• BUSINESS

Explain why communicating cross culturally is important within the business communication spectrum.

Communicating cross culturally is important to business communication for several reasons. The first reason is that it is a way to clearly broaden a company’s reach and effect to another group of…

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• JAMES JOYCE

In a character analysis of the boy of “Araby,” what is a good thesis statement with three…

Writing about the narrator will give you the much to work with since he is the major character. “Araby” is an initiation story in that he loses his illusions and grows up to face a cruel reality by…

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• FRANKENSTEIN

Quote: “I expected this reception…All men hate the wretched…..to whom thou art bound by ties…

The quotation shows a couple of things, and I think you will get different readings on this quote. You might have to assess for your own self which one is the best read. From my point of view…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

How long do you think it takes to read the book The Scarlet Letter?

It depends on your reading level and your ability to immerse yourself in the book. Seeing that you are a student (and not a teacher), I would ask yourself a couple of questions. The first would…

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• THE ULTIMATE SAFARI

What common attitudes of the child are revealed in “The Ultimate Safari”?

I think the daughter reflects much of the prevailing common attitudes about the nature of the civil war which caused so much chaos in Mozambique during the 1980s. Initially, like most children,…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

Why are some crimes given overly long sentences?Why do you think laws so disparaging (crack…

This question is going to be moved into a realm of discussion fairly soon. I think that you identify a very powerful element that some components of our sentencing system might need additional…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

What is the significance of The Book of Revelation in Fahrenheit 451?I need this answered for a…

The Book of Revelation in the Bible is about the end times and the judgment that God will send because of man’s sin and rejection of Him. It ends with God’s redemption of those who have trusted in…

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• THE WASTE LAND

Is section 1 of “The Waste Land” a document of the western world?

If it is, it isn’t a very flattering depiction of life in the Western hemisphere. To look into what Eliot was saying, it helps to understand the historical timeframe, and the background that fed…

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• YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN

Identify the major theme, character, and settings of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s “Young Goodman Brown”.

Character: Goodman Brown himself. His wife Faith plays a minor roll as do all the townspeople who may or may not accompany him on his journey. Setting: the main setting of the story is a Puritan…

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• THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

What makes “The Masque of the Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe such an important piece of American…

I don’t know that :The Masque of the Red Death” stands as one of the most important pieces of American literature, but it is certainly one of Poe’s most famous stories, and for good reason. In…

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• THE CRUCIBLE

In Act 3 of “The Crucible”, what dramatic effect is served by the girls echoing Mary Warren’s words?

Mary Warren has come to the courts to declare all of these girls frauds. This is a dangerous thing to do, because at any given moment, they could turn on her, and accuse her of being a witch. She…

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• THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

What makes “The Masque of the Red Death” important to American literature overall?

The story can be viewed as being important in American literature because it is an excellent example of Poe’s theory of the short story, which he explained in detail in an essay. In addition to…

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• S. LEWIS

To what does the title “The Great Divorce,” by C. S. Lewis, refer?Is it divorce of heaven and…

“The Great Divorce,” by C.S. Lewis was published in 1945. Mr. Lewis informs the reader, in the preface of the novel, that he is intending to “combat the universalist idea that everyone will…

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• A SEPARATE PEACE

How does war impact the lives of Gene, Finny, Leper, and other characters throughout A Separate…

Leper actually joins; he has a naive idea that he can be part of ski troops, that do work on skis in the winter slopes. But, basic training is a bit much for him; lack of sleep and all of the…

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• WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS

What is the meaning of W.B.Yeats’s “The Mask?”What are its themes and its form?

The poem “The Mask,” by William Butler Yeats comes from his collection of poems called “The Green Helmet and other Poems.” “The Mask” is about a conversation between a woman and a man. At the…

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• WILLIAM BUTLER YEATS

What is W. B. Yeats’s “The Travail of Passion” about?

This short poem by Yeats draws on the story of the crucifixion of Christ and the act of Mary Magdalene in using her hair and perfume to wash the feet of Jesus. These events capture the sense of…

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• SHE STOOPS TO CONQUER

What does the word “stoop” mean?

I think that there is much to discuss on it. If “stooping” down means a sacrifice of one’s dignity, then I believe that there are some serious questions. Is the victory worth the cost? This is…

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• THE WORLD IS TOO MUCH WITH US

What is the difference between dramatic situation and theme in “The World Is Too Much with Us” by…

Dramatic situation involves such elements as the events in a poem, the reason for these events, and the relationship of the speaker to his audience. This last element is paramount to Wordsworth’s…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

Given the following: 1. Common Law 2. Civil Law 3. Socialist Law What are the differences…

This question can be answered with books upon books of literature. I will try my best to distinguish the three through operational definitions- how they function. Common law is the accepted…

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• REFERENCE

Which mountain is called the Blue Mountain?

The Blue Mountains are a well known mountainous region located in Jamaica. This range is the largest range of mountains in Jamaica. The Blue Mountain Peak is about 7500 feet above sea level. The…

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• THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

In “The Cask of Amontillado” does Montresor feel guilt when he kills Fortunado? And where is the…

Throughout most of his evil deed against Fortunado, Montresor does not demonstrate any sense of guilt or regret. In fact, he seems to be rather enjoying himself and his diabolical plan. He teases…

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• FRANKENSTEIN

“It was a lovely sight, even to me poor wretch who had never beheld aught beautiful before.”…

I cannot help but feel that such an expression for the monster to articulate highlights his desire for companionship and for social connection. It is interesting to note that while the monster was…

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• THE SUMMER OF THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE HORSE

What is a Gargholanian Tribe?is it an imaginory tribe?

The Gargholnian Tribe is the setting for Saroyan’s short story “The Summer of the Beautiful Horse.” It is not for certain if it is made up or if it actually existed. There is no historical record…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

How did past event like human trafficking (slave trade), prohibition, and Jim Crow show how…

In terms of acts of human cruelty in contradiction with American law, I think that it is rooted in America’s challenges with the issue of human “difference.” We can see this in the earliest stages…

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• JAMES SHIRLEY

Can you give me a critical analysis of the poem “Death the Leveller”?

The poem is structured in three stanzas that consist of eight lines each. The rhyme scheme of the poem is consistent throughout the poem. The scheme of A-B-A-B-C-C-D-D follows in each of the…

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• WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

I need a critical analysis of the poem “A Consolation” (Sonnet 29) by William Shakespeare….

In Sonnet 29 Shakespeare’s speaker arouses the curiosity of the reader in the first line as he appears alone and “outcast” at the nadir of his life, “in disgrace with fortune and men’s eyes.”…

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• LOOK BACK IN ANGER

The institution of marriage is attacked in this play. Do you agree with this view?The institution…

I think the institution of marriage is brought into some new lights with this play. I am not sure it’s attacked. I don’t get the idea that the play is saying “Don’t get marries.” I do think that…

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• HARD TIMES

Can someone give an analysis of Thomas Gradgrind in Charles Dickens’ “Hard Times”?

I think that Dickens uses his teacher character of Gradgrind to reflect many of the problems in the British educational system. A strict utilitarian who is driven by calculations and profitable…

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• LA BELLE DAME SANS MERCI

May I have a detailed explanation of the poem “La Belle Dame Sans Merci”?

The surface meaning of this poem is about this knight who is entranced and lured by this woman in the wilderness, a faery queen. The knight succumbs to her and is enamored with her, as they both…

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• BUSINESS

In business management, question number 25 reads “Folls Delegation is all about responsibility…

The definition of delegation from a business point of view refers to, “A means of vertical coordination that involves the assignment of part of a manager’s work to others along with both the…

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• THE TIME MACHINE

What were some of the time traveller’s hopes and dreams of the future when he was making the time…

The Time Traveler builds the time machine for the specific purpose of traveling to the future to find a world where there is no war, where people are equal, where man lives in harmony with the…

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• THE DEAD

In “The Dead,” why does Gabriel suddenly feel passion for his wife? What triggers it?

“The Dead” is the final story in James Joyce’s “The Dubliners,” a collection of short stories about Joyce’s beloved Ireland, an Ireland he felt was crippled by its “spiritual paralysis.” In the…

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• THE SECOND COMING

Applying “The Second Coming” to the Modern SettingIn rediscovering this poem, I am compelled to…

I just re-read this poem again–several times, actually–and each time it seemed more disturbing. It was written after World War I, but it might as well have been written last year, last month,…

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• BUSINESS

Write a short note on the “Acceptance Theory” in management?

The “acceptance theory” is a philosophy which argues that “authority does not depend as much on ‘persons of authority’ who give orders as on the willingness of those who receive the orders to…

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• ARABY

What are the conflicts of the main character in the story “Araby”?

The conflicts in the boy of “Araby” arise between his fantasy and reality. Discontent in his “brown” neighborhood, in his home that once belonged to a dead priest, living with his uncle and aunt,…

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• LOOK BACK IN ANGER

What are the Feminist perspectives in Look Back in Anger?

I think it’s hard to find any strong perspectives of Feminism in this play. I am sorry. I think there are some tendencies of characters that represent glimpses or “hopes” of Feminism, but that…

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• LITERATURE

Make some general comments about peace.Make some general comments about peace.

Peace. Between people? Between nations? Within oneself? Considering the benefits of peace, it’s surprising perhaps that there isn’t more of it, despite the fact that most people long for it. Since…

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• THE READER

In “The Reader” why would Hanna like to keep her secret and admit the crime, rather than telling…

It is hard to say exactly why she would guard her secret at such detriment to herself; there is probably a long history of shame, ridicule, and experiences that has made her illiteracy such a…

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• JAMES FENIMORE COOPER

What are the main attributes of the typical American hero as developed by James Fenimore Cooper…

Natty Bumppo represents many qualities that can be deemed as the “typical American hero.” The first would be his physical characteristics. He’s about 6 feet tall, very rugged, and has a physique…

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• AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

How does Christie use dramatic irony in this first chapter? What is the effect of this dramatic…

Dramatic irony exists when the reader, or the viewer knows more about the story than the characters. In Chapter 1, Agatha Christie introduces the reader to the characters, each has been invited to…

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• AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

How is this novel different from this norm?How do you think this new method actually increases…

If you are referring to the fact that the novel is known as a “locked door murder mystery,” where murder is committed under impossible circumstances, which makes the mystery almost impossible to…

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• CHRISTIE AGATHA

What is reason for invitation to Justice Wargrave, Vera Claythorne, Philip Lombrd, Emily Brent,…

“In Ten Little Indians Christie creates a masterpiece of mystery and murder. After ten strangers gather together on an isolated island off the coast of Devon, England, one by one, they each are…

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• SONNET 18

the use of summer in sonnet 18Is summer presented in a meaningful, traditional way or an unusual…

The idea that summer is brief is not exactly revolutionaryl, but within the context of the poem, summer is presented in a bit of an unusual way. Instead of being celebrated for its glory and…

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• A ROSE FOR EMILY

In “A Rose for Emily” how do you think living in the small town makes things worse for Emily?

In a small town, gossip is vicious, and people stick their noses into your business, even if it is none of their business. In a small town, there is greater pressure to live up to other people’s…

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• HISTORY

What was the influence and connection of the Civil Rights Movement on property?property and Civil…

I think that the one of the critical effects the Civil Rights Movement had was on the owning and acquisition of property for African- Americans, and people of color in general. Prior to the Civil…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

Why is Germany the leading economic power in Western Europe?Why is Germany the leading economic…

I will suggest that a reason why Germany has been so powerful exists in two realms. The first would be that it is a major exporter, and this results in a trade surplus as opposed to a trade…

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• HISTORY

What do you consider the most important inalienable right listed in the Declaration? Why?Identify…

I believe that the most important inalienable right is freedom of speech and the freedom of the press to publish news and opinions whether they agree or disagree with the current administration’s…

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• LITERATURE

9th Grade NovelsI need to order novels for my ninth graders next year. Do you have any suggestions?

Your order really depends upon which type of ninth graders you will be teaching. If they are honors freshman, Animal Farm is a definite for our school. It offers students a solid background of…

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• LITERATURE

Can you identify a peace article that pertains to war?

It is not really an article, but I strongly suggest reading Woodrow Wilson’s “14 Points.” It’s a speech President Wilson delivered to the American Congress after World War I. The hope was that…

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• THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

In O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi,” of what two possessions are the James Dillingham Youngs…

This sweet short story is about how a young couple loves each other so much that they are willing to part with their most treasured possessions in order to purchase a meaningful gift for the other…

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