• ANIMAL FARM

What changes does Napolean make after Snowball is driven from the farm, and why don’t the other…

After Snowball is driven from the farm in Animal Farm, the weekly meetings are disbanded. From here, the changes begin increasing in number over a period of time. It is in part due to the…

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• SCIENCE

How does the pelvic girdle size of fish compare with that of land animals?

Fish do not have a pelvic girdle. If you mean aquatic mammals like a blue whale, they do have pelvic girdles which no longer serve a purpose. Any organ (like this unused pelvis) is referred to as…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

In The Scarlet Letter, what does Pearl represent? What is her role or contribution?

Pearl’s role in the novel is subject to much interpretation. Most obviously, to the Puritans she represented sin, the physical proof of human sinfulness and moral frailty. Her presence branded…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

What did Paris think of when he saw Romeo in the tomb?what was paris thinkin of when he saw romeo…

Paris thinks Romeo has come to rob the tomb and desecrate the body. Paris is there in mourning over Juliet who is his fiance

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• LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRIE

Is Little House on the Prairie the tv show all based on actual events or is some of it made up…

Yes, that is exactly what they did. Much of the TV series was in fact based off the book and historical details from the time period. However, in order to keep the show running for as long as it…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

What happens to Romeo’s feeling for Juliet at the Capulet’s party?

When Romeo sees Juilet, he is smitten by her beauty and manners. He is totally in love with Juliet and determines to find out who she is and where she lives. When he finds out that Juliet is a…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

In Lord of the Flies, what are Ralph’s internal and external conflicts?Specifically in chapters…

In chapter three Ralph is internally conflicted because he wants to exert control over the boys, but he’s meeting some opposition in Jack. Externally, Ralph needs the shelters built and the boys…

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• SCIENCE

What causes head aches? Go indepth.

Many, many things can cause a headache. There are literally hundreds of different types of headaches. Sinus headaches are caused by inflammed tissue in the paranasal sinuses. These are usually from…

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• CREATIONISM

How did Archbishop James Ussher calculate that the world was created 6000 years ago?

Ussher calculated the date of the creation of the world by working his way back through the narrative given in the Bible. Given his presuppositions, he was a careful and thorough scholar, and…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the climax of To Kill a Mockingbird?In my English class we had a discussion about this…

Being a novel, it’s hard to give it one climax. There are two main stories within the novel. One surrounds Boo Radley while the other surrounds Tom Robinson. I would think the one you are…

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• MACBETH

Analyze the personality of one of the leading characters in Macbeth.

Macbeth is a pretty complicated character throughout the play. At first he is a noble and worthy warrior on the battlefield. He is rewarded by the king–who is not only his superior but also his…

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• ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD

What are the romantic features that can be traced in Thomas Grays’s Elegy Written In A Country…

In Thomas Gray’s “Elegy” there are numerous features common to the romantic period and romanticism. Firstly is the prevalence of nature and its emphasis as being a place where meditation and deeply…

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• ETHAN FROME

What does this passage from Ethan Frome mean? “Abreast of the schoolhouse the road forked, and we…

This passage describes a scene of snowy desolation. The narrator is riding in a wagon with Ethan Frome; they reach a fork in the road by the schoolhouse, and go to the left down a lane where…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, how old is Calpurnia?

The passage that you are looking for can be found towards the end of chapter 12, and the answer you have above is correct. And, at the beginning of chapter ten, Scout says that Atticus was “nearly…

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• MACBETH

What are the differences in the reactions of Macbeth & Lady Macbeth after the murder of…

Macbeth is stunned and seemingly in shock after he has killed Duncan. He tells his wife he heard voices. Some of those voices were real – people talking in their sleep or saying their prayers…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What important lessons is Scout learning through the childrens interactions with Boo?

Scout is mostly learning about accepting others and not judging or having prejudices. This is seen in the changing of the “Boo Radley game.” In the beginning, they are mocking him, acting out how…

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• OLD YELLER

Who is the antagonist in Old Yeller by Fred Gipson?

Clearly Travis Coates is the protagonist in Fred Gipson’s novel Old Yeller. He is a fourteen-year-old boy who has been left in charge of the farm and his family (mother and little brother) while…

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• ANIMAL FARM

What is Orwell’s message about the power of education? Give examples from the novel.

Orwell took the message of education full circle in Animal Farm illustrating its importance, usefulness and its misuse. Notice that one of the first thing that the pigs do is to educate themselves…

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• THE CRUCIBLE

In “The Crucible”, discuss ‘It is through conflict that we grow’.

The key figure that this statement can be seen at true through is John Proctor. Through the conflict of the trials-specifically, his wife being charged, and then he himself being charged-he grows…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

welfare reformsdo you belive that welfare should be eliminated do you want single women and…

My sister used to be a social worker and she cited for me the statistics on who benefits from “welfare.” Over 80% of recipients are under the age of 12 years old. While I don’t dispute that there…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How did the novel To Kill A Mockingbird focus on race, class, gender, and becoming of age?No…

Each of those themes make up the entire novel, so that is a HUGE question to answer. Race was discussed with the trial, showing how awful/racist most of the town was towards Blacks and Tom. The…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

What happens in the public place, and how does it affect Romeo and Juliet’s plans in Act III?

Act III is where the story begins to reach its climax. While walking in what readers can only assume is the town square, Benvolio and Mercutio are confronted by Tybalt and his flunkies. Tybalt is…

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• BRAVE NEW WORLD

Hasn’t the United government restricted the individual freedom ? I think the intention of the…

Certainly, there are times in US history when the government has restricted individual freedoms. This, of course, is not a new concept. The Alien and Sedition Acts under the John Adams…

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• BRAVE NEW WORLD

What is the function of sex in Brave New World?

Sex in BNW is used as a form of release, an outlet, and as entertainment–not as a form of procreation. In the BNW sex and promiscuity is encouraged and programmed into all of its inhabitants….

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• ETHAN FROME

What is this quote trying to say? Can you help me with a complete analysis? Abreast of the…

The passage describes the Frome farm in winter as seen by the narrator as he rides home with Ethan. It is a scene of sterility, the absence of life. In analyzing it, look for the many references to…

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• HISTORY

What are some social changes brought about in Africa resulting from the colonization and…

Colonization, particularly colonization resulting from the actions of imperialist nations, undoubtedly has significant effects on the indigenous populations. In the nineteenth century, Africa was…

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• HISTORY

Why has America become/is becoming an apathetic nation?Why has America become/is becoming an…

I’m not so sure that people in general are more apathetic as much as the definition of “apathy” might need to be looked at differently. Contemporary young people are extremely active on social…

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• MATH

how do i solve this equation? x^2 + 3x + 2

You may use the quadratic formula such that: x1,2=−3±32−4⋅1⋅2−−−−−−−−−−√2×1,2=-3±32-4⋅1⋅22 x1,2=−3±9−8−−−−−√2×1,2=-3±9-82 x1,2=−3±12×1,2=-3±12 x1=−3+12=>x1=−1×1=-3+12=>x1=-1 x2=−3−12=>x2=−2×2=-3-12=>x2=-2…

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• THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

In chapter 12, what is the best way to describe the loneliness and depression that Holden is…

Holden’s loneliness and depression is expressed in this chapter through his question of the cab driver about where the Central Park ducks go when the weather gets cold. Holden hopes the cab driver…

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• THE GLASS MENAGERIE

In The Glass Menagerie, Laura “struggles visibly with her storm.” What is the meaning of…

The passage refers to the storm of emotions Laura feels as the result of what has just happened to her in her meeting with Jim O’Connor. Jim kisses her, leaving her with “a bright, dazed look.”…

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• THE GLASS MENAGERIE

What does it mean that memory is described as something “non-realistic,” something “seated…

The scene is memory and is therefore non-realistic. Memory takes a lot of poetic licence. It omits some details; others are exaggerated, according to the emotional value of the articles it…

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• THE GLASS MENAGERIE

In The Glass Menagerie, why can’t Tom leave his sister behind? Does he get caught by the past…

In the play’s moving–and ironic–conclusion, Tom (as narrator) recounts what his life had become after leaving home. He had achieved freedom without ever being free: I traveled around a great…

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• JOHN DONNE

Discuss metaphysical poetry in regards to John Donne.

The “Metaphysical Poets” or the “School of Donne” was simply a group of poets inspired by (or having works similar to) John Donne. Metaphysics, in general, is the speculation on basic principles…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why is Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird an impressive character?Why is scout from tkam an…

Scout is two people in the novel: the child who experiences the story and the adult narrator who relates it. As a narrator, Jean Louise is impressive for her sensitivity and understanding of human…

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• THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN

Who are the minor characters in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian?

Minor characters in literature are those who aid in the development of the story, but whose personal journeys are not part of the main point of the story. In the novel The Absolutely True Diary of…

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• THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Compare and contrast Jews and Christians in The Merchant of Venice.

Christians 1. Hold positions of power 2. Well-respected in Venetian society 3. Do not practice usury (lending money with interest) 4. Hypocritical 5. Biased Jews 1. Have to work for everything they…

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• HISTORY

What are the geographical origins of the people in Sweden?What is the cultural coherence and…

It is generally assumed that the Swedes owe their origins to the Thracians (another form of Trojans), a “boat people” from the city of Troy. In the centuries before the birth of Christ, the…

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• SONNY’S BLUES

In James Baldwins’s “Sonny’s Blues,” is Creole a prophet symbol? If so how.

In Baldwin’s story “Sonny’s Blues,” Creole is more like the father who awaits the prodigal son(s), awaiting the return of Sonny so that he can guide him to understanding. Likewise, he seeks to…

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• THE TIME MACHINE

Why did the morlocks leave the bronze panels beneath the sphynx open?This is about the time machine

It’s never explained why they left the valves open in chapter 10 of the novel. Perhaps they were luring him down into their tunnels so that they could capture him. Or perhaps that was just a way…

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• THE ODYSSEY

Describe the relationship between Odysseus and his wife Penelope both before and after the war in…

The relationship between Odysseus and his wife Penelope is one of loyalty, love, and faith. Both characters are driven by these characteristics. Odysseus displays his loyalty in his constant battle…

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• THE KITE RUNNER

What aspects of human nature are portrayed in The Kite Runner?

Through its rich characterization and plot development, The Kite Runner reveals much about human nature, especially through the life of Amir, the novel’s narrator. In Amir we find both cowardice…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

In “The Scarlet Letter,” what is particularly noticeable about Dimmesdale’s manner as he walks in…

In The Scarlet Letter, Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale has felt great pangs of guilt for not confessing to being the father of Pearl, Hester Prynne’s child for which she must bear the scarlet letter A….

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• HISTORY

Do you think that it would be more difficult to be an immigrant to Upper Canada in the early…

There is no question that life as an immigrant would be more difficult in the 1880s for an immigrant. In 1870s the railway was begun in upper Canada, but an economic depression struck. In 1880, in…

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• MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

How is “nothing” use as a pun in the title of this play?

The word “nothing” and the word “noting” were pronounced alike in Shakespeare’s day. “Noting” or “observing” has a great deal to do with the play since much of the play is about appearances. In…

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• THE STORY OF AN HOUR

What is the Message of “The Story of An Hour” by Kate Chopin? What is her famous novel?

There have been many differing views published on “Story of an Hour” but most readers agree that it is a feminist expression. The story was written in 1890’s and it reflected the very real idea of…

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• A THOUSAND SPLENDID SUNS

What is predicted about the future of Afghanistan in Part 4 of A Thousand Splendid Suns?

In Part 4, the author gives us the sense that, although the road will be fraught with difficulties, there is hope for a better future in Afghanistan. That hope stems from the resilience of its…

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• JULIUS CAESAR

How do Brutus’s intentions relate to the theme of loyalty and betrayal in “Julius Caesar”?

Many critics argue that Brutus is the tragic hero of “Julius Caesar,” and, as such his tragic mistake is, perhaps, that he does not know himself fully. For, he feels so strongly that he is a man…

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• ANIMAL FARM

Describe Napoleon as a dictator in Animal Farm.

Napoleon, one of two pigs who takes pre-eminent lead in Animal Farm, shows true dictator skills over his rival, Snowball. Very early in the story, Napoleon takes charge of Bluebell’s puppies and…

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• THE GIVER

Early in the book, Jonas’s dad seems very sad that he has to release babies. At the end of the…

At the beginning of The Giver, the father seems to be upset that the child might have to be released; however, it soon becomes apparent to the reader that nobody in this society has any depth of…

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• JULIUS CAESAR

In Act II, what is the irony in the clash over Antony’s death?In scene 1, they discuss weather or…

The irony becomes apparent in Act 5 of Julius Caesar. Brutus argues successfully with Trebonius and Cassius that Mark Antony should be spared in the murder plot against Caesar. However, after…