• HISTORY

How might this history of interaction between Christian Europe and Islamic Middle East affect…

I would argue that the Crusades affect events today because of the fact that certain groups of people in the Middle East think that they are part of a long-standing pattern in which the West…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, how does Atticus meet the criteria of Joseph Campbell’s definition of a…

The best way to answer this question is to review the plot of the novel and try to match each of these aspects of the Hero’s Journey with similar points in Atticus’ journey. Although the steps go…

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• CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY

In Cry, the Beloved Country, is the author impartial in his treatment of the two races?

This is a fascinating question. Paton, as a white South African himself, wrote this novel to express his fear and concern about what was happening in his country and how he saw the racial divide…

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• ESSAY LAB

“Why have you chosen (drafting and design) and how do you plan to be successful as a college…

That’s a good question. First, I would say to “remember your training.” The essay is going to need to be mechanically correct and structured will in order to have the admissions people take it…

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• THE STORY OF AN HOUR

In “The Story of an Hour,” how is the (assumed) death of Mrs. Mallard’s husband shown to be an…

To answer this question you need to focus on and analyse the impact of the death of Mr. Mallard on his wife, Mrs. Mallard. After the initial shock of the news, Mrs. Mallard sits in her room and…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is a quote that helps to show how atticus is courageous when he was going to be against the…

On page 220 of Chapter 23 of To Kill a Mockingbird (in my copy), Atticus Finch discusses the loss of Tom Robinson’s trial with his children, Jem and Scout. According to Atticus, Robinson’s trial…

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• OTHELLO

How is Othello’s confidence and calmness revealed in this scene? And what does Act 1, Scene 2,…

The first we learn of his confidence is in his response to Iago’s description of the complaint against him. He is sure that the great services he has rendered the city/state of Venice will…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

In Lord of the Flies, are there any quotes in the novel that prove that Simon is the best leader…

Simon is often considered the Christ-figure in this book. If you look throughout chapter 9, you will find that during his struggle, you have many allusions to biblical experiences of the Christ….

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is an indirect quote that helps to show what Atticus faced during the trial that affected…

Perhaps this subject is addressed best in Chapter 9 during the Finches’ visit to Uncle Jimmy and Aunt Alexandra’s house at Maycomb Landing during Christmas. Scout overhears a conversation Atticus…

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• THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

In “The Minister’s Black Veil,” please discuss the symbolism of the black veil.

To respond to this excellent question you need to think about how the veil is interpreted by the parishioners of Mr. Hooper. It is clear from his encounter with Elizabeth that some see his black…

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• BUSINESS

Do you feel that NBC television’s primary purpose is to persuade the target audience? Identify…

I would say that NBC (or any other major network) is not necessarily trying to appeal to a particular group. The reason for this is simple. They want more and more people to watch their network,…

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• OTHELLO

In Othello, how does lago make himself look favorable in others’ eyes?

I think that one of the most intense ways in which Iago makes himself look favorable in other’s eyes is because he is able to inspire trust within others. Iago’s history of being Othello’s ancient…

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• 1984

In 1984, how does surveillence cause a lack of rebellion?

The root of surveillance and knowing everything comes from the fact that the Party does a good job of destroying the private realm. In ensuring that there is no private domain and that everything…

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• HISTORY

Why did so many ordinary Germans vote for HitlerAre there any primary sources to which you can link?

Historical context and personality are two major reasons. Adolf Hitler rose in popularity and power during the 1920s and early 1930s, turbulent and depressing times for most Germans as they lost…

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• PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

What is the literary function of Mr. Bennet in the story?

Mr. Bennet is a foil of Mrs. Bennet in that he represents everything that she is not: Measured, careless, quiet, and contemplative. Austen uses his characteristics to dramatically set a contrast…

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• JUST LATHER, THAT’S ALL

In “Just Lather, That’s All,” when did the narrator last cross paths with Torres?

We are given the answer to this question as the narrator begins too apply the lather to his face. The narrator comments that he had never been so close to Captain Torres before in his life. The…

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• JUST LATHER, THAT’S ALL

In “Just Lather, That’s All,” identify the relationship that exists between the narrator and…

Great question. It is clear that at the beginning of the tale the narrator is terrified of Captain Torres – he is forced to “conceal his emotion” and knows well the kind of ruthless individual he…

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• JUST LATHER, THAT’S ALL

In “Just Lather, That’s All,” do you think the use of violence to bring about political change…

This is a great question and one you may benefit from asking in the discussion postings of this group to gain a range of different views and responses. This clearly is the central issue that is…

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• THE MAGIC BARREL

How many cards does Salzman bring to show Leo and what is the condition of those cards.What does…

Salzman brings Leo 3 cards: the one of Sophie P. the one of Lily H the last of Ruth K.

• JUST LATHER, THAT’S ALL

In “Just Lather, That’s All,” to what extent is each of the characters at the mercy of the other ?

Great question. Well, it is only at the end of the story that we realise that both of the characters are actually equally at the mercy of the other. The unnamed narrator has been working on the…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

This chapter begins on the same optimistic note that ends the previous chapter. On what kind of…

Near the end of Chapter XIX of The Scarlet Letter Hawthorne writes, So it ever is, whether thus typified or no, that an evil deed invests itself with the character of doom. Hester next gathered…

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• JUST LATHER, THAT’S ALL

In “Just Lather, That’s All,” describe the barber’s reaction to Torres’s entrance into the…

The entrance of Captain Torres into the barbershop is presented in such a way that makes it clear how dangerous a character he is and also that he feels he clearly has power over the unnamed…

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• THE BIRDS

What are some memorable quotes and their significance from the story?

Throughout Daphne du Maurier’s “The Birds,” there are many memorable quotes. The inclusion of each of these quotes contributes to the overall tone of the setting, as well as many other aspects of…

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• THE ULTIMATE SAFARI

You are the narrator of “The Ultimate Safari.” Write a diary entry expressing your feelings when…

This will be an assignment that has to be driven by your own sensibilities and perceptions of the short story and the characters within it. There is much to go from given the richness of…

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• GRAMMAR

Sentence structure help?I write. I have a writing problem. The problem is wordiness. This…

At enotes, editors cannot do your homework, but we can make helpful suggestions. So, in order to emphasize a different structure using a main clause, you can make some subordinate clauses using,…

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• HISTORY

IN WWII, how exactly did the Japanese mistreat prisoners of war. I know how the Japanese were…

The most important things that the Japanese did to Allied prisoners of war include forcing them to work on things that had military applications and failing to give them adequate food, medical…

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• THE PATHFINDER

What is an example of a symbol and an image in James Fenimore Cooper’s The Pathfinder?

An important symbol is set up by Cooper at the beginning of Chapter 1 of The Pathfinder. The mystique surrounding Natty Bumpo because of his “great purity of character, and … marked…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

What is the significance of the Chapter 7 title, “Shadows and Tall Trees” in Lord of the Flies?

Golding chose all of his chapter titles to be relevant and symbolically significant to the development of the characters and plot. In chapter seven, “Shadows and Tall Trees,” the boys venture into…

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• MATH

how do i solve the following equations:(factoring) 1. 2x^2+3x-2=0 2. 2x^2-3x-9=0 3….

We need to factor the following equations: 1. 2x^2+3x-2=0 ==> ( 2x -1) ( x+ 2) = 0 ==> x1= 1/2 ==> x2= -2 2. 2x^2-3x-9=0 ==> ( 2x +3) ( x- 3) = 0 ==> x1= -3/2 ==> x2= 3 3….

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

Explain why Montag hides books in the Blacks’ kitchen.

Once Montag decides that something must be done about the burning of the books and the muder of some of the people that has come about because of the necessity of burning the books, his original…

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• HAMLET

What are some examples of pathetic fallacy in Hamlet?

In Hamlet, much of Act I makes use of pathetic fallacy in order to instill in the audience a sense of fear, confusion, foreboding, and the supernatural. A pathetic fallacy is an attribution of…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What other information do we get in the fist two paragraphs of chapter 1?

I am not sure what information you already have, so please excuse any repetition. In the first paragraph of Chapter One of Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, the reader is given a lot of…

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• THE INTERLOPERS

What is at stake in the story?”The Interlopers” by Saki

In Saki’s “The Interlopers,” more than land ownership at stake is the pride of each of the feuding sides in their enmity over the “most jealously guarded of all…territorial possessions.” For…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

In The Scarlet Letter, give at least 2 reasons why Hester does not leave the colony.

It is curious, isn’t it, that after her daughter inherits so much money and is able to leave for the Old World, that her mother decides to stay in the colony where her life and name are marred by…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

Who does Montag meet while walking on the railroad tracks? What do they talk about?

He meets a group of men who have previously fled from the city or from other cities and have been working to try and create a “library.” Granger, their leader, tells Montag about what they’ve done…

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• THE CRUCIBLE

What is The Crucible by Arthur Miller an allegory for?

I am afraid that the eNotes editors are only allowed to answer one question. Additional inquiries must be listed separately as individual postings. The Crucible by Arthur Miller is allegorical….

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• ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT

How is Paul a hero from All Quiet on the Western Front?What type of hero is he?

If one were to look at Paul as a hero, I would consider him more of a romantic hero than any other type, but he actually fits several different types with different aspects of his character. The…

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• SINCLAIR ROSS

List three types of conflict with examples from the story “The Painted Door” by Sinclair Ross.

In Sinclair Ross’s story, “The Painted Door,” life on the prairie is never dull. The characters may be bored and lonely, but the reader will find their story intriguing. This story is told in…

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• PHILOSOPHY

In terms of epistemology, do you think the method of science is a better way for gaining truth…

If we are talking about truth that can be proven, then science absolutely has the best method for discovering truth. If we are talking about things that cannot be proven (why the universe exists,…

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• ANIMAL FARM

I need to see some examples for level two (your interpretation of the text) for Animal Farm.

eNotes editors are only allowed to answer one question per posting. Other questions need to be listed as separate posting. I can give you my interpretation of the text, providing you with some…

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• SCIENCE

Talk about all he possible ways in which impact on the environment by humans can be calculated…

Several statistical measures called environmental Indicators have been devised by the scientists to assess the state of the environment. This state need not be necessarily the result of the impact…

• HISTORY

Why did the Japanese migrate to Hawaii in the 1800s

Geographers talk about “push” and “pull” factors that cause migration. There were both in this case. In terms of the “pull” factors that made Japanese want to go to Hawaii, the main one was the…

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• SCHINDLER’S LIST

How is evil depicted in the movie “Schindler’s List”?

I think that evil is probably best represented through Goeth. The movie does an excellent job of being able to contrast the battle of wills between Schindler’s side of seeking to indulge himself,…

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• GABRIEL’S REBELLION

For the book Gabriel’s Rebellion by Douglas Egerton, is there a clear cut thesis that the author…

Every book of history is more than just a retelling of events — each author retells events in such a way as to try to make a given point. In this book, Egerton is trying to make a point about…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Indicate the main plot and the two sub-plots in To Kill a Mockingbird.How are these plots…

Though To Kill a Mockingbird is told from the perspective of the main character, Scout, and is considered a “coming-of-age” story, I consider the main plot of the story to be the trial and Atticus’…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

Do you think eating healthy snacks in the classrom while learning helps the students to learn…

I do not know think there is any evidence of any sort that eating while studying stimulates learning. A lack of nutrition does hamper learning as the essential minerals, vitamins and the alike…

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• THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

In “The Road Not Taken,” where is the shift in the poem?

There is a definite shift in terms of time and when the poem is being narrated in the break between the third and final stanza. The narrator has just made his decision to follow one path, consoling…

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• BUSINESS

Discuss and describe ways that an employer can reinforce safe practices by employees.

Safety at workplace is dependent on many factors which includes action by the management or owners as well as by the employee or workmen directly engaged in the work. Direct action by employers…

• POLITICAL SCIENCE

What are the problems with the federal budget process?

There are at least two main problems that can be identified with regard to the federal budget process. One of these is more political and the other is more economic. Politically, the major problem…

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• MACBETH

How does Macbeth show more than one tragic flaw in Act 4?Macbeth by William Shakespeare

Act IV of Macbeth opens with the witches conjuring both a literal and a figurative “hell-broth broil.” (1) No longer capable of rational judgments or being able to discriminate good from evil in…