• A STREETCAR NAMED DESIRE

How old do you imagine Blanche to be in A Streetcar Named Desire?

I’ve always thought of Blanche as being in her 40’s. The fact that she can still be attractive and flirts with men indicates that she still has a very strong sexual desire. She still tries to get…

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• HISTORY

How were the Egyptian pyramids built?

Pyramid building evolved overtime. The first Pharoahs were buried in mud brick pit tombs known as Mastabas (the Arabic word for step). Pyramid building began during the third dynasty 2686-2613…

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• MACBETH

In Macbeth, does Act 1, Scene 3 introduce a tragic hero element? OR How is Macbeth a tragic hero?

This question has already been answered. Here is a link for you: http://www.enotes.com/macbeth/q-and-a/what-extent-macbeth-tragic-hero-119683

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• HISTORY

What was another name for World War I?

World War I was also known as The Great War, and The War to End All Wars. It was qualitatively and quantitatively different from wars that had occurred up to that time. It was the first time so…

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• SCIENCE

When is inference used in the scientific method?

You make an inference when you combine a new observation with what you already know to form a conclusion. This is how a hypothesis is generally formed. You observe something new, for instance,…

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• A WHITE HERON

What is the rising action, climax, and the falling action of the short story, “A White Heron”?

Rising action is considered to be the events that lead up to the climax. In “The White Heron” the climax occurs when Sylvia successfully climbs the old pine and realizes the beauty of nature. At…

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• WHITE OLEANDER

How can I start a beginning paragraph for an essay on White Oleander?

In an essay that is thesis related, you should always use an attention grabbing statement to open up with. In this case your thesis is about childhood trauma, so you might want to start with either…

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• THE CELEBRATED JUMPING FROG OF CALAVERAS COUNTY

What enhances the humor of “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”?

The humor of the story is enhanced by the contrast between the narrator and Simon Wheeler, the descriptions of Jim Smiley’s betting and the satire of human foibles that Twain is able to…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

How are characters influenced by their environments?It is under the influence of Estella that Pip…

Like Miss Havisham raises Estella to get back at men, Magwitch helps Pip (through the secrecy of a benefactor) become the man he never could be. Magwich appears to be a cold-blooded killer in the…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

In Fahrenheit 451, what is the symbolic meaning of the line “the men all moved their hands,…

Near the end of the book, Montag has discovered the small enclave of people who memorize books to keep them known. They tell him how their movement is spreading, and how they are determined to keep…

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• A TALE OF TWO CITIES

Why was Dr. Manette arrested in the book Tale of Two Cities?

Dr. Manette was arrested for speaking out about the crimes and injustices perpetrated by the noble Evremonde brothers. When Dr. Manette was a “young physician, originally an expert surgeon,…

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• THINGS FALL APART

What is the main theme in Things Fall Apart and the conclusion?

The main themes of the novel all center around the choices and the consequences of the choices Okonkwo is forced to make during the novel. Since he is almost incapable of change, the White man’s…

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• THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

What new animal does Zaroff hunt in the short story “The Most Dangerous Game”?

Zaroff decides that hunting regular game – jaguars, tigers, etc. – is no longer challenging because these types of game animals have no ability to think or reason. He decides that the best…

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• DEATH OF A SALESMAN

What is wrong with the Loman family ambitions in “Death of a Salesman”?

Technically, nothing is “wrong” with the family ambitions. Willy, Happy, and Biff all want to be successful in their own way. The problem arises in their perceptions – for Willy, to be…

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• MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

What was the audience reaction to the play “Much Ado About Nothing”?

While this is an interesting question, to address what the original audience reaction was to this play is almost impossible to answer. Very little is known of Shakespeare’s plays at the time of…

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• DEATH OF A SALESMAN

Why do Willy and his boys have such difficulty maintaining their manly pride in “Death of a…

All three of these men define self-respect, or pride, in terms of financial success. This view supports the idea that if a man is not successful in the business world, he amounts to nothing as a…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

What is the setting of the novel Fahrenheit 451?

The setting of the novel “Fahrenheit 451” is a futuristic society in which the things that we take for granted and regard highly in our society are looked down upon and are considered dangerous…

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• INCIDENT AT HAWK’S HILL

What is the main residence of Ben from Incident at Hawk’s Hill?

Ben’s original home is with his family on Hawk’s Hill, north of Winnipeg, Canada. His father William MacDonald moved there with his new bride to set up a farmstead, before civilization starts to…

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• DEATH OF A SALESMAN

How does the theme of “Sex & Maturity” relate to Death of a Salesman?

The theme of “sex and maturity” can be seen most clearly in the characters of Willy and Happy. Happy is best seen as one side of Willy’s character. The part of Willy that Happy represents and…

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• HISTORY

What towns in Wales were particularly effected by the bubonic plague?

I am not sure what towns in Medieval Wales were hardest hit by the plague. The Welsh of the time were not great record keepers, and records of the plague were hard to keep anywhere because of the…

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• ALL MY SONS

Is Joe Keller unable to see his obligations and responsibilities as a member of the community?

From one point of view this seems like a no-brainer. Of course he does not see his obligations to the community; his movement toward this understanding is what the play is about. What I think…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

Constitutional law-topic suggestionWe are a group of law faculty students at second class, we…

An issue relating to Constitutional Law that I always find fascinating is Freedom of Speech–the first amendment. You can take this topic and apply it to different settings such as freedom of…

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• ALL MY SONS

What did Chris mean when he said this quote? Can you explain please?”I know you’re no worse than…

One of the central themes of this play is the relationship between father and son and how sons cope with evidence of their father’s misdeeds. Chris, having found out the truth about his father Joe…

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• HISTORY

What is a brief history of the mirror?

People have always been fascinated with their image, first visible by looking at one’s reflection in water. Later, smooth volcanic rock served this purpose, only a limited quantity (and a rather…

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• THE CRUCIBLE

In “The Crucible” why does Elizabeth think that John should go to Ezekiel Cheever?

John Proctor and Ezekiel Cheever are friends; Elizabeth feels that if John goes to talk to him about what Abby told him regarding the dancing in the woods, Cheever could pass it on to the courts,…

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• BIOLOGY

Is it reasonable to conclude that all mammals could have evolved from a common ancestor?

If one studies evolution and the history in the Origin of Species by Charles Darwin there is a possibility that all animals may have originated from a single cell. However it is impossible to prove…

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• ADOLF HITLER

What was Hitler’s role in World War I?

Although Hitler was Austrian by birth, he was living in Germany when World War I started. He enlisted in the German army in 1914 and was sent to France. He served on the front lines in France as a…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

Explain how Fitzgerald uses setting to emphasize the differences between the social classes.

Instead of living “across the tracks,” Nick Carraway lives across the lake from the Gatsby mansion, which he can see lit up at night during Gatsby’s famous VIP parties. The water stretching out…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

In The Great Gatsby, do Daisy and Tom Buchanan relish a great reputation?

I would say that Tom and Daisy relish their lavish lifestyle. They live on an enormous, beautiful Long Island estate with an expansive front lawn that runs all the way down to the waters of Long…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

In The Great Gatsby, why does Gatsby conduct parties in his house, but doesn’t participate in…

Gatsby knows that Daisy lives directly across the bay from his own mansion. He can stand on his lawn at night and see the green light on the dock at Daisy’s home. He throws wild and lavish parties,…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

What adjectives suitably characterize George and Myrtle Wilson?

Myrtle Wilson is very materialistic. She is unsatisfied with her husband’s small repair shop and doesn’t like her life as the wife of a mechanic. She is incredibly selfish and self-centered as is…

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• SCIENCE

What are bones and joints and what are their functions?

Bones are a connective tissue. They support the body and protect certain vital organs such as the brain, heart and lungs. They store minerals and lipids. They produce red and white blood cells…

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• CATHEDRAL

Would you describe the narrator as an antihero? What details early in the story that show the…

Yes. The narrator is close-minded, fearful, judgmental, prejudiced, possessive, and unfriendly, not to mention a substance abuser; these are not generally attributes viewed as heroic. That said,…

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• TITHONUS

What is a summary of the poem “Tithonus” by Alfred Lord Tennyson?

Any work that you submit to your teacher should hopefully be done in your own words; at eNotes we are here to help you find your answers, and to give suggestions that will help you. I provided a…

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• MEDEA

Comment on the first monologue of Medea?

The monologue by Medea establishes her side of the story. We learn prior to this that Jason has left her to marry the princess and that Medea is angry and sad over this turn of events. The Chorus…

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• S. ELIOT

Summary of the poem “Gus The Theatre Cat” by T.S. Elliot?

“Gus: The Theatre Cat” is one of the selections in T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats. He’s an old cat who lives in the theatre and reminisces to all who will hear of the roles he has…

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• MACBETH

What irony is revealed in the play Macbeth?

There are several instances of irony in the play, some situational and some dramatic. A good example of situational irony is Macbeth’s killing Duncan to gain the throne, thinking only of the power…

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• MACBETH

In Act I of Macbeth, how significant is the change we see in Macbeth?

The change in Macbeth is essential to the remainder of the play. Before he hears the witches’ prophecy, Macbeth is a loyal and brave soldier who serves and protects King Duncan. He is known for his…

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• ROBERT FROST

In “The Road Not Taken,” what does the “yellow wood” symbolize?

In the poem’s first line, Frost describes the wood through which the narrator travels. It is “a yellow wood,” which establishes the poem’s autumnal setting. He emphasizes the season by then…

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• ENGLISH TEACHERS

Writing My BestMy dream is to become a writer, and I wondered if anyone on here had any…

Hello! Glad to see that you like school! Here are a few helpful techniques to help you improve your writing: 1-get a notebook that you can keep with you at all times–you never know when a great…

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• THE LITTLE PRINCE

What is the reason the narrator chose to be a pilot in Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince?

We are not told explicitly why the pilot in The Little Prince grew up deciding to be a pilot; however, there are a couple of reasons we can glean from both the text and knowing about the author.The…

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• JANE EYRE

Compare Helen and Jane from Jane Eyre by Bronte.Helen is a practical and open minded person but…

Helen and Jane become fast friends after they meet on the orphanage playground. Jane has no friends, and Helen is absorbed in her book and attracts the attention of the younger Jane. Helen is not…

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• BUSINESS

As a manager are you better off letting the union bear the expense of crafting a document…

In my experience, it is always better to be the one crafting the document, even though you bear the expense. There are so many details contained in such a document that you gain control of by…

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• ROALD DAHL

What are some really interesting facts about Roald Dahl?

Roald Dahl’s life reads like a storybook, but there were sadder moments interspersed with times of adventure and great joy. Dahl seemed to be the living proof that nobody’s life is cut out in…

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• GRAMMAR

Do I need a comma after prepositional phrases?EX: Before the game everyone cheered. Do I need a…

You don’t need a comma after every prepositional phrase in a sentence; whether you need a comma or not depends upon where in the sentence the phrase occurs. Does it introduce the sentence? Does it…

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• THE SLAVE DANCER

In the novel The Slave Dancer, why does Jessie leave the South and go to Rhode Island to live?

Jessie leaves the South and goes to Rhode Island because there is no slavery there. After his harrowing experiences on the slave ship, he wants to get as far away as he can from where the…

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• THE KITE RUNNER

In The Kite Runner, how do Amir’s complex relationships have both positive and negative effects?

Amir grows up in two complex relationships, one with his father and one with his childhood friend, Hassan. As a child, Amir feels his father Baba’s disapproval and cannot live up to his father’s…

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• HATCHET

Why is Brian visiting his father in Canada, and how does Brian feel about his mother?

Brian was on his way to Canada because his mom and his father were separated and getting a divorce. Brian had mixed feeling about his mother. He had seen her in a car with another man, beside his…

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• ARTS

need help identifying painting pleaselocated at this link:…

It certainly appears to be a Picasso although I do not know the name. I would suggest finding a site that has many Picasso paintings and searching till you find the one you’re looking for. I…

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• DAISY MILLER

What are the differences between Daisy in The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald and Daisy in…

Daisy Buchanan is not innocent, but she makes every effort to appear innocent. In fact, Daisy Buchanan is downright guilty, even murderous. After committing a fatal hit and run, she sacrifices…