How did the railroad affect the economy of the West?
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- HISTORY
How did the railroad affect the economy of the West?
As population and migration increased in the West with frontier settlement as well as the desire for more wealth, railroads helped to link both the eastern/ central part of the United States with…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
What happens in “A Rose for Emily”?I am pretty confused about what happened in the story. Thanks!!
OK- You will get more responses with added details but I will give you the gist of it. Ms. Emily was the daughter of a very conservative father who did not let her get along with many “gentleman…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Mayella’s “diary” in To Kill a MockingbirdIn To Kill a Mockingbird, what do you think Mayella…
I would think Mayella would write about how embarrassed she was and how Atticus made her look stupid in front of the town. She would also talk about her father and his abusive nature towards her…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
In “The Most Dangerous Game,” what realizations does Rainsford come to in better understanding…
Rainsford realizes fairly quickly into this adventure that Zaroff is playing a game of “cat and mouse” with him. Rainsford, with his 3 hour head start, still is no match for Zaroff, who finds him…
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- BUSINESS
What are the types of economic systems?
I am going to presume that there is more to this question than is featured here. I would suggest that outside of posting more of the question, it is always good to examine the role of government…
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- SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT
In regards to “Shooting an Elephant,” how could young Orwell’s reaction to the elephant being…
While Orwell’s purpose in writing “On Shooting an Elephant” is to expose the overbearing nature and negative consequences of the British Empire upon the “natives” under its control, some of his…
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- WILLIAM CARLOS WILLIAMS
In “A Sort of Song,” Carlos Williams writes,”No ideas but in things.” How might this relate…
“No ideas but in things” was an Imagist philosophy that embraced the idea of written expression in clear, sharp, minimal words, and Williams’ poem exemplifies this philosophy very well. “The Red…
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- THIRTEEN WAYS OF LOOKING AT A BLACKBIRD
What is the technical experiment in Stevens’ “Thirteen Ways of Looking at a Blackbird.” How do…
The poet’s name is Wallace Stevens. He worked as an insurance agent for most of his adult life, but also was a prolific poet and remains one of the most famous modern American poets. In “Thirteen…
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- SUNDAY MORNING
How does the speaker in “Sunday Morning” transform Sunday from a day of religious observance for…
One possible interpretation of this line (“Death is the mother of beauty”) is that the occasion of death is an opportunity to remember the positive and pleasurable aspects of the deceased person’s…
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- EVERYMAN
What is the moral of Everyman?
The story Everyman seeks to answer the important religious question: “What must a man do to be saved?” God sends Death to summon Everyman, who represents all mankind. Good and Evil will be tallied…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, explain how the two main story lines of the novel join together at the…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What is peculiar about the exchange between Abigail and Danforth in the courtroom questioning in…
What should stand out to most readers is that Abigail, unlike almost everyone else in the town–including the other “afflicted” girls, is not intimidated by Judge Danforth. She actually threatens…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In the book To kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, why does Calpurnia enjoy speaking better English…
Calpurnia does not “enjoy” speaking better English than her fellow members of her church; she simply knows how. For, in Chapter 12 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Calpurnia reveals to Jem her “modest…
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- MACBETH
quotation from macbeth act iii. please explain?”Gentlemen, rise, his Highness is not well.”
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- OSCAR WILDE
Critical review on “The Nightingale and the Rose”?
The Nightingale and the Rose is an allegory to selflessness and selfishness combined, and how one affects the other. In this story, a young student becomes smitten by a young woman who “would only…
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- THE GOLD-BUG
Who is the author of “The Gold Bug”?
Edgar Allan Poe is the author of “The Gold Bug”.
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- THE BEST OF O. HENRY
What kinds of characters does the story “After Twenty Years” have?
The two main characters in “After Twenty Years” are Jimmy Wells and Bob. The author probably gives the reader Jimmy’s last name to make his character more of an identifiable aspect to his…
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- MY SISTER’S KEEPER
My sisters KeeperCan someone help me formulate the cultural context of this novel?
Definitely a Western society…probably the USA…where medicine is advanced and the idea of having additional children in order to harvest their stem cells, etc. to “heal” the first ailing child…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
Why is it that Emily’s crime goes undetected until her death? Please include and support your…
Miss Emily’s crime goes undetected for a few reasons, most of which are related to the social strata of the time and place. First, no one ever gets beyond the first floor, and after awhile, no one…
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- HISTORY
Describe the effects of the Blitz on everyday life in Britain.Please include: Evacuation, Daily…
That’s a very large question, probably the subject for an essay, so in the limited space I have, let me give you some things to consider for each of those areas and that will get you started. In…
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- A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS
How does the setting of A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings support the mood?
This is such an interesting question, especially considering that Marquez’s stories usually contain an indeterminate time and place. A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings is no exception. This is…
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- HISTORY
If immorality were possible how would a person from King Henry VIII’s court adapt to the four…
This is a unique and interesting question because the answer must include historical evidence in order to rationalize the impossibility of physical immortality within the context of your question….
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- GUY DE MAUPASSANT
What is the symbolism of Guy de Maupassant’s “Two Friends”?
Well, there are a few different symbols in “Two Friends.” One is the rumbling in the background from the cannon’s firing, which is also Mount Valerien erupting. This continuous “eruption” helps to…
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- LITERATURE
Why does the story of Pinnochio change the third person to 1st person? How does the story change…
Writing from the first person point of view means you are writing from an “I” perspective, that you are the person observing the events, thinking the thoughts, and feeling the feelings. So, in the…
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- ANIMAL FARM
Why were Old Major’s teachings considered wrong and evil?
I am assuming that the question is asking why the humans consider Old Major’s teachings wrong and evil. This would contrast a little bit with why the pigs once they have become corrupted by power,…
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- EPITHALAMION
What are possible readers’ views about the theme of Love and Marriage after reading Spenser’s…
In Epithalamion Spenser celebrates the full cycle of life as it ranges from hours of a day (23 stanzas + 1 envoi) to the summer solstice (“With Barnaby the bright”) to the movement of seasons,…
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- TWILIGHT
When will the Twilight-saga movie Eclipse be released in theaters?
New Moon–November 20, 2009!!! According to imdb.com, Eclipse is scheduled for release June 30, 2010. That’s a much shorter span than between Twilight and New Moon. Let’s hope they’re right. The…
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- MACBETH
Is there really an exchange between Macbeth and Banquo in act II scene1?
Banquo gives Macbeth a diamond, which Duncan has asked be given to Lady Macbeth for her boundless hospitality as hostess to the King and entourage: What, sir, not yet at rest? The king’s a-bed:He…
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- AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE
How do Ambrose Bierce’s “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” and Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They…
Besides the obvious similarity of both being set during American Wars (“Bridge” during The Civil War, and “Carried” during the Vietnam War), a more subtle relation can be made between Peyton…
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- REFERENCE
Why is it that teachers block certain websites and they know kids already know alternitve ways to…
You should be aware that often teachers are not the people who are blocking websites. Quite often, teachers embrace technology and would be delighted to use some blocked websites as learning…
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- EL CID
What is the primary theme of El Cid?
Cantar de Mio Cid is the definitive work of the Spanish epic and the Spanish epic hero. El Cid (a nickname referring to his status as a nobleman) has all the traits of a Spanish hero. He is a man…
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- VIKRAM SETH
What is the summary of the poem “The Frog And The Nightingale” by Vikram Seth?
A frog in Bingle Bog croaked his song at the base of a sumac tree. The other creatures hated his voice, but there was nothing they could do because no matter how they expressed their dislike, the…
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- ESSAY LAB
Help me in writing a speech on the topic of ‘necessity is the mother of invention’.
In composing this speech, some level of research is needed. I think that it might be good to open with some examples of how our world has been impacted through both invention and the pressing need…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible how does Miller portray male/female relationships, in particular between Betty…
If you look at the key male/female relationships in the play, you might start to wonder if Miller really meant to portray such negative, heated interactions between the two. Let’s look at Betty and…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
plz help me!!!how and why does giles corey interrupt the court proceedings? what does the…
The fraudulent nature of the trials is what is explored through the play. One of the most powerful elements that are brought out is that if individuals in the position of power seek to abuse their…
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- SCIENCE
In my opinion, noise pollution is a degree of sound disruptive and damaging to the human ear. In addition, it is unwanted sound in an environment where such sound is neither wanted nor…
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- SCIENCE
I have to make a paper about “Thermal Sterilization”. Every hint would help! Thanks a lot!
Sound pretty Straight forward. Organic and/or living units are sensitive to heat. “give em the hot foot” and they are out of here! the most common way to do something in is light a fire, with them…
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- ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON
I need to write one of Tennyson’s Poems. Can anyone help?
One of my all time favorite poems by Tennyson would have to be “Ulysses.” There seems to be so much in way of thematic richness that I find it very appealing. The idea of being able to…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What do the practitioners of Jainism do when they fast?
When fasting, Jains are attempting to either do penance or overcome their desire for food. There are certain times of year when most Jains fast, but this method of purification may be undertaken…
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- THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH
What are some conceptions of Mesopotamian divinity in The Epic of Gilgamesh?
In The Epic of Gilgamesh, Mesopotamian gods are represented in much the same way as Greek and Roman gods would be a thousand years later. First, many gods are attached to natural phenomena or…
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- REFERENCE
EthicsConsidering Kant’s theory of ethics, Aristotle’s theory of ethics and Utilitarianism: How…
I think that each theory has a great deal of relevancy in particular settings or understandings. If one were a believer in a singular notion of the good, then perhaps the Aristotelian vision of…
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- SPEAK
In the book Speak, when exactly did IT happen? Rachel invites her to a party, things get out of…
I don’t have a copy in front of me, but I taught it at the end of this past school year. Go back and read the part where Melinda is sitting outside on the roof of her house, and she finally tells…
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- FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON
In Daniel Keye’s short story Flowers for Algernon, how does Charlie’s personality/values change…
When the story started, Charley was innocent. He loved animals, cared for people, didn’t realize when he was the target of jokes, and just wanted to make others happy. As he became more…
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- THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL
When is the best time to show the Anne Frank movie during the novel study?
I am a firm believer in reading. Early in my teaching career, I showed movies in class, but I haven’t done so in many years. With the easy availability of films on the Internet and elsewhere,…
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- OTHELLO
Why is it said that the Duke has to “Eat his words” in Act 1, scene 3, after Brabantio accuses…
When Brabantio tells the Duke of his troubles, that his own daughter has been won over by her lover through unnatural and unlawful means, the Duke is at first sympathetic to his plight.He goes so…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
How does Chaucer ridicule the Wife of Bath?
The wife can be looked at as a sort of early-day feminist or perhaps as Chaucer’s way of ridiculing women of the time; it all depends on how you read her prologue and tale. The wife tells us that…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What personality traits make Mercutio and Benvolio round characters in Romeo and Juliet?
Mercutio: Mercutio is a round character for many reasons. To begin, he is devoted and loyal. You can see this in his reaction to Tybalt’s insult of Romeo. He reacts passionately, violently,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Mr. Raymond says that when Dill “gets a few years on him” he won’t do what anymore when he sees…
A target himself for the “usual disease of Maycomb,” Mr. Raymond has experienced the pettiness of people and their prejudices. During the trial for Tom Robinson, one of the “mockingbirds” of…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What does Jem have to do for Mrs. Dubose in To Kill a Mockingbird?
In chapter 11, Jem, having gotten fed up with Mrs. Dubose’s taunts to him about his father, visciously attacked her prized camellia bushes with Scout’s wooden baton and destroyed most of the…
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- THE ODYSSEY
Who are Calypso and Circe in The Odyssey and what instructions do they give Odysseus?
Calypso and Circe are two beautiful women who entrap Odysseus’s emotions for a while and distract him from his mission of getting home to Penelope. After Odysseus has lost all his men and…