How relevant is Nene’s letter to the success of the story “Marriage Is a Private Affair”?

August 22, 2018 Educator

OF MICE AND MEN

Explore some of the ways Steinbeck presents good and bad characteristics of Curley’s wife in Of…

The only woman in Steinbeck’s novella, Curley’s wife in Of Mice and Men is but a genitive of her husband. As such, she is less of an individual; in fact, some critics view her as an archetypal Eve…

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FRENCH REVOLUTION, THE

What were the most important conflicts between various social groups in eighteenth century France?

Before the French Revolution, society in France was divided into three estates, the clergy, the nobility, and the masses. The first two estates had a monopoly on political power and land ownership,…

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HISTORY

Compare and contrast the condition of Germany, France and England at the end of the seventeenth…

This is a very broad question, so I will break it into three categories: political, social, and cultural. Politically, it is difficult to compare Germany to France and England, because Germany was…

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THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

The setting of this story is Victorian England, where reputation was really everything. Dr. Henry Jekyll feels trapped by his own society because he wishes to lead a wild lifestyle that would not…

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HISTORY

Describe the social conflicts in seventeenth century France between the nobility, huguenots,…

The Bourbon family who were Huguenots (Protestants) had a major conflict with the Guise family who were Catholics, with both families clamoring for power after the death of King Henry II. The…

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HISTORY

What did Henry George and Edward Bellamy propose to do about the unequal distribution of wealth?

In the late-nineteenth century, many people were shocked by the unequal distribution of wealth in American society. One such person was Henry George, a journalist, who faced his own share of…

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HISTORY

What are three different factors which contributed to the outbreak of the French Revolution, and…

There were many factors that contributed to the French Revolution, which was a very complicated event, both in terms of causes and effects. Let us look at a few of the contributing factors. First,…

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AN INSPECTOR CALLS

Why, in An Inspector Calls, can inspector Goole be perceived as unreal and what is the meaning of…

Inspector Goole is the concretization of our conscience. He symbolizes our guilt and aspects relating to the acceptance of such guilt. Priestly uses the inspector to personify mankind’s…

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SCIENCE

What is the basis for classification?

The basis of classification depends on what is to be classified and what is the purpose of classification. In general, a set of characteristics (one or more characteristic criterion) are used for…

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SCIENCE

A force that opposes the motion of one object past another is?

That would be the indomitable force of friction. Friction is a force that an object encounters as a result of it’s surface contacting the other object’s surface. Depending on the mass of the two…

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THE KNIGHT’S TALE

How is courage portrayed in Chaucer’s “The Knight’s Tale”?

In “The Knight’s Tale,” the Knight primarily portrays courage on the battlefield, and he focuses on the deeds of noble warriors vying for the love of a single woman. Indeed, the climax of the story…

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HISTORY

What is one way the British punished Massachusetts after the Boston Tea Party?

While only one colonist (Francis Akeley) was arrested for the Boston Tea Party (the rest fled Boston in hiding), the actions angered and shocked people back in England. In response to the Boston…

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HISTORY

FDR had three political foes during his presidency. He managed to neutralize them by simply…

There were several people that would be considered political enemies of President Roosevelt. They were Huey Long, Father Charles Coughlin, and Francis Townsend. These men believed President…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What is the significance of Montag seeing his reflection in Clarisse’s eyes?

Montag is on his way home from work, a job that he loves because it allows him to burn and revel in the destruction that fire allows him to create. He is wearing his fireman’s uniform, with sigil,…

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SHAKESPEARE’S SONNETS

What is the problem or conflict in Sonnet 130?

The “problem” in Sonnet 130 is that Shakespeare is attempting to write an over-the-top sonnet full of elevated language about a woman who is clearly only ordinary looking — or perhaps even ugly….

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What is a stave?

The word “stave” means a verse or stanza of a poem. While A Christmas Carol is not a poem, Dickens’ titled the work after a song (a carol is a traditional Christmas song). Thus, he divided his…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Why didn’t the Spirit of Christmas Present show Scrooge his own present?

When the Ghost of Christmas Present takes Scrooge on his tour, his stops include the Cratchits’ house, his nephew’s party, and even a boat in the ocean. However, Scrooge’s own house is not on the…

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POETRY

How can I write a critical appreciation of the poem “When I’m An Old Lady” by Joanne Bailey Baxter?

The poem “When I’m An Old Lady” by Joanne Bailey Baxter is a poem meant to convey to the reader, in a humorous way, the trials and tribulations of being a parent. Joanne Bailey Baxter has written a…

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SCIENCE

How to do IUPAC naming of cyclic compounds?

To name cyclic compounds, you want to first count how many carbons are in the circle and simply add cyclo- as a prefix. For example, a cyclic alkane with 3 carbons is named cyclopropane, 4 carbons…

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MACBETH

What happens in the second meeting with Macbeth and the weird sisters?

In the second meeting that Macbeth has with the three weird sisters, he inquires about his future as king. His primary aim is to distinguish which threats there are to his kingship and ultimately…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is Aunt Alexandra’s major theory concerning human behavior?

Aunt Alexandra believes that the longer a family has been living on a piece of land, the finer it was. Scout thinks that Aunt Alexandra may be onto something with her theory, and gives a short…

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NIGHT

In Night by Elie Wiesel, how did Elie’s father respond when he learned his name had been written…

In Night by Elie Wiesel, Elie’s father learns that his name has been written down for selection. His first reaction is to reassure his son, Elie. He tells him that nothing is for sure and that…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

In “The Devil and Tom Walker”, how does Tom’s wife react to Tom’s tale about the devil?

The story that Tom relates to his wife is about how he took a shortcut through the woods, and there encountered the Devil, who offered to give Tom a fortune in exchange for “certain conditions”,…

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

In Much Ado About Nothing, in which context does Leonato speak these words: “I hope to see you…

Leonato is speaking to his niece Beatrice in act II, scene 1. The scene begins with Beatrice commenting on Count John’s tart looks, noting that a mixture of the taciturn John and the talkative…

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DEATH OF A SALESMAN

What is the symbolic significance of the main character’s name in Death of a Salesman?

The first thing you need to analyze to find symbolic meaning in Willy Loman’s name is his last name. Broken down, it is “low man.” In the play, Willy is an unsuccessful traveling salesman…

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MARRIAGE IS A PRIVATE AFFAIR

What are the criteria for a good wife according to Okeke in “Marriage is a Private Affair”?

Okeke believes in the traditional customs surrounding marriage and wishes to arrange his son’s marriage to a girl whom he finds suitable. He tells Nnaemeka a wife should have “good character and a…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Is Romeo and Juliet a love story?

In part, yes. It’s true that Romeo and Juliet are incredibly young, that they fall in love incredibly quickly, and that they behave rashly and recklessly at times. I do not, however, think…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

Is the story mostly about Della and Jim?

In one word. Yes. The story is mostly about Jim and Della. They are a poor couple and when Christmas rolls around, they are at a loss of what to do on account of their finances. They deeply love…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

If Calpurnia was the narrator of To Kill a Mockingbird, how would she change the universal theme?

There are several main themes in To Kill a Mockingbird, but it is safe to say that if Calpurnia were the narrator instead of Scout, that each of the themes would still be significant, yet told from…

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THE MINISTER’S BLACK VEIL

What was the subject of Mr. Hooper’s sermon on the day he began to wear the veil? How did the…

During the first sermon that Mr. Hooper gives once he begins to wear the veil, he addresses “secret sin, and those sad mysteries which we hide from our nearest and dearest, and would fain conceal…

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THE CRUCIBLE

In The Crucible, what does Giles report to the Proctors?

When Giles Corey shows up at John and Elizabeth Proctors’ house in Act Two, he comes to tell them that his wife and Francis Nurse’s wife, Rebecca, have been arrested on charges of witchcraft. This…

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SCIENCE

Why does our breathing rate increase during running or heavy exercise?

The reason your respiration rate increases during heavy activity is becacuse your body’s need for oxygen increases when expending more energy. Oxygen is required for aerobic cellular respiration,…

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A CHRISTMAS MEMORY

In the story “A Christmas Memory,” describe Capote’s cousin.

In this semi autobiographical short story by Truman Capote, the character of Buddy is meant to represent Capote himself. “Sook” is the name given to his elderly cousin. Buddy describes the…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

What is the importance of the title of the story “The Gift of the Magi”?

The magi in the Biblical story of Christmas are bearers of gifts. They travel from afar to give gifts to the Christ child. They leave behind the comforts of home and sacrifice their time to make…

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LITERATURE

What does the term “Kafkaesque” describe?

The term “Kafkaesque” is used to describe literature or concepts which bear a resemblance to the work of late 19th and early 20th century writer, Franz Kafka. Kafka’s work was characterized by…

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ANIMAL FARM

When Snowball and Napoleon begin to disagree, how does Napoleon act in Animal Farm?

Fairly early on in the novel, Snowball and Napoleon start disagreeing about what they want to do on the farm. Snowball is busy creating committees and setting up life on the farm. Napoleon does…

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HISTORY

How did John Locke and Baron de Montesquie influence the Founding Fathers?

There were many influences on the establishment of a representative democracy in America, but two political philosophers played a significant role. The Seventeenth Century English philosopher John…

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TWO KINDS

What does Suyuan give Jing-mei in “Two Kinds” by Amy Tan?

In the story “Two Kinds,” Jing-mei and her mother have a conflicted relationship because Jing-mei’s mother tries to turn her into a prodigy. Although Jing-mei initially complies with her mother’s…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Why did the Ghost of Christmas Present help Scrooge out?

All three of the spirits present warnings to Scrooge. They help him because he needs to change his ways, for both his own sake and that of the world around him. The Ghost of Christmas Present…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What happens to Scout and Jem on their way home from the pageant in To Kill a Mockingbird?

This climactic scene is one of the most exciting portions of the novel. Jem and Scout are returning home on Halloween night after the school held a pageant for Maycomb’s children. Scout’s…

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HISTORY

How was Reconstruction a failure?

Some historians would argue that, by some measures, Reconstruction was a success. The most famous historian of Reconstruction, Eric Foner, has called it an “unfinished revolution” in a book by that…

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HISTORY

Why were both the French and British governments sympathetic to the Confederacy during the Civil…

There was considerable sympathy among wealthy Britons for the Confederacy, but generally the working classes favored the Union in the conflict, as did much of the liberal middle class, which was…

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JOHNNY TREMAIN

How did Rab and Grandsire Silsbee symbolize all that was admirable about the American character?

In the book Johnny Tremain by Esther Forbes, Rab and Grandsire Silsbee represent admirable American characters during this time period. Beginning with Rab, this character demonstrates several…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How would you describe Cecil Jacobs in To Kill a Mockingbird?

Cecil Jacobs is a young boy Scout’s age who is a product of his racist environment. Cecil shows that racism is a learned behavior when he makes fun of Atticus for defending Tom Robinson in front…

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ANIMAL FARM

How is leadership shown throughout the story Animal Farm?

George Orwell’s Animal Farm demonstrates the rapaciousness of leadership when it is provided power. This is the irony of Communism: While its ideal is worthwhile, human nature is such that it…

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NIKKI-ROSA

Would you describe “Nikki-Rosa” as an ironic poem?

The poem “Nikki-Rosa” is a fine example of situational irony. Situation irony is all about the incongruity between what is expected or believed to be true or going to happen and the reality of…

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THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW

How are Mike and M&M alike in That Was Then, This Is Now?

There are several similarities between the characters Mike Chambers and M&M Carlson in the novel That Was Then This Is Now. Both boys are caring and compassionate individuals. They are…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

What is the tone of “The Lady or the Tiger?”

The tone of a story is the attitude that comes across from the author about the subject. In Stockton’s “The Lady or the Tiger?” the sentence structures are highly complex and the vocabulary is…

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LINGUISTICS

In allowing readers to observe and to interpret, picture books can also implicitly teach young…

The word “semiotics” comes from the Greek “semeion”, which means “sign”. In his posthumously published book, A Course in General Linguistics, Ferdinand de Saussure, states that Language is a…