How could you argue that Gertrude is an exemplary woman in Shakespeare’s Hamlet?

August 26, 2018 Educator

REFERENCE

In the movie, Amadeus, what is Antonio Salieri’s main conflict with himself?

Until he encounters Mozart, Salieri believes that his musical talent is a reward from God that he has earned in exchange for living as an upstanding, pious Christian. When he meets Mozart, however,…

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LUDWIG WITTGENSTEIN

What topic can be formed for a term paper that can justify Wittgenstein’s philosophy of language?

Wittgenstein wrote his Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus earlier in his career and his other work, Philosophical Investigations, differs from and is critical of some of the views he expressed in the…

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SCIENCE

List, in order, the path that blood travels during one complete journey through both sides of the…

The question did not specify whether the heart of interest was a two, three, or four-chamber heart. The answer reflects the path that blood takes through a four-chamber heart that is composed of…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Why did Curley’s wife come to the barn in Of Mice and Men?

Curley’s wife, in John Steinbeck’s novel Of Mice and Men, appears in three different scenes. In chapter two she comes to the bunkhouse door and meets George and Lennie. In chapter four she comes…

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AN ASTROLOGER’S DAY

What are examples of irony in An Astrologers Day?

There are several examples of irony in “An Astrologer’s Day.” The most striking example of situational irony is the fact that Guru Nayak comes to the astrologer for help in finding the man who…

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HISTORY

What were two major decisions made about Germany at the Yalta Conference?

At the Yalta Conference, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Soviet Premier Joseph Stalin, and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill gathered to discuss the nearly inevitable Allied victory in…

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HISTORY

How did Frederick Douglass influence people?

Frederick Douglass was a champion in the cause of the abolition of slavery. He was a very good writer, but his greatest impact was his strong oratory ability. So powerful were his words that he…

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LITERATURE

How does the title of a poem comment on its contents? How do titles work?

The most important thing to remember in analyzing literature of any kind—certainly poetry—is that authors choose their words for a reason. Especially when you’re close reading, assume that the…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Is Romeo and Juliet a tragedy? Support your answer.

This play is indeed a tragedy. Most broadly speaking, literature can be split into two broad groups: comedy or tragedy. A comedy, in this sense of the word, doesn’t have to be funny or make you…

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ARTS

What might be a good title for a paper on food stylists or food photography?

Food is having a cultural moment. Of course, food has always been integral and essential to living, but American culture has recently become extensively interested in food as a hobby and artistic…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How and why does Juliet’s relationship with the Nurse change? Is Juliet justified in her feelings…

The Nurse is Juliet’s closest companion and confidante in Shakespeare’s Romeo Juliet. Juliet confides in the Nurse about her most intimate secrets, especially her love for Romeo. She is, in fact,…

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THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN

What is a potential thesis statement for Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan?

There are a number of different themes in Katherine Applegate’s The One and Only Ivan, including, but not limited to, man vs. nature, identity, and freedom vs. confinement. Because the novel…

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SCIENCE

What is the electric potential at point P as shown in the figure? Assume that rod has uniform… 1 image

Since the nothing on the attached image is given about the location of point P, I will assume the general case that point P is anywhere between the charges rods and label its coordinates as

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HISTORY

How did slavery influence the society and economy of the southern colonies?

The enslavement of African people was the foundation of the economy and social structure of the Southern colonies of America from the early 17th century to the late 19th century. The economy of the…

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LITERATURE

What are three themes in Romeo and Juliet that still capture the imaginations of teenagers in the…

After over 400 years there are several things about Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet that still appeal to teenagers. The story is about a tragic love affair between two youngsters. It has been remade…

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HISTORY

What were the causes and effects of the Battle of Hastings?

The Battle of Hastings was caused by a challenge to the throne of England. King Edward, who had no male heirs, had agreed that William of Normandy would be the next king of England. Before dying,…

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HISTORY

Analyze to what extent new ideas of race and nation created tension within and between states…

From 1894 to 1914, a new form of nationalism led to imperialistic ambitions on the part of European powers. This new form of nationalism was inspired by Social Darwinism; Darwin’s theory of…

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MATH

What are types of sampling, purposive sampling, descriptive sampling difference?

Sampling is defined as a process that is used in statistical analysis in which a predetermined number of observations will be taken from larger population. In the question given we will be looking…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In the novel To Kill A Mockingbird, what are some examples of Atticus Finch being anti-prejudice?

There are several examples of Atticus Finch displaying his anti-prejudiced beliefs throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. In Chapter 11, Scout asks her father what a “nigger-lover” is. Atticus…

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MACBETH

What dramatic techniques are used in Macbeth, Act 1, scene 5 under the theme of appearance and…

In this scene, Lady Macbeth delivers a soliloquy, a dramatic convention where a character speaks to him or herself while alone on stage; it gives the writer an opportunity to show us the…

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THE BOOK THIEF

What is a quote from The Book Thief that describes the setting?

Liesel is sent to live with foster parents because her mother cannot afford to keep her. Her mother is also very sick and couldn’t afford to take care of herself. Like many during those hard times…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What makes the children hate and fear Mrs. Dubose in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird?

Early in Chapter 4 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, Scout the narrator announces that the neighborhood unanimously felt Mrs. Dubose to be the “meanest old woman who ever lived.” She was so…

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A DAY’S WAIT

In the short story “A Day’s Wait” by Ernest Hemingway, what is Schatz’s state of mind at the end?

At the beginning of the story, Schatz complains of a headache. When his father tells him to go to bed, Schatz says that he is alright. Schatz repeats this, so at this point, he really does think it…

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REFERENCE

Why was the Colosseum elected as one of the “New Wonders of the World”?

In 2007, the New7Wonders Foundation released a list of the “New Seven Wonders of the World,” as voted upon by Internet and telephone users (the New7Wonders Foundation enlisted a panel of experts to…

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THE HUNGER GAMES

What is the theme of The Hunger Games?

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is about the power of defiance. In a world where suffering is seen as entertainment (reminiscent of gladiatorial times), the poor are the victims of the wealthy….

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What are examples of parallelism found in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird? What are the page…

Parallelism is a literary device in which a writer or speaker creates sentences made up of parts that are grammatically the same or at least similar in terms of “construction, sound, meaning or…

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

How can I write an opening paragraph for a character analysis of Bruno in the book The Boy in the…

You may want to begin your introductory paragraph with a hook. This will make your writing more interesting for your teacher to read, and make it stand out among all the other character analyses. A…

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SEUSS (THEODOR SEUSS GEISEL)

How did things change as a result of the Once-ler’s activities?

The Once-ler is a main character in The Lorax, written by the popular children’s author Dr. Seuss. The story of The Lorax is heavily environmentalist and warns against the dangers of corporations…

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HISTORY

Who did most Native Americans choose to fight against in the French and Indian War?

In the French and Indian War, most Native American tribes chose to fight against Great Britain. There were several reasons for this. One reason was the French posed less of a threat to the Native…

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THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

In The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, what is the significance of this sentence:…

Junior read this sentence in his geometry textbook at the reservation high school. The reason it was a significant moment for him and the reason it upset him so much is because Agnes Adams is his…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

What disguise did Portia’s use in The Merchant of Venice, and what does this tell us about her…

Portia was disguised as a lawyer who came to defend Antonio during his trial in Venice. She had heard from Bassanio, who at that point had won her hand by choosing the correct casket, that his…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What are the relationships between these pairs of characters: Ralph and Jack, Ralph and Piggy,…

As the British schoolboys attempt to form their society on the island, they form different relationships with each other based on their personalities and roles. Here are the basic ways each boy…

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CONTENTS OF THE DEAD MAN’S POCKET

In “Contents of the Dead Man’s Pocket,” how does the description of Tom waiting for the yellow…

The reader is well aware that Tom cannot commit himself to going out on the ledge after the yellow sheet until he knows what the yellow sheet itself is going to do. There are several possibilities….

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THE GIVER

What were some of the actions Jonas did to start destroy his society in The Giver?

Jonas began to destroy his society by asking questions and pointing out problems, and then by disappearing with Gabe. Jonas thought his community was perfect until he started his training as…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

How does the government in Fahrenheit 451 control the mechanical hound?

The Mechanical Hound is one of Bradbury’s science fiction inventions that is housed at the firehouse with the firemen. It is used to track down criminals who might try to run rather than be…

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HISTORY

What were the main roots of the scientific revolution?

The Scientific Revolution ushered in the shift from medieval scientific philosophy. It was centered on new scientific procedures developed by a number of individuals including; Bacon, Rene…

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HISTORY

How are the first and second industrial revolutions similar?

The Industrial Revolution describes a period of time with many advances in technology, particularly in the mechanization of agriculture, factory production, and energy supply. The Industrial…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

For an essay about the loss of Scout’s innocence from To Kill A Mockingbird, please provide some…

Jean Louise is the narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird; so, the reader is able to read the story from the eyes of an adult looking back as she experiences these events from her young self. In the…

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JULIE OF THE WOLVES

Why is Miyax alone and lost in Julie of the Wolves?

In short, Miyax is “alone and lost” because she has run away from her mentally ill husband, Daniel, in a desperate attempt to travel to her pen pal, Amy, in San Francisco. Unfortunately, Miyax…

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CARL SANDBURG

Who are the people Carl Sandburg is describing in the poem “Psalm of Those Who Go Forth Before…

A psalm is a sacred song or prayer, originally intended to be accompanied by music (usually a harp). In the case of this poem, this psalm is a song/poem of praise. One of Carl Sandburg’s favorite…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

In The Great Gatsby, why does Jordan seem familiar to Nick?

Jordan Baker seems familiar to Nick when he meets her at Daisy and Tom Buchanan’s house in Chapter I, because, as he reveals in Chapter III, she was a golf champion and her picture had been in the…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How would you write an analysis essay on Romeo and Juliet using this thesis: “Shakespeare uses a…

I believe the statement: “Shakespeare uses foreshadowing in Romeo and Juliet that is conveyed in the dialogue” (I would eliminate the ubiquitous and redundant term “a lot” from this statement) is a…

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1984

What is Syme’s observation about Winston’s appreciation of Newspeak?

In Part One, Chapter Five, Syme observes that Winston does not have a “real appreciation” of Newspeak. He bases this opinion on Winston’s writing, like his articles for The Times newspaper, which…

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JULIUS CAESAR

Are Brutus and Caesar more similar or different? Why?

Brutus and Julius Caesar are more different than similar. The biggest difference shown in the play is that Caesar is extremely ambitious, whereas Brutus does not display any ambition at all. Brutus…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

According to Neil Gaiman, what was the purpose of Fahrenheit 451?

Gaiman opens by stating that people write books about the future for a number of reasons. Such books explore the future because it is more exciting and interesting than the past to imagine, to…

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AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A FACE

What is the relationship between Lucy and her mother in the book Autobiography of a Face?

In Lucy Grealy’s book, Autobiography of a Face, she tells the poignant story of a young girl’s journey to find love and acceptance. Because of a deadly form of cancer, Lucy had to have half of…

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SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT

Are George Orwell’s essay suitable for college level students to read?

Yes, George Orwell’s essays are suitable for college students to read and often assigned in college-level courses. Let’s take, for example, the essay in question, “Shooting an Elephant.” While…

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PYGMALION

How does Shaw criticize the British class system in his play Pygmalion?

Shaw skewers and satirizes (makes fun of) the British class system inÂ PygmalionÂ through its protagonist, Eliza Doolittle. A class-based ideology asserts that certain people are naturally better…

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RAYMOND’S RUN

Why does Squeaky dislike people who can do certain things better than she can?

In “Raymond’s Run,” by Toni Cade Bambara, Squeaky exhibits a dislike for people who can outperform her, especially when they pretend that they do not have to practice or work hard for their…