In Of Mice and Men, who wins repeated games of horseshoes?
- OF MICE AND MEN
In Of Mice and Men, who wins repeated games of horseshoes?
The novella does not state who repeatedly wins at horseshoes. In Chapter 5, Steinbeck does briefly describe that while Lennie is alone in the quiet barn with his dead puppy, “from outside came the…
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- TO BUILD A FIRE
Why does the old-timer from Sulfur Creek give advice about the weather and environment to the…
London could have included the references to the old-timer’s advice for several reasons. 1. London strongly promotes the Naturalist tenet of survival of the fittest in most of his writing; so “To…
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- MACBETH
What are the three visions seen by Macbeth in Macbeth?
The first vision is of a bloody head with an armed helmet. This vision warns Macbeth that Macduff is the one who is going to behead him. The vision states, “Macbeth, Macbeth, Macbeth! Beware…
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- FRANCIS BACON
In what way does the essay ‘Of Great Place’ reflect Bacon’s idealism?
A related question to your question would be, What was Bacon’s idealism like? I would first answer this question. Then, I will discuss the essay, “Of Great Places,” in the light of his idealism –…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
What is the moral of A Tale of Two Cities, and how are the two cities significant?
Charles Dickens wrote A Tale of Two Cities as a warning to the ruling powers of England. The message was that the French Revolution was caused by social inequality and serious unrest. At the time…
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- SCIENCE
What are the stages of cell division?
Cell division is the process that cells go through to reproduce. Cell division includes interphase, which is before mitosis and cytokinesis (the actual dividing of the cell). Interphase consists…
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- SCIENCE
What are polysaccharides and how they are presenting?
Polysaccharides are carbohydrates. They are made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. They are in a 2:1:1 ratio between hydrogen, carbon and oxygen atoms. They are used for quick energy and…
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- SCIENCE
What geological and/or ecological factors affect the composition of the atmosphere?
Earth’s atmosphere is unique in the solar system, and there are a variety of geological and ecological factors that affect its composition. First, in comparison with other planets in the solar…
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- TO SIR, WITH LOVE
“To Sir, with Love” addresses many issues, but above all the novel offers hope”. How far do you…
The novel does a wonderful job of expressing the inherent hope of the opportunity ideology. This ideas stresses that education is critical in being able to rise in personal and social condition…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
Brutus: Good words are better than bad strokes, Octavious. Antony: In your bad strokes, Brutus…
Here are the full lines. Brutus says: Good words are better than bad strokes, Octavius. Antony says: In your bad strokes, Brutus, you give good words. Witness the hole you made in Caesar’s heart,…
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- NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS, AN AMERICAN SLAVE
Could someone explain more about the power relations between the slave and his master in The…
One of the principle elements of the relationship of power in Douglass’ work is predicated upon the denial of freedom. Douglass portrays slavery as an institution which can only exist when there…
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- YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN
Would you say that Goodman Brown was heroic in the story “Young Goodman Brown”? I have to argue…
In my opinion, Goodman Brown is indeed a heroic figure in the story “Young Goodman Brown.” Goodman Brown confronts situations and characters who would have been terrifying to anyone, which takes a…
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- RABINDRANATH TAGORE
In the story ‘The Postmaster’ what impression does it have on my life.
The question asks, “What impression does Tagore’s “Post Master” have on “my” life. Well, I can’t answer for you; but perhap I could try to say what impression Tagore’s short story has had on my…
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- FRINDLE
Favorite PartWhat is your favorite part in the book “Frindle”?
I would say that the best part is the notion of “inventing” the word to change the balances of power. The idea of language being something invented to develop power and to assert a sense of…
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- RUDYARD KIPLING
What is the relevance of the poem ‘IF’ in my life?In brief is perfect about 60-100 words will be…
The primary relevance of Kipling’s poem, “If”, would be to instill moral courage and decisiveness within an individual. There is much within the poem that speaks to a person who is facing a crisis…
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- THE LEAP
In “The Leap” by Louise Erdrich, what does the theme “As you fall, there is time to think” mean…
The narrator’s mother made three leaps in the short story, “The Leap.” The first leap was a literal one which dealt with the mother leaping to safety in the fire from the tent. The second was…
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- BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
How is “By the Waters of Babylon” a classic hero’s quest?
The classic hero would have had a goal or quest to perform in order to earn the honor from the people in his or her village. There would be preparation, fasting and praying and then the send-off…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
What (not whom) is the target of Twain’s criticism and what techniques does he employ to achieve…
Society’s hypocrisy is the target of Twain’s criticism. From promoting slavery as morally right to killing children in the name of a feud (which supposedly upholds family pride), Twain’s satire…
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- THE SUMMER OF THE BEAUTIFUL WHITE HORSE
In “The Summer of the Beautiful White Horse”, what are the adjectives for that white horse?
The adjectives which would describe Saryoan’s depiction of the white horse in his short story would range. One particular adjective would be “beauty,” as the boys are immediately struck by the…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
What is the difference between the greasers and the socs in The Outsiders?
The basic difference is economic, the socs being the teenage children of more upper-class parents and the greasers being from the classic “wrong side of the tracks.” The differences are…
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- GEORGE BERNARD SHAW
Describe “Candida” by George Bernard Shaw as a problem play..
A problem play focuses on a current social problem in a realistic manner. In Candida, written in the 1890s, Shaw critiques Victorian stereotypes about women, love, and marriage. Women’s issues were…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, mostly everyone is represented by an animal, but my teacher says…
Atticus is best represented by “God” as in a loving, kind gentle father who instructs and leads by example. His character is above all of the “lower instincts” as represented by the animals….
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- HARRY POTTER AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
why childrens like the character of harry potter very much?why childrens like the character of…
The wizardry and the fact that the kids, despite their magical talents, experience the same headaches as adolescents all over make the subject matter quite appealing. Sensing their own challenges…
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- LIFE OF PI
What does the number three symbolize?i know this much about the three…three toed sloth, three…
Three is considered a powerful number in numerology, Christianity, and several other world religions. Also in Christianity there is the Holy Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Three is meant…
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- THE LOTTERY
What are the consequences of following the crowd as shown in “The Lottery”?
Well–this is an interesting ethical and moral question because in actuality, the consequences of following the crowd, as shown in Jackson’s “The Lottery,” are nill: no consequences are apparent at…
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- INTO THE WILD
What are some important quotes from Chapters 9-11 of “Into the Wild”?Need Page Number
In Chapter Nine, page 96, Ken Sleight, who is considered somewhat of an expert on the subject of Everett Ruess and his adventures in the wilderness, compares Ruess and Christopher McCandless:…
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- THE NECKLACE
In “The Necklace”, why do you think that she is so unhappy? Is it because she wants what she…
She is unhappy because she places her self-worth on things rather than the love her husband has for her. She places her self-worth on having things rather than her family and the loyalty her…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
What are a few signifigant quotes from Chapters 14-20 in The Kite Runner?Could you explain their…
In his phone conversation, Rahim Khan says to Amir, “Come. There is a way to be good again”. This quote is significant because it indicates that Rahim Khan has known Amir’s secret all these…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Why is Gatsby nervous when Nick sees him at home at 2 am?
The scene to which you are referring takes place at the beginning of chapter 5. Nick returns home at 2 a.m. from an evening out to see Gatsby’s house ablaze with light. Gatsby seems to have the…
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- THE ANDROMEDA STRAIN
In Andromeda Strain, what is one experiment the scientists set up at Wildfire to try to gather…
The scientists at Wildfire conduct many experiments to try to find out what the deadly organism is and how it works. Their goal is to devise a way to counteract and destroy it. In chapter 16, when…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
“Play the man Master Ridley.” In the first section the old lady says this. Why did the old lady…
The lady quotes a 16th Century British Clergyman Hugh Latimer who said: Play the man, Master Ridley; we shall this day light such a candle, by God’s grace, in England, as I trust shall never be…
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- BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
Any ideas for the “sequel” of “By the Waters of Babylon”?My teacher has asked us to write a short…
That’s an interesting assignment. I’ll try to help with some different angles that you can take, and I am sure that other people might have some great ideas also. 1. 300 years in the future….
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
What is the trainning school in “The Most Dangerous Game”?
The training school is, in General Zaroff’s thinking, a very important aspect of his “game” of hunting human prey. The training school is an area in the cellar of General Zaroff’s mansion in which…
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- THE LEGEND OF SLEEPY HOLLOW
In “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow,” whom does the Headless Horseman throw into the brook?
This part of the Headless Horseman legend occurs when Ichabod has spent the night dancing and impressing the ladies with his manners at the Van Tassel dance. Brom knows that Ichabod is…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
In the “Cask Of Amontillado”, why does Montresor say to Fortunato, “Yes, for the love of God”? Is…
He is being somewhat sarcastic by echoing Fortunato’s own words. Fortunato asks to be set free “for the love of God,” and by replying with that same phrase, Montresor almost implies that what he…
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- FLOWERS FOR ALGERNON
What is the significance of the title of Daniel Keyes story, “Flowers for Algernon?”
In the story “Flowers for Algernon,” the main character, Charlie Gordon, is a mentally disabled man who undergoes an experimental procedure to triple his intelligence. Scientists have previously…
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- FOREIGN LANGUAGE TEACHERS
New media and foreign languagesHello everyone, I challenge you the following topic. What do role…
I never really thought about this topic until I opened a Facebook account. As a former high school principal, I receive many friend requests from students I have worked with, a few of whom are…
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- SCIENCE
Immune system can’t react to non-self antigens. What is an example an individual would be likely…
I think your question is referring to how the immune system reacts to antigens. Antigens are markers on the outside of cells. Viruses, bacteria, and other invaders of the body all have these…
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- FREDERICK DOUGLASS
Frederick Douglas offered much insight to the life of an African American living the United States during the 1800s. Douglas was a former slave who managed to earn his freedom. He dedicated his…
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- HISTORY
What is the name of archaic shelter?
If you are referring to the Native American archaic shelters, then the answer to your question is that they constructed animal-skin tents and lean tos. Most ancient Native American sites were…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
Throughout The Crucible who asked the best questions during the trials?
While Rev. Hale asks excellent questions during his investigations throughout the play, the best questioning during the actual trials comes from Judge Danforth (strangely enough). This is purely a…
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- MATH
If x + y = $22 and the price of x was 20% higher than the price of y, what does y equal?
x+y=22 x= y + .2y y + (y + .2y)= 22 2.2y = 22 y = 10 dollars
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- HISTORY
As we all know, there were many things invented during the year 1959, that was 50 years ago!…
I think these kinds of questions offer a great deal of thought. I am not sure anyone in the 1950s would have conceived of the advances that we take for granted today. Perhaps, one of the most…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
When Scout tries to spare Walter Cunningham any further humiliation, what does Miss Caroline do…
This scene in Chapter 2 is another example of Scout’s outspokenness and naivety, Miss Caroline’s inexperience, and Walter Cunningham’s pride. When Miss Caroline continues to try to force Walter to…
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- BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
What characteristics of mankind are present in the narrator that were present in the men who once…
Given the story as a whole, we are provided with a number of rather worrying characteristics of the narrator when compared the “Gods” later in the story. The unavoidable characteristic that is…
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- BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
What is the setting of this story?
The novel is set during a future nuclear war, although for contemporary audiences it would probably feel more like a past nuclear war, since it is base
- SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD
d on WWII. During this war, a group of boys is…
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- SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD
During Edwards’ “Sinners” sermon, some records state that listeners cried out and fainted. What…
Edwards vividly illustrates the title of his sermon by describing man’s dire state of being dangled over a fiery pit. However, it is not simply this image of man’s precarious position that would…
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- MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Why did Leonato invite Claudio and Don Pedro to his house? why did he invite them
Leonato, who is the father of Hero and uncle of Beatrice, is the governor of Messina, the setting of the play. Don Pedro, the Prince of Aragon, comes to visit and is welcomed by Leonato. Don…
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- OEDIPUS REX
What does Ode 1 of Sophocles’s “Oedipus Rex” contribute to the play?I’m in need of a thesis, but…
The chorus in this play, who chant the song or ode, represent the elders of the city of Thebes. These choral odes and dances serve to separate one scene from another as there was no curtain in the…
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- FRINDLE
In Frindle, what did Judy receive in a brown envelope for her frindle story?
In the story Frindle, Judy receives a copy of the fifth grade class picture at Lincoln Elementary School. In the picture, the seven fifth grade teachers are standing at the ends of the rows of…