• I WANDERED LONELY AS A CLOUD

How is nature described in the Daffodils poem?

The title of this poem is initially misleading because it emphasizes the solitude and melancholy nature of the narrator in the beginning but ends on a light-hearted, happy note. Whereas the…

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• SONGS OF INNOCENCE AND OF EXPERIENCE

Describe in detail the poem “Infant Sorrow” by William Blake.

“Infant Sorrow” is one of Blake’s Songs of Experience, a series of poems which contrast and complement the Songs of Innocence. Though I won’t go into it in this answer – which, I might add, will be…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Why does Scout dissaprove of Jem and Dills idea to look through the Radley’s window?this question…

There are two reasons. 1. Atticus has instructed the children to be respectful of others’ privacy. So, Scout has misgivings of being on the property and peeking into the windows. 2. Scout fears…

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• WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

I’m looking for any quotes/lines that Shakespeare wrote to describe the human voice, preferably,…

Here is one for you: King Lear, Act V, Scene III, line 274-5 “Her voice was ever soft, Gentle and low, an excellent thing in woman.” I hope some other people can add a few…

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• THE TELL-TALE HEART

I don’t understand “The Tell-Tale Heart.” Can anyone tell me about it?

“The Tell-Tale Heart” whose title means “tattle-tell,” is a story of psychological horror. The narrator, a madman, kills a man and boasts of his skill in doing so without detection. However, in…

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• A SEPARATE PEACE

In A Separate Peace, after the overnight trip to the beach, what does Gene decide Finny is trying…

After Gene and Finny return from their overnight trip to the beach, Gene concludes that Finny is trying to deliberately sabotage his grades by keeping him too busy and distracted to study. He…

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• LITERATURE

How much is Romantic poetry focused on nature and how much on the poet who writes about nature?…

When Ralph Waldo Emerson wrote that he was a “transparent eyeball,” the importance of Nature as seen and felt by the individual began. Romanticism emphasized the dream, or inner world, of the…

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• HAMLET

What evidence supports the fact that Hamlet actually thinks too much and thus causes the tragic…

Hamlet “thinking too much” certainly supports my theory of Hamlet’s tragic flaw being inaction! There are many examples of times when Hamlet over-thinks a situation. For instance, early on in the…

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• THE GLASS MENAGERIE

How might feminism or the lack of it affect the protagonists in The Glass Menagerie?

Feminism calls for the empowerment of women within society; it does not play a role in the play. Laura and Amanda are cast in traditional roles, and both lack the power to determine, direct, or…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

Comment on: “…then the sea breathed again in a long, slow sigh, the water boiled white …..the…

This quote comes right after Roger has killed Piggy by rolling the boulder off the top of Castle Rock onto Piggy. Piggy’s death was preceded by a yelling match between Piggy and Jack where Piggy…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

In “Lord of the Flies”, chapter 11, what’s the signisicant of the tittle (Castle Rock) ?

Castle Rock is so named by Jack’s group because it is a large outcropping of rock attached to the rest of the island by a narrow rock bridge. It was immediately recognized as a good place for a…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

What is the significant of the tittle in chapter 10 (“The Shell and the Glasses”)?

Chapter 10 opens with Piggy and Ralph lamenting what happened, in the previous chapter, to Simon. They know that they are losing the battle against order and reason, which is what the conch shell…

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• PHYSICS

Can there be such a thing as a black hole cluster, with multiple black holes in very very small…

I have never heard about the existence of black hole clusters. There are certainly super-massive black holes, but black holes are generally found at the centers of galaxies and certain star…

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• A FAREWELL TO ARMS

What might be Frederic’s future after Catherine and the baby died?

Lt. Henry’s future can only be surmised, of course, based upon his circumstances at the novel’s conclusion and what we know of his character. Frederic was saddened by the loss of the baby, but he…

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• THE ODYSSEY

ODYSSEUSwhere does odysseus come form in Greece(i.e., what is the name of his island kingdom?)

Odysseus lived on the island of Ithaca. (You can post these types of items in the Question and Answer section, rather than the Discussion Board.)

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• INTO THE WILD

Was McCandless arrogant for going into the wild without proper equipment? Why or why not?Will…

“Arrogant” isn’t quite the right word. “Ignorant” may be more appropriate. The irony is that even without the supplies and equipment he should have brought, her survived for as long as he did and…

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• TWILIGHT

I was given a manuscipt from Edward’s point of view. I think it was pirated.Will SM…

The draft that has fallen into your hands is most likely a copy of Stephenie Meyer’s next book, Midnight Sun. You are correct in assuming that this book is Edward’s version of Twilight. You are…

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• THE OUTSIDERS

In Chapter 10 of The Outsiders, was Dallas Winston gallant? Use an example or two from the book…

Dallas Winston is the toughest greaser of the bunch in Susan E. Hinton’s novel, The Outsiders. “Tougher, colder, meaner,” than all of Ponyboy’s other friends, Dallas has eyes “cold with a…

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• MACBETH

What are the appearance vs. reality motifs in Act IV of Macbeth?

The appearance vs. reality motif appears in the extended conversation between Malcolm and Macduff which begins at the beginning of Scene iii. Malcolm, deep in the political chaos that has resulted…

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• THE ODYSSEY

How did Odysseus’s physical strength help him in The Odyssey?please!!! i need help

Much of what Odysseus does in The Odyssey shows how clever and crafty he is. However, he is one of the most heroic soldiers of the Trojan War. Had he not been physically strong, he could not have…

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• THE OUTSIDERS

Why did Dally try to embarrass the girls at the movie?

From the very beginning of the story, Dallas Winston is made out to be a trouble maker. There is no real reason behind anything that he does other than the fact that he likes to make trouble….

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• JULIUS CAESAR

What good reasons would there be to change the story title from The Tragedy of Julius Caesar to…

Julius Caesar and Marcus Brutus are both tragic heroes in the play. However, Caesar is assassinated in Act III and doesn’t reappear until the end, when his ghost is seen by Brutus. Clearly the play…

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• REFERENCE

What body of water surrounding the Caribbean Islands is the….?

They are all surrounded by: Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, (on each side) and the Caribbean Sea

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• HAMLET

In Hamlet, where does Hamlet hide Polonius’s corpse?

In Act IV, Scene 3 of “Hamlet,” Claudius asks Hamlet where Polonius is, and Hamlet replies, In heaven. Send thither to see. If your messenger find him not there, seek him k’th’ other place…

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• HOOT

How is Roy’s family different from Beatrice and Mullet Fingers’ family in Hoot?

Roy’s family is comparatively ideal, and his parents are intelligent, reasonable, and supportive. When Roy has problems, he is unafraid to go to his parents for advice, and together they examine…

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• FRANKENSTEIN

Why does the creature from Frankenstein feel he is like Satan?

The Monster comes to this conclusion after reading Milton’s Paradise Lost. At first, he likens himself to Adam because he believes that like Adam, he was also the first created of his kind and…

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• ANIMAL FARM

In the book “Animal Farm” where did Snowball get his ideas for their battle strategies?

Snowball studied Napoleon’s successful battles to learn some strategy for fending off the farmers who rallied to Jones to help him retake the farm. He used tactics of both diversion and surprise to…

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• BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON

I can’t figure out “By the Waters of Babylon.” Is this story realism or naturalism?

Actually, it is neither. It is science fiction, set in the future, with a bit of fantasy in its conclusion. The story’s physical setting is the Northeast and New York City; the time period is…

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• THE CRUCIBLE

What does McCarthyism have in common with “The Crucible”?

In the 1950s, Senator Joseph McCarthy proposed the idea that there were communists in the US who were in positions of high influential power — writers, actors, producers, politicians, etc. He…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, what types of lessons must the children learn in order to grow?

Atticus wanted his children to grow up with sound values so that they could live decent, principled lives. He was their best teacher and guide who taught them through the example of his own life…

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• DRACULA

What is the real story of Dracula and how is it a convention of Gothic literature?

Dracula, the creation of writer Bram Stoker, is the classic Gothic tale – full of Gothic traditions of old crumbling ruins, dark forbidding settings and young vulnerable women in trouble. Although…

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• LOVE’S LABOR’S LOST

What are the themes of Love’s Labors Lost by William Shakespeare?

This question is answered at the eNotes link listed below.

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• A SEPARATE PEACE

In Chapter Nine what is the “separate peace” that Finny has established in A Separate Peace?

One of Finny’s most creative undertakings is Devon’s Winter Carnival. As Gene pointed out, Devon did not have a Winter Carnival, which did not deter Finny at all in putting one together to break…

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• THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

What happens in Chapter 18 of “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn”?Details, events, and…

Chapter 18 is the famous chapter where Huck enters the world of the Grangerfords, the highly dysfunctional family that he cannot quite comprehend to be so since he was so bedazzled by the…

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• HISTORY

Why do you think people became so interested in reform?Why do you think people became so…

Reform has always been present in some capacity in the United States, from the American Revolution, Temperance, Abolition, to Women’s Rights. The core of reform in the United States moves to expand…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

What is significant about Biddy’s response to Pip’s request for her to prepare Joe to be elevated…

In Chapter 19 of “Great Expectatations,” Biddy, unlike Pip, better understands Joe. When Pip speaks with Joe after awaking from a nap at the Old Battery where Joe has followed him, Pip says it is…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In Great Expectations, what is significant about Biddy’s response to Pip’s request for her to…

In Chapter 19, as Pip prepares to leave for London to become a gentleman, he has a favor to ask of Biddy. He wants her to teach Joe manners so that when he is in a position to do so, he can move…

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• GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING

What are the main characters in the novel Girl With a Pearl Earring?

Griet is the 16 year old girl in the portrait Johannes Vermeer is the painter (in the novel and real life) Catharina is Vermeer’s wife (The rest of these are characters who may not be “main” but…

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• REFERENCE

Que pensiez-vous des rumeurs entre fille sur d’autre filles?Allo!, je fais un projet et j’ai…

quelle projet et il? Quelle livre our quelle ouvre?

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• THE CALL OF THE WILD

How does Buck create a mutiny among the team of dogs?This question is from the story, The Call of…

Buck creates a “mutiny” by first building credibilty amongst the other dogs (and his masters). He proves himself to be a leader for the good of the group, not simply for selfish purposes. The other…

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• ESSAY LAB

Please help me think of a catchy intro sentence and a concluding one.im doing a report for class…

Given your two statements about the assignment, it’s a little hard to figure out just what the assignment is. If it’s about what is found in your bag and what that protrays about you, I wouldn’t…

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• THE KITE RUNNER

In The Kite Runner, what is the significance of the scar that Amir develops as a result of the…

After recovering from the beating he endures in order to rescue Hassan’s son Sohrab, Amir develops a scar on his lip which resembles the scar Hassan had born since childhood, also on his lip. This…

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• GRAMMAR

How would I change this sentence to active form?Guber made a spectacular play, but his shot that…

The beginning of the sentence is already in active voice, therefore, it is only the second part of the sentence that has to be changed. The subject of your first clause (Guber) is performing the…

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• GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS

How would I change this sentence to active form?Saratoga Springs, New York, has been called the…

In order to change this sentence into the active voice, the subject must perform the action in the sentence, which is not the case in this sentence. There really is no way for the subject –…

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• GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS

How would I change this sentence to active form?Since I saw my chiropractor, my back excercises…

In order to change this sentence into active voice, both clauses in the sentence must contain a subject that performs the action of the verb. In the first clause, the subject is “I” and the verb…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

How is the conversation between Simon and The Lord of the Flies significant in terms of…

The conversation Simon has with The Lord of the Flies is significant because not only does it foreshadow Simon’s death but it also reveals what the beast really is. The Lord of the Flies confirms…

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• GONE WITH THE WIND

What are some ways to divide a research paper about Gone with the Wind into three sections? What…

Throughout the book, Scarlett expresses regret that the life she always knew is slipping away from her. She cannot control that, much as we cannot control which way the wind blows. You may choose…

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• JULIUS CAESAR

In Julius Caesar, what does Brutus tell the frightened senators after Caesar’s assassination?

Immediately after assassinating Caesar, as chaos erupts in the Senate, Brutus speaks to those present who have witnessed the murder. He tells them to not be afraid and to not run away. “Ambition’s…

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• HISTORY

In the aftermath of WWII when the British Empire reconstituted as the commonwealth, the…

The concepts of a “superpower” and “the world’s mightiest power” are ideas that easily go to the heads of people who wish to use that power. Even if they mean well it can be difficult to see…

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• JULIUS CAESAR

In what order did the conspirators stab Caesar?

Casca is the first to strike, and, after each of the conspirators attack Caesar, Brutus is the last to stab him. The script of the play does not indicate any other order, except that all of the…

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