How does Dillon react when he finds out the truth about Jen and TB in Chinese Handcuffs?Pages…
- CHINESE HANDCUFFS
How does Dillon react when he finds out the truth about Jen and TB in Chinese Handcuffs?Pages…
When Dillon first finds out the truth about Jen and TB, he does absolutely nothing, because Jen has made him promise that he will listen but not react. TB is a knowledgeable lawyer, and Jen is…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, explain how Miller expresses themes such as hysteria, suspicion and religion.The…
There are some points that can help guide you in the composition of this essay. I believe that you will have to find the exact lines of text which will help support your essay. We can use the…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Whom do Sam and Eric represent in society and why?
As with all questions dealing with symbolism, interpretations are often in the eye of the beholder. Oftentimes I’ve had this discussion with my classes as we read Lord of Flies. Initially, the…
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- MONSTER
What are the characters’ names in Monster?
The main character of Myers’ work is Steve Harmon. He is about 16 and an African- American male who has dreams of becoming a filmmaker. He is the protagonist, and we know much of the trial and…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
In The Scarlet Letter, what clues does Hawthorne provide as the identity of Pearl’s father?
Hester left Amsterdam and went to New England to start a new life. She waited for her husband for a long time until she assumed that he was dead. She is then found to be pregnant. She is forced to…
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- HISTORY
I am struggling with finding information on Monroeville Alabama from 1930 census.I need it by…
Realizing this is way past the time when you needed this information, but for future reference and those who might also peruse this question, the greatest sources for census data is the US census…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
I need some quotes about Boo Radley being a mockingbird. I also need some quotes about Tom…
There are many quotes that point to Boo as a symbol of a mockingbird. One example of his “mockingbird” status is the connection between him & the tree. He leaves gifts there for Jem and Scout-…
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- SONS AND LOVERS
What is the theme of the book Sons and Lovers?
There are a few different themes found in D.H. Lawrence’s Sons and Lovers: The Oedipus complex, bondage, contradictions and oppositions, and nature and flowers. The Oedipus Complex- the name comes…
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- THE WESTING GAME
In The Westing Game, why was the delivery boy described as uncommon looking?
In Ellen Raskin’s The Westing Game, the delivery boy is described as “uncommon-looking.” He is described this way because he was sixty-two years old. Obviously the term “delivery boy” generally…
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- CHARLES
Does the short story “Charles” have a theme?
I assume you are referring to the Shirley Jackson short story “Charles.” In the story, the mother sadly comments that her “sweet-voiced” little boy Laurie is growing up. He begins misbehaving at…
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- THE HIDING PLACE
In Corrie ten Boom’s book, The Hiding Place, why does Corrie’s father refuse to accept the…
Casper ten Boom was a remarkable man. His whole being was caught up in doing the will of God at all times. Even in his watch shop he would pray for direction on repairing a particular timepiece. He…
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- THE THINGS THEY CARRIED
In O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried,” how is chronology used?
In this opening and title story of O’Brien’s anthology, the author sets up a pattern of using flashback chronology and brief interruptions in time. For example, when O’Brien describes Lt. Jimmy…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
What does the confrontation between the slave hunters and Huck point out? At the end of chapter…
As Huck and Jim are on their way to Cairo, Jim tells Huck about how he is going work and save money so that he can buy his family back and they will be together again. He says that he would even be…
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- THE CELEBRATED JUMPING FROG OF CALAVERAS COUNTY
How does Mark Twain begin his story of “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”?
Twain’s story, The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” is written in 1st person narration. The narrator begins by saying that a friend of his had asked him to visit Simon Wheeler and ask…
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- SCIENCE
Why do adult cells not divide as quickly or as frequently?
Rates of division vary from cell type to cell type. For example, skin cells at the top of the epidermis are replicating very often. Bone cells replicate through mitosis a bit slower. Think about…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
What is literally meant by “the clove of seasons” in the first paragraph of “The Scarlet Ibis”?
The most likely literal interpretation of “the clove of seasons” is that it is an in-between section of the year. In “The Scarlet Ibis,” it is not quite autumn, but the narrator states that summer…
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- READING LOLITA IN TEHRAN
What is the name of Nafisi’s “wizard” (Nafisi 33)?I know that it’s in the book somewhere, but i…
Nafisi does not give the wizard’s real name in Reading Lolita in Tehran; she calls him “my magician.” For all living persons, she uses pseudonyms; a notable exception is Razieh, who was killed….
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- THOMAS PAINE
What do you think are Paine’s most important arguments in “Common Sense” that made it so…
Much of Paine’s work focuses on the aspect of a political separation. When he summarizes the relationship between the Colonists and Britain as one where “‘Tis time to part,” it succinctly…
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- A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS
Explain the meaning of the quote from A Thousand Splendid Suns: “I”ll follow you to the end of…
Referring specifically to A Thousand Splendid Suns, the quotation is the promise that Tariq makes to Laila in Chapter 50. Laila has decided that she wants to leave her tranquil life in the relative…
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- REFERENCE
Explain how the song “Grand Torino” lends insight into the central theme of the movie Grand…
The ageless Clint Eastwood has come up with another winner in his most recent starring vehicle Gran Torino, which he also directed. The lyrics to the title song, written by Jamie Cullen, do lend…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In the early part of the play,how does Cassius interpret all that is happening in Rome?William…
In Shakespeare’s “The Merchant of Venice,” Portia reflects upon the destructive power of jealousy: How all the other passions fleet to air/As doubtful thoughts, and rash-embraced despair,/And…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
How does Ray Bradbury want the audience to respond to Fahrenheit 451?
Ray Bradbury wrote about the dangers of censorship in this book, and his replies to his critics and editors of his work demonstrates just how deeply his passion ran. The “Critical Overview” section…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible” does Mary Warren believe that she and the other girls are bewitched?
The best way to figure out what Marry Warren felt about all of the accusations is to look at her own words and accounts of the events. The first time that we see her, she expresses horror that she…
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- TREASURE ISLAND
Give two likely causes of the captain Billy Bones’ death in Treasure Island.
The hard-drinking captain Billy Bones was obviously well past his prime when he made his first appearance at the Admiral Benbow Inn. He drank rum constantly, and after his short bout with Black…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What is a major theme of The Crucible, and how would audience members or readers recognize this…
- While The Crucible, like most literary works, possesses several themes, you could make a strong argument that Miller’s main subject in this masterpiece is power. All the other themes in the…
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- ONE DAY IN THE LIFE OF IVAN DENISOVICH
Why did Solzhenitsyn choose to show one typical day in the life of prisoners rather than creating…
“How can you expect a man who’s warm to understand a man who’s cold?” Solzhenitsyn writes in his novel of a Russian concentration camp, One Day in the Life of Ivan Denisovich. This is the challenge…
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- PLATO’S REPUBLIC
Why were the poets expelled from the Republic?
In understanding why Socrates expels the poets from the Republic, I think some background is needed. The argument here is that the philosopher- king is the only one capable of understanding the…
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- A VERY OLD MAN WITH ENORMOUS WINGS
What is the rising action in the story “A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings”?
The rising action of a piece of literature can be defined as the stage following the exposition of the story (where a problem is explained to the audience) and features a series of complications…
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- LITERATURE
‘Most novels engage their readers by explaining some interesting themes and highlighting these…
This is a fairly broad topic that can be supplemented with examples from personal reading. I think that you might have several approaches in answering such a question. One such approach would be…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In Animal Farm, why did Snowball attack the geese, sheep, and pigeons. I am writing a newspaper…
As I recall, Snowball didn’t attack the geese, sheep, and pigeons; he attacked WITH them. Snowball planned a three-fold defense against the neighboring farms and the role of the geese, sheep, and…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
If the question is regarding how to find or discover the mood in the story, there are some steps that can be taken to effectively determine this. One way to “read” this is to examine the level of…
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- HISTORY
Samuel Taylor ColeridgeHow does Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s theatrical term “Willing Suspension of…
I’ve always considered the “willing suspension of disbelief” in its literary application between writer and reader. If a reader is to enjoy, for instance, a gothic narrative, she must be willing to…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
What are 4 different linguistic features(eg. repetition) in Huck’s language that greatly effect…
A recent scholar said that Twain based Huck’s linguistic patterns off of a 10 year-old African-American servant that Twain listened to before starting the book (link below). The most obvious…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Is there a quote in Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird that says Bob Ewell blames others for his…
It is clear from the first time Bob Ewell answers a question in court that he blames the rest of the world for his misfortune. In chapter 17, when asked if he is Mayella’s father, he responds that…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Who did Jem send a note to and what did it say?It’s in Chapter 5.
In Chapter 7, Jem and Scout write another note intended for Boo. “Dear sir,” said Jem. “We appreciate the–no, we appreciate everything which you have put into the tree for us. Yours very truly,…
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- THE WESTING GAME
In chapter 23, did Theo win the chess game?
Yes, Theo wins the game played with an unseen opponent in Chapter 23. Only Theo, bent over the chessboard, said nothing. White had moved the king’s bishop since the last meeting. It was his move….
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- THE PRINCESS BRIDE
How should I start and conclude an essay on the film The Princess Bride?
The Princess Bride is adapted from the William Goldman’s children’s book of same and directed by Rob Reiner, who usually directs adult comedies. Goldman said he wrote the book for his daughter,…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Would You Choose to Have a Baby With a Genetic Disorder?Would you have a baby if you knew s/he…
I am not sure if I would make the effort to become pregnant if I was aware that I might transfer a genetic disease on to my offspring. I would take precautions to avoid becoming pregnant if I were…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
How are the townspeople superstitious in chapter 8-11?
Superstition is a constant motif throughout the novel, shown as pervading the society of the South. One example from these chapters is the search for Huck’s body. He is awoken by the sound of…
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- THE NECKLACE
Do you symapthize with M. Loisel? Why or why not?
Are you referring to Monsieur Loisel or Madame Loisel? If you mean the former, then definitely – how can the reader fail to feel sympathy for someone who is married to such an inappropriate wife?…
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- THE SNAKE
How does “The Snake” express the idea of humans or an individual liking to be in control?Can…
Though Steinbeck protested that the story “The Snake,” the recasting of a true story that happened to his friend Ed Ricketts, didn’t have a deeper meaning–or if it did, he didn’t know what it was,…
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- THE NECKLACE
In Guy de Maupassant’s short story, “The Necklace,” why does the author allow the necklace to not…
If Madame Mathilde Loisel had not lost the necklace, then there would have been no story and no way for de Maupassant to illustrate the consequences of greed and pride. So many things led to the…
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- BEKA LAMB
What characters of Beka Lamb are in the “creole” group?
In the novel Beka Lamb, the Creoles are a mixed race of blacks and whites. Beka and her family are Creoles. This includes Granny Ivy, Bill Lamb, Beka Lamb, Lilla Lamb and Beka’s two little…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Palestine/IsraelDo you think the holy land of palestine belongs to the israelis or palestinians?…
I answered a question like this earlier today. I believe that it is very, very difficult to distill which claims of ownership are valid. It seems to me that both the Israelis and the Palestinians…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
Explain the name of the play, and why it is aptly named.
Miller takes the title of this play from the name of a vessel typically subjected to fire to burn out the impurities in a substance contained inside. Metaphorically, then, the characters in the…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Hypothesis on teenage pregnancy: People who become parents at a young age tend to be lower in…
The previous post illuminated some very strong areas of thought. If I could also propose that the educational variable can be quite persuasive. Students who are encouraged from an early age to…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Why were women not allowed to be actors during Elizabethan times and what did the “actresses” wear?
Women were not allowed to appear on stage until 1660. Before this time, acting for women was considered inappropriate and actually illegal. For one thing, the acting troops traveled around,…
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- HAMLET
“Bodes some strange eruption to our state…” Name three eruptions that the guards are worried…
In Act One, Scene 1, Horatio, Marcellus, and Bernardo discuss the appearance of the ghost of King Hamlet, the father of Prince Hamlet: In what particular thought to work I know not,/But in the…
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- SAMUEL TAYLOR COLERIDGE
How does Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s theatrical term “Willing Suspension of Disbelief”apply to the…
The implications of Coleridge’s definition is one that holds a great deal of empowerment for the performer in the creation of their art. Coleridge makes the argument that it is acceptable and…
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- JUST LATHER, THAT’S ALL
In “Just Lather, That’s All,” why would the barber be a coward if he had murdered Captain Torres?
Killing a man by slitting his throat while he sits before you with eyes closed seems to be a pretty cowardly act to me. Accepting money for a service and then committing the act only makes it more…
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