a degree of self worth and self love in Missy which serves as the basis for all of her endeavors. The fact that she decides to leave her home and strike out on her own, and…
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- THE ROCKING-HORSE WINNER
How is “The Rocking-Horse Winner” an allegory? I’m having trouble understanding this.
An allegory is often a tale that has figurative representations within it that symbolize greater things, stories, or morals. So, in “The Rocking-Horse Winner,” consider the whispers of the house,…
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- JUST LATHER, THAT’S ALL
I need help writing a character sketch about the barber in “Just Lather, That’s All”.
A character sketch talks about the type of person a character is. The barber in “Just Lather” is a man with a conscience. At work he does his job well, and is proud of the fact that he has never…
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- HILLS LIKE WHITE ELEPHANTS
Describe Jig and the important part she plays in “Hills Like White Elephants.”
While the character’s name is Jig, Hemingway, as narrator, does not refer to her by name; instead, he uses “the girl” in contrast to “the man” or “the American” for the male character. This use of…
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- A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND
In “A Good Man Is Hard to Find” by Flannery O’Connor, what kind of moralist is The Misfit?
With the final commentary of the Misfit on the grandmother in “A Good Man is Hard to Find,” the Misfit utters his unique moral truth: She would of been a good woman…if it had been somebody there…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In chapter 12 how does Ralph try to convince himself that the boys are harmless? Why doesnt he…
In Chapter 12 of “Lord of the Flies.” He [Ralph] argued unconvincingly that they would let him alone, perhaps even make an outlaw of him. But then the fatal unreasoning knowledge came to him…
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- OTHELLO
I need at least 3 likely essays on Othello and 3 likely essays on Animal Farm which may appear in…
Do you mean predominent themes which could very well show up on your exam? Here are the main ones which come to mind (but it’s only a speculation): Othello: portrayal of prejudice, racial or…
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- THE POISONWOOD BIBLE
In The Poisonwood Bible how does Kingsolver differentiate among the Price sisters, particularly…
One of the most impressive strengths of Kingsolver’s The Poisonwood Bible is that she writes it from the actual voices of 5 different women, and does such a good job of it that you can open up to…
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- LITERATURE
Can someone help me remember the title and author of a novel I read years ago (certain plot…
Are you thinking of The Giver by Lois Lowry? The protagonist Jonas began to see the colour red when he stopped taking “sameness” pills. The end of the story is quite ambiguous, although a sequel…
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- HISTORY
In Bacon’s Rebellion, were the Baconites justified in revolting?
The question of justification is always a difficult one to answer, particularly when it comes to the question of revolution. Ultimately, the question becomes whether Bacon’s motivations justified…
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- MACBETH
What do the other characters say about Macbeth?
Initially in “Macbeth” the nobleman, Macbeth, receives praise and recognition for his defeat of the King of Norway. Ross, another nobleman, says of Macbeth: The King hath happily received,…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In the book Fahrenheit 451, what does Mildred fail to tell Montag about Clarisse?
Mildred fails to tell Montag about Clarisse’s disappearance. There’s a question as to whether she left with her family or was killed. Mildred’s telling is fragmented: No. the same girl. McClellan….
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How are Daisy,Tom and Jordan spoiled by their money?Does their carelsessness has to do anything…
Their carelessness is absolutely influenced by their money. Money lives within Daisy, as Gatsby discovers when he describes her voice. “Her voice is full of money,” [Gatsby] said suddenly….
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- DANTE’S INFERNO
Analyze the purpose of Dante’s “Inferno.”
Dante’s “Inferno” is a religious quest through the realm of hell. Part of his Divine Comedy, Dante’s Inferno is a journey through the levels of hell and the sins that place humans there. The work…
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- BUSINESS
A management fad is a philosophy of management or set of principles for management that is current and has a sweeping embrace across business and institutions. A management fad is usually modern,…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
When the Reverend Mr. Wilson, who is at Governor Bellingham’s mansion, asks Pearl who made her,…
In “The Scarlet Letter,” Pearl, who has a “freakish, elfish cast” is unpredictable in her behavior. When “the old minister seated in an arm-chair” asks Pearl, “Canst thou tell me, my child, who…
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- BUSINESS
Briefly explain Adam Smith’s concept of invisible hand as a justification to capitalism.business…
Modern readings of capitalism have hit capitalism in a forceful manner with the paradigm of fear. How can the market regulate itself? How will it account for all voices that participate within…
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- FENCES
What role does Gabe’s infirmity play in Fences? Is Wilson making a social statement in his…
Gabe’s infirmity plays several roles in the play, but two seem to resonate with me the most. The first is that Gabe gave his life and service to the nation during the war, only to return a shell…
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- ANIMAL FARM
Discuss Orwell’s portrayal of major characters and their significance and roles in “Animal Farm”.
Here’s a brief summary of the major characters and who they represent from “real” life. These come from a variety of sources and are generally accepted as the people the characters represent: 1….
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- MACBETH
How does Lady Macbeth try to calm down her husband after he murders Duncan?
In Shakespeare’s “Macbeth,” when her husband informs her that he has “done the deed,” and is upset, Lady Macbeth simply tells him to “Consider it not so deeply” (II,ii,28) as thinking about it…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Can I please have a detailed explanation on the topic- India at the mercy of the politicians…
The presumption that India is at the mercy of the politicians assumes that the people of India lack the collective will to initiate change. There are several points that can go against this. The…
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- HISTORY
What were the events and lifestyles of 1900-1925 internationally?
While this list is certainly not all encompassing, here is a timeline of some significant events in the early twentieth century. 1901-1902 Kodak introduced a $1 Brownie Camera. The perspective…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Chapter 2 what does the disappearance of the small little boy do for the plot of “Lord of the…
In Chapter 2 of “The Lord of the Flies,” when the boy with the mulberry mark disappears during the distraction of the raging fire, credibility and perpetuation of the accounts of the “beastie” by…