How does technology influence our life, and is this a good thing?
- BRAVE NEW WORLD
Technology plays in BNW a very important role.Technology plays in BNW a very important role. Do…
There are (at least) two kinds of science/technology. Pure science creates the technology in the laboratory; applied science “makes” things from this research. A good example is atomic energy….
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
How does technology influence our life, and is this a good thing?
In many ways, we are as reliant on technology as the society depicted in Fahrenheit 451. Perhaps we do not interact with technology on the same level, largely because independent thoughts and…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What newspaper does Atticus read in To Kill a Mockingbird?
In Chapter 2 of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” Scout disturbs her new teacher, Miss Caroline, who has entered Maycomb’s school with fixed preconceptions about what first-graders should know. When Scout…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Why do you think Shakespeare didn’t say what happened to the Nurse and Friar in “Romeo and…
In Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” the nurse and the friar are stock characters, and, as such, are stereotypical characters who are usually not developed. As such minor characters, they serve a…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What are some of Piggy’s character traits, and what are some quotes that demostrate them?
As an allegory, “Lord of the Flies” has characters themselves represent traits. Thus, these characters are not the typical developed characters of most fiction. Piggy represents the adult type on…
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- THE GOOD EARTH
In The Good Earth, how did they travel south even though they were so weak?
In The Good Earth, Wang Lung and O-lan still manage to pack up their family and travel south even though they are really weak. The two realize that their land will not support them, so they feel…
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- ARTS
What would an original painting by the Dutch painter, Jan De Vries be worth to a collector? The…
If it is truly an original, I would first have it appraised by someone knowledgeable and involved in art requisitions. In doing research online, I did not find any definitive answer, though a…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” what does Jem tell Atticus they were playing instead of cards?
In many church denominations, playing cards are considered inappropriate, because they are often tied to the vice of gambling, and because the cards themselves often have inappropriate pictures on…
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- PÈRE GORIOT
Is the passage below a key passage that exemplifies Balzac’s intention in writing “Old Goriot”…
Stately Paris ignores the existence of these faces bleached by moral or physical suffering [reality]; but, then, Paris is in truth an ocean [society] that no line can plumb. You may survey its…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are some “luminary” phrases or words in Chapter 26 that reflect upon the rest of the novel,…
Scout’s third grade teacher, Miss Gates, enlightens Scout on her views about Adolph Hitler, democracy, The Grit Paper and her own racism in Chapter 26 of Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Who is the Cunningham boy in Scout’s class who never borrowed what he cannot pay back?
His name is Walter. Check the following scenes that relate to Walter: 1. Scout has a conversation with Mr. Cunningham when he brings hickory nuts as payment for Atticus’ legal service. She learns…
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- THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN
What are the conflicts presented in “The Life You Save May Be Your Own”?
There are many conflicts in this story: A money-hungry family looking for material gains versus their inability to see what they already have. The expression of fulfilment versus the constant want…
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- A LESSON BEFORE DYING
In A Lesson Before Dying, why is Grant Wiggins initially reluctant to help Jefferson?
Wiggins is not sure he can improve Jefferson’s life in the short time before Jefferson is executed. However, Jefferson’s godmother, Emma Glenn is a close friend of Grant’s aunt. Grant lives with…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
What does Gene mean by, “Phineas you wouldn’t be any good in the war even if nothing had happened…
Finny is a poor candidate for military service because he doesn’t have any evil in him. Gene means that Finny could not harm anyone if he tried. Notice in their rivalry how Gene is able to harm…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In “A Separate Peace”, what details does the author use to show the ways in which the war is…
There are details in the very first chapter that show how things have changed at the school. There had never been a summer session before the war, and Gene, Finney, and the other students on their…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
Why is it surprising that Leper is the first Devon boy to enlist, and how is he different from…
Leper is the least likely to enlist for several reasons. First, when the other Devon boys discuss the war, Leper shows no interest. Instead, he is fascinated by his snail farm and other elements…
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- LITERATURE
Poem about compatible lovemay 12,09 hello e notes, whose misadventured piteous overthrows, my…
There is plenty of evidence that people can love each other forever. (A famous example is provide by Will and Ariel Durant … check them out.) The real discussion here is about “love.” If it’s…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
What does Gene do when Quackenbush accuses him of being maimed in A Separate Peace?
When Quackenbush accuses him of being maimed, Gene reacts by hitting him hard across the face. At first Gene doesn’t know why he is reacting like this, and he thinks, “it was almost as though (he,…
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- THE COLOR OF WATER
In “The Color of Water”, why does he say that his brother, Richie, did not accept this?When Ruth…
Ruth, as a white woman with black children needs to conceal their differences and tries to bring the brothers together as best as she can. She often changes the topic each time the issue comes up-…
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- INVISIBLE MAN
With the electroshock therapy in “Invisible Man”, the narrator experiences a ‘rebirth’. Ellison…
Clues: The man awakes from the electroshock therapy the same way a baby is born: Does not know where he is, does not recall nor know his name, hears the sounds of a moaning woman in pain echoing in…
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- HAMLET
Why does Hamlet delay his action to murder King Claudius?no
There are several reasons for this. First of all, Hamlet argues that he does not know whether or not he can fully trust that the ghost was really his father’s spirit and not just a demonish spirit…
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- INVISIBLE MAN
With the electroshock therapy, the narrator experiences ‘rebirth’ in Invisible Man.Ellison placed…
That is Chapter 11 of Invisible Man and most of the elements in that chapter have symbolism. In this case, the doctor “with the new technology” suggested electroshock therapy as a radical way to…
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- JOSEPH HELLER
What was the last work of Joseph Heller?it is a history novel,there are…
I believe you are referring to: Portrait of the Artist, as an Old Man. That is the last novel written by Heller, and was posthumously reprinted. Hope that helps
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- URSULA K. LE GUIN
looking for the bookHi people, I would be grateful if anyone could send me a copy of “the wind´s…
I assume you’ve tried the obvious places like Amazon. You might want to google sites that have out of print books; I’ve found a couple of things that way. Another possibility is going to an online…
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- ANTHILLS OF THE SAVANNAH
Provide a short summary of Chinua Achebe’s novel, Anthills of the Savannah.
Nigerian author Chinua Achebe provides another glimpse of African political unrest in his novel, Anthills of the Savannah. The novel tells the story of three longtime friends–Sam, Chris Oriko and…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
What qualities of the Wilks girls allow them to be duped so easily in The Adventures of…
Pretty much everything about the Wilks sisters make them easy prey for those who might want to take advantage of them. They are completely trusting, accepting the duplicitous duke and king as…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Does the contemporary U.S. government pursue people with unpopular opinions, as in Fahrenheit 451?
In Fahrenheit 451, the government controls all venues of news and entertainment. It uses this enormous power to target and eliminate private citizens for perceived crimes or simply for disagreeing…
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- JOHN ASHBERY
What are the basic themes in the poetry of John Ashbery?
John Ashbery’s poetry is mainly about the play and process of the mind interacting with the world. This is his largest theme, arguably as demonstrated in masterpieces such as “The System” and “Flow…
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- HISTORY
What do you think is the most important idea put forth by judaism, christianity or islam to…
I can only speak with real experience about Christianity. I would say that its most important idea is that the “US” is more important than the “I.” Put another way, it says that “YOU” are as…
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- THE PLAYBOY OF THE WESTERN WORLD
Discuss the relevance of “The Playboy of the Western World” today.
One way of approaching this is by considering the modern cult of celebrity and fame. Although the setting is a small rural community, when Christy arrives in it he becomes a figure of intense…
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- THE HIDING PLACE
Can anyone help me with discussion questions for a christian women’s group reading “The Hiding…
“The Hiding Place” by Corrie ten Boom is a great book for any book club or group to study. There are a lot of helpful questions, summaries, and insites right here at ENotes. The links are listed…
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- GAMES AT TWILIGHT
Games at TwilightWhy is the story “Games at Twilight” central on the writing of Anita Desai
This is considered one of Anita Desai’s most important stories because it very successfully captures the psychological aspects of childhood that Desai is exploring. It is both an accurate portrayal…
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- REFERENCE
How do you get the copyright from a page?for example i am doing it on the black death; and i need…
You don’t need copyright permission if you are gleaning information which is generally diffused and already known to the public, such as the date (1348 – right?) and death toll statistics (such as…
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- TANGERINE
Who said “The truth shall set you free”?
31To the Jews who had believed him, Jesus said, “If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. 32Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8: 31-32 NIV This…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
When Amir and Baba moved to the states their relationship changes. Discuss the changes in their…
When Baba and Amir move to America, Amir begins to find his place, while Baba struggles. Amir recalls that: Baba loved the idea of America. It was living in America that gave him an ulcer (125)….
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Describe Gatsby the first time Nick sees him in The Great Gatsby.
Nick first sees Gatsby at the end of Chapter I. He describes him as “standing with his hands in his pockets….”(25). Nick is about to talk to call out to him, but decides not to when “he…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are some good discrimination quotes found in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Here are some quotes and notes regarding racism in “To Kill a Mockingbird”: Miss Gates, the teacher, worries about the Negroes, who seem to be trying to “get above themselves” Aunt Alexandra feels…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What does “Take nothing but pictures. Leave nothing but footprints. Kill nothing but time” mean?
“Take nothing but pictures.Leave nothing but footprints.Kill nothing but time.” This quote was the motto of the Baltimore Grotto, a caving society and it is part of the “Leave No Trace”…
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- A MODEST PROPOSAL
What does “A Modest Proposal” have to say about poverty and why does Swift use canibalism as the…
In “A Modest Proposal” biting satire is used to point out the cruelty of the British who gave jobs only to the British and cruelly taxed the Irish, causing poor Irish children to beg in the streets…
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- THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
In “The Secret Life of Bees”, how did Lily overcome being an outsider in the world?from the novel…
Lily’s “outsider” status is a function of her having no mother and a father who is unable to nurture her properly. All Lily has is Rosaleen, who is alone in the world, too. So, Lily lacks a “queen…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
In “The Outsiders”, do you think Darry loves Ponyboy? Why does he treat Ponyboy the way he does?
Darry does love Ponyboy; when he thinks Pony has been injured or died in the fire, he becomes emotional and Pony is amazed that Darry does indeed care about him. Darry became Pony’s surrogate…
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- BURIED ONIONS
I need to know three literary devices that Gary Soto used in “Buried Onions”.
One of the literary devices Gary Soto uses in Buried Onions is metaphors. Please see the links below for examples from the book.
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- THE GIVER
In The Giver, what does it mean when they say they are going to release someone?
Being “released” means being euthanized, or death. One way the society in which Jonas lives maintains their utopian status is by releasing anyone who might present a problem or complication. The…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In the scene at the jail where Tom Robinson is being held, what do we learn about people who…
The scene at the jail is prefaced with a scene of many men appearing in the Finch yard in Chapter 15 of “To Kill a Mockingbird.” When Atticus comes out to speak to them, they suggest that Atticus…
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- THE WESTING GAME
What do the notes on the elevator reveal about what is happening in Sunset Towers in The Westing…
The notes on the elevator reveal first of all that there is apparently a great need for a “bulletin board” in Sunset Towers. Within a day, “the elevator (is) papered with notices and filled with…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” how are some of the people of Maycomb subconsciously looking to change…
One character that you might look to is Walter Cunningham. He comes to the jail that night with violence on his mind, but after Scout humanizes him, he leaves, ashamed. That could prompt him to…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Why is Theseus anxious for the rising of the new moon? What does he tell Philostrate to do? Why…
All three of your questions stem from Act 1, sc. 1. Simply put, Theseus is anxious for the new moon because that is when he and Hippolyta will get married. This is explained in the first 6 lines…
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- THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD
What does Janie learn from her three marriages in “Their Eyes Were Watching God”?
Each of Janie’s three relationships helps her to grow into the self-actualized woman whom we meet as she walks back into the town of Eatonville in Chapter 1 and endures the questions and gossip…
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- THE HERO AND THE CROWN
What is the summary of The Hero and the Crown?
The summary of The Hero and the Crown begins in Damar with the heroine Aerin. She is the Kings daughter and her mother is said to have been a witch-woman from the North. But Damar is a land where…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What is Tybalt’s use of “heartless hinds” in reference to in Romeo and Juliet?
In the very beginning of Romeo and Juliet, Tybalt jests with an absolutely glorious pun! Of course, the feud between the Montagues and the Capulets is in full fire, as members of both families…
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