In Chapter 12 of Lord of the Flies, why does Golding use the second person point of view?
- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Chapter 12 of Lord of the Flies, why does Golding use the second person point of view?
Great question! I think it allows Golding to freely show us the thoughts pounding through Ralph’s distracted brain. We’ve seen him get more and more cloudy in his own head (that famous quote about…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In Chapter One of The Great Gatsby, why does Nick say “that the thing for Daisy to do was to rush…
There are two related answers to this question. The first is plot-related, and it is that Nick thinks this line (he doesn’t say it out loud) after he finds out that Tom is cheating on Daisy. It’s…
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- RALPH WALDO EMERSON
What is an analysis of Emerson’s “It was high counsel that I once heard given to a young person,…
Emerson’s quote, “It was high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, ‘always do what you are afraid to do,'” could be understood as follows. First, Emerson’s use of “high counsel”…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
What is the chronological order of events in “A Rose for Emily”?
This question is harder to answer than one might think. Faulkner, in telling his story out of order, doesn’t make it easy; it takes a very close reading of the novel in order to figure out the…
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- OEDIPUS REX
In Oedipus Rex, according to Ode 1, which god will inevitably punish the murderer of Laius?
Although Athene, Artemis, and Apollo are called upon in this Ode to help the people of Thebes, it is ultimately Zeus who is called upon to slay the murderer of King Laius. Father Zeus, whose hand…
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- BUSINESS
Systems theory is an interdisciplinary theory that can be applied in many fields, such as science, mathematics, and business. It is the theory or philosophy that governs the operation of a…
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- HISTORY
What kind of a goverment would John Locke follow? Gandhi? Dr. Seuss, Thomas Hobbes? And…
I don’t see how you could say anything but a democracy. Dr. Seuss wrote against facism and communism; although he did support the Japanese internment camps in America in WWII…a clear violation…
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- CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE
According to Thoreau, what is the flaw in majority rule?
According to Thoreau in “Civil Disobedience”, the flaw in majority rule is just that – the government is ruled by the majority and the minority is left out. Thoreau states, “But…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In Chapter 3 of The Great Gatsby, who is the man in the library like?What character is he similar…
The “man in the library,” often referred to as “Owl Eyes” most closely resembles T. J. Eckleburg but serves to illuminate Fitzgerald’s readers in regards to Gatsby’s ignorance. Jordan and Nick…
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- CHEMISTRY
Chemists have determined the equilibrium contstants for several reactions. In which of these…
The equilibrium constant (or Keq) is defined as the equilibrium constant in a chemical reaction of reactants to make products. As its name implies, the equilibrium indicates which way the reaction…
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- UNCLE TOM’S CABIN
How did Harriet Beecher Stowe impact the world in three ways?
After a little research, I see six aspects. Through her novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin and other abolitionist works, Stowe brought to public attention the following issues: the rampart abuse and…
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- HISTORY
What is the whole story/background on Bonnie and Clyde?
The story of Bonnie and Clyde is one of murder, bank robbery, desperation, and the jaded relationship between journalism and sensationalism. Although they did not meet one another until 1930 when…
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- TWILIGHT
I’m worried that Midnight Sun won’t be as rewarding as Twilight itself. What’s your opinion on…
I think it will be good. It gives a different perspective since it is from Edward’s point-of-view. It develops his character more and lets the reader see what is going on in his mind and what he…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Act 3 of Romeo and Juliet, how well do you think Romeo handles difficult circumstances?
Romeo does not handle tough situations well at all. Again, he is still a young man. He is not yet fully mature, and his actions prove that. In Act III he does not think through what he’s doing….
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- MACBETH
What would you ask Macbeth if he were alive ?Hello, Macbeth lovers– I wonder if anyone can help…
I love these sorts of assignments. It’s always fun to try and get into the minds of favorite characters. How about these two questions: What would you do differently to assure yourself and crown…
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- IN THE PENAL COLONY
What is the overall plot of this story, “In the Penal Colony”?
The plot of the story is fairly straight-forward. What is potentially confusing about the narrative is its resistance to predictability. From beginning to end, the story seems to move in ways that…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Julius Caesar, why does Caesar say “Even you, Brutus?” before his death?
He doesn’t, actually. He says “and you, Brutus?”, sometimes read as meaning “even you, Brutus?”, or perhaps “and you, as well, Brutus?”. And he says it in Latin. The one moment in this Roman play…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In “Fahrenheit 451”, why is Clarisse introduced before Mildred?
The introduction of Clarisse, who is atypical of women in Montag’s society, forms a clear contrast with Mildred, a woman whose who life revolves around what she is told by her TV “family”. Clarisse…
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- THANK YOU, M’AM
Where exactly is the rising action in the story “Thank You, Ma’m” by Langston Hughes?
That depends–if you think that the climax is where Luella drags the boy home instead of calling the police on him, then the rising action would be all of the events leading up to that time. For…
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- JULIE OF THE WOLVES
What does the building of the ice house signify about Miyax’s changing attitudes in Julie of the…
The building of the ice house signifies that Miyax has decided to reject the ways of the white, “civilized” world, and embrace the old Eskimo ways instead. The central theme in the book is Miyax’s…
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- KARL MARX
What is Karl Marx’s view of the future?This question relates the Communist Manifesto.
Marx final vision was that the workers, the creators of value, would take over the means of production, presently owned by the Capitalists, and would create a communist/socialist utopia where goods…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How are Platonism and time related to each other in the novel?How are Platonism and time related…
What a great question! My first thought was, of course, that they aren’t related at all—no one consciously thinking of Platonic matters or philosophy. However, almost as quickly I realized that…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
What thirty characters are found in the Prolouge to The Canterbury Tales?My teacher said…
The top of the feudal system is the Knight. With him would be the Squire and the Yeoman. Then the “head” nun or the Prioress with the Monk, the Nun, Friar and the Priest. Following the religious…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In what instances do the characters in To Kill a Mockingbird represent real life characters?In…
Harper Lee seems to want to keep the big historical happenings of the time very much in the background of the novel. This is partly because she wants us to view events through the eyes of children…
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- SCIENCE
divergent bacterial anabolismI am interested about ways of glucose metabolism in microorganisms.
Glucose is food for the microorganism. Are you curious about what happens when the bacteria digest the glucose, or where they get it from? As the above poster said, in some ways they are just…
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- THE BRIEF WONDROUS LIFE OF OSCAR WAO
In The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, why does Yunior leave the three words blank twice…
What is interesting about this novel is that the three blank words that Yunior omits to include at the end of the novel are not the only instance when this occurs. There are plenty of times when…
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- ARABY
In “Araby,” by James Joyce, why is the quote, “I bore my chalice safely through a throng of…
He is in the middle of the marketplace where he and his aunt are walking “through the flaring streets, jostled by drunken men and bargaining women, amid the curses of labourers, the shrill litanies…
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- LET THE CIRCLE BE UNBROKEN
Where can I listen to the book “Let the Circle Be Unbroken” online?
You can purchase either a CD or a download of the audio version of this book at most major booksellers’ web sites, such as amazon.com or bn.com (Barnes and Noble). Other web sites that provide…
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- THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER
What is the true identity of the narrator in “The Fall of the House of Usher”?
In “The Fall of the House of Usher” the narrator is not revealed. Perhaps this adds to the mood Poe creates with this Gothic story. When you read the story you are as much of a stranger to these…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How does Nick meet Tom’s mistress in The Great Gatsby?
In chapter 2 Tom asks Nick to take a ride with him into the city. On their way through, they stop at George’s garage where Tom and George discuss a car that George could really use. When George…
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- THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF MALCOLM X
What are some questions that you can use in a discussion for Chapter 2 of The Autobiography of…
I think that the second chapter gives some basic introduction to what Malcolm is both going to endure and what he will end up critiquing in American society. One discussion question could be to…
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- TWILIGHT
When does Twilight come ouy on DVD at Target?I need the exact date!
March 21st is the date it becomes available everywhere. Since half of the Target stores aren’t open 24 hours, it will be available when the doors open that day. Check your area fliers for any…
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- ARABY
What is the point of view in “Araby,” and how is this view significant?
The importance of the story is the epiphany that the boy has after actually visiting Araby. He is young and has great aspirations about life and love. When he comes to realize how cruel life can…
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- SCIENCE
physicochemical characteristics of honeyEspecially about poliflora and monoflora honey
Honey has many amazing properties. It is very versatile. It is an unusual biological substance because, as you can see, it is largely made up of water and sugar, with some other very interesting…
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- ANGELA’S ASHES
In Angela’s Ashes, how does literature improve Frankie’s hospital experiences?
In the novel “Angela’s Ashes,” Frank discovers Shakespeare, English History, and poetry while in the hospital for typhoid Patricia, a girl across the hall in the Diphtheria room, begin to talk….
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible” what are the changes that John Proctor goes through?
John starts off as a deeply troubled man who is trying to do what is right, but is still defiant and proud about many things. He has cut off his affair with Abby, confessed it to his wife, but…
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- THE GIVER
What were some rules that were in Chapters 3 and 4 in The Giver?
Some of the rules that are discussed in these chapters include: Females under age nine are to keep their hair ribbons neatly tied at all times. Objects are not to be removed from the recreation…
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- THE AGE OF INNOCENCE
In The Age of Innocence, how is Ellen seen as powerful in the way that she directs Newland Archer?
Ellen Olenska is powerful in various ways, in contrast to the other women of New York society, because she is willing to make decisions on her own and face consequences. It is certainly true that…
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- SCIENCE
Synthetic proteinsThere are many reasons for choosing synthetic proteins, but they are really…
Synthetic proteins mimic regular proteins. They are useful because scientists can go in and design exactly what they want the protein to do and can use it to target specific purposes. Some people…
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- SHAKESPEARE’S SONNETS
What is the theme of sonnet 9?
The theme of Shakespeare’s sonnet 9 is impatient love. The first two lines ask a question: ” Is it for fear to wet a widow’s eye,That thou consum’st thy self in single life?”The narrator is asking…
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- SCIENCE
Nectar as nutrientI am interested in knowing the intermediary stages in nectar obtaining.
Bugs and birds are the ones who obtain the nectar in nature. They will usually go to the flowers based on the smell and the bright colors. The insects obtain the nature and go from flower to…
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- THE TEMPEST
I need an analysis of Ariel in “The Tempest.”send me any websites
Ariel is a complex character. He, she, or it (Ariel’s a spirit, and the sex is never specified) seems quite fond of Prospero at times, but quite resentful at others. Ariel is like Caliban in that…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
Explain the incident with the Breastplace in The Scarlet Letter?
The breastplate, which belongs to the Governor, is a symbol of his and the state’s authority: “This bright panoply was not meant for mere idle show, but had been worn by the Governor on many a…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
What are the criteria or rules for winning the tale-telling contest in “The Canterbury Tales”?
The Host came up with the idea to entertain the pilgrims on the way to and from the sacred place where St. Thomas a Becket was brutally murdered by Henry II’s knights. The criteria includes that…
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- HUNTERS IN THE SNOW
Are the three main characters of “Hunters in the Snow” consistent in their actions?
They are consistent in their actions because their actions are all based in self-absorbed ego. At the beginning, Kenny pretends to be driving at Tub because he thinks it is funny; Frank goes along…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
How is the theme of Parents and Children introduced in the first four chapters of Great…
I have edited your question to refer to just one of the several themes you mentioned: remember you are only allowed to ask one specific question at a time. From the opening pages of Chapter 1 where…
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- HUNTERS IN THE SNOW
What might be the central purpose in the story “Hunters in the Snow?”
One purpose of the story is to make the reader feel uncomfortable. Throughout, there is no character to truly sympathize with, and no character who is heroic. Each character is self-absorbed and…
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- BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE
What were the end results of Red Cloud’s war?
Red Cloud was the Lakota chief who is noted for winning the greatest victory against the United States. Also referred to as the Bozeman War or the Powder River War, Red Cloud’s War was fought over…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
In Chapter 1 of The Catcher in the Rye, where is ‘out here’ and what happens to Holden?In…
At the beginning of the novel, the “out here,” that Holden refers to is a mental institution in California. He is in treatment for his nervous breakdown which occurred at the end of the book. This…
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- THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
In The Phantom of the Opera, what does the phantom give Christine near the end of the play?
In “The Phantom of the Opera” as Christine is giving her final performance of Faust, the Phantom or Erik, kidnaps her while she is singing a particularly moving aria. The aria is one in which she…