In the book Johnny Tremain, why does Johnny vow to get even with Dove?
- JOHNNY TREMAIN
In the book Johnny Tremain, why does Johnny vow to get even with Dove?
Johnny Tremain vows to get even with Dove because Dove, another silver smith apprentice, purposefully hands Johnny a cracked crucible hoping something bad will happen. When Johnny takes the…
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- THE BOOK THIEF
In “The Book Thief” how did the key come to be in Max’s copy of Mein Kampf?
The short answer is that Hans Hubermann taped it there. Hans had a really good war buddy who played the accordion, and that war buddy died. Hans felt really badly for his buddy, who had a wife…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
As seen in Frankenstein, how long does Victor take to create his creature?
Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein depicts the life of a “student of unhallowed arts” and his success at reanimating life. Shelley’s Victor, created as the result of a nightmare, began his life…
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- THE CRAZY HORSE ELECTRIC GAME
What were some quotes from The Crazy Horse Electric Game?
Jenny Blackburn is Willie’s girlfriend and fellow athlete. After the accident Jenny is the one who saves him then nurses him while he recovers health. Jenny loves Willie so much that she promises…
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- CALL IT COURAGE
What one thing does Mafatu do for fun on the island in Call It Courage by Armstrong Sperry?What…
Mafatu does not have much time to do things for fun on the island, as he has a lot of work to do to ensure his survival and prepare to journey back to his home. He does take the opportunity to do…
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- ENDER’S GAME
Is Ender more like Valentine or Peter? What characteristics are more of Valentine’s and which are…
Ender is not like Valentine and he is not like Peter. Ender, or Andrew, is a combination of both. Valentine is a compassionate person. She will defend her little brother if necessary, but she…
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- CALL IT COURAGE
Is it true or false that Mafatu’s island looks like Hikueru in Call It Courage by Armstrong…
The first question is false; Mafatu’s island does not look like Hikueru. Hikueru, “the only land that (Mafatu has) ever seen, (is) as flat as his hand”. The island on which he lands, however, has…
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- TOM CLANCY
Is it possible to create a counter-terrorism team from around the world like in “Rainbow Six”?
An international team of counter-terrorists is a great idea, but likely to remain a fiction. Tom Clancy is noted for the realistic plots and details he presents, but there are many obstacles to…
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- SPEAK
What was the truth behind her action in Speak?
Although this is a fairly general question, I am guessing you are speaking about the 911 call from the party that night? It is, of course, the central event early in the novel Speak. That phone…
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- THE BEAN TREES
What are the themes in the book The Bean Trees?
In my opinion, there are three main themes in The Bean Trees: the power of friendship, the fact that actions have consequences, and human rights. The Power of Friendship –Generally, the main…
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- ENDER’S GAME
Describe Peter from “Ender’s Game”.
I do not recall any physical description of Peter. We have to visualize his appearance as best we can. But there is certainly description of Peter’s actions, and that tells us a great deal about…
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- SCIENCE
How do cell membranes and the cytoskeleton assist each other by working together?
Well, the cell membrane and cytoskeleton are both cellular organelles. The cell membrane helps regulate or control what enters and leaves the cell. The cytoskeleton helps in cellular support and…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Is cosmetic surgery mere vanity?Is cosmetic surgery mere vanity?
While some cosmetic surgery is performed to satisfy the vanity of a person, there are circumstances in which such surgery is not for mere vanity. For instance, a baby may be born with ears that…
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- FAST FOOD NATION: THE DARK SIDE OF THE ALL-AMERICAN MEAL
What are the implications of Schlosser’s argument?
A major implication of Schlosser’s work and argument is that the consumption and dependence on fast food has been reexamined. American consumers have sought to demand more changes in fast food…
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- HISTORY
Public DeceptionHow did the US Government create or adapt public deception on the September 11…
Anyone who answers this will have a different perspective and opinion depending on political party and if they truly think that the government did deceive the American public. I think that the…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
What is Edgar Allan Poe’s style of writing in “The Cask of Amontillado”?
Poe uses a first person narrator, Montresor, who is speaking to an unknown audience. Also, it is never revealed why Montresor seeks revenge, which builds suspense throughout the story. Montresor…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In “A Separate Peace” what is revealed as each boy assumes that the attention he attracts is…
Throughout this book, we really only get Gene’s perspective of things, and so we have to guess at the other characters’ thoughts and feelings. Up to this point in the novel, we can sense that Gene…
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- EMILY BRONTË
wuthering heights,analyse the character of heathcliffis heathcliff a realistic character or more…
Heathcliff is an archetypal character who represents the very essence of revenge. As such, he cannot be described as realistic. While the reader may sympathize greatly with Heathcliff’s humble…
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- CREATIONISM
What do scientists mean when they use the word ‘theory’?You often hear non-scientific people say,…
I think that the use of the word “theory” in the scientific community versus the general population might be different because of its level of precision in the former, as opposed to the latter. In…
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- THE RANSOM OF RED CHIEF
Who is Bill Driscoll in “The Ransom of Red Chief”?
Bill Driscoll is one of the kidnappers in this story, a story I frequently used as a warning to my children when they were young about what would happen if they were kidnapped. The narrator is…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
Is this a simile or a metaphor?On hypnopaedia: “Not so much like drops of water, though…
It functions as both. Or rather, it functions as an anti-simile and a metaphor. Instead of comparison, hypnopaedia is contrasted with water: “Not so much like drops of water.” But after the…
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- REFERENCE
How useful are Learning Palettes with first grade reading skills and vocabulary?
Learning Palette is available for grades K through 3 for Reading and K through 5 for Math. Learning Palette requires no writing, answers are selected according to colored disks, and provides a…
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- BUSINESS
I’m new to business studies, and I want a simple introduction to business studies.
Various aspects of Business may include study of the following: Human Resources (recruitment, training, salaries, benefits, etc.) Marketing (getting people interested in your product; researching…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
What is the the meaning of the story’s title?
At first I considered that this story would be about hunting something very violent and dangerous (obviously). Big game cats were the first thing that came to my mind. As I read further, though, it…
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- THE LITTLE PRINCE
What lesson is learned from the pilot and the prince in Saint-Exupery’s The Little Prince?
The most important lesson we learn from the pilot and the prince is that it is the things unseen that are most important. The pilot’s drawing of a boa constrictor from the outside digesting an…
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- THE BOOK THIEF
Why does Liesel steal books in The Book Thief?
Liesel first discovers a book called The Gravedigger’s Handbook when her brother dies, and she holds onto the book until her foster father, Hans Hubermann, teaches her how to read it. Hans and…
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- IN COLD BLOOD
What are 3 physical and 3 personality traits of Dick and Perry?
Perry, 3 physical traits: 1. Perry has small, deformed legs and a muscular upper body as a result of a motorcycle accident. 2. He is bi-racial, half Irish and half Cherokee Indian. 3. He has…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What element is missing from early man that makes it difficult to know more about culture?
The element missing from early man was the written language. We can make many inferences about early man by examining artifacts, art forms, and sites. We can, for example, see what kinds of tools…
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- SCIENCE
Describe heredity and evolution in humans?
Heredity is the passing of traits and information from Parents to their offspring. A division of Biology called Genetics is the study of heredity. Evolution is the changing of genetic material in…
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- THE JOY LUCK CLUB
What did Suyuan Woo leave with her twin baby girls on the side of the road in China? Pictures and…
In The Joy Luck Club, Suyuan Woo must leave her twin daughters on the roadside during the war because she believes that she is going to die. She has been trying to make the journey to another town…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What factors influence culture?What are the characteristics of culture?
“Culture” is a broad term and can constitute many elements. One factor that influences culture can be national identity. The experiences of a group of people on the level of one’s nation can play…
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- SCIENCE
Can anybody provide me literature on trivalent and hexavalent chromium? How to convert your…
I can tell you that the US Department of Labor has a whole bunch of literature on this subject. As far as disadvantages, it is highly toxic and can cause a number of medical problems as PGE in…
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- HISTORY
In Hindu religion, is it ethical for a man to marry his real mama’s daughter?Arjuna abducted his…
This is going to be a challenging question to answer. Anytime one has to engage in a study of the texts that guide one of the world’s oldest and most intricate of religions, some level of…
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- MACBETH
Please summarise ActIII Sc.1 of “Macbeth” and comment on the character of Macbeth.
This question has already been answered. Here is a link for you: http://www.enotes.com/macbeth/search?q=summary+of+act+1+scene+1
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- LITERATURE
What is female agency?Yes. The term “female agency”, as used in the above question has to do with…
I would define female agency as the active role of the female in a particular genre or endeavor. Traditionally,women have had little agency in most cultures. A good example of the increase in…
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- HAMLET
Broadly describe the significance of the grave digger’s scene.
The grave digging scene in Shakespeare’s Hamlet serves several dramatic purposes in the play. First, it’s about the only comic relief to be found in an otherwise unremittingly heavy, tragic play….
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- MACBETH
Macbeth shows the essentially self-defeating character of evil that preserves itself by…
Macbeth as a character suggests his self-defeat and destruction. Throughout the play, Macbeth is enticed by the possibility of the witches’ prophecy coming true, and he lets this infect his mind….
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- SAROJINI NAIDU
I would like to have a brief summary on Sarojini Naidu’s poem “The Soul’s Prayer”
As the title suggests, the poet’s idea is a discussion between the speaker and God about the nature of existence, questions that would be most likely offered during a prayer. The speaker is…
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- DISGRACE
How is Coetzee’s style reflected in his novel Disgrace?
Coetzee’s work often can be described as either meta-fiction or allegory, and sometimes both. In this novel, Coetzee moves away from allegory but employs his style of meta-fiction in two signficant…
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- THE PEARL
Which instances in The Pearl show money is important in life? How is the family affected by…
As the novel begins, Kino and Juana live in peace and harmony with their natural surroundings, bound together by their love for their infant son, Coyotito. Their happiness and contentment is…
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- THE DANCE
What is the the imagery, metaphor, rhyme and structure of the poem “The Dance” By William Carlos…
“The Dance” by William Carlos Williams is written in rhythmic verse which would mimic the rhythm of the dancing described in its twelve lines. Imagery in the poem includes auditory imagery (what…
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- RICHARD CORY
Can anybody help me define the imagery, metaphors, rhyme and structure of the poem “Richard Cory”…
The poem “Richard Cory” is structured in such a way as to emphasize the differences between the rich and the poor. We know that Richard lives in the more affluent “uptown” because it talks about “…
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- SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE
What role does irony play in Vonnegut’s portrayal of the Dresden bombing?
One of the main points of irony is that the men stay safe in a slaughterhouse, which is usually seen as a place of violent death. The usual place of death is like a womb or a tomb (underground)…
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- OF HUMAN BONDAGE
While reading the novel, I wanted to know what determines one’s social position as an insider or…
One element that Phillip discovers about ascension in the English social order is the underlying premise of hypocrisy and in-authenticity. The social order that deems “insider” or “outsider” is…
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- TEACHER TIPS
Teaching Research PapersI’m new here and teach a class of 17 homeschoolers age 13-16. I’ll be…
Even as students are learning to write a research paper, I think the paper needs to be inquiry-driven, rather than topic-driven. Can any of the topics be framed as inquiries that would allow the…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What is the style of language in Bradbury’s classic novel “Fahrenheit 451”?
Ray Bradbury uses great descriptions, elegant poetic symbolism and intense imagery in his book “Fahrenheit 451”. The story itself is told in three parts, in a third-person limited narration, from…
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- SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
Which scenes from Sense and Sensibility demonstrate that Marianne is guided by violent,…
One scene in Sense and Sensibility that demonstrates Marianne’s sensibility (violent, unrestrained emotion) is when she bids farewell to the trees, leaves, flowers, wind, etc., etc. at Norland Park…
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- MACBETH
I am currently preparing for a test on Act 1, scenes 3, 5, 7, and Act 2, scene 2. What should I…
These scenes are key to the play because they chart the beginning of the plan to kill Duncan and seize the crown right through to the accomplishment of this crime and then the feelings of guilt…
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- CALL IT COURAGE
What does Mafatu find in the Sacred Place in Armstrong Perry’s Call It Courage?What is another…
Mafatu finds a spearhead in the Sacred Place. When Mafatu discovers the Sacred Place, he sees “a series of wide stone terraces rising in a pyramid many feet high; on top of this pyramid a…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Act 5, scene 3: Describe the conclusion of the drama and explain how poetic justice operates in…
The conclusion of Romeo and Juliet, the denouement of the dramatic action, occurs in the funeral of the two lovers who are laid together in a vault to be close to one another in death as they…