In Hamlet, how does Shakespeare show Gertrude thinking and planning, and then how do her…
- HAMLET
In Hamlet, how does Shakespeare show Gertrude thinking and planning, and then how do her…
By the end of Act 3, Gertrude has a much different understanding of what Hamlet has been thinking and why he has been acting the way he has through the play to that point. He makes it abundantly…
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- MAHATMA GANDHI
What is the hero’s journey of Mahatma Gandhi? Mainly who is his guardian/mentor/helper and what…
For Gandhi, his calling is not so much one to “adventure” as a call to service. In the service of peace, he underwent great personal sacrifice and was an inspiration to many, and to this day…
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- HISTORY
Can someone help me find professional reviews for the novel Hallowed Ground by James M….
I’ve chosen three book reviews that are both professional as well as broad in scope. The first is from the New York Times book review. It was written by Raye Snover 6/15/2003. You can access the…
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- HISTORY
Anything about the Civil Rights Movement.
It is really very hard to answer such a vague question. If you can ask more specific questions, we can help you more. The first thing to know about the Civil Rights Movement is that it was a…
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- THE ODYSSEY
In Book IX of Homer’s, The Odyssey, who sends the storm, and why is it not Poseidon?
In The Odyssey, Book Nine, by Homer, blame for the winds that continue to blow Odysseus beyond his home are as follows: ‘Thence we sailed onward stricken at heart, yet glad as men saved from…
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- THE CHRYSALIDS
Does good prevail over evil in “The Chrysalids”?
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird,” what is a good quotation that shows maturity in Scout’s character?
Scout grows up during the course of the novel; innocence is lost as she comes to understand many adult realities. Her growing maturity is reflected in her attitudes and behavior. One incident that…
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- HISTORY
What themes have dominated Russian history and how have they affected Russian development?
The two primary themes which have dominated Russian history has been Russia’s self styled denomination as the “Third Rome” following the fall of Constantinople, and the attempts by Peter I and…
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- NIGHT
In Night, what did the condition of the synagogue on the eve of deportation reaveal to the Jewish…
To a great extent, the huddling into the synagogue represents a great deal of foreshadowing of what is to come. On one hand, the condition of the synagogue as a temple or house of worship that…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
At the end of Chapter VII of The Great Gatsby, Gatsby stands alone, looking at Daisy’s house….
At the end of Chapter VII, Tom, Daisy, Jordan, and Nick have returned to the Buchanan’s house in East Egg after Myrtle Wilson had been killed on the road. Nick has been invited inside, but has…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In A Separate Peace, what understanding do Finny and Gene reach about the incident in the…
Finny pretty much concludes that Gene probably is responsible for knocking him out of the tree. Even if Gene did it accidentally, it is understood between the both of them that Gene may have had…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
What are the local colours in The Outsiders? Comment on the speech, dress, mannerisms and so on…
If you are after a general introduction to the fascinating world of this memorable novel, you don’t have to turn further than the first chapter to find one. In Chapter One, Ponyboy gives us a clear…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
Anyone have a quote that helps show William’s rejection of the creature in Mary Shelley’s novel,…
In Mary Shelley’s classic novel, Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus, we do not get the details of William’s deadly encounter with the creature until the monster shares the details with Victor….
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are some of the issues faced by sperm donors?What are some of the issues faced by sperm donors?
An argument could be made that sperm donors face an ethical dilemma, in that if their sperm is used to father a child, or in many cases, several children, then do those children have any right to…
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- MATH
Dudeney puzzle – catching the thief”Now constable”, said the defendant’s council in…
Let the distance where the defender and the prisoner met be D. Then the distance the defender ran = D Then, the distance the prisoner ran = D-27 The number of steps that the defender ran to D is x…
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- ANTIGONE
In Antigone, how does Creon react to Haemon’s arguments?
When Haemon confronts his father he makes a very sensitive appeal to his better judgement, not openly criticising him but presenting his concerns gently and clearly. He offers many metaphors to…
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- ESSAY LAB
I need a good thesis, sub thesis, and introduction for two movies.”Schindler’s List” and “Hotel…
It sounds like your assignment is to write a compare-contrast essay on “Schindler’s List” and “Hotel Rwanda.” In order to get started, you need to do some basic brainstorming. To help you get…
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- WALK TWO MOONS
What name did sal decide give to the baby girl?
In the novel Walk Two Moons the main character, Salamanca (also known as Sal), discussed with her father whether her stillborn baby sister should be named after all. Sal felt that the baby deserved…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
How does the night club illustrate the State’s philosophy Brave New World?
Snce only question is allowed at a time, your post was edited. On a date with Henry Foster, after they have been good consumers by playing Obstacle Gold, Lenina rides over the crematorium with him…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
In Catcher in the Rye, how would would you describe Holden’s connection to Allie?
Holden and Allie are best friends, besides being brothers. Their connection is pretty close and intense during the time Allie is alive, and Holden’s connection to his brother maintains its…
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- THE PASSIONATE SHEPHERD TO HIS LOVE
Examining the author’s use of words in “The Passionate Shepherd to his Love,” would they be…
The sounds of the English language have been divided into two categories: harsh-sounding, and soothing. The harsh-sounding consonants are: K,T,P,B. These sounds are sometimes referred to as…
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- THE BLACK CAT
Please give me a brief summary of “The Black Cat.”
“The Black Cat” is yet another classic murder tale from Poe. The unreliable first person narrator is writing his account on the eve of his execution for murdering his wife. The story that unfolds…
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- HAMLET
Review the following quote from Shakespeare’s Hamlet: “What a piece of work is man – how noble in…
“Oh what a piece of work is man” is one of Shakespeare’s most famous speeches in Hamlet, and perhaps in all of his works. The quote is very much in keeping with his realization that the world is…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What had the biggest impact on Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird? From which action or statement…
Atticus’ lesson about standing in someone else’s shoes or skin has the biggest impact on Scout. It helps her to understand some of the major decisions made in the book. Scout can empathize with…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Where in To Kill a Mockingbird is the proof that the Finches are poor?I’m looking for the quote,…
The quote you are looking for is in chapter 2. It comes as a flashback just after Scout’s embarrassment on her first day of school when she tries to explain why Walter Cunningham cannot take lunch…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Atticus’ behavior influence others?
He lives by example. His behavior is consistent, he could never be labeled a hypocrite. He influences others by being so different from most everyone else in the town, so he stands out. Being a…
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- THE AWAKENING
In The Awakening, what is the “outward life which conforms, and the inward life which questions”?
In The Awakening, the protagonist Edna Pontellier leads a life that does not make her entirely happy. She is married and has children which conforms to the standard social conventions of Edna’s…
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- THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
What is the common theme of The Old Man and the Sea and Of Mice and Men?
Very interesting question. Clearly there could be many “common themes,” but if I had to answer this question I would want to approach it by considering the power of love and friendship in a hostile…
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- TEACHERS
I want my English IV students to write a research paper on different health topics. How do I get…
I gave a similar assignment in my English III class last Fall and will give you some ideas and advice of things I would have done the same and differently. First, I had them list different health…
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- NIGHT
In Night, how do the “veteran” prisoners respond when they discover the newcomers have never…
Like so much in the narrative, little is clear to those who had to endure the Holocaust. In a lucid setting, the veterans would either give clear guidance to those who are new to the conditions of…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird what do Atticus and Ms.Dubose have in common?
Tough one. My first thought is to say nothing at all, but that’s a superficial thought which goes against one of the themes of the book which is to put yourself in other people’s shoes and not…
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- CINEMA
Can someone give me a summary of the movie “The Express”it doesn’t have to be long, but i just…
Sure! It’s got to be a short summary in that I’m not a really big fan of sports movies (apart from The Blind Side, that is). Ernie Davis is living with his “uncle” Will with their extended family…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
What is the moral the Pardoner and Chaucer each wants us to draw from “The Pardoner’s Tale”?
The Pardoner and Chaucer have two very different morals to their respective tales. Chaucer uses the Pardoner as a vehicle to expose the Catholic Church as corrupt. The Pardoner uses his own tale of…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Who kills the mad dog in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Atticus shoots the dog, and this is when Scout finds out that Atticus isn’t just some weenie that sits behind a desk talking about lawyerly things. She has worried about her father since he isn’t…
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- THE STORY OF AN HOUR
In “The Story Of An Hour,” what illness afflicts Mrs. Mallard?
I think the only evidence we get is that she had some kind of heart disease, a weak heart, maybe an arrhythmia. Reading this story, I always thought it was possible that this meant something else….
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- BUSINESS
Accounting for overheadsHi all, Im desperately stuck with an assignment I have and was wandering…
Overhead is important because if you don’t take it into account, you are not calculating the true cost of a product. For example, if you have a store you have the cost and value of your inventory….
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In chapter 14, why does Dill run away from his home back to Maycomb?
Dill was originally excited to be staying home for the summer with his new father. However, Dill runs away and tells Jem and Scout that his parents didn’t need him. They bought him all sorts of…
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- HISTORY
What were the impacts of English colonial expansion on English language?(please help me write…
The biggest effect by far is that English became a truly universal language. The expansion of the British Empire meant that English became the official language of such diverse areas as Canada, the…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
How does Chaucer combine oral and written traditions in Canterbury Tales?
While The Canterbury Tales is a written text, Chaucer still acknowledges the oral tradition of story telling by the way he crafts the work as a whole. In the General Prologue he establishes the…
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- POETRY
Who is included among the metaphysical and devotional poets of the 17th century and why?
Metaphysical poets often included themes of spirituality and the human soul in their works. Metaphysics involves the combination of spiritual, mystical themes and science. Many of these poets were…
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- ON MY FIRST SON
Disscuss the language usage and metaphorical reference within the poem “On My First Son” by Ben…
The first quatrain tells us that the poet, Johnson, has lost his son at seven years old. Johnson’s son died of the plague. The narrator opens the poem with an apostrophe which is when the speaker…
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- LITERATURE
Dr.Johnson,s efforts Discuss the significance of Dr.Johnson’s efforts in the standardization and…
This is because Johnson’s was the first dictionary to really try to define all the words in the language — not just “hard” words. By doing this, Johnson put in writing things that had not been in…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Was the use of force justified in the following situation?A 19-year-old woman was raped by two…
Under no circumstances was use of force justified in this situation; rather it reeks of vigilante justice. Use of force is justified only if there is an immediate danger to one’s health or safety…
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- LITERATURE
pseudo_classicism Write a critical note on “PSEUDO_CLASSICISM”? answer in detail
This term is generally applied to what is known as the “Augustan Age” — the reigns of Queen Anne and George I. It was called this because the elites of the time liked to think that they were…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, is there evidence that Daisy has lost interest in her lifestyle?
Despite the many luxuries of her lifestyle, provided by Tom Buchanan’s great wealth, Daisy leads an empty life, one without direction or purpose. She is clearly bored. Nick first sees these signs…
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- MATH
How to determine the cosine of the angle between the vectors u and v?u=3i-4j v=2i+j
We have the vectors u = 3i – 4j and v = 2i + j. Now the cosine of the angle between two vectors A = a1*i + b1*j and B = a2*i + b2*j is given by cos…
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- CARL SANDBURG
What is the underlying image and the meaning in the poem “Fog” by Carl Sandburg?
The image is the fog itself and Sandburg uses the metaphor of the stealth, quickness, unpredictability and silence of a cat to describe the fog. I would say this technique is a derivative technique…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
In Pride and Prejudice, could Lady Catherine de Bourgh be considered an aristocratic version of…
While Lady Catherine and Mrs. Bennet come from two very different social classes, they have more in common than they may think. Here are a few things to think about: 1. Both women are mothers to…
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- THE SIGNAL-MAN
What is the theme of “The Signal-Man”?
This question has been previously asked and answered. Please see the links below, and thank you for using eNotes!…
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- TRIGONOMETRY MATH
We’ll work inside brackets first. The trigonometric inverse function sin^-1 a = arcsin a. We’ll re-write the given function: cos [2arcsin (1/3)] We’ll note arcsin (1/3) = x => sin x = 1/3 We’ll…