How would you explain the irony and satiric qualities in “A Modest Proposal”?
- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” what does Harper Lee make you feel about Robert Ewell?
The way Lee describes Ewell, it is hard to imagine that she wants us liking him. At best, she wants us to be amused with his antics, and at worst, to hate the guy. She isn’t very flattering in…
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- A MODEST PROPOSAL
How would you explain the irony and satiric qualities in “A Modest Proposal”?
In this essay Swift uses verbal irony to get his point across. Verbal irony is a disparity between what is said or written and what is really meant – we use verbal irony all the time in our lives…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado” is hard to understand. What is the story is really about: a…
The point of view is told from a limited viewpoint, from a man who vows revenge against another man who has insulted him. Montresor never outright states, “I hated him.” The only reason that he…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In “A Separate Peace” what function does Brinker’s father, Mr. Hadley, serve?
He is a final reminder of the war, and a way to bring the war front and central, once again, making it more of a real part of their lives. Things are changing, and Brinker’s dad serves as the…
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- LITERATURE
Was Titanic destined to sink? What might Greek Mythology(gods) have to do with this tragic…
Your teacher is probably wanting you to think about the ancient sin of “hubris”–people putting themselves on the same level as the gods. In the old myths, a human believing that they were equal to…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In “A Separate Peace” what symbolic role does Finny’s death play in the story?
Finny was a unique character who possessed a special quality of happiness and peace that many other characters strived to have, and failed. Genes states of Finny, “He possessed an extra vigor, a…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
What are some good quotes that i can use to show that Amir in “The Kite Runner” at the end of the…
Amir long wonders if he will ever be able to receive redemption for his misdeeds against Hassan. When Rahim Khan summons him to his home in Pakistan, Amir is shocked when he discovers the great…
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- ANOTHER COUNTRY
I’m having trouble coming up with an arugment for another country that ties in race and…
The simplest connection seems to be one of “marginality” or “disempowerment”. Both race and sexuality serve to define group identities which are suppressed by the culture at large. The two groups…
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- TO SIR, WITH LOVE
How far do you agree with this statement about Mr. Florian in To Sir, With Love? “Mr. Florian’s…
Taken in the context in which this quote appears in the text, I would totally agree with this statement. Mr. Braithwaite, frustrated and angry because his class will not take flowers to their…
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- SPANISH TEACHERS
Teching through feelingsIt’s important to use feelings in class, specially when teaching a…
Affect and its powerful emotional binding force is found in Krashen’s Second Language Acquisition theory, in Gardner’s Multiple Intelligence theories of motivation, and in Bandura’s Social Learning…
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- 1984
What happens to the most gifted proles in 1984?
I could not find any mention about the most “gifted” proles as such, but the author does address what happens to those proles who are are judged “capable of becoming dangerous”. A few agents of…
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- DOCTOR FAUSTUS
Discuss the character of Doctor Faustus.
Faustus in the world of Marlowe First, you need to observe Faustus in his element to be able to decipher him. He lived in 16th century (Renaissance) Europe. These were times when academia began to…
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- 1984
Analyse interactions between Winston and the old man in pub, syme, charrington.How do Winston’s…
One of the things that is important about Winston’s interaction with the old man, and with the proles in general, is that he feels they are the source of any possible change. That they must be…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
What are some ideas for how Shakespeare is positioning the audience to accept the concept of…
King James I, for whom Shakespeare wrote the play, “Macbeth”, felt that being king was a position ordained by God and to thwart a king was to attempt to thwart God’s plan and God Himself….
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Discuss the quote below in reference to The Great Gatsby and Elizabeth Barrett Browning, nee…
The time during which an author writes is particularly important because people are influenced by the time in which they live. In their texts, authors will confirm or challenge current world views…
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- REFERENCE
Which video converters can I download from the Internet free which can convert files to high 3gp…
Sahim, try http://www.ZAMZAR.com. You can download it free and it converts videos to any format. Hope this is of some help!
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- THE WOMAN WARRIOR
Discuss and interpret the subtitle of the book: “Memories of a girlhood among ghosts.” Who are…
The main title of this memoir by Maxine Hong Kingston, Woman Warrior, evokes the image of a strong young girl — like the one in the legend Kingston tells — who can be both warrior and lover,…
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- THE SNIPER
What is the persona of the sniper?
The persona of the sniper is purposely rather vague so the audience can make their own determinations about his emotions and thoughts. All we can do is make inferences about him from his actions…
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- CARL SANDBURG
What are the best and worst aspects of the city in Sandburg’s poem “Chicago”?
The worst comes in the form of judgments passed on the city. Sandburg refers to these judgments, listing them as someone speaking them out loud: “They tell me you are wicked…crooked…brutal.”…
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- A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND
Write an argumentative essay of at least 500 words that discusses Flannery O’Connor’s “A Good Man…
In the simplest terms, formalist critics are concerned with the “complex unity” of a literary text. In other words, they are interested in how each part of a literary work contributes toward,…
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- DALLOWAY
What are some ways Mrs. Dalloway reflects its contemporary time?
In “Mrs. Dalloway”, the author accurately reflects the disbelief and sense of loss that existed in this period, just after World War I. The conflict that many believed would never come and should…
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- THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO
What is the setting of The Count of Monte Cristo?
I will answer this to the best of my abilities, but you are a little vague in your question. Are you asking the setting of the story, The Count of Monte Cristo? Most films (and again, which film?…
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- DADDY
her poem daddyi have to analyse ‘daddy’ for my final project.i’ve read so many critical…
Well, with a line like “fat, black heart” in the last stanza amidst a number of other negative images, I am going to have to argue that Sylvia was not a huge fan of her daddy. Perhaps she loved…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
I live in Vermont, my neighbor has chickens that invade our backyard. Is there any legal action…
Anyone who owns animals is responsible for those animals. This includes domesticated animals (like a dog) or farm animals like chickens, cows, sheep, etc. A animal owner must keep those animals on…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
What does the Crooks’ room look like?
Crooks’ room really isn’t a room. It’s a small little area in the tack room (a place where ranchers store farming equipment). The room is filled with all the stuff Crooks has collected in his…
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- REFERENCE
How does it feel to sit in a dunk tank?Anyone here ever sit in a dunk tank before? I was curious…
It’s like dipping your bod in and out of the same bathwater for hours on end. Hey if it’s 100 degrees blazing outside and you’re looking for some chill time, a dunk tank is right up your alley….
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
What are the Monk’s traits, and what medieval class does he represent in the The Canterbury Tales?
The Monk is described quite well in “The Prologue” to The Canterbury Tales and is a member of the clerical/ecclesiastical class in that he is a member of the clergy. Generally, the Monk is…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
What is the relevance of Death of a Salesman in modern America?Would Miller write the same play…
Miller’s play is as relevant in America today as it was when it was written. In fact, because of the current downturn in the American economy, with the continuing loss of millions of jobs, Willy’s…
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- BUSINESS
What are the determinants of operating (running) an optimal pyramid scheme ?
A pyramid scheme relies on the building of a base of investors – the base of the pyramid, if you will. Only by having new investors handing over money will you have a continuation of the scheme….
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- THE VIEW FROM SATURDAY
How did the Souls effect Mrs. Olinski in View From Saturday?
The Souls enable Mrs. Olinski to overcome her handicap and rediscover her identity and her confidence as a teacher. They make a conscious effort to “give her a lift” when she needs one, and…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” why did some African Americans forget their birthday or were not sure…
Many black people during this time period could not read or write; because of this, they didn’t use traditional calendars like we have today; they wouldn’t be able to read it. They kept time in…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In “The Great Gatsby” what does Tom do after his and Daisy’s wedding?
We are told by Jordan that after a three – months’ honeymoon in the South Seas Tom has already been cheating on Daisy. I would not feel too sorry for Daisy, though. She never really loved Tom, or,…
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- HISTORY
Describe the Pan-hellenic cult of Apollo at Delphi and why he was considered sacred?
The Oracle of Delphi was a shrine (for lack of a better word) dedicated or protected by the god Apollo. The oracle was a virgin who channeled the spirit of the god when a vapor arose from the…
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- VIRTUE
What is the relationship between the poem “Virtue” and the conventional Carpe Diem motif?
The poem “Virtue” is about how life is completely transitory; it ends. Herbert uses a rose, a day, and spring to illustrate how life ends (day turns into night, roses fade and die, and spring…
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- AMERICA: PATHWAYS TO THE PRESENT
american expansionIn what ways did the US begin to expand its interest abroad in the late 1800s?
Definitely with trade to other nations. Import and export of resources and products…food items, materials, spices, tea, …all were valued commodities.
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- HISTORY
Detail the process of mummification. What was involved? Why?what could hinder this process? Also…
Mummification is a process of drying and preserving the remains of the deceased. The practice of mummification was used by Ancient Egyptians who believed that they would live in the afterlife….
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- EVELINE
What symbols does Joyce use in “Eveline”?
One symbol that appears at the conclusion of the story “Eveline” is the iron rail that Eveline clutches so tightly in her dazed confusion. Since while in her confused state she continues to muse…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In the play, Romeo and Juliet, does Juliet know that Romeo is beneath her window?
I don’t believe there is any evidence in the text that she does, so I would say that it is up to the director – how he/she decides to stage it. Juliet seems to be thinking out loud when she asks…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
In “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” when Huck leaves the river, he sees complications of…
- That violence is real, it exists everywhere, and it is scary. He learns this specifically after encountering the Grangerfords and the Shepherdsons and the huge battle they have in the woods. He…
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- THE MIRACLE WORKER
In the most important day story from The Miracle Worker, how was the mystery of language revealed…
Although there is no section labeled clearly as “the most important day story,” I will assume that you mean the last day when Helen truly does discover the mystery of language through the word…
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- WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
Explain the paradox in Wordsworth’s “The Rainbow.”
A paradox, according to the eNotes Guide to Literary Terms, is “a statement that is apparently self-contradictory or absurd but really contains a possible truth. Sometimes the term is applied to a…
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- THE CHRYSALIDS
In chapter 1 of “The Chrysalids,” who is David’s sister?
In “The Chrysalids,” David Wyndham opens the novel with narration from David who is describing dreams that he often has. He tells us that he shares these dreams with his oldest sister, Mary. She…
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- EMILY DICKINSON
What is the theme of “Hope is the Thing With Feathers”?
The major theme of the poem is that in the human heart, hope endures, defeating despair despite overwhelming circumstances. Hope “perches” in our soul, ever present. It prevails even when there is…
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- THE SOULS OF BLACK FOLK
What did Dubois mean by the talented tenth?
“The Talented Tenth” is the second chapter of Du Bois 1903 book The Negro Problem. Du Bois like many of his African American contemporaries was concerned with full emancipation for African…
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- THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM—1963
The Watsons go to BirminghamAs you preview the book, what are your predictions about the book?…
I loved this book when I read it in my seminar. It is a book that should be marketed for adult readers as well. The “roots and wings” quote, in my opinion, can mean that Arican American youths need…
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- MATH
I need 50,000 in 5 years. A 5 year cd has a rate of 3.44% daily. How much would I have to put in…
First, PLEASE tell me where you found this CD ~ I want one!! Since you didn’t specify compound interest, I am going to assume that this is simple interest. The formula would be: 50,000 = y +…
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- THE BET
What does the banker value in life in the story “The Bet”?
The Banker argues that it is better to die than to live a life of suffering. Throughout the story he squanders away his millions of dollars in the stock market. It can be argued that he values…
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- A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND
Whose to blameWhose to blame for what happens in “A Good Man is Hard to Find”
Most probably the grandmother’s. She is the one who is insistent on stopping at this place that she can’t seem to remember correctly how to get to when there is a convict on the loose. It is her…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is a depression treatment?
There is no one way to treat depression. Treatments that may work for one individual will not necessarily work for another. After being diagnosed with depression, some people may choose to get…
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- HAMLET
What is Claudius and Laertes’ three part plan to kill Hamlet?
- It’s the fencing match. And I think it’s actually a two-point plan. First of all, Laertes once to cut Hamlet’s throat in the church, but Claudius persuades him there’s a better way. To somehow…
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