How does Steinbeck use Curley’s Wife to portray the general view of people in Of Mice and Men?

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SCIENCE

As a result of chemical or physical reactions when heating/cooking foods: 1.will it make certain…

Physical changes are changes that affect the form of a chemical/compound/element but not it’s chemical composition. For instance, water (H2O) can be in the form of water vapor, ice, or liquid…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Describe four concepts of the free market system

In the free market system, privately held businesses have the freedom to set prices for goods and services without the government having over complicating regulations or control. While the…

MACBETH

If Macbeth is not responsible for killing Duncan, why did he kill him? What does fate have to do…

Macbeth is the only one responsible for Duncan’s death and his own demise. He is the agent of his own destruction, not a victim of fate. To assume that fate influences Macbeth’s action is to…

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HISTORY

Describe the key events that occurred during George Washington’s presidency?

Different people might identify different key events from the presidency of George Washington. Here are a few key events that I would identify from those years. Creation of the Bill of Rights….

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FRANKENSTEIN

How does the author of Frankenstein use mystery and foreshadowing in Chapter 3?

In Chapter 3, the author uses both mystery and foreshadowing to let the reader know several things. The first example is when the author is describing Victor’s feeling after the death of his…

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MY OEDIPUS COMPLEX

In My Oedipus Complex by Frank O’Connor, how does Larry view his father’s brief visits home…

At the beginning of the story, Larry explains that he did not see his father very much during the war. “Like Santa Claus he came and went mysteriously,” he says, likening his father’s visits to…

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OF MICE AND MEN

In Of Mice and Men, the author talks about an apple box. What is the purpose of elaborating on…

Each ranch hand is given a bunk of his own. Attached to the bunk is an apple crate in which he can keep whatever personal possessions he has, whether it is hygiene items, magazines, mementoes, etc….

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THE TELL-TALE HEART

How does the writer create suspense in “The Tell-Tale Heart”?

Poe creates suspense by drawing out the telling of this tale and through the use of several symbols that foreshadow the old man’s impending death. The narrator spends a great deal of time…

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THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

What’s a good thesis statement for appearance vs. reality in The Catcher in the Rye?

I think it would be awkward to use the actual words, “appearance vs. reality” in a thesis statement, so let’s think about other ways to say the same thing. “Appearance vs. reality” is…

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HISTORY

What did Jefferson Davis try to accomplish?

As President of the Confederate States of America, Jefferson Davis tried to gain independence for the slaveholding Southern states that left the Union in 1860-1861. Davis faced many challenges,…

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THE TELL-TALE HEART

How does the narrator prepare for the crime and cover up?

The narrator prepares for the crime by practicing the movements he will make when he kills the old man. For seven nights, just at midnight (the “dead hour”), he would slowly open the door and push…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

In “The Devil and Tom Walker”, how is Tom a hypocrite?

The most significant way in which Tom displays hypocrisy is through religion. Tom has cut a deal with the Devil (here named Old Scratch) to trade his soul for a buried pirate treasure. Tom is…

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THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

In “The Canterville Ghost,” what circumstances bring Virginia and the ghost face to face?

In Chapter Five of “The Canterville Ghost,” Virginia and the ghost come face-to-face for the first time, in the Tapestry Chamber. For Virginia, this meeting occurs after a day of riding on Brockley…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What is a significant passage between pages 89-110 of the book Fahrenheit 451 [hardback cover],…

One significant passage in Part Two of Farenheit 451 is near the end of this section. (This is on p. 103 of a softcover, but it is the full size of a hardcover, so the pages should be very…

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A WHITE HERON

In the story “A White Heron,” why is the hunter unnamed?

The hunter, or ornithologist, in the story remains unnamed because he is a symbol of mankind. You may notice that the other characters in the story are female, even the cow that Sylvia is leading…

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SCIENCE

Balance the following equation Li^2CO^3—–> 2CO^2+ 2Li^2O

To balance equations, I like to start by creating two columns: a column on the left to show simply the symbols (not the quantities) of the elements that are in the reactants, and a column on the…

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LORD OF THE FLIES

What does the “lord of the flies” symbolize?

The symbol of the boar’s head on a staff functions as a visual metaphor for the descent into bestiality on the part of Jack’s group. “When Jack defies Ralph’s authority, the boys follow Jack,…

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SCIENCE

What’s the relationship between the DNA sequence and traits exhibited in the organism?

A change in DNA’s sequence results in a change in the sequence of mRNA, potentially resulting in a change in DNA’s nucleic acid sequence and amino acid sequence, potentially resulting in a change…

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HISTORY

What was the relationship between the Missouri Compromise and the Supreme Court’s decision in the…

The Missouri Compromise was made in 1820. When Missouri wanted to enter the country as a slave state, it would have created an unequal number of free and slave states. Thus, this compromise allowed…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

How is Shylock defined more by his religion than his profession as a money lender?

The reason Shylock can be defined more as a Jew than a businessman is because he makes business decisions based on emotion, rage, and revenge rather than good business sense. For example, when…

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OF MICE AND MEN

How does Steinbeck present the theme of friendship and sexism in the play?

In many ways, these themes are related. Let me make a few observations. First, friendship is something rare in the novella. Slim says this in the beginning of the novella. He is a bit surprised…

OLIVER TWIST

How did people react to Oliver Twist when the novel was first published?

Oliver Twist was serialised in the journal, Bentley’s Miscellany, from February 1837 to April 1839 and was also published in three volumes in 1838. While the book brought Dickens critical acclaim…

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OF MICE AND MEN

In Of Mice and Men, why is the statement “I should of knew” important?

Like everybody else, George assumes that Lennie killed Curley’s wife while trying to rape her. That is not too far from the truth. He wouldn’t let go of her hair because he was getting sexually…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Is Portia’s father justified in devising the lottery of caskets for his daughter?

Looking purely at results, the man Portia loves chooses the correct casket. He is wise enough to figure out her father’s message that “the outward shows be least themselves: / The world is…

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ANIMAL FARM

In Animal Farm, does power lead to corruption and exploitation?

In Animal Farm, power almost always leads to corruption and exploitation, and we see evidence of this in both humans and animals. Through the character of Mr Jones, for example, we find that his…

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RELIGION

Where have Sikhs established communities and attracted converts outside India?

I find it interesting that your question focuses on “where” instead of on “why” Sikhs have established communities and attracted converts outside India in its most modern stage of…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Explain Portia’s attitude in The Merchant of Venice.

Portia’s first line in the play is, “By my troth, Nerissa, my little body is aweary of this great world.” Though she is very wealthy and is described as beautiful and virtuous, she seems to…

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RELIGION

Describe the dislocations and antagonisms experienced by Sikhism.

Antagonisms experienced by the Indian Sikh diaspora are usually a result of their being mistaken for Muslims, a tenuous situation since the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Because turbans…

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OTHELLO

What descriptive language does Iago use in his soliloquies in Act Two of Othello?

During Act Two of Othello, the character of Iago has three monologues in verse. These monologues (which are often performed as soliloquies) highlight Iago’s character and provide insights into his…

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THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF

How was the ransom to be paid?

Sam mails Red Chief’s father Ebenezer Dorset a letter explaining the ransom demands and the procedure for compliance, including the following: We demand fifteen hundred dollars in large bills for…

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THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

What mood is created through the use of the black veil as a symbol?

A mood of mystery and darkness is established by Hawthorne’s use of the black veil as a symbol. The first paragraph shows what life in the town was like just prior to anyone seeing the veil, and…

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GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS

What are the general forms of prose and its types? What are the the styles of prose, i.e. Common…

Prose is any kind of writing without a metrical structure. Poetry, in contrast, includes meter, rhyme, and rhythm, so none of these elements are related to prose. Prose solely relies on sentences…

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YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN

What is the meaning of the pink ribbons in “Young Goodman Brown”?

Faith’s pink ribbons in Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown” essentially represent innocence, and serve as a contrast to Faith’s apparent lack of moral soundness. Pink is traditionally…

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SCIENCE

What would happen if one element of a food chain were removed?

A food chain is a pictorial diagram which shows all the organisms involved in a feeding progression upon each other. Pictures of the organisms and directional arrows are used to show the flow of…

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SCIENCE

What percent of the atmosphere’s mass does each layer of the atmosphere contain?

There are four separate layers to earths atmosphere. Most of the atmosphere, 75%, is contained in the first layer, the troposphere. The troposphere is the most dense layer of the atmosphere, the…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

What is the reason for Antonio’s sadness in Act 1, scene 1 of The Merchant of Venice by William…

It is unclear exactly what mad Antonio sad. He himself does not know either. In sooth, I know not why I am so sad:It wearies me; you say it wearies you;But how I caught it, found it, or came by…

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PADDY CLARKE HA HA HA

How is Sinbad portrayed in Paddy Clark Ha Ha Ha?

Well, “Sinbad” is the nickname that Paddy and his pals give to Paddy’s brother who becomes a sad, sad character in the story (forever taunted and tortured by pranks). In fact, it is one prank…

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UNCLE TOM’S CABIN

In Uncle Tom’s Cabin, Harry accidentally attracts Haley’s notice. What causes this? What is…

At the very beginning of the book Mr. Shelby, an unusually kind slave owner, is in debt and planning to sell one of his slaves because he needs the money. At first he only plans to sell one slave,…

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SCIENCE

What are 3 uses of neutralization?

The reaction between an acid and a base give a salt and water is known as neutralization reaction. In general, a neutralization reaction can be written as Base + Acid ——–> Salt + Water…

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

How is theme of greed shown in Merchant Of Venice in Act 1?

Act 1, scene 1 shows a little bit of greed. Its main focus is on the wealthy merchantmen of Venice. The scene shows the reader how men like Antonio and Bassanio have money and financial success…

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BUSINESS

Why is understanding of management important even if you don’t plan to be a manager? Explain…

Even though you may not be considering pursing a management role anytime soon, understanding aspects of a manager’s perspective can help you as an employee, which can help company growth. Listed…

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MACBETH

What are some important literary terms, especially literary techniques, used and how do they help…

With the tragic flaw of “vaulting ambition,” Macbeth is led into a series of bloody and phantasmagoric experiences, insomnia, moral turpitude, and madness. By Act V, Macbeth begins to unravel, and…

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THE WORLD IS TOO MUCH WITH US

What is the theme of the poem “The World is Too Much With Us?”

The theme of illusion versus reality is a dominant one in “The World is Too Much with Us.” In the poem, Wordsworth reminds the reader that illusion should not be interpreted as reality. For…

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PREFACE TO LYRICAL BALLADS

Please summarize the fourth topic, Topic IV, of a critical article by Thomas Pfau about…

Pfau articulates the main point of Section 4, which is also his concluding argument for the entire essay, at the end: Thus the 1800 Preface implicates both romanticism and modernism in the…

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THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

Why is Junior so cynical about white teachers in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian?

Junior is skeptical of white teachers for two reasons. First, he is influenced by outside sources to be skeptical, and second, his experience teaches him to be skeptical. In order to understand why…

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PREFACE TO LYRICAL BALLADS

Please summarize the second topic, Topic II, of a critical article by Thomas Pfau about…

In Section II, Pfau examines Wordsworth’s concept of the “essence” of human nature, where that essence is found, and analyzes Wordsworth’s use of that concept. As Pfau notes, in Wordsworth’s view,…

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PREFACE TO LYRICAL BALLADS

What are the main claims of Part I of “‘Elementary Feelings’ and ‘Distorted Language’:…

Background (from Pfau’s introduction): Most scholars have heretofore thought Wordsworth’s text (his Preface, that is) as “marked by internal tensions, inconsistencies, discontinuous argument, and a…