• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, Mr. Underwood writes an editorial in The Maycomb Tribune. Describe the…

The passage that you are looking for is a couple pages into chapter 25. Mr. Underwood writes an editorial after Tom Robinson was shot and killed as he tried to escape from jail. In this…

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• DEATH OF A SALESMAN

In Death of a Salesman, what car does Willy say is a good car but then says is a terrible car?

Willy has sold a Chevrolet, which he first esteems as “the greatest car ever built.” When his wife deflates his ego by pointing out that the gross profit he made was only $200 and when the car…

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• A TALE OF TWO CITIES

In a Tale of Two Cities, Book the Third, chapters 9-15: What life lessons could people of the…

Sydney Carton spends the bulk of the novel dwelling on his own misfortunes and wasted life. As time progresses, Carton becomes more aware that one key to peace and happiness is in selflessness, an…

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• THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

What were the four traps used by Rainsford in “The Most Dangerous Game”?

Rainsford uses his know-how from years of hunting to foil Zaroff. First he sets up a trap that when sprung will make a dead tree fall. Zaroff is hit on the shoulder, but is only grazed, so he…

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• THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN

Discuss how four significant quotations contribute to the novel’s theme. Choose quotations up…

All right, then, I’ll go to hell. The climax of the novel when Huck makes a moral decision. He will help Jim escape from slavery even if he damns his soul. He believes that what he is doing is…

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• A TALE OF TWO CITIES

How does Dickens use suspense in his account of Carton’s plan with Barsad?”A Tale of Two Cities”…

In Book the Third of “A Tale of Two Cities,” Miss Pross is on her way with Jerry Cruncher as “purveyors” for the Darnay family. Charles Darnay has been set free, but is again charged by…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Consider two or three characters in “To Kill a Mockingbird” and discuss the kind of courage each…

One of the most obvious examples is Atticus. He takes on Tom Robinson’s case, even though he knew that it wouldn’t win in court. He took it because it was the right thing to do, and it would…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What does Scout learn in every chapter?

I think you could break down Scout’s individual lessons in each chapter by looking at them through the lens of different themes of the book. Nearly every lesson revolves around one of the…

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• THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

Who is the hero of the play The Merchant of Venice and why?

Good question! The identity of the title character has been debated for years, and as if that is not enough controversy, the audience has to decide if the hero of the play is even the title…

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• HAMLET

Broadly describe how and to what extent king Claudius suffered from his guilty conscience.in…

Right when he is ready to murder Claudius to avenge his father’s death, Hamlet witnesses Claudius making his mea culpa (acknowledgement of guilt). Although Hamlet thinks his uncle is under grace at…

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• HAMLET

Broadly describe the significance of the closet scene in Hamlet

The closet scene in Hamlet occurs in Act III Scene 4 and is one of the dramatic climaxes of the play. Firstly it is the only time we see Gertrude and Hamlet together. Their conversation starts as…

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• BUSINESS

What is manpower planning in India?

Manpower planning in Indian business refers to understanding the number and kind of people who will help develop and attain organizational objectives. It is steeped in making sure that projections…

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• THE AMBITIOUS GUEST

Who are the characters in “The Ambitious Guest”?Traits

The main character in the story “The Ambitious Guest” is a young traveler who stops to visit with a close family who lives in an isolated but cozy cabin “in the Notch of the White Hills”, located…

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• LITERATURE

The notion of words can be analyzed into four types depending on the way it is apprehended on…

If I understand the question correctly, it strives to ask about the four aspects of language learning. Research indicates that the four stages of learning language resides in listening, speaking,…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In “To Kill a Mockingbird” what are some examples of the acts of racism, besides the injustice of…

One example is Mrs. Dubose’s comments to Scout and Jem as they pass her porch. She is obviously unhappy that Atticus has chosen to defend Tom Robinson, and shows her racism when she says things…

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• THE KITE RUNNER

The Kite Runner suggests that maturity can only develop with independence.Discuss using close…

When writing your essay, you will want to bring out the fact that Amir had a chance to show loyalty but did not do so when he abandoned Hassan at the mercy of Assef and his gang. He was also…

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• WHY I LIVE AT THE P.O.

In Welty’s “Why I Live at The P.O,” how can we demonstrate that Sister is harassed by her family?

Sister is harassed by her family members because they refuse to acknowledge that Stella-Rondo had a child out of wedlock and they accept her side against Sister’s. Stella-Rondo is not pleased…

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• THE ODYSSEY

Why/How have The Iliad and The Odyssey been appropriated?How and why have Homer’s Iliad and/or…

Several ideas from both The Iliad and The Odyssey have been appropriated and applied in different literary and authentic contexts. In terms of Odysseus’ narrative, Joyce’s own Ulysses casts…

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• TWO KINDS

How does the piano symbolize the conflict between Jing Mei and her mother as well as the conflict…

You have asked two questions there – rules are you can only ask one, so I will respond to the first, which will include some heavy hints about the second… 🙂 The end of “Two Kinds” represents…

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• BRIAR ROSE

What is the theme for Chapter 1 in Briar Rose?Please give me the theme in the first chapter of…

The theme in Chapter 1 of Briar Rose is storytelling, and in particular, the telling of fairy tales. Although Chapter 1 is short, comprising only two pages, the author clearly establishes that…

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• THE STORY OF AN HOUR

Is the conflict in The Story of an Hour resolved?

There are several conflicts that are transpiring in the “The Story of an Hour.” One conflict is the most elemental one that starts the story. The opening conflict is the sadness which is felt…

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• MACBETH

Did Macbeth lose himself in his conquest for power?Who and what motivated him?Did he lose/ignore…

Very broad question you have here – I am only going to touch on what, to me, is one of the central issues in Macbeth. You need to decide whether Macbeth was an evil character with ambitions to kill…

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• ODYSSEUS

Why is Odysseus made to wander in lands the range of human kind?

The punishment of wandering was delivered in light of Odysseus’ actions. For the Greeks, the soldier’s honored return home was a representation of the highest of the blessings bestowed by the…

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• MACBETH

Do you think that the message of Shakespeare’s Macbeth is as relevant today as it was in…

Lord Acton once said, “Power tends to corrupt. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.” This idea that there is a corrosive element to the acquisition of power and within the concept itself is highly…

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• A TALE OF TWO CITIES

Why do you think Sydney Carton resents Charles Darney? Does this seem like a realistic response…

In “A Tale of Two Cities” Carton is considered Darnay’s double and alter-ego as they both are somewhat frustrated in their social situations, for one thing. Darnay has been forced to come to…

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• THIMBLE SUMMER

In Thimble Summer, which character was most inspiring?

I think that if this question is moved to a discussion, your answers will vary. Naturally, there is much to the main character, Garnet Linden. She represents the idea that dreams and aspirations…

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• SCIENCE

What are the practical applications of the different gas laws, especially related to nursing?at…

I think of nitrogen narcosis and/or the solubility of gases in the human body using Boyles Law. Pressure is inversly related to volume. As one goes from areas of low pressure to high pressure, gas…

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• THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW

Why does M&M call Bryon and Mark “weird” in That Was Then, This Is Now?

M&M calls Bryon and Mark weird because of their hypocrisy. He tells them, “You make me sick! You just rescued me from some guys who were going to beat me up because I’m different from them,…

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• ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING

Evaluate “How Do I Love Thee” as a love poem.

Elizabeth Barett Browning’s Sonnet XXIX is a powerful statement about love and the expression of it in the absence of another. The opening lines of the poem establish that the speaker is…

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• THE CHOCOLATE WAR

What does the title The Chocolate War mean?

The fight that that Jerry Renault has with the underground gang The Vigils is over the annual chocolate sale run by Trinity High School. The evil temporary headmaster, Brother Leon, has made an…

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• LITERATURE

I have to keep a reading log of the novels I read over the summer. How exactly do I write one?…

A reading log can take many forms, and their limitations are dependent on your teacher or instructor. Traditionally, a reading log is a method of logging or recording your reading in responses to…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

How do I cite the line ” my only love springs from my only hate!”?

This line comes from Romeo and Juliet and is spoken by Juliet early in the play, when she realizes the true nature of Romeo’s identity. They meet and fall in love at first sight, and their love…

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• MACBETH

Lady Macbeth. What language and dramatic techniques are used in ACT I SCENE V ?

This scene is our first introduction to Lady Macbeth. And she is presented as a ruthless and committed woman who is far more ambitious than her husband. The force of mind and hardness vital for an…

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• NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH: A DOCUMENTARY NOVEL

In the book ”Nothing but the Truth” what does the author wnat us to think about the main…

The great thing about Nothing But the Truth is all the different points of view you are given. The author uses Philip’s journals as well as how others react to him to give the reader an idea of who…

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• FRANKENSTEIN

How does the concept of hubris figure into the plot of Frankenstein? Are the characters propelled…

Hubris (extreme arrogance) is, of course, one of Frankenstein’s major themes. If it were not for Victor’s tragic flaw of hubris, the book’s plot would be completely different, for Victor states…

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• PARADISE LOST

In what point of view is Paradise Lost written?

It depends on which book of the epic poem you are discussing. Here is a brief review of what “point of view” means in literature: In literature, physical point of view has to do with the position…

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• THE VIEW FROM SATURDAY

How does Julian demonstrate resourcefulness and courage in View from Saturday?Give one example of…

Julian demonstrates resourcefulness in his response to a cruel trick perpetrated against him by one of his classmates. In that incident, Hamilton Knapp grabs Julian’s book bag, and, before Julian…

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• OF LOVE AND SHADOWS

In what city or town does the story take place?I’ve read the book but I do not recall it stating…

The book does not state exactly where the story develops. We know it’s a Latin American locality, and most probably, South America. Given the dictatorship that is in power, the consolidating…

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• LITERATURE

Can the poem “The Bangle Sellers” be explained as typecasting the Indian women in limiting it to…

I think that one can take a couple of viewpoints on Naidu’s poem “The Bangle Sellers.” On first glance, the poem does espouse traditional values of the role of women in Indian society. This is…

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• FAST FOOD NATION: THE DARK SIDE OF THE ALL-AMERICAN MEAL

What insight into society or human nature does Fast Food Nation offer? In other words, what…

Eric Schlosser’s message from Fast Food Nation is quite similar to Morgan Spurlock’s message from his documentary Supersize Me. Both writers believe that Americans’ craving for immediacy and…

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• THE YELLOW WALLPAPER

Describe the narrator and indicate her attitude towards the story being told.

The narrator seems to be deliberately speaking for the condition of women in the 19th century. Post partum depression, and mental illness, in general, were elements that were not understood. Such…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In ‘To Kill a Mockingbird,’ what are some rumours and information about Arthur ‘Boo’ Radley?For…

Also on pages 9-10, Scout describes Arthur Radley in great detail: “. . .a malevolent phantom. . . .People said he went out at night when the moon was down and peeped in windows. . . .Any stealthy…

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• THOSE WINTER SUNDAYS

Discuss the meaning of the poem “Those Winter Sundays” by Robert Hayden. Please include details.

“Those Winter Sundays” by Robert Hayden recalls a missed opportunity along with bone-chilling cold on a Sunday morning. The narrator is first person; however, the reader does not know the name…

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• CRISPIN: THE CROSS OF LEAD

In Crispin: The Cross of Lead, is Asta’s son named Crispin or is the cross of lead named Crispin?

Asta’s son’s name is Crispin. Crispin is the hero of the story and the companion of Bear. The title is written as it is, with a colon after “Crispin,” to indicate a subtitle to the story. The title…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Where are quotes that provide a notion of rural poverty in “To Kill a Mockingbird”?I need 3 for a…

In Chapter 2 of “To Kill a Mockingbird,” as Scout attends her first day back in school, “Molasses buckets appeared from nowhere” at lunch time. The new teacher, Miss Caroline walks along the…

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• HISTORY

What are some similarities and differences of the religious beliefs between the Mesopotamians,…

The most obvious similarities involve the belief in one (or more, in the case of all but the Hebrews) deities, and a belief in an afterlife. The most obvious difference, of course, is the…

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• MATH

Sarah drove 3 hours more than Michael on their trip to Texas. If the trip took 37 hours, how long…

Let x be the number of hours that Michael took the wheel. Then x + 3 (three hours more) is the time that Sarah drove. The total time for the trip is the number of hours that Michael drove plus the…

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• COLD MOUNTAIN

How is narative intrusion used in Cold Mountain?

Narrative intrusion is used similarly for all the characters of Cold Mountain. The narrator stops the action in the story to give us background information on Ada, Inman and Ruby. This background…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

The McKees appear only in Chapter Two of The Great Gatsby. Why does Fitzgerald bring them into…

You could support your answer to this question with several speculations. First, the McKees add to the atmosphere of the raucous party at Myrtle’s apartment in contrast to the tense, more subdued…

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• THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

In “The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde,” what story does Enfield tell when he and Utterson…

Enfield describes to his friend a scene in which Hyde trampled a little girl who ran into him underfoot, and who then offered her family “hush money” to not file a complaint to the police. Hyde…