How might “difference” be the cause of all conflict in The Crucible?Help? Because I was thinking…
- THE CRUCIBLE
How might “difference” be the cause of all conflict in The Crucible?Help? Because I was thinking…
“Difference” is a pretty vague assertion to start with, as it can mean so many possible things. A difference in ages between John Proctor and Abigail Williams? A difference in status between the…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
Why do you think Framton reacts so intensely to the appearance of the three figures?”The Open…
In Saki’s “The Open Window,” Framton Nuttel–as the name suggests–is already in a fragile state when he arrives at the Stappleton’s as a way towards “a nerve cure.” In addition, Vera, the “very…
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- REFERENCE
What were the differences between precolonial and colonial agriculturedetails
Are you asking about the United States of America? India? South Africa? the answers would be different depending upon the context of your question.
- MACBETH
Macbeth changes from loyal subject to king killer; how and why does the change come about and how…
I’m going to get a little more radical and suggest that while Macbeth may have been anoutwardly loyal subject, he had the makings of a “king-killer” pretty close to the surface from the beginning….
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- BUSINESS
prepare a feasibility report for the project of opening a new branch of your company. As a…
Introduction : This report discusses the feasibility of opening a new branch of Dandy Shoes Private Limited. In the past, Dandy Shoes has approached the opening of new branch with great care,…
- TEACHERS
Summer vacationOnce school is out, teachers generally need a little time away from school and…
I try to relax over the summer. I find that when I spend my summer relaxed, I am more motivated when it comes time to get back into work mode. When it is time to get thinking about the new school…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Why did my english teacher give me low score?I’m a college student I like my English instructor….
It seems that you may be crossing the line with your english instructor. You stated that you think he may “love” you too, so I am assuming you may have a crush on him. Although it can be common for…
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- ROMANTICISM
Twentieth Century literature is a reassertion of Romantic Movement in a new setting?…
I certainly think that there is some validity to the statement. The reassertion of the notion of self is of critical importance in 20th Century literature. The idea of the bildungsroman and the…
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- THE RAPE OF THE LOCK
How does POPE combine the epic and the satire in THE RAPE OF THE LOCK?answer in detail
Pope uses the form of the epic, with all the proper tropes, including the calling upon the Muse and describing everything as if it were a mortal battle, to satiric effect in “Rape of the Lock.”…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Compare and contrast how Charles Darnay and M. Defarge both put duty before desire in crisis…
In Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities, there is often a duality to the characters. And, regarding the theme of Duty vs. Desire, there seems again some duality. As the former servant of Dr….
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- MATH
How have you incorporated literature books in your classroom in order to teach a math concept?How…
I have used variations on children’s books and characters to teach about certain math concepts. For example, in constructing a unit on fractions, I paraphrased a story about the Smurfs where the…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
What details about Framton does the writer give readers in the second and third paragraph?”Open…
The first, second and third paragraphs of “The Open Window” by Saki comprise the exposition to this delightful story. Framton Nuttel is a man sent to the countryside by his sister, accompanied…
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- MATH
3^2x + 3^(x+1) = 5-3^x Let us simplify : (3^x)^2 + (3)^x (3)^1 = 5- 3^x (3^x)^2 + 3(3)^x + 3^x -5 =0 (3^x)^2 + 4(3)^x -5 =0 Now assume that 3^x =y ==> y^2 + 4y -5=0 Factorize: ==> (y+5)(y-1)…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
What is the setting of the story the girl tells and how does this setting add to the atmosphere…
In Saki’s “The Open Window,” there are actually two settings: The home of the Stappleton’s where Framton Nuttel sits captive to the “tale of tragedy” that Vera weaves. In this room, where “an…
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- SCIENCE
what is the evolution of amphibiansthanks
The problem of determining the evolutionary relationships between different species of amphibians has been neglected for too long – the latest evolution tree of the amphibian was drawn in 1930 and…
- HISTORY
Critically assess the contributions of Rev. Malthus to economy theoryFull details
Malthus’ main contribution to economic theory was in his 1798 Essay on the Principle of Population. In this, he argued that population increases would quell the world’s ability to feed itself….
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- JOHN DONNE’S SONGS AND SONNETS
What is metaphysical poetry? Bring out briefly that ‘The Good Morrow’ by John…
Metaphysical poetry is a term used to describe 17th Century poetry of such writers as John Donne and George Herbert. It is characterized as highly intellectual representations of intensely…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, why can religion cause conflict?
To me, religion causes conflict because (by its very nature) it encourages people to think that their beliefs are the only correct beliefs. Because of this, it makes them intolerant. I think that…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
What internal struggles does Framton face in the exposition and how do you think they will be…
In the exposition of Saki’s “The Open Window,” Framton Nuttel is clearly uncomfortable and nervous, for he tries to say the correct something that should duly flatter the niece of the moment…
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- IBN KHALDŪN
Did Khaldun believe human nature will demand justice?
I think that it’s kind of difficult to say whether or not Khaldun believed that justice was transcendent. He makes a couple of interest points on the issue of justice and power, though. One of…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
If you were a casting director, which Hollywood actors would you cast as the roles of Whitney,…
I can tell you that the first film adaptation of “The Most Dangerous Game” from 1932 starred Joel McCrea as Rainsford; Leslie Banks as Zaroff; and Noble Johnson as Ivan. Trevor Howard played a…
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- PLATO’S REPUBLIC
Essay on poetry and unreality by Plato.
The previous post is very strong. I would also suggest that composing an essay on this topic with the word length given is going to be very difficult. It is a challenge because Plato’s views and…
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- THE EDIBLE WOMAN
In “The Edible Woman,” Peter says to Marian “women are so much better at arranging on plate.”…
For Peter,Marian is a character that has to fit herself to his storyline. She has to act perfectly, with lots of femininity, and in a certain and specific way that does not ruin his own vision of…
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- THE EDIBLE WOMAN
In “The Edible Woman,” Marian’s refusal to eat is seen as “rebelling against the system.” Does…
Marian has a problem with her identity in that Peter is taking it away from her. She has let him suck her dry, although he complaints that such is what women do to men. However, in making her act,…
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- POETRY
Fire and iceCould someone please help me summarize the poem “Fire and Ice” by Robert Frost
It has to do with the speaker’s view of the end of the world. Some say it will end in fire and some say ice. What images/emotions do you associate with each? Fire might equal passion while ice…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
Make 5 comparisions between Miss Emily of “A Rose for Emily” and Jane of “The Yellow Wall…
William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” and Charlotte Perkins Gilman”s “The Yellow Wallpaper” share main characters who enter the Gothic realm. Here are some ways in which they are alike: Both women…
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- ANTIGONE
What parallels can we draw from the story of Antigone to modern day society?
I would say that one parallel that can be drawn from Sophocles’ drama is the idea that justice and the law can be two separate elements. Antigone helps us understand that there are times when one…
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- ODE TO THE WEST WIND
Explain the line “tangled boughs of heaven” from the poem “Ode to the West Wind.”
As to why heaven (and ocean) should have tangled boughs–-well, primarily because Shelley wishes to use this metaphor (of sky as tree) to tie into his earlier reference to autumn leaves (‘Yellow,…
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- AUNT JENNIFER’S TIGERS
Who is the third person? Who will get the sticted panel or embroidery of the tigers, after Aunt…
I am assuming that when you say “third person,” you see Aunt Jennifer and Uncle as the first two people in the poem. If so, it follows that the third person is the speaker of the poem, who remains…
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- AUNT JENNIFER’S TIGERS
What image in the middle stanza is echoed by the word ringed from line ten?When dead, her…
In “Aunt Jennifer’s Tigers,” Adrienne Rich uses the image of a wedding band, specifically “Uncle’s wedding band,” in the middle stanza. This image is echoed by the word ringed used in a different…
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- ALICE’S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND
What is the “mock turtle” as opposed to a regular turtle or the tortise? Is it not really a turtle?
You need to remember that you are reading a book full of satire and figurative language. The mock turtle is intended to be a representation of a turtle that is mocking his own society (the…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How to write a book review?How to write a book review?
Think first about the purpose of your book review and your audience. A book review generally gives a brief summary of the plot, shares the readers critical opinion, and typically suggests an…
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- THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
How is the “Darkness” by Lord Byron similiar in ways to “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by…
The two poems are English Romantic period poems. Romantic literature has many specific characteristics. They are the “meat” of what constitudes Gothic literature. These elements include: The…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Why is Pip uncomfortable visiting Satis House with Joe?
Having been made to feel “common” by Estella, Pip is certainly reluctant to take Joe to Satis House. But, in Chapter XII of Great Expectations, Miss Havisham has talked with him about his being…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
Why is Emily so attached to Homer?
Miss Emily Grierson is fast approaching spinsterhood, and she is well aware that her chances of ever landing a man in Jefferson are slim. When Homer Barron arrives in town, he immediately becomes…
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- CHRÉTIEN DE TROYES
What is the primary message of the book Yvain, the Knight of the Lion?
The numerous texts in the medieval Arthurian cycle, whether they are French or German in origin, express many of the same ideas concerning chivalry as a social system. Authors of these texts,…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
In A Tale of Two Cities, what is the power that has ground the people down? What does this tell…
Your question is relevant to Book the First, Chapter V, “The Wine Shop.” After a wine cask falls and spills all over the street of Saint-Antoine, the peasants rush to drink it. Dickens describes…
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- WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
How did Wordsworth criticize his own age ?How did Wordsworth criticize his own age ?
Wordsworth’s life spanned two eras, the age of the French Revolution and the Victorian Age. In his early life, he was a political radical who favored the French Revolution while building…
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- HISTORY
Why did prize fighting, horse racing, and baseball become the first three professional sports in…
This is opinion of course, but all three of those sports started at a very local, informal level, and as they grew in popularity, they turned into professional leagues as they went. That is, these…
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- HAMLET
Does Gertrude exhibit any semblance of true motherly love, or is she merely interested in…
In Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Gertrude does display motherly tendencies. For one thing, she loves Hamlet is deeply concerned about Hamlet’s depression and possible madness. In Act III, Scene 1,…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Describe your relationship with technology and its consequencesDescribe your relationship with…
In my opinion, the use of technology has both positive and negative consequences. For example, the use of computers and the internet has made my life much easier. It is very easy to communicate…
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- I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS
What is the author’s theory about peoples’ belief in divine intervention in I Know Why the Caged…
There is one section of the novel where Momma is talking to one of her customers that comes into the store. Momma is a woman of faith, and her conversations often end with phrases such as “Bless…
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- HOW MUCH LAND DOES A MAN NEED?
what is the moral of the story “how much land does a man need” (200 words)
If you are wanting me to write a class assignment (since I see the word limit on your question) for you, I’m not sure eNotes is the right place to ask. But I will try my best to be of much help!…
- BUSINESS
What happens to each of these as volume increases. Total fixed cost, total variable cost, fixed…
Total fixed costs will always stay fixed. That is why they are called fixed costs. So total fixed costs will not change. However, because the number of units produced is increasing, they fixed…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What role does Captain Beatty play in Montag’s development as a character in Fahrenheit 451?
Beatty seems to be the antithesis to Montag. In many ways, he is instrumental in Montag’s development. Beatty provides the absolute justification for the Status Quo in terms of why the firemen…
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- STORYTELLER
What is the significance in the story, “Storyteller,” by Leslie Silko? What is the connection to…
Leslie Marmon Silko is a well-known and respected name in Native American literature. She has written poems, short stories and novels. Her first and most famous novel was entitled Ceremony. She is…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Can anyone please help me this is my assignment? I am completely lost. Outline your thoughts…
It’s going to be a bit challenging to complete this assignment completely and accurately given only the trailer to help you here. I think that you can pull out a couple of things, though. The…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
- THE OPEN WINDOW
How might Saki’s story differ if it were told from the girl’s point of view?”The Open Window” by…
The cleverness, humor, and ironic effect of Saki’s story, “The Open Window” would be lost if the narrator were Vera herself. The reader can well imagine how dull the narration would be in…
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- MATH
Given a set of points, how do you find a line which passes through most of those points?
Given a set of points, if all of them are on a line, then it is sufficient to determine the line passing through any two points. If none of the three points are collinear you can only have nC2 =…
- LITERATURE
Man is the maker of his own destiny. Need an original story on it.(मौलिक…
Do you mean that you need a story to show this theme? If so, many stories that revolve around the theme of the American dream have something to do with man making his own destiny. For example,…
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