I need help writing an essay about Jack London’s “To Build a Fire.”
- MATH
A number between 100 and 200 is 19 times the sum of its digits. The tens digit is 3 more than the…
Given that the number is between 100 and 200, Then the number is a three digit number. Then, the hundreds digit is 1. ==> Let the number be x such that “a” is the tens and “b” is the units….
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- TO BUILD A FIRE
I need help writing an essay about Jack London’s “To Build a Fire.”
This sounds as if you have been given a very general question without much direction on what you can focus on. This is unfortunate. Next time this happens I would recommend that you ask your…
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- DANTE’S INFERNO
Why would Dante choose to describe Hell as a City in Inferno?
Dante chose to represent Hell as a City so that he made it a recognizable entity for his contemporary readers. Although part of his other-wordly journey, Hell is represented as a city of Dante’s…
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- ARTS
Analyze Caravaggio’s painting The Supper at Emmaus (1601)
The Supper of Emmaus (1601) was painted by the Italian Baroque artist Caravaggio. The Catholic Church was reacting against the Lutheran Reformation and wanted religious art inspired by realist…
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- OTHELLO
What similarities are there between Othello and other tragic works by Shakespeare?
Most of Shakespeare’s tragic plays feature protagonists who are possessed of a tragic flaw. The flaw is not comprised of actions but of a tendency in the character’s personality that leads him to…
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- A CLOCKWORK ORANGE
What dystopian features in A Clockwork Orange dehumanise characters?
A dystopia is a form of a society that is in a repressed state, usually under the facade of being utopian. The government in A Clockwork Orange uses the Ludovico Technique to force goodness upon…
- BUSINESS
What is laissez-faire capitalism?
In its purest form, laissez-faire capitalism is the same thing as a pure market economy. This is an economy in which the government does not take any part in managing the economy. In such an…
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- ALL MY SONS
In Act 2 of All My Sons, how does Ann react to George’s visit ?
In the play Ann and George are sister and brother, both children of the former partner of Joe Keller, Steve Deever. However, they differ in their attitude to their father, who has now been in jail…
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- SCIENCE
What are the features of nuclear fission bombs and nuclear fusion bombs?You can tell about these…
A nuclear fission bomb uses two main features: first, that uranium is a radioactive material which spontaneously breaks down into two smaller elements, at the same time releasing a small amount of…
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- ESSAY LAB
I have to write a compare and contrast essay on living in a apartment versus living in a house.I…
Pre-writing: The best way to prepare for writing compare and contrast essays is to create a pros and cons list for each of the main elements of the essay. In your case, you would create a list of…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
How did Ponyboy mature in the novel ? Provide evidence.answer in paragraphs
Ponyboy learns that despite the obvious differences between the Socs and the Greasers, he has the scope to be whatever he chooses. He learns this through his relationships with those on both sides…
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- THE RAVEN
What are some examples of consonance in “The Raven” by Poe?
You asked more than one question in your original question which is against enotes regulations, so I have edited it down to focus on your main question alone. Please remember to ask only one…
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- THE SIGNAL-MAN
How do the authors effectively create suspense, fear, tension in the ghost stories “The…
Dickens and Wells use surprisingly similar literary techniques in writing “The Signal-Man” and “The Red Room,” respectively. As any skilled author does, each begins in the opening paragraphs to…
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- POLITICAL SCIENCE
What is the relationship between The Spirit of the Laws and The Social Contract?
These two works are similar in that they are major works of political thought, but they are not really trying to address the same issue. Rousseau’s work is trying to look at the bases for society…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Does Pip develop or change throughout the novel?
Pip learns the difficult lesson of humility in the course of the novel. He also develops his understanding of the difference between character and class. Miss Havisham’s cruel machinations;…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is your favorite aspect of life?I’ve found myself wondering this alot lately.
Right now, my favorite aspect of life is watching my children grow up. It is a fascinating process even though it is somewhat nerve-wracking since I have to worry about mistakes they might make,…
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- SCIENCE
Many traffic lights change when a car rolls up to the intersection. How does the light sense…
The most common way is through the use of inductance which is related to electromagnetism. When you pass a current through a wire a magnetic field is generated at right angles to the flow of…
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- SCIENCE
Current causes the temperature of a real resistor to increase why? What effect does thisheating…
The basis of this effect is kinetic molecular theory – which means that the particles in all matter are always in motion as long as the temperature is above absolute zero. Their rate of motion is…
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- SCIENCE
Why does an electric light bulb nearly always burn out just as you turn on the light, almost…
An electric light bulb is not an ideal resistor. This means that as the filament in the light bulb heats up, its resistance changes. When it is cool, the resistance is the lowest. This means…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Explain how the Constitution provides for a system of checks and balances.Explain how the…
A full answer, including all the details of all the checks and balances is beyond the amount of space we have to answer questions here. Please follow the link for a very detailed discussion of all…
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- HISTORY
What are the ramifications of the Lone Wolf v Hitchcock Supreme Court Decision?
The largest implication of the case was the establishment of Congressional “plenary power.” This concept gave Congress “full” power in being able to abrogate and abandon the treaties negotiated…
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- SCIENCE
Find the net resistance in the following cases.A single strand of wire has a resistance of…
When two resistors with resistances R1 and R2 are connected in series the net resistance is equal to Rn = R1 + R2. And when the two resistors are connected in parallel the net resistance is given…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In chapter ten of Animal Farm, the pigs start walking on two legs. Explain if this is a sign of…
“Progress” can be seen in a couple of lights with the ending of Orwell’s work. On one hand, I think that the pigs have shown a sense of progress on the level of power. They have become the…
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- OTHELLO
Write on Shakespeare’s use of the handkerchief in Othello.
For me, the most important thing to note about the use of the handkerchief is that it is a stage prop in the play, and, as such, can be manipulated by the actors in any number of ways. This fact…
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- THE LOTTERY
What does the title of the short story “The Lottery” imply?
It is important to be aware of how Jackson uses the title to combine with the action of this excellent and horrific short story to lull the reader into a false sense of security. “The Lottery”…
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- HAPPY ENDINGS
Why is the story called ”Happy Endings”?
Margaret Atwood’s story “Happy Endings” is titled as such to make an ironic statement on the nature of conventional marriage. In the story, John and Mary get married, and after the initial…
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- THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER
What is the connection between the narrator and the ship in “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner”?
It is clear from the poem that the link or connection between the Mariner and his ship is illustrated in the way that when the Mariner kills the fated albatross, the whole ship, including all of…
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- HISTORY
Describe women’s education in muslim period. Inspite of purdha system for girls, some very…
Historically, women played an important role in the foundation of many Islamic educational institutions, such as Fatima al-Fihri’s founding of the University of Al Karaouine in 859 CE. This…
- THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
What is the allegorical significance of the poem “The Road Not Taken”?
Have you ever made a decision, which may have been major or minor, about your life and the way that you want it to go, that has led you into a very different direction? It might have been choosing…
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- RELIGION
Describe the special dietary requirements of a religious group.Describe the special dietary…
There are many religious groups that have special dietary laws. Here in the United States, the best known of these religions is Judaism. Judaism requires its adherents to eat only foods that are…
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- HENRY
Please explain the bolded words below from this passage in “Compliments of the Season.”i want to…
In the part of the story that you quote for us, Fuzzy has found the doll but does not know of its significance. Black Riley does know that he could get money for the doll. This is the background…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What factors may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet?What factors may prevent people…
Most of the factors that prevent people from choosing a balanced diet are not scientific factors. Instead, they are social factors. In other words, it is a person’s economic situation or their…
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- MACBETH
Does anyone have any tips on effectively understanding the language in Macbeth by William…
Here is my advice to better understand Shakespeare’s Macbeth (or any of his plays). NOTE: is sounds like you are really doing a lot on your own to try to grasp material that often confuses folks….
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- MATH
If ax + 6y = 4 , 3x + by = 1 and 5x + 3y = 8 are parallel lines, what are a and b equal to?
Parallel lines have the same slope. We have to write the given lines in the form y = mx + c, where m is the slope and c is the y-intercept. For ax + 6y = 4 => 6y = -ax + 4 => y = (-a / 6) x +…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
What are some specific instances of when alcohol abuse affected Junior in The Absolutely True…
There are many times during The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-time Indian when alcohol abuse affect Junior. Most significantly, Junior is torn when his father’s best friend Eugene is killed over…
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- MATH
What is the area of the triangle formed by the points (8,7), (2,3) and (1,4)?
We have to find the area of the triangle formed by the points (8, 7), (2, 3) and (1, 4). This can be done in many ways. Here, we use the fact that the area of a triangle is given by…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Using EnglishThe adoption of a specific language reflects allegiance and positive valuation….
I went to high school in Hawaii where one’s choice of language is almost an ideological statement in some ways. If you speak “proper” English all the time, you identify yourself as an upper class…
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- THE STRANGER
In The Stranger, prove if Meursault should be found guilty or not guilty.
Meursault should be found guilty because he killed someone. He did not kill out of hate, premeditation, insanity or involuntarily. That is all irrelevant. Meursault killed for a very selfish…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
In The Outsiders, how does Two-Bit get ready for a fight?
You can find the answer to this question in Chapter Nine, which includes the lead-up to the rumble and the rumble itself. Ponyboy tells us that as he and his brothers leave their house and make…
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- SCIENCE
Name the industries where ESP can be used. What do you know about its efficiency?
ESPs are frequently used to collect submicron particulate that arises from combustion, drying operations, process chemical production, and similar sources. They are also used as polishing devices…
- MATH
What is the value of the function g(x) = x^2 – 5 for x=0.5 and x=h+1?
The given function is f(x) = x^2 – 5. We can find the value of this function for different values of x by substituting them in the expression for f(x). Substituting x = 0.5 in f(x) = x^2 – 5 =>…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Which character do you have most sympathy for in Of Mice and Men?Which character do you have most…
The character which I particularly have most sympathy for is George, even more so than Lennie. George inspires sympathy because, he had to take the burden for both himself and Lennie. Living with a…
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- OSCAR WILDE
To what extent can Oscar Wilde’s works can be read as effective social criticism?
Oscar Wilde, the genius of English drama, always had a purpose behind his writings. As a man who claimed to agree with the basic principles of socialism, he was attentive as to how he would present…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Could someone please help me describe the coherence and unity of Fahrenheit 451?
Coherence: One of the themes is that technology has become the ultimate pacifier. The Mechanical Hound is the reinforcer of this anti-literary, anti-intellectual world. Fire is the symbol and…
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- HISTORY
How did the African slave trade affect West African societies?I would especially like to know the…
The impact of the slave trade on West African societies was uneven. The societies that traded the slaves flourished during the era of the Atlantic slave trade. By contrast, the societies from…
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- MATH
Solve the following equations for x and y:1. sqrt(y – 4) = x + 12. sqrt(y + 4) = x + 2
We have the following equations to solve for y. sqrt ( y – 4) = x + 1 => y – 4 = x^2 + 2x + 1…(1) sqrt ( y – 4) = x + 2 => y + 4 = x^2 + 4x + 4…(2) from (1) – (2) , we get y – 4 – y – 4 =…
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- MATH
Identify the coordinates of Q and R using the midpoint formula and creating two equations for the…
Let the line ax+ by + c = 0 join the points Q and R and pass through P. Let ax + by + c intersect x – 2y-4 = 0 at Q(x1, y1). Let ax + by + c intersect x +y – 5 = 0 at R(x2, y2). As P is equidistant…
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- THE NIGHTINGALE AND THE ROSE
What is the theme of “The Nightingale and the Rose” by Oscar Wilde?
The main theme of Oscar Wilde’s short story “The Nightingale and the Rose” explores the effects of self-sacrifice in the name of what one truly believes in. In this story, the nightingale is a bird…
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- SCIENCE
Identify and give a brief description of four key requirements for a healthy diet for adolescents.
I would think that the dietary guidelines for adolescents must include an educational component to it. Adolescents need to understand why they are ingesting what they are taking in their bodies…
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- GRAMMAR
Are there any suggestions on how I can make this sentence sound and flow together better?My…
It will be easy to make a few improvements in this sentence because you have some great elements to work with. First, let’s do a review of a few basic grammar and punctuation points, and then we…
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