How is the idea of prejudice presented in Ender’s Game?How do the characters handle it?
- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
In “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” define the term irony and cite three incidents that are…
Irony is when the opposite of what is expected occurs. “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is full of irony. A lot of it occurs in Huck’s attitude towards slavery; he feels that slavery is…
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- ENDER’S GAME
How is the idea of prejudice presented in Ender’s Game?How do the characters handle it?
The word prejudice naturally holds a negative connotation and most often brings to mind racial or gender bias first. Ironically, though there are racial and gender differences presented between…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Omar al-Bashir is the current president of Sudan who seized power in 1989 in a bloodless coup and became president in 1993. He has just been charged in the Hague for war crimes that include charges…
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- THE MONKEY’S PAW
What is the overall message about luck as it relates to happiness in “The Monkey’s Paw”?
The overall message in this story has more to do with wanting material possessions than it does with luck. Clearly, the White family is much happier, much luckier, at the beginning of the story…
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- ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY
Why is Mr. Jamison in danger from the night men in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?If you could…
Mr. Jamison is in danger from the night men because he tries to stop them from taking the law into their own hands and lynching T.J. Mr. Jamison is a just man, and believes that things should be…
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- A LESSON BEFORE DYING
Write a Universal Theme Question about Chapters 1-5 in A Lesson before Dying.
I think you’d do well to talk about the theme of justice or equity in the novel. After all, isn’t lack of justice the reason that Jefferson ends up on death row? Because of his race, he is given…
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- A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND
Why was the grandma smiling at the end of “A Good Man Is Hard to Find”?
At first, the grandmother is trying to sweet talk the criminals who are murdering her family. She tries to convince them that they don’t need to kill her, she wants to give them all her money, she…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What are some similes about Romeo’s good looks?>
To use similes, you just need to make a comparison between two things using the words “like” or “as”. For example, you might say some of the following: 1. Romeo’s words are sweet like honey. 2….
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- THE SIGN OF THE BEAVER
Why does Attean go to Matt’s place when he dislikes reading lessons in Sign of the…
Attean makes it quite clear that he dislikes reading lessons and does not want to go to Matt’s place to learn to “read the white man’s signs”, yet he keeps coming back, day after day. Matt…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Act 1, Scene 4 of “Romeo and Juliet”, what does Mercutio suggest Romeo does to improve his mood?
Mercutio thinks that Romeo should go to the Capulet ball with them (the boys are all preparing to go there anyway) and dance: MER: Nay, gentle Romeo, we must have you dance. ROM: Not I, believe…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Act 1, Scenes 2 and 3 of “Romeo and Juliet”, what decisions are made about a marriage for Juliet?
Act 1, Scene 2 there’s really a decision avoided, rather than decision made. Capulet tells Paris to wait two years before he thinks about letting him marry Juliet, and then says, instead that he…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
What social issues can be found in “A Rose for Emily” that made Emily isolate herself from the…
One of the biggest issues with Emily was her father. He was of the “old south” where men were chivalrous and proud. He would not let any men in to “court” his daughter because he felt that she…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
Which two characters change throughout “The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn”?
I’m not sure you can say that 2 characters change–seems to me that Huck is the only dynamic character in this story and that the rest of them stay static or unchanged. Huck goes from a simple…
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- HAMLET
Why does Horatio consider killing himself and what does Hamlet say to stop him?
The play doesn’t actually make it quite clear what Horatio’s motives are. But he sees it, just like a historical Roman, as more noble to commit suicide. When Hamlet says Horatio, I am dead; Thou…
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- ENGLISH TEACHERS
Encouraging Writing in Lower Elementary GradesChildren are extremely creative thinkers. As a…
My son is in kindergarten, and writing is his weak point (his parents are both English teachers, ha ha). He has Asperger’s Syndrome, and his teacher told us that sometimes kids with Autism…
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- A PASSAGE TO INDIA
Forster’s Philosophy of Life in A Passage to IndiaIn A Passage to India Forster seems to have…
Perhaps, the answer to Forster’s philosophy to existence lives inside the cave. The darkness, the nothingness, the everythingness seemed to envelop much for Forster. Inside the cave, everyone is…
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- THE LOTTERY
What can I explain from the paragraphs 2 and 3 of the story The Lottery?In the explanation of…
That’s a lot for one question, so here are some thoughts to get you started: Paragraph 2 is about the children coming into the town square to be ready for the lottery drawing. Just recently…
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- HISTORY
How did the young people respond when Mao Zedong sought their support?
The young people of China during the 1966 cultural revolution responded by supporting his attempts. Many Chinese young people supported Mao by forming the Red Guards. These young people sought…
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- AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE
Mention hints given along the narration that prove that Farquhar’s escape is an illusionAt what…
Some would say the the illusion begins in the first part. Near the end of it, he about to be hanged and he he focuses on the piece of wood slowly drifting down the stream–as if it’s in slow…
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- THE EGYPT GAME
What time of year does “The Egypt Game” take place?
The story takes place in the summer, through the fall, and into the winter. It begins in the summer, when April comes to live with her grandmother and befriends Melanie. As time goes on, she starts…
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- THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY
Why does Walter Mitty’s wife want to check his temperature?
Walter’s wife catches him in one of his daydreams. He’s been in and out of them all day long, and she has to physically clasp his shoulder to get him to “come to.” When he replies that he was only…
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- A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND
Describe the intergenerational relationship between Bailey and the Grandmother in “A Good Man is…
Bailey is the son of the grandmother, she is his mother and she bosses him around. He is a weak individual who does whatever his mother tells him to do. She directs him to take the family on a…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In A Separate Peace, Brinker calls Gene a prisoner. What is Gene’s prison and how is he…
Gene is a prisoner of his own guilt and fear. He feels tremendous guilt for the injury he has caused Finny, and he lives in fear that the other boys will discover the truth of what happened in the…
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- THE ONES WHO WALK AWAY FROM OMELAS
What would you think the symbols of the story, “The Ones Who Walked Away From Omelas” would be?
I think that you could take the citizens of Omelas and the child as symbols in the story. The citizens can be symbolic of the happiness and success that a particular society enjoys. They…
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- 1984
If you could be one of the characters in “1984,” which one would you like to be most? Why?If you…
If I had to be one character in “1984,” I’d have to choose Big Brother. The society of Oceania is so horrific that I can’t imagine being any real/living character. If I’m a rebel, like Winston, I…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
In Frankenstein, does Victor Frankenstein represent a symbol or a metaphor, and why?What kind of…
To understand the symbolism behind Frankenstein, you need to take a close look at the title of the novel. The entire title is “Frankenstein or a Modern Promethesus”. The author, Mary Shelley…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Is a teacher legally allowed to call a student a judgemental name because of the clothes the…
While it is likely against school policies, and may cost this teacher his or her job, it is not likely ILLEGAL (meaning against the law) for the teacher to have called a student a judgmental name….
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- HAMLET
In Hamlet, what does Hamlet mean when he says, “I am too much i’ the sun”?
This line from Act I, Scene II is actually a play on words. Claudius has asked Hamlet “How is it that the clouds still hang on you?” In other words, why are you still so sad? Hamlet’s reply, is…
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- LE MORTE D’ARTHUR
In Le Morte d’Arthur, what events lead Arthur to pull the sword from the stone?
In Book I Chapter 5 the events are described that lead up to Arthur pulling the stone from the sword for the first time. The sword appears in the churchyard of the “greatest church in London” (15)…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
In The Scarlet Letter, what gesture does Reverend Dimmesdale make throughout the book?
Dimmesdale would often grab his chest, especially when particularly difficult or painful experiences come up. Here’s an example from Chapter 10: “Then why not reveal them here?” asked Roger…
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- LITERATURE
Help with essay ideas for English authors writing about the Orient?I’m preparing an essay for my…
I am not totally sure what your assignment is for this, but if you want to write something in honor of eastern cultures, perhaps Kipling is not best. Though a great writer, his views on India were…
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- RICHARD III
Can someone please explain the Duchess of York’s speech “Dead life, blind sight…” from “Richard…
DUCHESS.So many miseries have craz’d my voiceThat my woe-wearied tongue is still and mute.–Edward Plantagenet, why art thou dead? QUEEN MARGARET.Plantagenet doth quit Plantagenet,Edward for…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, why has Atticus Finch given up shooting, despite his talent?
The book doesn’t clearly state why, but we can suppose two reasons: Atticus didn’t like to show off in front of other people because he was very discreet by nature. Atticus was a very kind and…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
In the beginning of Chapter 12 of The Scarlet Letter, where is Dimmesdale?Why was he there?
At the beginning of Chapter 12, Dimmesdale mounts the scaffold in secret. This is revealed within the very first few lines of the chapter. “Mr. Dimmesdale reached the spot where, now so long…
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- HEART OF DARKNESS
Why is Kurtz a main character in “Heart of Darkness”?
Even though Kurtz does not show up in person until the end of the novel. the mystery surrounding him and the mission to “rescue” him form the main motivation behind the actions of the other main…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Can a motel owner hold a guest’s belongings for due payments?
Yes, most every state in the US has a law that allows a motel or hotel operator to keep a guest’s personal property until payment is made. These are called innkeeper’s laws and under the facts you…
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- MACBETH
What is Macbeth’s dying speech?
The last thing he actually says in the play is Lay on, Macduff!And curs’d be he that first cries ‘Hold, enough!’ He’s telling Macduff to get on with the fighting – and let the person be damned…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In Fahrenheit 451, how, specifically, are books seen as having negatives effects on people?
Ray Bradbury once stated, “If you can’t read and write you can’t think. Your thoughts are dispersed if you don’t know how to read and write. You’ve got to be able to look at your thoughts on…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
In St. Louis, where can I find the clothes that the knight in “The Knight’s Tale” of Chaucer’s…
Ha! What a great question! Glad to hear that your teacher is encouraging you to play dress-up. You can see that I’m a big fan of that (if you check out my profile picture). The Knight in The…
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- MACBETH
I am doing a crossword puzzle on the tragedy of Macbeth, can someone help me please?I am doing a…
Many of us would be very happy to help you with your difficult crossword puzzle! However, we would need some specific questions in order to give you ideas. For example, the answer two something…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, where do the characters live and from which country did they immigrate?I want…
The history of the Puritans seeking a location where they could practice their form of religion without interference starts in 1608, when a group moved from England to the Holland. They lived…
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- ACROSS FIVE APRILS
When and why was the career of General McClellan almost over in Chapter 8 of Across Five Aprils?
In the fall of 1862, it appeared that the career of General McClellan was almost over. With the war dragging on and losses on both sides mounting, the tide of public opinion had turned against…
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- ACROSS FIVE APRILS
How was the Creightons’ barn rebuilt in Chapter 8 of Across Five Aprils?
The people of the area pitch in and help raise a new barn for the Creightons. It is apparent that there are more folks who support Matt Creighton than condemn him, recognizing what a difficult and…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
I need a detailed map of key locations on the island in “The Most Dangerous Game”.
It sounds like your teacher is having you construct a project of sorts. Landmarks you may wish to include on Ship-Trap Island include: the jungle, Zaroff’s mansion, the phony channel markers that…
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- THE LADY OR THE TIGER?
Can you describe the main character in the story “The Lady or the Tiger?”?
The main character in “The Lady, or the Tiger?” is undoubtedly the princess. While it is the king who establishes this form of justice and sentences the courtier to the justice of the arena, it is…
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- LITERATURE
Who are the important authors in the Renaissance besides William Shakespeare?
There are many fine authors from this period in addition to Shakespeare. One that immediately comes to mind is Christopher Marlowe, because he too wrote plays. However, Edmund Spenser also looms…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
In “A Rose for Emily,” what does the story mean? I need three examples
When people ask for the meaning of a story, they are oftentimes really looking for the theme of the story. The theme of the story is the universal message that the author wants you, the reader, to…
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- ANIMAL FARM
Animal Farm: I need help with an oral presentation on a character.I can do the report on:Old…
If you go to this page (http://www.enotes.com/animal/character-analysis), you can find character analyses on Napoleon, Snowball, Squealer, and “other characters.” When you explore this section,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, why is that Mrs. Dubose punishes Jem the way she does?What Jem does not…
Mrs. Dubose doesn’t punish Jem, Attitcus does. He makes Jem go read to Mrs. Dubose every day. She is a recovering addict who is dying and won’t live long. Atticus is trying to teach Jem that you…
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- SCIENCE
What are the differences between DNA and RNA?
DNA and RNA are both nucleic acids, meaning that they are both macromolecules (large molecules) that are responsible for storing and transmitting the genetic material of living organisms. There…