How does Lady Macbeth try to calm down her husband after he murders Duncan?
- 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…
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- THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW
Mark let Bryon borrow what for his date with Cathy in That Was Then, This Is Now?
Mark lets Bryon borrow a shirt for his date with Cathy. Actually, he doesn’t exactly let him “borrow” the shirt in the traditional sense. As Mark is leaving to go out with his friends, he…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, what is the reader left to think about Daisy’s emotional state and her…
At the end of the novel, it seems that Daisy’s emotional state seems to be one cloistered within the superficial, yet protective enclave of class and wealth. There seems to be an emotional void in…
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- RIP VAN WINKLE
Who was the narrator of “Rip Van Wrinkle” by Washington Irving?
Washington Irving had a genius for inventing comic fictional narrators. In fact, he did not sign his real name to his work until he was over fifty. He had two narrators, Jonathan Oldstyle, Gent.,…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Is this a figure of speech and if it is, what kind is it?”The Aged prepared such a haystack of…
This line from “Great Expectations” is a metaphor since it is a comparison of the stack of bread to a “haystack.” Of course, it is also a hyberole, or obvious exaggeration, as the bread could not…
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- TWELFTH NIGHT
In what ways does Shakespeare present the character of Viola in “Twelfth Night”?Explore…
The ironic character of Viola in “Twelfth Night” is clearly central to this comedy since she interacts with most of the characters. And, because of disguise, she is the one who is able to shatter…
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- ILIAD
In “The Iliad”, what misfortune did Andromache suffer from Achilles?
The primary misfortune that Andromache suffered at Achilles’ hands was being made a widow. Andromache was Hektor’ wife. Before he leaves on his fateful battle, she pleads with her husband not to…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
What exactly does The Kite Runner say about issues of social class, and how does this relate to…
The contrast between social classes is seen in Amir and his friend Hassan. Amir is the son of Baba, a wealthy businessman and a Sunni Muslim. They live a life of privilege and comfort in a fine…
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- A JURY OF HER PEERS
Who is the narrator of “A Jury of Her Peers”?
The narrator in “A Jury of Her Peers” is cast as a third person omniscient voice. The narrator gives an”objective” rendering of the facts, not speaking in any one person’s voice, but speaking…
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- WALTER DE LA MARE
The poet has created an eerie setting in the poem “The listener”. Explain details that suggest…
The setting and mood of this poem can be exemplified with the language used to describe the almost subterranean feel of the house. In the opening lines, the house is situated amongst a high level…
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- WALTER DE LA MARE
Poet has created an eerie setting to poem “The Listener”. Suggest details that suggest the…
There is much to indicate that the traveller as reached a lonely spot in this poem. The most evident example of this is the opening where, “the Traveller” calls out if anybody is there. There is…
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- ART AS EXPERIENCE
What is the meaning of “ART AS EXPERIENCE”? Please help me; I need help
The notion of “Art as experience” implies that the creation of art must be something of personal and knowledgeable value. In this conception of art, the creator must have intimate or a subjective…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
Why is religion eradicated in “Brave New World” by Aldous Huxley?
In a desire to create a “utopia” or some social experiment predicated on a collective vision of perfection, personal religion has to be removed. This is because the notion of collectivity roots…
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- HARRISON BERGERON
In “Harrison Bergeron” by Kurt Vonnegut Jr., why did Harrison say that he is emperor?
Harrison Bergeron is a fourteen-year-old boy who rebels against his tyrannical government. When he takes over the television studio, he has broken out of the jail where he had been “held on…
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- THE SEA-WOLF
What is the setting in the story “The Sea-Wolf”?
The story takes place at sea, starting specifically in the Pacific Ocean, where our somewhat weak protagonist Humphrey van Weyden is aboard a San Francisco ferry. When the ferry crashes, van…
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- HISTORY
Where were the movements successful and where did they fail?The Women’s Suffrage Movement of the…
In answering this question, I think I can offer some broad strokes and you might have to go back and plug in the exact dates and events that create a broad picture of women resistance in American…
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- LITERATURE
Comment on the use of the fable of the ant and the grasshoper in the story “The Ant and the…
The main element of a fable is that in it the characters are animals possessing human traits. This anthropomorphic twist is for effect – to display in a humoristic way the virtues and vices of…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
What conclusion can support: “In the short story, The Most Dangerous Game, Rainsford and Zaroff…
While Rainsford is “a beast at bay,” that is, while he is hunted as though a wild animal, he has some close encounters with death. In one incident the general trails Rainsford to the tree, but…
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- LITERATURE
I need help to find the theme for each poem and highlight all figurative language and explain…
As the guidelines of this website allow for one question a day, I can help you with one of those poems; for the others, I suggest submitting them separately. The main theme of “The Best is Yet to…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
In Death of a Salesman, what are some of the reasons that Biff and Bernard turned out the way…
Toward the end of the play, Willie Loman can’t understand why Bernard has grown up to achieve such great success, while Biff’s life has been one failure after another. The contrast between the two…
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- THE GLASS MENAGERIE
Is The Glass Menagerie a modern tragedy? If so, why?
The Glass Menagerie is a modern literary tragedy. Here’s the definition of tragedy from the eNotes Guide to Literary Terms: In literature, tragedy refers to any composition with a somber theme…
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- THE MONKEY’S PAW
In what way is Mr. White’s first wish fulfilled in “The Monkey’s Paw”?
Mr. White’s first wish was fulfilled in a shocking and tragic way. When he first decided to make a wish, he could think of nothing to wish for. He said, ironically, “It seems to me I’ve got all I…
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- THE CAY
In “The Cay”, how does Timothy take care of the need for food and water on both the raft and the…
In The Cay, Timothy and Phillip land aboard a raft after the torpedo and fortunately they are left with a keg of water and a few food provisions. He cannot replenish the water so he must conserve…
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- THOMAS HOOD
Can anyone give a summary of the poem “No” by Thomas Hood?
In Thomas Hood’s poem “No,” he is basically stating that in November, nothing is going on. It’s a dreary month, filled with nothing, filled with all sorts of “no’s.” In November, he states, even…
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- MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
In Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing”, what are 3 contrasts between Claudio and Benedick?
The biggest contrast is in demeanor. Claudio is an emotional character, but Benedick is a rational one. Claudio is caught up by the idea of love, swept away by his attraction to Hero. He does…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What do you believe are the advantages and disadvantages to a trial with a jury?
A trial is either by jury or a bench-trial (meaning by judge only). Juries have a way of letting emotion and circumstance influence their decision, whereas a judge might be much less inclined to…
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- NO COUNTRY FOR OLD MEN
What is the plot of “No Country for Old Men”?
In the novel by Cormack McCarthy, “No Country for Old Men,” the plot is pretty standard. You have a young Vietnam vet, Llewellyn Moss, who is antelope hunting somewhere in West Texas. He…
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- SCIENCE
Can you supply me with trivia about the reproductive and respiratory system? (not questions)
I am not quite sure what you are asking for, however, I have listed some facts about the respiratory system and the reproductive system from which you could create a trivia game, or flash cards to…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
There is a room upstairs no one has seen for over forty years. What do the townspeople find there?
Your question suggests William Faulkner’s story, “A Rose for Emily.” After Emily Grierson’s death, some of the men of Jefferson open an upstairs bedroom that no one had seen for many years. (In…
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- HISTORY
How did the South, with fewer supplies and resources, manage to stall a Northern victory for four…
Quite simply, the South had better soldiers and far better generals than the North. In addition, these men were more dedicated to the cause of the South than the soldiers of the North felt for…
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- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
“The Gift of the Magi” has all the qualities of a short story, Do you agree? What are the…
The story develops a strong theme about the nature of love through the development of the characters and the plot. Jim and Delia sacrifice their most prized possessions to buy Christmas gifts for…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” what does Atticus require Jem to do make amends for his rage?
Because Mrs. Dubose has shouted insults at the children, Jem returns to her house in a rage and cuts all of her prize camellia bushes. This is surprising, as Jem had been the one to ordinarily keep…
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- HISTORY
Group the English colonies in North America New England colonies, Middle colonies,and Southern…
New England: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island and New Hampshire – all English Massachusetts was first. Thomas Hooker decided MA was too strict so he founded CT. Roger Williams believed…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
How important were family to men in Shakespeare’s time? Why?Also, how would the men in…
Families were important to all men, regardless of social class. In the upper classes, it was imperative for a man to have an heir so he could pass on his title and lands. If a man was not part of…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What does Juliet want to do with the ropes in Act 3 Scene 2 of Romeo and Juliet?
They were intended to be a ladder, by which Romeo would climb to Juliet’s room. This was mentioned in Act II, Scene V, when the Nurse returns to Juliet with news from Romeo. After much moaning…
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- TARTUFFE
In “Tartuffe” what elements of romance exist in the play? How would you characterize its…
The romantic subplot of Mariane and Valere in “Tartuffe” contains the traditional difficulties of the father in a patariarchal society who demands that his daughter marry another man, and a lovers’…
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- SOPHOCLES
What are some of Oedipus’ bad choices and heroic quality? example of an action and statement to…
As a character, Oedipus possess many qualities that animate his spirit of greatness yet feed his self destruction. Some of his bad choices could consist of waging the battle between he and Laius…
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- THE SUMMER OF THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE HORSE
What message is conveyed through the story The Summer of the Beautiful Horse?
The primary message of the story, The Summer of the Beautiful Horse, is that despite social or economic challenges, there are some truths which are absolute and should be practiced under and all…
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- REFERENCE
Can anyone give me websites that prove that internet technology is good for students(7th…
I think that information technology’s impact on student achievement is a very timely and intensely featured topic on the web. There is much out there. I think you will find a great deal of…
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- MAHABHARATA
How many times Lord Krishna showed vishwaroopa in Mahabharata?
At a critical moment in the Mahabharatha, Arjuna, the great warrior, is tired of fighting. He has reached the point where he questions the value of fighting, the purpose of it, and whether or not…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In “Fahrenheit 451” why do you think Bradbury would introduce Clarisse before Montag’s wife?
He introduces Clarisse before his wife in order to have a stark contrast to his wife. If you compare descriptions of the two women, they are like total opposites, and Clarisse represents the…
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- SCIENCE
A 2500cm cube of hydrogen at S.T.P is subjected to 2.5 times increase in pressure. What volume…
If the pressure goes up, the volume goes down, assuming temperature is constant. This is Boyle’s law. So the volume goes down by a factor of 2.5. Or, you can write v(1)xp(1) = v(2)xP(2). 2500/2.5 =…
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- AMORETTI
On the basis of Amoretti, discuss Spenser as a love poet.
A discussion of Spenser as a love poet on the basis of his Amoretti love sonnets requires a discussion of Spenser’s courtship of Elizabeth Boyle. Spenser fell in love with Elizabeth, but Elizabeth…
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- THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
What are the connotative meaning of plots in the poem “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost?
A connotative meaning is an applied or secondary meaning. A denotative meaning is the literal or surface meaning. In this poem, the denotative “plot” is that there was a yellow wood (an autumn…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What is Ralph’s opinion of his appearance as chapter 7 begins? What do his feelings indicate?
As chapter 7 opens, Ralph notices his dirty shirt, overly long hair, and longs for “a bath, a proper wallow with soap.” He also sees that he has begun biting his nails. The fact that he does not…
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- HISTORY
Explain two woman rulers of medivial India (Rani lakshmibai and Indira Gandhi). Compare their…
I think that in order to effectively answer this question, you might have to examine some traits that Rani LakshmiBai and Indira Gandhi shared and contrast this to modern leaders of today. I think…
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- ESSAY LAB
How can I restate my thesis: The media shouldnt criticize Micheal Jackson the way they do.
There are several ways of phrasing this particular thesis statement, depending on what you are going to propose, what evidence you have, and how you wish to proceed. One way that you can approach…