In “Fahrenheit 451” what plan did Montag and Faber devise?
- THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ
What is some background information about the scarecrow in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz?
The character, Scarecrow, is a fictional character created by L. Frank Baum. He was the first character to join Dorothy on her journey. When he is first introduced, he is only 2 days old. His…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In “Fahrenheit 451” what plan did Montag and Faber devise?
When Montag goes to Faber’s house, he is seeking for the answers to why books are so important and necessary. Faber tells him that books are important for three reasons: quality, leisure, and…
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- THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW
In That Was Then, This Is Now, what was Mark’s opinion of Mike? Who else had this opinion of Mike?
Mike Chambers is the young gang member from a different neighborhood who is badly beaten by a group of black people. Mike stops to help a black girl who is being threatened by white teens and…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” who did Jem and Scout build a snowman to look like?
The passage that you are looking for is right at the beginning of chapter eight. Jem and Scout take advantage of the meager amount of snow that falls in town, and attempt to make a snowman. As…
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- OUR TOWN
In Our Town, who is the hero and why when the Stage Manager says: “The real hero isn’t on the…
This is spoken in the context of a wedding, in which the Stage Manager (who plays all kinds of bit parts in the play) acts as the minister. Emily and George are about to begin their lives…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
What are a few important details about the original performances at Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre?
Well, we don’t really know a great deal and a lot of it is down to guesswork. But here are some things that are fairly widely agreed on by scholars: Performances took place during the day, in the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” what are two incidents/items that show Jem, Scout and Boo to be innocent?
Boo reflects innocence as he places childlike toys in the tree to extend a hand of friendship to Jem and Scout. He also exudes innocence at the end of the novel when he goes into Jem’s room and…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
Do you think when Pony, Johnny and Dally rescue the children in the burning church is a climax…
When I teach plot to my students, I always use the analogy of a roller coaster. Just lika a roller coaster, a novel starts off slow and builds momentum before finally reaching the apex/climax…
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- THE HOUND OF THE BASKERVILLES
What happens in the 13th Chapter in The Hound of the Baskervilles?What does Holmes do, and are…
I believe the only new character who is introduced in this Chapter is Lestrade, a friend of Holmes and fellow detective. Holmes knows that Stapleton is behind the murders Sir Charles and Selden,…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
Why would the point in which Pony, Johnny, and Dally rescue the children in the burning church be…
The point in the story in which Dally, Ponyboy, and Johnny rescue the children from the burning church would definitely be considered a climactic moment in the novel. The climax is defined as the…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What does Ralph notice about his hygiene and why is it wrong for Jack to kill the largest sow?
In chapter 7 Ralph thinks about how he could clean himself up. He’d bathe for starters, cut his hair, brush his teeth and after looking at his bitten-to-the-quick nails, realizes he couldn’t fix…
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- THE GIVER
Name two things that happen during the celebration of release.
The Ceremony of Release is the ceremony for when people leave the Community in this novel. This is accepted as a normal part of life for the citizens of the community, and people can ask to be…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
When the children plan to send a letter to the person who leaves the gifts, they are prevented….
The kids decide to leave a note in the knothole of the Radley tree. However, when they get there, Mr. Nathan Radley is filling up the hole with cement. Because he’s there, they can’t leave the…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What is Nick’s response to what he learns at lunch about Gatsby in the fourth chapter of The…
Hmmmmm, I would say that Nick learns a lot more about Gatsby in the car ride to lunch as opposed to the actual lunch itself. In fact, the only things Nick learns at lunch is that Wolfsheim also…
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- ALL QUIET ON THE WESTERN FRONT
Which advancements in science and technology during World War I were depicted in the battle…
In the 1930 movie All Quiet on the Western Front, the viewer experiences a number of the scientific and technological innovations that defined World War I. Specific among these innovations are…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Julius Caesar, what do we learn about Brutus from his reaction to Portia’s death?
We learn in Act IV of Portia’s death when Brutus gives this news to Cassius after they have argued violently. Before telling Cassius of Portia’s suicide, Brutus says that he is “sick of many…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Elizabeth prides herself on her insightful perceptions, what are some examples that exemplify…
Elizabeth Bennet prides herself on her keen powers of observation. She has become very effective at the study of character of the individuals she meets and believes that her judgement is…
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- HAMLET
Courts of Hamlet and ClaudiusWhat is the difference between Hamlet and Claudius court?
We don’t know much about King Hamlet’s reign over the Kingdom of Denmark. He learn in Act 1 that he is a feared warrior and that he beat King Fortinbras in battle and took some of his lands….
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Slim seems to be the character who is the most stable and with the least obvious flaws although in the book all are flawed. George would like to emulate him although that doesn’t happen. George…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Compare the Great Depression and the FDRs economic crisis and the Bailout…
The Great Depression was obviously more severe then the recession we are going through right now. The Great Depression happened because of the complete crash of the stock market, where our…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
How might Piggy’s death be equated to the slaughter of the pigs?
The first pig was killed to provide meat, but then the killing became more of a power trip for Jack and his tribe. When they kill the mother pig, they are foolish because they are killing what…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
In “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” what is significant in the new judge’s treatment of Pap?
The passage that you are looking for is in chapter five. Judge Thatcher knows what a bum Pap is; he knows he’s a lousy drunk, father and example to Huck. So, when he petitions the new judge to…
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- MY BROTHER SAM IS DEAD
What happens in Chapters 7-10 in My Brother Sam is Dead?
In the fall of 1776, Mr. Meeker must plan his usual trip to Verplancks Point to trade cattle in exchange for supplies needed by the family. Because “there’s no one else to do it”, Tim will…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What would be 5 adjectives to describe Mark Antony as depicted in Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar?
One good descriptive adjective for Mark Antony would be “loyal.” He was steadfastly loyal to Julius Caesar while Caesar was alive, and he used his wits and oratorical skill to render what service…
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- SCIENCE
There are many categories of wind turbine, so it’s difficult to be specific without further information. However, all wind turbines employ a mechanism which captures the kinetic energy of the wind…
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- ANTIGONE
According to Haemon, what “report spreads through the darkness?”
According to Haemon, the reports that spread through the darkness are the people’s belief that Antigone committed no crime when she buried her brother Polyneices. Haemon is trying to tell his…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
I need to know what is imaginary & what is real in the novel.
While the basic premise of Nathaniel Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, the adulterous affair between Hester Prynne and the Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale, is fictional, there are a number of realistic…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
are some human rights more important than others? in terms of those expresing politcal, artistist…
I believe that the right to self-expression encompasses all of those things (political, artistic, and religious beliefs). Nonetheless, if I had to choose one that I believe is more important than…
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- AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
Beginning of a new year!Now that the AP test is over, is anyone working on anything new or…
I am really excited to be using How to Read Literature Like a Professor for the first time next year. It is part of the summer reading assignment, and I only assigned certain chapters to be…
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- MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL
What is role of the priests in this drama?
The three priests function as a group in a similar fashion to a Greek chorus early in the play, in that they speak to the audience about Becket before he comes onstage. However, the priests are not…
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- SUMMER OF MY GERMAN SOLDIER
What are some examples of racism in the book The Summer of my German Soldier?
In the Southern town where Patty lives during World War II, racism is rampant. It is evident most clearly in attitudes towards the Bergens’ black maid, Ruth. Ruth has a fierce sense of dignity…
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- REFERENCE
meaning of quotation”if you tell the truth you don’t have to remember anything”
Sir Walter Scott wrote, “O what a tangled web we weave/When first we practise to deceive.” When people make up lies, they have to remember all the details to avoid getting caught in a lie later. If…
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- HAMLET
Did Shakespeare accurately portray Denmark’s conquest of England in the play “Hamlet”?are there…
I think you need to reread the play. In “Hamlet”, Denmark never tries to conquer England. Instead, Fortinbras, the nephew of the king of Norway, conquers Denmark. He has taken the kingdom by…
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- TWILIGHT
In Breaking Dawn ,when Bella goes and looks for J. Jenks was she right to ask for the papers or…
Bella finds out from J’s “assistant” on the stoop that he deals in papers. This is why Alice sent Bella to J’s office in a bad neighborhood, instead of his nicer office: she wanted Bella to find…
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- MACBETH
How has the friendship between Macbeth and Banquo changed in act I scene 3 and act III scene 1?
In Act III, Banquo has lost faith in Macbeth. As Macbeth’s best friend and fellow general, Banquo should be his biggest supporter. However, when Macbeth asks him to provide loyalty, Banquo’s…
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- THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW
Why is M&M’s father always criticizing his son in That Was Then, This Is Now?
Mr. Carlson is constantly criticizing his son because M&M is “different”, and does not meet up to his expectations. As a parent, Mr. Carlson cannot accept his son for whom he is, and…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
I need significant quotes from the Of Mice and Men with page or chapter numbers.
Here are lines from the men in “Of Mice and Men” that express the terrible alienation of itinerant men. Steinbeck was most concerned with the importance of brotherhood as a means of giving meaning…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What is the significance of the homosexual encounter at the end of chapter II?At the end of…
Whoa! This is a loaded question! In short, I think “the purpose of this segue” is to prove that Nick is a normal human being that has flaws and faults like the rest of us, not some superhuman…
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- GIRL WITH A PEARL EARRING
Describe three characters and their personalities in Girl with a Pearl Earring.I just need help…
Three characters in “The Girl With the Pearl Earring” are: Griet, a 16-year-old Dutch girl who becomes a maid for Johannes Vermeer and his family. Another character is Vermeer’s cruel jealous…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth Act 4 why does Macduff flee from his castle? Why is he filled with pain and guilt?
Macduff needs to flee the castle and escape to England simply because his life is in serious danger. He was the one who discovered Duncan’s slain corpse, and he has good reason to fear that he’ll…
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- 1984
How did Julia’s message make Winston feel?
I am presuming that you are asking about her initial note. We can make an accurate judgment based on Winston’s actions after receiving the note — he was ecstatic! He had no one in his life prior…
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- NICCOLÒ MACHIAVELLI
Who was Niccolo Machiavelli? Why was he so important?
Niccolo Machiavelli was a fifteenth century writer who is most famous for his work “The Prince” in which he wrote about politics and power. He came from a very political family and was a politician…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
I need quotations about love from Romeo and Juliet.
The most famous quotations about love come from Act I, scene 5, when Romeo and Juliet first meet. Romeo is struck by Juliet’s beauty and compares her to an exotic, beautiful earring that outshines…
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- BEOWULF
What does Wiglaf do to the dragon? Then, what does Beowulf do?In the epic poem, Beowulf, how do…
Wiglaf was the one Geat to stay with Beowulf in the battle with the dragon. He was a hero in that his loyalty his king never swayed. He approached the dragon while shouting encouragement to…
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- BEOWULF
In Beowulf, who is Wiglaf, and what is his relationship to Beowulf?
Wiglaf is the old King Beowulf’s most loyal warrior. In Beowulf’s last battle as he attempts to slay the dragon, all of his warriors desert him except Wiglaf. Together they slay the dragon. As…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
How does Steinbeck demonstrate that Curley’s wife is prejudiced in “Of Mice and Men”?
Steinbeck shows Curley’s wife’s prejudice during the time she visits Crook’s room to talk to Candy and Lennie. Crooks, who is Black, asks Curley’s wife to leave his room. She angrily replies that…
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- OTHELLO
Writing essays on revenge and jealousy in Shakespeare’s OthelloI’m working on two separate essays…
If you are focusing on revenge you should center on the character of Iago, as it is revenge that drives his actions throughout the entire play. Iago seeks revenge for a number of both real and…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
I am temporarily baffled. What is an initiating event?
An initiating event is a literary term which refers to the first stimuli in a novel or story that triggers the conflict in the plot of a story line. The concept of an initiating event could be…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
From what passage is the quotation “In the twinking of an eye..” taken?
“In the twinkling of an eye,” is an idiom which has been used in a lot of literary works as well as quoted often. It means in a moment, in a second, and that things can happen quickly. Things can…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In “Fahrenheit 451” why does Montag think of the old man in the park? What did Faber mean when he…
Montag thinks of Faber several times in the book, but the passage that you are referring to is a few pages into section two of the book. Montag and Millie had just spent some time together reading…