In Act 3 Scene 2, what does Danforth say about witchcraft as a crime and the use of lawyers in…
- RICHARD CORY
Please give an analysis of the poem “Richard Cory” by Edwin Arlington Robinson.~Tone: ~Imagery:…
The main literary element at work in “Richard Cory” is irony. However, in order to establish the hard-hitting irony at the end of the poem, Robinson sets a happy tone from the start. Richard Cory…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In Act 3 Scene 2, what does Danforth say about witchcraft as a crime and the use of lawyers in…
He says that the crime of witchcraft is extraordinary. He suggests that accused witches cannot even use lawyers because you either are a witch or you’re not; he calls it an invisible crime. The…
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- LITERATURE
Where can I find the whole short story “The Theft of Persephone”? I need to read the story but…
You are talking about Persephone who was kidnapped by Hades, resulting in the seasons of the year from Greek Mythology, right? I found a version of the story you mention at a few different spots…
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- SCIENCE
Explain why biodiversity is an indicator of the health of an ecosystem.
Biodiversity is an indicator of the health of an ecosystem because the more biodiverse it is, the healthier it will remain. As organisms become endangered or extinct, links in the food webs in…
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- SELF-RELIANCE
What is the occasion, the reason for writing it or historical occurrences that caused it to be…
Emerson is considered one of the big names in Transcendentalism in New England in the mid-19th century. The Transcendentalists were reacting against established religious doctrine (Unitarian…
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- PHYSICS
A ball is thrown straight up with an initial speed of 80 m/s. How high does it rise if the…
The ball is thrown up with a velocity of 80m/s. The acceleration due to the gravitational force of attraction is given as 10 m/s^2 and this acts in the downward direction. The ball stops moving…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In Chapter 1 of The Great Gatsby, what indication is there that Tom and Daisy are closely linked…
I think that it makes sense that the introduction of the Buchanan marriage is Jordan’s disclosure of the infidelity in their relationship. Nick’s astonishment and belief that Daisy should exit…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is the significance of the following quote spoken by Atticus from To Kill a Mockingbird by…
When the mob comes before Atticus Finch at the Maycomb jail in Chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird, Atticus refuses to release Tom Robinson to them. Hoping to diffuse the tension that arises,…
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- POLITICAL SCIENCE
How does the Constitution prevent tyranny?How does the Constitution prevent tyranny?
The Constitution tries to prevent tyranny in a number of ways. When most people think of this question, they think of the Bill of Rights. That document prevents tyrrany (they think) by listing all…
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- THEY CAGE THE ANIMALS AT NIGHT
How do I find chapter summaries for the book —they cage the animals at night
Your best first option is to always search the enotes reference section for the title on which you need information. The reference tab is located on the top right-hand side of the enotes page. I…
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- THE LOVE SONG OF J. ALFRED PRUFROCK
It is clear that Prufrock is neurotic. However, I can’t pinpoint specific lines that show…
This question is a lot of fun! I suggest that you begin by making sure that you have a solid grasp of the term “neurosis.” You’ll find your search for examples much easier if you know what…
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- TIM O’BRIEN
In “Where Have You Gone, Charming Billy?” what is the conflict?
I have had to edit your question down so that it no longer asks multiple questions according to enotes regulations, so I will focus on the conflict in this story. The conflict is very quickly…
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- FREDERICK DOUGLASS
Explain the actions taken by Frederick Douglass to break free of bondage and the results of those…
In his autobiography Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass explains the long planning that he did when attempting to break free from bondage. Before he actually plans his first…
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- SCIENCE
what are the effects of amphetamines on the body and mind?
Amphetamines are drugs in the class called psychostimulants. They induce euphoria, wakefulness, decrease fatigue and appetite. They can cause increased blood pressure and hyperactivity. Blurred…
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- SCIENCE
Who is the father of criminal detection and anthropometry?
The name of the man you are looking for is Alphonse Bertillon. Bertillon was a French policeman and criminologist who was born in 1853. He is credited with creating the first scientific way of…
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- JANE EYRE
In Jane Eyre, what does this sentence mean?What does it mean when Mr. Rochester says to Jane,…
This is a great question, and of course this quote shows how Rochester has managed to “read” Jane’s character and understands her in a way that few other characters in the novel have been able to…
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- SCIENCE
What type of power is responsible for decreasing the habitats of organisms living in streams?
I think what you’re referring to is hydroelectric power. Though it is considered very environmentally friendly overall, given that it is permanently renewable and has no carbon emissions, and is…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
What would be a good thesis statement discussing the ending of the kite runner and why the ending…
It depends on what you want to write about. Since you mention the end of the novel, you might choose to focus on either the element of family (namely, fathers, sons, and brothers). Amir and Hassan…
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- MATH
How can the slope, x intercept and y intercept of a line be found from the graph of the line?
Once you have drawn the graph, look for the points where the line meets the x-axis and the y-axis. The x-coordinate of the point where the line meets the x-axis is the x- intercept, and the…
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- ANTON CHEKHOV
In “The Problem,” by Anton Checkhov, what is considered the “single effect”?
The theory concerning the “single effect” comes from Edgar Allen Poe and his criticism on short stories. He famously said of the short fiction of Nathaniel Hawthorne that a good short story…
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- HISTORY
How did the open field system work?
The open field system was a system where all the people of some village or other group would work the land in common. In other words, there would not be one parcel of land that belonged to Person…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck, what are the actions that the charecters take that relate…
“Now tell how it is with us.” George went on. “With us it ain’t like that. We got a future. We got somebody to talk to that gives a damn about us. We don’t have to sit in no bar room…jus’…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
In Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, how does Pearl feel about the scarlet letter on her mothers…
While Pearl is no normal child–she is referred to as “elf-child,” “imp,” or “airy sprite”–she is like other children in that she believes that what she has seen repeatedly is what is normal….
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- HISTORY
What was the reaction of the representatives that heard Patrick Henry’s speech?
“To Arms, To Arms,” was the cry that apparently echoed through the audience after Henry’s speech. Henry was able to articulate the deep seeded colonial rage that existed at the notion of British…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
What is the best interest of the child in regard to conservatorship?
When someone is appointed as the guardian of a minor child, he or she must act in the best interests of the child. There is no way to precisely define what a child’s best interests are….
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Julius Caesar, what are some terms and/or words I can use to describe Brutus in each Act?
Brutus is a man spoken of by others in the play as honorable. This term is one you could measure his actions in each Act against (as many critics have done) to see if you find him to be…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
In Pride and Prejudice, could it be argued that the absence of a sense of destructiveness in…
I think you are reading way too much into this relationship, and probably drawing in elements of relationships from the present time into completely inappropriate contexts. Of course, the journey…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In Fahrenheit 451, why did Bradbury choose Dover Beach as the poem Montag reads to the parlor…
Let’s look at the text of the poem specifically. First, the poem begins the longing to have a relationship of true love. This obviously contrasts the relationship that he and his wife have…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Explain the difference of the “LIGHT” and “DARK imagery that Romeo and Juliet employ in their…
In Act III scene V of Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare uses much chiaroscuro, an “effect of contrasted light and shadow.” Using two different outlooks on their future, Romeo and Juliet juxtapose each…
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- SONG OF MYSELF
Express the treatment of “self” in Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself” (emphasis on chapters 1, 2, 3,…
In Walt Whitman’s “Song of Myself,” Whitman expresses a oneness between himself and all other people, and his connect—and joy—with nature as well: a universality. Chapter One deals with his…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
What can we learn from Holden’s attitude towards Jane, Sunny and Sally on his mental condition?…
In The Catcher in the Rye, Holden is lonely (physically and emotionally), and so he calls up Sonny and Sally who will satisfy his need to talk, neck, or have sex. But, he refuses to call up Jane…
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- SILAS MARNER
In Silas Marner, what is Silas’ reaction upon finding the child?
This section of the novel is actually deeply symbolically revealing about Silas’s character and likewise the child that he finds. He discovers the child on his doorstep in Chapter 12. We are told…
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- SILAS MARNER
In Silas Marner, what is Molly’s plan?
Unfortunately, you are not able to ask multiple questions on enotes, so I have had to edit your question down to one question which I will respond to. We are told Molly’s plan at the beginning of…
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- HISTORY
What were two important causes of the dust storms that farmers of the Great Plains faced in the…
The major problem that farmers in the Great Plains faced during the Depression is known as the “Dust Bowl.” This problem was caused by two main things: First, the problem was caused by nature….
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- MATH
troubletrouble with factoring by grouping ab + 7b – 3a – 21
Given ab+7b – 3a – 21 We need to factor the equation. ==> We will write: ==> ( ab + 7b ) + ( -3a – 21) Now we will factor b from the first two terms. ==> b*(a + 7) + ( -3a-21) Now we will…
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- SILAS MARNER
In Silas Mariner does Godfrey have any right to try to win Nancy’s approval?
This is a difficult question. Godfrey absent-mindedly (to put it nicely) married Molly and then abandoned her and the child on account of Molly’s addiction and Godfrey’s infatuation with Nancy….
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- THE TEMPEST
How does The Tempest explore and expose the anxieties about travel, exploration and colonization…
This is of course a pressing concern for the action in this marvellous play. We need to remember that this play was written against a backdrop of wide-scale European colonial expansion. This had…
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- SILAS MARNER
In Silas Marner, during the evening’s festivities, how much progress does Godfrey make in winning…
The answer to this question can be found in Chapter 11. Ironically, Godfrey gets his chance to spend some time alone with Nancy when he manages to partially ruin her dress, because it has a long…
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- SILAS MARNER
In Silas Marner, describe the talk among the men during the dancing at the New Year’s Eve party.
The New Year’s Eve party is narrated to us in full in Chapter 11 of this great novel. As the dancing finally commences, and Godfrey achieves his desire of opening the dancing with the object of his…
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- MATH
We can also use ac method here. a = 2, b = 9 and c = -5. So, a*c = 2*-5 = -10. We need to find two numbers which has a product of -10, and has a sum of 9. Factors of -10 and their sums are the…
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- MACBETH
In Act 2 Scene 2, how is Macbeth’s behavior different from the earlier scenes? How has his…
Macbeth begins to lose his mind a bit because of the guilt. Act II, Scene ii is when Macbeth murders Duncan. Upon doing so, he immediately regrets it. His conscience gets the best of him. When he…
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- MATH
average cholesterolThe average cholesterol level for people in the United States is 210….
If d is deaths and c is the cholesterol level, then here’s how to do this: d + 525000 = 5000c d + 525000 = 5000(210) d + 525000 = 1050000 d = 525000 (because you subtract 525000 from 1050000 and…
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- MATH
incomeSomeone’s income is 7200 a month. The person plans to budget (1/3) of his income for rent…
One way to do this is to find a way to get these fractions to have the same denominator. In this case, that you could be 15. So 1/3 (for rent) is the same as 5/15. 1/5 (electricity) is the same…
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- MATH
A car depreciates at a rate of 30% per year. How much will a $20000 car be worth after 5 years?
The car depreciates by 30% every year. So if its initial value is V, the next year it will be V*(1 – 30%) = V*(1 – 0.3) = V*0.7. The year after that it will be V*(0.7)^2 and the value similarly…
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- MATH
Alberta has a population growth rate of 3.1% per year. Its population in 2007 was approximately…
The rate of growth of Alberta’s population is 3.1% per year. Therefore if the population in the base year is P, after n number of years the population will increase at a compounded rate and will be…
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- MATH
Use the integral test to determine the convergence of the series Sum 1/n*ln n where n=2 to n =…
We know that if: Int f(x)dx, x = 2 to x = infinite, converges, then the series Sum 1/n*ln n converges. We’ll determine the integral: Int f(x)dx = Int dx/x*ln x, x = 2 -> x = infinite lim Int…
- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is the derivation of morality and ethics in the Western world?
In the Western world today, all ideas about morality and ethics have, at the very least, been strongly influenced by the teachings of the Judeo-Christian religious tradition. There have been other…
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- SCIENCE
How would Newton’s second law apply to walking a dog?
This is a pretty vague question. But I will try to use Newton’s second law. Newton’s second law states that if a force F is applied to a body with a mass m, the body accelerates in the direction…
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- REFERENCE
All right, let’s “push it, how about Barry Bonds for BOND?????? Run or fun?Again this is from…
If you are looking for an interpretation of the question, I would go so far as to say that “Run or fun?” means either “Run” since Barry Bonds would NOT make a good choice for the next James Bond…
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- MATH
Evaluate the integral of f(x)=(-2x^2+4x+6)^1/2
We’ll factorize by -2 the expression under the square root: -2x^2+4x+6 = -2(x^2 – 2x – 3) We’ll re-write x^2 – 2x – 3 = x^2 – 2x + 1 – 4 x^2 – 2x + 1 – 4 = (x – 1)^2 – 4 Int f(x)dx = sqrt2 Int…