In Act 5, Scene 5 of Macbeth, what does Macbeth mean by saying Lady Macbeth "should have died…
- FAHRENHEIT 451
Several themes in “Fahrenheit 451” involve individual freedom. Can somebody give me any ideas how…
Books are burned in Fahrenheit 451 because they provide too much information which leads to people developing their own ideas on a variety of subjects. This creates inequality where some people…
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- MACBETH
In Act 5, Scene 5 of Macbeth, what does Macbeth mean by saying Lady Macbeth “should have died…
I suppose this is open to interpretation, but in my opinion, the truth of this line revolves around the word “should,” which in Shakespeare’s time meant “inevitably would.” Therefore, immediately…
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- MY LAST DUCHESS
I’m on prosecution charging Duke with 1st degree murder. What r some points of proof Duke is…
I don’t have an answer for you 🙁 A more interesting question to me would be, “How can they prove that he is insane.” I don’t see anything in his conversation that leads me to think he is…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Julius Caesar, whom do Cinna and Cassius hope to win to their cause, and why?
Cinna and Cassius hope to win Brutus to their cause. They need Brutus to join the conspiracy because he is very well respected in Rome, and the Roman people are more likely to accept Caesar’s…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What are some early traits Ralph has between chapters 1 and 2?
From the beginning, Ralph is the leader. However, his election is merely from finding the conch shell and not being as “scary” as Jack. The boys favor him and elect him. He has charisma and the…
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- ARTS
i need help with the hook (first sentence in introductory paragraph to get readers attention) for…
The first sentence you have sounds like it might have come from someone else’s writing. If so, your teacher is asking you to paraphrase it (put it into your own words). Here’s an idea: Johnny Cash…
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- MACBETH
Why do you think Polanski at the end of the movie “The Tragedy of Macbeth”, portrays Donalbin…
The ending of Polanski’s film is significantly different from Shakespeare’s play. I think that Donalbain going to visit the witches implies that Donalbain will follow in Macbeth’s footsteps….
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- BUSINESS
What is “Equity Theory”?i need to know any effectiv eapplicationof this theory.
When it comes to organizations, equity measures whether the services and resources within the organization are being distributed fairly among its participants, or whether a parent organization is…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Which play did Shakespeare write first?
Many experts believe that Shakespeare’s first play was Henry VI, Part I, between 1589 and 1590. He completed Henry VI, Part II and Part IIIfrom 1590 to 1591. There is always some uncertainty about…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In “Animal Farm”, how does the original version of animalism become the slogan for legs good to…
The original 7 commandments that are painted on a sign are too difficult for most of the animals to remember, most of them can’t read. When Snowball is beginning to organize the animals into…
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- OTHELLO
Does anyone have favourite quotes from the play ‘Othello’ ? Does anyone have favourite quotes…
Shakespeare coined several phrases in Othello which are still used today: “Your daughter and the Moor are now making the beast with two backs.” “It is the green-eyed monster which doth mock.” “I…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
That night at the drive-in, in whom does the “Soc” girl confide in “The Outsiders”?I am in this…
The Soc girl you are referring to is Cherry (Sherri) Valance. She and Ponyboy become fast friends after he and Johnny get Dallas to leave her alone. While walking home, the two share many things…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, how does Scout’s first-grade teacher parallel society?
Miss Caroline’s behavior in her classroom seems to parallel the actions of society in at least one respect: Neither Miss Caroline nor society in general is comfortable with the individual who is…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In “Fahrenheit 451” what is the history of firemen? What are their rules?
The ability for the firemen to exist as they are in Montag’s society, as men who burn books, was paved long before that job existed. Society paved the way for firemen to be possible. Beatty…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Act 2 Scene 3 of “Romeo and Juliet”, what does Friar Laurence’s speech mean?Please be…
Friar is basically saying that men are both inherently good and evil. It is just like the old saying “The path to Hell is paved in good intentions”. Although one may MEAN well, sometimes it ends up…
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- TUCK EVERLASTING
In Tuck Everlasting, what secret is revealed about the Tucks in chapter five?
In chapter 5, Winnie runs away and meets Jesse Tuck in the woods. He drinks from the spring, and she wants to drink, too, but he won’t let her. Then at the end of the chapter, Mae and Miles show…
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- OTHELLO
Discuss the character of Othello as a tragic hero. Include the qualities that show his greatness…
Othello is a character who starts out honorably but is led astray by a tragic flaw. His own self-doubt and lack of confidence cause him to end up believing Iago and blaming Desdemona for a…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
How do I contrast Victor and Frankenstein?
I’m assuming you meant how do you contrast Victor and the creature, since Frankenstein is Victor’s last name. Only through pop and media culture has society begun to think of the creature as…
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- THE HIDING PLACE
In Chapter 7, what did Corrie call her group?All the Jews and family? I know its 2 words and…
Corrie called her group “God’s underground” (Chapter 7). The Jews who were hiding in the Beje and the members of the Ten Boom family who were helping them were part of a larger underground network…
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- ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY
Why doesn’t Uncle Hammer want Stacey to get the coat back from T.J. in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?
Uncle Hammer doesn’t want Stacey to get the coat back from T.J. because he wants to teach Stacey a lesson. Stacey showed very poor judgment in caving into peer pressure in giving up the coat, so…
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- MATH
This means: out of 3 letters (colors, etc), how many combinations are there of 1 letter each? This is an odd question, since it asks for combinations of 1 letter each. The answer would be 3. With…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Although Juliet is in love with Romeo in Romeo and Juliet (2.2), how does she show herself to be…
What a great question! I absolutely adored pondering this! Juliet absolutely is shrewd and knowledgeable in all things men! Further, I adore any actress who actually plays her in that way. My…
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- THE MALTESE FALCON
Should this book be part of the canon of American literature? If so, is it due to the theme,…
This book should indeed be part of the canon of great American works, but not for any of the reasons suggested. It should be a highly valued work of fiction because of its style, structure, form,…
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- MATH
Again, this is a strange question. In the case of permutations, the order matters. So, AB is different from BA. However, in this case, it is asking how many permutations of 1 letter are there in…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Compare and contrast Doodle (The Scarlet Ibis) and Boo (To Kill a Mockinbird)Compare and contrast…
A comparison between these two characters is very interesting to consider. They do have some striking similarities, in addition to their both being tagged with unusual nicknames. Both Boo and…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth [5.5.9-15], why is Macbeth not horrified by the shrieks of the women?
When Macbeth hears the women crying within the castle, he asks what he has heard. Upon hearing that “[i]t is the cry of women,” he responds: I have almost forgot the taste of fears: The time has…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth [5.2.27-29], how does Caithness describe what Malcolm’s army intends to do, and what…
To understand these lines, consider them in the context of the whole passage: Well, march we on. To give obedience where ’tis truly owed. Meet we the med’cine of the sickly weal, And with…
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- PHYSICS
Was the 1883 Krakatoa explosion the loudest sound ever heard by humans on earth?I read that the…
As the Sun never set on the British Empire in 1883, hundreds of British officials the world around reported the disturbance. On the night of the explosion, a police chief stationed three thousand…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, how does Macbeth treat his servants [5.3.11-17], and how does this fit with Banquo’s…
As Malcolm’s forces close in on the castle, Macbeth’s soldiers run away, deserting him before the battle. Many crossed over to fight with Macbeth’s enemies. He is infuriated as his kingdom crumbles…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth [5.1.5-27], Lady Macbeth sleepwalks carrying a light. How does this compare with her…
The light/darkness motif in regard to Lady Macbeth reveals the great change that has developed in her character by the conclusion of the play. In Act I, while she is planning Duncan’s death, Lady…
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- THE WESTING GAME
What were the business papers referred to on the index card on the elevator wall in The Westing…
The business papers referred to on the index card on the elevator wall are a shorthand notebook belonging to Sydelle Pulaski. In the notebook is a copy of the will of Samuel Westing. After Sam…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
In Great Expectations, what terrible news does Pip receive? How does he react?
Chapter 39 is the chapter you are referring to, I think. In this Chapter the mystery concerning the identity of Pip’s benefactor is cleared up. This chapter narrates how one stormy night the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are some specific examples in the novel of how Atticus Finch teaches Jem and Scout about…
My favorite example of courage and strength shown by Atticus Finch is that he sat in front of the jail-house under a bare light bulb reading the newspaper as if that were the most common event of…
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- THE LITTLE PRINCE
What open-ended reader response questions can be asked about chapters 13 and 14 of…
When thinking about open-ended reader response questions, it’s important to ask yourself certain questions about the text. Some important questions are, what themes are being presented in these…
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- THE WATSONS GO TO BIRMINGHAM—1963
In The Watsons Go to Birmingham–1963, what does the dark figure that Kenny calls the Wool Pooh…
This is a great question. Remember that the Wool Pooh is actually a creation of Byron’s that he uses to try and scare Kenny into not going to Collier’s Landing, a dangerous place to swim where…
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- THE DEERSLAYER
What does this quotation tell us about the hero in The Deerslayer? “I hold it to be onlawful to…
This quotation gives us a sense of the moral convictions of the speaker, the hero of the story, Natty Bumpo. Although he is by no means a complete pacifist, he has a great respect for life. To…
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- WINTER DREAMS
What major events happen in each season that reflect Dexter’s moods in “Winter Dreams”?
Dexter meets Judy Jones for the first time in the spring on the golf course at the Sherry Island. She is a spoiled little rich girl; Dexter is a poor caddy. Dexter quits his job rather than “work”…
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- LANGSTON HUGHES
What literary elements does Langston Hughes frequently use?
He frequently uses metaphors, similes and symbolism. If you look at his poem “Mother to Son,” he has a mother giving advice to her son, and she compares life to an old staircase that one must keep…
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- GEOLOGY
Calculate the rate of the Pacific Plate’s motion in cm per year for the island sequence…
I assume that the data in your assumes it would take 2.1 x 10^6 years for the Pacific Plate to move the 181 km distance from Kauai to Oahu. If so, then: 1 km = 100,000 cm = 10^5 cm 181 km =…
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- MACBETH
mcdonald’s death is the rebirth of a new macbeth.is macbeth a recarinated devil? discussi want my…
This is an interesting hypothesis. MacDonwald is killed by Macbeth early on in the play. A captain recounts the story of the battle to King Duncan, depicting Macbeth as a fearless war hero who…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Describe what Pip’s financial skills are like in “Great Expectations”.
Pip is very financially irresponsible. On the one hand, he isn’t used to having very much money to manage. He tries to set up a budget to keep from building debt, but he fails to stick to the…
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- EDITH HAMILTON’S MYTHOLOGY
Who was Pentheus? Why was he doomed by Dionysus? What fate did he suffer?
Pentheus was the king of Thebes. When he took the throne, he banned the worship of Dionysus, the god of wine and revelry. In doing this, Pentheus incited the anger of the Bacchae, the women who…
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- THE ODYSSEY
What points in the story does Odysseus seem more like a human, with weaknesses and…
There are two different parts of the Odyssey that come to mind. Odysseus was a strong warrior, so there aren’t too many times when he appears weaker and limited. However, when he was trapped on…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
In Death of a Salesman, what is Willy’s idea of the American Dream, and how does he try to make…
On the surface, Willy’s idea of the American Dream is not unusual; in fact, it seems very typical of his times, and our times, as well. He wants to achieve financial success in his career, and he…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
What is Biff’s idea of the American Dream? How does he try to make that dream reality?
I’m not sure that Biff has an idea about the American Dream. It is clear that he has a dream for his life and it is the direct results of his life with Willy. Biff wants to get away from Willy’s…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Did William Shakespeare have an affair on his wife? If so, who did he have the affair with? Also,…
Sadly, for a man of William Shakespeare’s stature in the literary world, there is very little documented information about his personal life. There is no specific proof that Shakespeare ever had an…
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- TWILIGHT
In the movie Twilight, what is Dr Cullen (Carlise) chopping in the cullens’ kitchen?
Well, it looks like chicken of some sort. But, it could be pork. I find this amusing and ironic as Bella is a vegetarian. Edward is a “vegetarian” also as he does not prey upon humans, and Bella is…
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- ANTIGONE
Is there a good study guide for “Antigone” that I can use for a quiz?
Sure. Look no further than eNotes. If you have purchased a complete pass, then you have access to all of the lesson plan materials. In them, you’ll find several quizzes, essay ideas, activities,…
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- MATH
In 22 years’ time a man’s age will be the square of what it was 34 years ago. Find his present age.
We know that his original age (34 years ago) + 56 years = the square of his original age. Let’s call his original age X. X + 56 = X^2 Now get all the Xs on one side: 56 = X^2 – X We can…
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- TWILIGHT
“Yesterday I kiss you, and you attack me” – Edward ????This is on Chapter 15 (The Cullens) where…
She doesn’t literally attack him. She is just so attracted to him that when he tries to kiss her, she lets her instincts take over and she leans into the kiss, wrapping her arms around his neck and…