In “A Separate Peace” how does Gene feel about Leper?
- A SEPARATE PEACE
In “A Separate Peace” how does Gene feel about Leper?
His feelings change quite a bit throughout the course of the novel. At the beginning, he is mildly amused by Leper and all of his nerdish ways; he tolerates Leper, is kind to him to a certain…
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- MANIAC MAGEE
Why does Maniac leave town by walking down the center of Hector Street?Hector Street is the that…
Hector Street is the invisible line that separates the East side from the West side. Maniac, although he is white, has lived on both sides of Hector Street, and had good and bad experiences on both…
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- THE BEST OF O. HENRY
Use a chart to show how characters are alike and different in “The Last Leaf”
I can’t write a chart in here, but I can help you get started in thinking about the content of that chart. There are really only three characters in this story, so at least that makes the task not…
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- REFERENCE
should i have moved out of my moms house at age 15?reason why is b/c there was to much confusion
Let me preface this by saying that I am not a licenced counselor and I can only give you a response based on what I have experienced in my years of teaching. Each person’s parental issues are…
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- THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
Who lived in the house of the baskervilles?
Baskerville Hall is the ancient family home of the baskerville family, who traditionally are expected to have a ‘paternal care’ for the local people. The family has been ‘dogged’ by an ancient…
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- SPEAK
In the book Speak, what are examples of Melinda Sordino being unable to concentrate?
Like any teenager, Melinda Sordino is easily distracted — by cliques, fashion, gossip, classes — but of course, we also know that considering Melinda’s past, she is fighting some demons that can…
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- LE MORTE D’ARTHUR
Qualities of Le Morte D’ArthurI am having a hard time defining the qualities of the book which I…
eNotes states elsewhere that the emphasis of the book is on “courtly love, honor and virtue, valor and devotion, magic and miracles.” If you go to the eNotes site and check “Themes,” you will find…
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- HOPE WAS HERE
What does Braverman look like in Hope Was Here?
Braverman is the cook at the diner. He is a big guy, young and reasonably handsome. Hope describes her first impression of Braverman, saying that he is “a very tall guy – six-four at least…He…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
How does the fear of the beast accelerate the division among the boys on the island?
Fear of the beast causes division among the boys because it sets Ralph against Jack. Ralph tries to tell the boys that there isn’t a beast. However, what Ralph doesn’t realize is that the boys fear…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In “Fahrenheit 451” why does Beatty hate books so much?
Throughout the course of the book, he states several reasons. It is obvious that he is a well-read man; he has read books, plenty of them, and knows them well enough to quote them at Montag in…
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- NIGHT
In Chapter 6 of Night, how did Elie help his father when the selection was made?
In Chapter 6, after Elie first saves his father by staying by his side and pushing him on as they were forced to run nonstop from their camp in Buna to the new Gleiwitz Camp, he again saves his…
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- NIGHT
In Chapter 3 of Night, what is Elie’s first impression of Auschwitz after leaving Birkenau?
Ironically enough, Elie has a good impression of Auschwitz when he first arrives. He believes that it is better than Birkenau and that it is like a “rest home.” Readers must remember Elie’s…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
How does Shakespeare create a sense of magic in the atmosphere in A Midsummer Night’s Dream?
One of the clear ways in which Shakespeare creates a sense of magic in this masterful comedy is through the inclusion of fairies. Fairies in Elizabethan times were thought of to be bad spirits who…
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- HISTORY
Who are some important politicians in the 1930s?Who are some important politicians in the 1930s?
The importance of politicians in the 1930 generally hinged on their relation to the Great Depression. In this sense, during the 1930s, the most important politicians were Presidents Herbert Hoover…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Overall, how “comic” is the Merchant of Venice? Does the final act succeed in restoring comedy to…
Great question. The answer to the first question relies heavily on the play’s audience. Shakespeare’s audience would have found the play more humorous than a modern American audience. His…
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- TWELFTH NIGHT
What does Maria tell Fabian and Sir Toby?
I think you are referring to Act II, Scene 5, where Maria is setting up Malvolio for his downfall. In this scene, she says to Fabian and Sir Toby: Get you all three into the boxtree. Malvolio’s…
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- TWILIGHT
“Your not that creative” – Edward ???At the beginning of chapter 15 (The Cullens), Bella is…
When Edward says this, he is in no way being rude or trying to insult Bella. At this point in the story, both Edward and Bella’s relationship is still very new and they are still coming to terms…
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- BEOWULF
The claim that beowulf is a round character?Is the epic hero Beowulf a round or stagnant character?
This is an intriguing question because, while Beowulf is certainly an exciting hero, there really isn’t sufficient evidence to know him as a well-rounded character. The first thing to do is define…
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- RIP VAN WINKLE
What are some figures of speech in “Rip Van Winkle”?
In “Rip van Winkle,” Washington Irving employs personification as he describes the Katsill Mountains as “clothed in blue and purple” and they “print their bold outlines on the clearn evening skiy”…
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- PIED BEAUTY
List and develop the ideas of beauty in the poem “Pied Beauty.”
The two stanzas of “Pied Beauty” focus on beauty in two different forms: the concrete and the abstract. In the first stanza, Hopkins is literally praising God for “dappled things” and for…
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- THE ODYSSEY
How Does Odysseus trick the Cyclops to get past him in the cave?
Odysseus and his men cut down a tree and sharpened it into an enormous spike, which they hid in the cave. When the Cyclops returned to the cave, Odysseus gave him wine and got him drunk. Before he…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
What did Darry call Ponyboy at the end of Chapter 11? Why was this so important to Ponyboy?
Toward the end of the novel (particularly chapter 11), Ponyboy has become extremely depressed. He is upset over everything that has taken place in the past few days, especially the death of his…
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- BIOLOGY
Why do Lemmings commit suicide?Do they know they are going to die?
Actually, the notion that lemmings will commit mass suicide by jumping off a cliff is a hoax perpetrated by none other than Walt Disney. When the population of a group of lemmings becomes too big,…
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- THINGS FALL APART
What does the incident involving the priestess of Agbala reflect about the values of the culture…
This situation illuminates the value the Ibo culture places on spirituality. They do not question the Gods, they comply with their requests and build their lives and beliefs around these dieties….
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- OF MICE AND MEN
What is the actual story behind “Of Mice and Men”? What does it mean?
The title of Steinbeck’s novel is taken from the poem “To a Mouse” by the Scottish poem Robert Burns in which the speaker describes disturbing a mouse’s nest while he is plowing. A verse in the…
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- THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE
How is Gothic literature reflected in the major theme of The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr….
First, we need to identify the major theme of Stevenson’s novella The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, then second, pin point central features of Gothic literature to see which might be…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
I need help with a brief essay on the “Analysis of fiction & fact in The Scarlet Letter.”
The fact to “The Scarlet Letter” is that while working in a customs house in Salem, Hawthorne discovered a scarlet letter A upstairs. This ornately embroidered letter was of such ancient artistry…
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- TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Technology’s influence on future educationHow will technology encourage young people to go to…
Technology will be able to encourage young people to go to school in various ways – whether or not it will succeed is another topic. One way is online education. Some students drop out of school…
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- THE OPEN BOAT
From Crane’s “The Open Boat,” describe a character’s quote that has significance relating to the…
One of the most arresting quotes regarding the theme of Humanity versus Nature is the correspondents simple remark, which is important for its very subtlety: “Wish I had known you were awake.”He…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
In “The Outsiders”, why did Randy visit Ponyboy? Did Ponyboy learn anything from Randy throughout…
Ponyboy suffers a concussion after being beaten in the head during a rumble. In Chapter 11, Randy comes to visit him because he has missed several days from school. Randy tells Ponyboy that he came…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
Point of view is the perspective or angle from which a story is told. The narrator may be using a pronoun like “I,” indicating a first-person narrator, typically a character in the story, telling…
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- JOHN DONNE
Please explain for me the poem “Break of Day” by John Donne. I didn’t find enough information…
The narrator in this poem is a woman, speaking as day breaks, and her lover is getting up to go. She is asking who cares if it’s daylight. Since it wasn’t the night that made them lie down…
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- HISTORY
What minorities made the biggest gain in the 1970’s?
In the 1980 annual report of the National Urban League, it was pointed out that many of the promises of the Civl Rights Movement had not materialized. Still, for black Americans there were some…
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- MACBETH
How is “Macbeth” similar to “Sonnet 146?”
Sonnet 146 most connects with “Macbeth” if you study it specifically in comparison to Macbeth’s “Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow” soliloquy in Act Five. The sonnet is concerned with the…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Can someone tell me, in what way does modern mass culture show emptiness? The main focus should…
One way emptiness is shown in today’s modern mass culture is through communication. People used to communicate either through hand-written letters or in face to face conversation. Then came the…
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- THEY FLEE FROM ME
Please explain the poem “They Flee From Me” by Thomas Wyatt.
Sir Thomas Wyatt was a part of the court of King Henry VIII. Those were dangerous times. Wyatt was jailed for sleeping with Anne Boleyn, the infamous queen whomHenry beheaded. He was proven…
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- SWEETGRASS
What are some events that happen in the story Sweetgrass?
These are some important events that happen in the story. In early summer, Pretty Girl learns she is to be married to Five Killer. Even though she is in love with Shy Bear, her father has chosen…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What is a coward? I’m doing an essay on Julius Caesar. And I need professional opinions on the…
Merriam-Webster’s dictionary defines a coward as: “one who show disgraceful fear or timidity” Opinions on what makes someone a coward may vary depending on who you ask. For some, a coward may be…
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- ROBERT BURNS
I need an analysis of “Red Red Rose” by Robert Burns. (Figures of speeech and allusion.) please…
As far as figures of speech, Burns’s poem is chock full of similes, which is when a writer makes comparisons of two unlike things using the words “like” or “as.” For example, the speaker of the…
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- MATH
Calculate the derivative of the function f(x)=(sin x + cos x)/(2sin x – 3 cosx).
You need to use the quotient rule to find the derivative of Differentiating with respect to x yields:
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- HISTORY
WWI: What problems did the treaty have? Why is it said that the treaty was neither conciliator…
The Versailles Treaty had nothing but problems. Germany was made to accept full blame for the war, completely ignoring the policies and actions of Russia, Austria-Hungary or France, all of which…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
The Kite RunnerThe driving force behind all of Amir’s actions are because of his yearning and…
This is certainly true for Amir’s childhood. His jealousy towards Hassan stems at first from his observation of Baba’s relationship with the servant. Although Amir has been best friends with…
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- HISTORY
Is postwar Japan better understood in terms of a return to the liberalism of the 1920’s, or as a…
I would argue a fresh start based on the reforms instituted by the occupation government of the United States in the postwar period. Douglas MacArthur wrote the Constitution of the new Japan,…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Does my landlord have to provide me with a reference for my new letting agent?the only reason she…
I do not know what state you reside in, but it is unlikely that the law requires your landlord to provide a reference for you. Certainly, in Pennsylvania this is not the case. There are a few…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Is the following quote below from “Romeo and Juliet” fate?”Is it even so? Then I defy you stars!…
Yes, the theme of fate is evident here. Romeo finds that Juliet has died (actually, she just drank the potion to make her appear dead and he hasn’t received the news yet that it’s a trick). That…
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- AN INSPECTOR CALLS
What do we learn about each of the characters on stage in the opening stage directions of An…
We are given physical descriptions of the characters in the opening stage directions which also give us insight in to their motivations and attitudes. All of the characters are in evening dress,…
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- POETRY
I need ideas for a 4-5 stanza poem with poetic devices that has a chorus “Do you know what I’m…
This sounds like an interesting assignment. Since the chorus is written in second person using “you,” it means that you are talking to someone or something. If you talk to something, then you would…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
There are many conflicts in The Crucible that contribute to the fear that surrounds the witchcraft hysteria that occurred in Salem in 1692. The general fear in Salem that witchcraft has seeped…
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- CREATIONISM
Why do many people believe in evolution when Biblical Creation is a proven and supported fact?If…
I can’t resist beginning by pointing out that your question contains not one but two basic logical errors. First, you’ve called Biblical Creation “a proven and supported fact” while offering no…
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- THE RAVEN
What is the point of view in “The Raven” by Poe and how does it relate to the general theme?
As stated before, the point of view is first person and the protagonist is expressing his sorrow while slipping into what the reader understands to be some sort of madness. The Raven is the…