In "Farenheit 451" what is the relationship like between Mildred and Montag?
- THE READER
To what extent does shame affect the actions of Michael and Hannah? Why is Michael ashamed of his…
I will leave it to you to find the quotes you think most appropriate. But there are several reasons why Michael feels shame as a result of this relationship. Hannah is of a lower social class than…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In “Farenheit 451” what is the relationship like between Mildred and Montag?
At the beginning of the novel, Montag thinks that their relationship is just fine; in fact, he declares to himself that he is perfectly happy. However, when he gets home that first night, to find…
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- HISTORY
What is government and what is its purpose in a society? Are there different forms of government?…
Government can be defined in a myriad of ways. The most elemental definition is that it is the authority that rules over a country’s body politic and serves as ultimate arbitrator in disputes…
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- GUIDE TO LITERARY TERMS
How do you know when to spell out numbers and when to use numerals?sixteen children vs 16…
Generally, we use the rules from either the Modern Language Association (MLA) or the American Psychological Association (APA) to guide us in this area. The numbers from one to ten should be written…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
Victor warns Robert that acquiring knowledge can lead to destruction and infallible misery.What…
Victor stands as proof of the consequences inherent in knowledge acquisition. He relentlessly pursued information regarding death and the human body, and eventually discovered how to bring life to…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
What is the role of the following minor characters who appear in the scaffold scene in chapter 12…
In Chapter 12 of “The Scarlet Letter,” the Reverend Dimmesdale steps up on the scaffold in the cover of dark in this second of three scaffold scenes, a scene which appears in the exact middle of…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
What is Hawthorne’s own attitude toward Dimmesdale which he makes increasingly clear in chapters…
Nathaniel Hawthorne was a descendant of John Hathorne, a judge in the Salem witch trials. That was always a source of personal shame for him–so much so that he even changed the spelling of his…
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- ANIMAL FARM
“All animals are equal, but some are more equal than others.” Explain how this came to pass and…
This “commandment” is the corrupt pigs’ distortion of the original principles of Animalism, formed after the initial overthrow of Mr. Jones. Because the pigs educated themselves, they became…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
In regards to Frankenstein, in what way is Victor’s story affected by having Robert Walton tell…
Walton’s letters serve to filter Victor’s story through another perspective, adding a level of objectivity to the reporting. Walter also helps set a realistic tone for what is otherwise a…
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- GATHERING BLUE
What is the climax of the book, Gathering Blue?
The climax of a work of literature is defined as being the most emotionally tense point of the plot before the falling action and the final resolution. Arguably, there are potentially many…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
In Great Expectations what do you think makes Pip change his opinion of Magwitch from repugnance…
The impressions that Pip carried around of Magwitch for years were of a brutal, dirty, conniving, threatening criminal who forced him to steal. He first met Magwitch as an impressionable boy, and…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
If Pip had not recieved his Great Expectations and never left Joe’s forge, how do you think his…
Key to the novel is Pip´s growing sense of class consciousness and his dissatisfaction with his own position in society. We can see that this comes through his first meeting with Miss Havisham and…
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- THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
What does the following quote mean, from Ernest Hemmingway’s book The Old man and the Sea?”Eat it…
Though it could mean a variety of things, to me it suggests the length of the old man’s ordeal and the idea that perhaps he is due an easy big catch, not a fish that will fight him and give him…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Discuss the stands the author and characters take in “Fahrenheit 451” in regards to the theme…
Montag lives in a society where not only speech is controlled (through the burning of books, and the production of only informational materials), but also thoughts. Controlling speech helps to…
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- A MAN FOR ALL SEASONS
“A Man for All Seasons” demonstrates that in the end, everybody has this price. Do you agree?
Not everyone. Because his conscience cannot be bought, Sir Thomas More is “A Man for All Seasons.” Saint Thomas More was unwilling to compromise the salvation of his soul and refused to concur…
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- WATERSHIP DOWN
The rabbits in Watership Down treat “Hraka” (excrement) like humans would treat it, so what does…
Rabbits do not entirely digest all of their food the first time it passes through their bodies. Some other herbivores have more than one stomach, in which the tough fibers of plants are ground up,…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
In “The Merchant of Venice”, what made Bassanio come to Antonio to borrow three thousand ducats?
Bassanio learns that there is a rich and beautiful woman, Portia of Belmont, who will give her hand in marriage to the suitor who chooses correctly from three caskets of silver, gold and lead. To…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Who was Bassanio in “The Merchant of Venice”? What was his relation with Antonio?
Bassanio is Antonio’s friend. In some production interpretations, it is suggested that Antonio harbors romantic feelings towards Antonio. Bassanio falls in love with Portia, who decides to help…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Who was Antonio in “The Merchant of Venice”? Why was there enmity between Antonio and Shylock?
Antonio is a nobleman who has business dealings with Shylock, a Jewish merchant and moneylender. Shylock lends money to Antonio’s friend, Bassanio, who wants to be able to become a suitor of…
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- AS YOU LIKE IT
Describe the seven stages of anger.should read “seven ages of man”
The speech is by Jacques (the ‘Fool’ and paramour to Audrey) in Act II, Scene VII, and it basically follows the different stages humans go through, from birth and infancy (‘mewling and puking in…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is the difference between the terms sex and gender?
Fundamentally, there is little difference between the meaning of the terms. Both terms refer to the condition of being male or female. There is a slight difference in their uses. The term…
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- MACBETH
Not sure I understand the question, but since Shakespeare was an Englishman, it’s impossible for the play to be a ‘Greek tragedy.” If you are asking if the play is in the stye of a Greek tragedy,…
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- A PORTRAIT OF THE ARTIST AS A YOUNG MAN
How is epiphany used in A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man?
The concept of self awareness through revelation, or epiphany, occupies a central importance in Joyce’s work. The notion of self and emergence of consciousness that Stephen undergoes in this…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What does The Crucible tell us about the way people react to conflict?
The fundamental premise within the conflicts presented within The Crucible lies in if human beings can openly address conflicts or if they seek to avoid discussing them. The choice Miller seems to…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
Discuss the notion that the text is concerned with the individual’s struggle against a…
The question posed has some very interesting implications. Indeed, Miller’s work does find a home in the idea that the individual must struggle against a restrictive society. The fear and paranoia…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
How is the imagery of fire used in Part 1: The Hearth and the Salamander?How does Ray Bradbury…
One of literature’s best opening lines is Bradbury’s: “It was a pleasure to burn.” Those words capture the interest of the reader by pure shock value. As the opening paragraph continues, Bradbury…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
I need 3 dialogue quotes that show childhood innocence in “To Kill a Mockingbird”.
- Towards the end of chapter 15, when the angry mob comes to the jail to harm Tom Robinson, Scout and Jem happen to be there. Scout, being a child, doesn’t understand the full extent of the…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
The episode of Tom, The Phelps Farm, and Jim’s EscapeThe events of this section become…
Tom’s imagination is driven toward the impractical and fantasitc. He wants to ensure that adventure takes place. Huck, oppositely, uses his imagination for practical ends. He prefers less…
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- SARA TEASDALE
What is the summary of poem “Thoughts” by Sara Teasdale?
Teasdale’s poem lauds the notion of private intellectual reflection. The fact that she repeats the lines, “Envy me the most” in reference to her ability to create thoughts away from the prying eye…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In “Romeo and Juliet”, what are the links between Tybalt and Mercutio’s deaths and Paris’s death?
All of these men are killed needlessly and as a result of blind, emotional rage. The progression of these killings also indicates the cumulative effect of the hatred these warring groups feel…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
Why does the weak Mary Warren, rather than the fearless Abigail, recieve more attention in the…
If there is a precise answer to your question, it would lie in the thoughts of Miller, himself. This would require an analysis and research that might prove to be more lengthy than the space…
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- DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT
What exactly is going on in the poem?
I think that you will find examining the enotes group on the poem will be quite beneficial. In terms of looking at meaning, examine the line “Rage, rage against the dying of the light.” It is the…
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- THE INVENTION OF THE RESTAURANT
Wine Bar Business PlanI am currently writing a business plan for my future business a Wine…
I am not a restaurateur, but I do love tapas bars and wine bars, and your business sounds like a great idea. From a customer standpoint, I recommend that you start with wine & tapas and build a…
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- MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN
List and explain four tasks Sam sets for himself once he finds the property in My Side of the…
One of the first things Sam Gribley does when he finds the property is make a proper fire. He decides that “even if (he doesn’t) have time to cut boughs for a bed, (he is) going to have cooked…
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- ROMAN FEVER
What kind of morality, if any, do you find in “Roman Fever”?
A Victorian morality exists in the older women who vacation in Rome. Both have their “little secrets” that they have kept all these years of their “intimate” friendship in which they have…
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- LITERATURE
greek tragediesWhy do you believe they are relevant today?
Well, for one, they are telling the stories of humankind. Just like Shakespeare and other classic literature, the greek tragedies tell the stories of love, hatred, revenge, loyalty, valor,…
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- MACBETH
What are some general questions for Macbeth?It’s for my summer book report. I’m coming up blank…
Macbeth has a plethora of themes, symbols, imagery, etc. wrapped up in its tingling plot line. Do you need questions to explore in your paper, or are you looking for a list you could put to your…
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- LITERATURE
What are some examples of indirect characterization from any piece of literature?
I think one excellent example of indirect characterization is in the Jay McInerney novel ‘Bright Lights, Big City.” It’s written in the second person, not a very commonly used point of view. The…
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- THE CELEBRATED JUMPING FROG OF CALAVERAS COUNTY
What does Smiley entice the stranger to do in “The Nortorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County”?
Quite simply, Smiley entices the stranger to place a forty dollar bet on an ordinary frog. Smiley is convinced that his frog named Dan’l Webster can “outjump any frog in Calaveras county.” The…
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- DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT
Where and how is imagery used in “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night”? Any metaphors?
Dylan Thomas’s title itself is metaphoric for his plea to his dying father; in this title and refrain, Thomas urges his father to affirm life until the very last breath: “Do Not Go Gentle into the…
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- HOPE WAS HERE
In Hope Was Here, are their any characters in the story whose names represent or symbolize their…
The author of the book has made many of her characters’ names correspond to their lives or attitudes. Braverman, who is called only by his last, is a case in point. Braverman comes from a poor…
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- HISTORY
Wiesel tries his best to hold on to his gold crown, hoping to trade it one day for something. How…
Eliezer manages to hold onto his gold crown until he arrives at the last camp, Buna. There, he works in an electrical equipment warehouse. The foreman, Franek, demands his gold crown. Eliezer…
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- HISTORY
Idek, the head of the camp, unleashes his fury on Wiesel’s father. Wiesel watches without…
In this section and the one before it, the reader begins to absorb the full impact of the Holocaust on Eliezer. The gradual erosion of his humanity proves to be the most horrifying and painful…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is the significance of Mayella’s right eye being blackened and bruised in “To Kill a…
Mayella Ewell accused Tom Robinson of having beaten and raped her. The evidence of this beating was her blackened right eye from the post-rape medical exam. However, Atticus Finch, Tom’s lawyer,…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
What happened when Bob was murdered in “The Outsiders”?
This occurs on the night Ponyboy decides to run away from home, after falling asleep in a lot with Johnny. He comes home to Darry’s anger, and seeks Johnny out to escape. they end up in a park…
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- TUESDAYS WITH MORRIE
How does Morrie rationalize his thoughts about aging in Tuesdays With Morrie?How does Morrie…
Morrie says that “As you grow, you learn more. If you stayed at twenty-two, you’d always be as ignorant as you were at twenty-two. Aging is not just decay…it’s growth. It’s more than the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird”, Scout says the courthouse was rebuilt to “preserve every physical…
This statement of Scout’s from “To Kill a Mockingbird” suggests that the majority of the townspeople wish to maintain their status quo. In other words, what has always been thought will be thought;…
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- MACBETH
Lady Macbeth’s Character – Women in 17th CenturyConsidering how women were treated in the 17th…
Women were long viewed as sources of temptation and evil in western European literature, so it is no surprise that Shakespeare would have his protagonist egged on by an ambitious, sociopathic wife….
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- OF MICE AND MEN
What is Crook’s dream and why is it important? Why didn’t it come true?
It is in the fourth section that Lennie goes into Crook’s sleeping place and chats with him. Crook never openly expresses a dream in this section, but it is absolutely clear that what he desires,…
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- THE BOOK THIEF
In “The Book Thief” what is ugly and beautiful about Liesel, Rosa and Hans Hubermann, Max…
Liesel is a hard one, because she is the main character, and very likable, so it is difficult to pick out what is ugly about her. She tends to be mean to Rudy, not letting him kiss her, and she…