How do you say it is not ok to do something in a National Park in Japanese? e.g. It is not ok to…
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- REFERENCE
How do you say it is not ok to do something in a National Park in Japanese? e.g. It is not ok to…
I assume that you want this translated, am I correct? I am not a fluent or even casual speaker of Japanese, but one thing you might want to try is www.dictionary.com. It has a translator that will…
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- TWO KINDS
What is the meaning of the music in the end (related with the title) in the story “Two Kinds” of…
After her mother’s death, Jing Mei discovers that the name of the song she had to learn for her recital was called “Pleading Child.” Right beside it is a piece entitled “Perfectly Contented.” She…
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- REFERENCE
This house believes that travel broadens the mind this is a debate topic that i need to write…
Travel absolutely broadens the mind! It’s one thing to read about different cultures and countries, but when you can hear the language, eat the food and talk to the citizens yourself, you learn so…
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- MACBETH
I need help writing an analysis essay on Macbeth, Acts 4 and 5. I don’t know what to talk…
Act IV scene 1 of Macbeth opens with the witches in the cavern. Another prophecy is given to Macbeth that no man born of a woman would defeat him and he would not fall until Birnam Woods marched…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
Montresor refers to a coat of arms. What is a coat of arms? What is the significance of the coat…
A coat of arms is a symbolic representation of the person’s family lineage and heritage. It is a source of tremendous pride and respect for those who have a coat of arms. Usually, richer, more…
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- A CLEAN, WELL-LIGHTED PLACE
What picture of the modern present emerges from “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place, and how do setting…
Hemingway’s view of modern life in the Twentieth Century as presented in the story is one of loneliness and spiritual desolation. This theme is communicated through the characters of the old man…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Why does it impossible to conduct a deep conversation with Jack?
One of the main reasons it’s impossible to conduct a deep relationship with Jack is that he is impulsive and emotional and too full of such things to be reflexive or meditational. Also, Jack is…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What mistakes did Ralph make that led to his loss of power?
Ralph made several mistakes in the novel, leading to his alienation from the other boys. First, he underestimated Jack and the power of mob mentality. Essentially, Ralph didn’t know how to deal…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Jack and his hunters become less civilized after killing a pig in William Golding’s Lord of the…
This is a great question. The primary theme of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies is that men (or in this case boys) who live without the restraints and order of civilized society soon devolve…
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- MACBETH
What does the passage in “Macbeth” that begins, “There the grown serpent lies . . . .” mean?
The passage appears in Act III, Scene iv as an aside when Macbeth learns that Banquo has been murdered, but Fleance has escaped. Macbeth is speaking to himself so that the audience will know what…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What is Golding saying metaphorically about the structures of civilization?
Here’s a quote from William Golding: The theme (of Lord of the Flies) is an attempt to trace the defects of society back to the defects of human nature. The moral is that the shape of society must…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What are the conflicts? I mean in a literally and figuratively, apart from the human inner beast…
The external conflicts are centered around the physical condition of the boys, their need for food and shelter as well as their ideas about the best way to move forward and to be rescued. Jack and…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In “Lord of the Flies”, describe how the characters of Simon, Ralph, Jack and Piggy change in…
None of these characters undergoes a dramatic change, except for Ralph. For the most part, the boys’ characters are set and the events on the island only enhance the most prominent aspects of…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Why does the fire play such an important role in the novel?
Well, Ralph and Piggy reiterate the main reason for the fire’s importance throughout the novel. Here’s Ralph speaking in Chapter 2 about the importance of keeping a signal fire going: “There’s…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Describe a conflict between two main characters in Of Mice and Men.How was it resolved? What did…
One conflict in the novel that takes place between two characters is the hatred that Curley feels toward Lennie. From the very first time that Lennie is introduced to him, Curley is immediately…
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- A CLEAN, WELL-LIGHTED PLACE
Which quotes in “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” support the theme of generational differences?
Although quite brief, “A Clean-Well-Lighted Place” is full of interpretative possibility. One theme is indeed generational difference–a conflict that was also mirrored in 1920s American and…
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- MATH
divide and write the quotient as a mixed number: 16/5 i don’t get it.
A fraction is basically a division problem. Think about 1/4. This fraction represents 1 whole divided into 4 pieces. So, in this problem, the first step is to divide 16 by 5. It will go in 3…
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- HISTORY
Can you please explain what Thomas Paine meant by this quote, Government, even in its best…
Paine is basically saying that he is not terribly fond of government, and that, when it is working and functioning as intended, it is still something he considers “evil”–a necessary evil–one that…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Please give a description of the island in William Golding’s Lord of the Flies.
In the opening paragraph of William Golding’s Lord of the Flies, the author makes it clear that this is a tropical island. It is lush and green and beautiful–and running right through all this…
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- ARTS
Assess the view that Business Management is an art.Assess the view that Business…
Of course it is an art. My mother is a production control manager with a large company. Perhaps being a woman in a traditionally male role has something to do with it as well, but I see her…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
Even though Zaroff is killed at the end of The Most Dangerous Game, do you think he is satisfied…
Yes, strangely enough, I believe Zaroff is very happy and satisfied when he is killed by Rainsford at the end of the “game.” Zaroff had an opportunity to do kill Rainsford very early when he…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Julius Caesar, Act 4, Scene 3, what is the tone of the plot development, and how does the…
Remember that tone is the author’s attitude toward his subject; so Shakespeare includes this argument between Brutus and Cassius to demonstrate a petty, biting tone. The argument serves several…
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- THE ROCKING-HORSE WINNER
What is Paul’s secret within a secret in “The Rocking Horse Winner”?I am not sure if his first…
You are correct in your assumption here. Clearly in the tale there are two secrets going on – the more overt, clearly narrated one about Paul and his betting with Basset and Uncle Oscar, but then…
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- THE TELL-TALE HEART
In the Tell Tale Heart, what are the seven steps that the narrator takes to get rid of the old man?
The 7 steps you are asking about could refer to the 7 nights when the narrator visited the room before the night when he killed the old man. Each night at midnight, he very stealthily opened the…
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- THE OPEN BOAT
What quotes show a Naturalist theme in “The Open Boat”?
The central theme of Naturalist style is that man is at the mercy of his environment. This theme is evident in several quotes depicting the men in the vulnerable open boat being buffeted by the…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
What are some examples of cultural values in “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”?
A lot of cultural values can be seen in the characters of the Widow Douglas and Miss Watson. The Widow Douglas takes Huck in “and allowed she would sivilize” Huck. That included a series of…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In A Separate Peace do you believe that Finny’s theory of the war has an element of truth in it?…
Finny, in reaction to the fact that he can’t get into the war because of his leg, concocts a fictional scenario about how the war wasn’t real, but just some fat old men conspiring in a room…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
What qualities do Gene and Finny respectiveley represent? Does reading the novel as an allegory…
You have asked two questions so I will only respond to the first. You always need to be wary of reading any novel as an allegory. A simple allegorical reading can lead you to miss some of the depth…
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- ACROSS FIVE APRILS
Why does Jethro decide to write a letter to Lincoln in Across Five Aprils?Chapter 9
Jethro decides to write a letter to Lincoln because he doesn’t know what else to do – there are no clear answers to the moral dilemma that he faces. Eb Carron has deserted from the Army and is in…
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- HAMLET
In “Hamlet” how does this soliloquy show his mental stability and tragic flaw of hesitation?Act 2…
Hamlet starts off by expressing wonder that an actor can present himself as so emotional and sincere over nothing at all-over just an act. He states of the actor, “It is not monstrous that this…
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- THE INTERLOPERS
What is the plot of “The Interlopers”?
“The Interlopers” is a an ironic story about two men who start out as enemies and end up friends–just in time to die. Their families are literally feuding over possession of some forest land, and…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
When Betty wakes up, is there actually a psalm with the words “Going up to Jesus” or is something…
No, there is not a soundtrack to the reference of a psalm being sung in the meeting house. The congregation is worshipping and singing praise to God. Betty hears the song with the word “Jesus” in…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Write the wedding vows for Romeo and Juliet. They do not have to be in Shakespearean form.
I have some ideas that could help you with this assignment. Look back at some of the scenes where the two are together and discussing their feelings toward one another. There are various points…
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- THE ONES WHO WALK AWAY FROM OMELAS
Is there any implied criticism of our own society in the story in Ursula LeGuin’s “The Ones Who…
Certainly, there is an implied criticism of those who do not accept moral responsiblity in “The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas” by Ursula Le Guin. This criticism points to the pragmatism of those…
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- OTHELLO
In Othello, what insights do you gain from the soliloquy in Act II, scene 1 about the character…
In Iago’s soliloquy, it is reveals his motivation to execute his destructive plot against Othello. The reader is able to further get into the devious mind of Iago and see exactly the lengths that…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is your view regarding family caring for the elderly, including the need for safety,…
My view is that family should absolutely care for the elderly. All of the things listed–safety, privacy, independence and pro help, are all best met when the elderly patient is in the home of a…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How are the different fathers presented in ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ – in comparison to one…
What we learn from Mr. Cunningham is basically in chapter 15 when he gets the men to leave Atticus and Tom alone. He shows that he can put himself in Atticus’ shoes. He wouldn’t want his kids…
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- MACBETH
What is the impression of Macbeth and what do we learn about Duncan’s character in Act 1, Scene 2?
The scene, Act 1 Scene 2, is where we first learn about how brave and fierce Macbeth is. We first learn of him as a loyal subject, tireless in battle, courageous, and vicious (he does, after all,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” how does Harper Lee convey her major theme?
There are several possible themes for this novel, so I am not sure which one you have in mind for your question. I provided a link below that discusses different possible themes, and maybe that…
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- S. ELIOT
Comment on the woodthrush image in T.S. Eliot’s “Marina”
A wood thrush is a bird common in the Northeastern part of the United States; it is known for its “loud clear song.” In the poem, Eliot refers to hearing the wood thrush “singing through the fog”….
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- WALT WHITMAN
In “Pioneers! O Pioneers!” by Walt Whitman, who will take up “the task eternal” & how will…
The title itself refers to the answer of this one, along with many of the different types of people that Whitman mentions. In this poem, he discusses the pioneers who forge ahead to lay the…
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- THE LADY OR THE TIGER?
What makes the king in “The Lady, or the Tiger” semibarbaric?
In “The Lady or the Tiger,” the Stockton employs irony in his character description of the king: He is a man of “exuberant fancy” He possesses an authority so irresistible that, at his will, he…
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- THE LADY OR THE TIGER?
Why did the author of “The Lady or the Tyger?” consider the King’s system of justice perfectly fair?
“The Lady, or the Tiger?” is, at its core, an ironic tale. There is a world which doesn’t really exist, a kingdom which existed long, long ago, and a semi-barbaric king. He thinks it’s perfectly…
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- THE GIVER
Science fiction novels are a form of fantasy. What is the setting for The Giver? Provide evidence…
The setting of the novel is referred to simply as “the community.” There is an implication that other communities exist “Elsewhere,” which we find out when Jonas learns about how some people apply…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What is the power of speech in Julius Caesar?
The power of speech is seen most clearly in Act III when Brutus and Antony each speak at Caesar’s funeral. Brutus speaks first, explaining very clearly and logically why he and the conspirators had…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Can you explain the theme of friendship in The Tragedy of Julius Caesar?
It’s interesting that you’d see a theme of friendship in the story. I would say most of the so-called friendships are more of loosely-knit alliances of convenience. Brutus is not truly a friend…
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- REFERENCE
What are the best and worst aspects of being female?What are the best and worst aspects of being…
Women are able to have babies, but on the other hand, women get pregnant and have periods. In the brain, the corpus callosum connects the right and left hemispheres. In women, the cc is more…
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- OTHELLO
Is Othello gullible in Shakespeare’s Othello?
In certain things I would argue that he is gullible, but in others he is extremely crafty and wise. The problem is that he is versed in war and conflict and battle, not in the games of women and…
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- MACBETH
Describe the relationship between Macbeth and Banquo in Macbeth. Does the relationship change…
As the play begins, Macbeth and Banquo are friends and comrades in arms, both Scottish noblemen and valiant defenders of King Duncan. The first description of them concerns how fiercely they had…
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- PHYSICS
How is strong magnetism created in iron?
Iron is a ferromagnetic material, which means that it becomes magnetic when it is placed in a magnetic field. This happens because individual domains within iron align like millions of microscopic…