In “The Crucible” how does John feel about Reverend Parris?
- THE GREAT GATSBY
Compare the similarities and differences between Jay and Tom in The Great GatsbyI have to write a…
To write an essay comparing Tom and Gatsby, you’d want to start by listing all their major characteristics and actions in the novel. Then you’d look for categories where they can be compared and…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible” how does John feel about Reverend Parris?
John is fairly open about his feelings for Parris. In the first act, he gets into arguments with Parris, and some of his feelings come out. One issue he has with Parris is his preaching style….
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Do internal environments of males and females differ? Explain.
Males and females do have differences. Their brains differ in size and in basic functioning. The male is controlled by what is called a “hunter’s instinct”, and the female is controlled by what is…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
Explain why Justine confesses to the crime, even though she is innocent in Frankenstein.
Justine, in Mary Shelley’s novel Frankenstein, initially sates that she is innocent of the murder of William. “God knows,” she said, “how entirely I am innocent.” Later, in the same chapter…
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- RALPH ELLISON
Discuss the role of improvisation in “Invisible Man”Discuss the role of improvisation in…
Having discovered that he is invisible to the white world after repeated attempts to have his own reality acknowledged, Ellison’s narrator retreats beneath the streets of New York. There he notes…
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- INTO THE WILD
In Into the Wild, how is Krakauer’s life related to McCandless’?
Krakauer and McCandless have very similar lives, hence Krakauer’s interest in Chris’s story. Krakauer, like McCandless, went out on daring escapades in which his life was in danger (he fell through…
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- SCIENCE
How long does cocaine stay in your system?
It is difficult to assess the exact time that cocaine remains in your system. Most users to not get a pure form of the substance so other chemicals in the substance could affect the duration in the…
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- HAMLET
In Hamlet, why wouldn’t Claudius provide a state funeral for Polonius?
A state funeral would draw too much attention to Polonius’ death and risk opening up questions about the circumstances surrounding his demise. One of the first questions might be, What was Polonius…
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- AN INSPECTOR CALLS
What are Sheila’s, and the rest of the Birlings’, views on life?
I think that Sheila’s view (along with Eric’s view) changes as a result of the Inspector’s visit and what they learn from that about the values of socialism. It all starts off very self-satisfied…
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- MY ANTONIA
In at least three sentences tell how Antonia is representative of a pioneer woman in the book “My…
In the novel, “My Antonia” by Willa Cather Antonia is the model of a successful pioneer woman because she is a survivor. She is an immigrant that has been moved to a new country. This takes…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Lord of the Flies, why is the description of Piggy’s death so bloody and ugly, compared to…
Simon’s death is so peaceful considering how savage the boys were when they attacked him. He slowly floated out with his arms out to the side (as in a cross-like figure) and was surrounded by…
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- THE GARDEN PARTY: AND OTHER STORIES
What evidence can I draw that contributes to my understanding of Laura and her situation from…
Unfortunately I do not have the same edition of this short story as you do so I cannot be sure about which particular part of this tremendous tale you are referring to. However, from your question,…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In Animal Farm, why are Snowball and Boxer decorated? How do each feel about their successes?
Snowball and Boxer are decorated for being heroes in the Battle of Cowshed. A struggle between the animals on the farm and humans who storm the farm in an effort to reclaim it. Snowball is hit…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible” what reasons does Abigail give Parris for her discharge as the Proctors’ servant?
She states that it was Elizabeth who had some sort of vengeful hatred for her, and that was the only reason why. She states, very angrily, to Parris, “She hates me uncle, she must, for I would not…
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- THE ABSOLUTELY TRUE DIARY OF A PART-TIME INDIAN
What are the summaries for chapter 10, 11, and 12 of “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time…
These questions have been previously asked and answered. Please see the links below, and thank you for using eNotes.
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, why does Mary’s explanation, that earlier she had been pretending, come to nothing?
Danforth fears that Mary’s admission that she and the other girls lied about their earlier claim that witches were behind their behavior will undermine the court. He thinks the people will doubt…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
What was Bill Clinton’s Shakespearean tragic flaw?All Shakespeare’s heroes are deemed to have a…
Clinton’s tragic flaw was one that damaged him more as a leader than it would as a person. That’s part of what made it a tragic flaw, by the way: it is specific to his context. It was the need to…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible” how does Danforth explain the importance of the victims testifying in a trial…
Danforth summarizes how in a normal case of crime, you have actual witnesses to the crime, eye-witness testimonies of what was done. For example, multiple people can get up and testify that “Yes,…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatbsy, why is Jay Gatsby wearing a bathing suit when he dies? Is there any…
A good question. Gatsby was wearing a swimming suit because he had been swimming. I know you asked for symbolic reasons, but the symbolic is always anchored in the practical/literal. Remember that…
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- BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
Describe what the short story, “By the Waters of Babylon”, is trying to communicate about the…
The message in regards to acquiring knowledge can be summed up in John’s father’s words at the end. When John comes back with this mind-blowing, world-altering news, he says, “Truth is a hard deer…
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- AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
How do the characters die in “And Then There Were None”?
They die in accordance with the song. The play was originally called “Ten Little Niggers”, but, for obvious reasons, was then renamed “Ten Little Indians”. When that too became politically…
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- GONE WITH THE WIND
In Gone with the Wind, did Rhett Butler have a personal sexual relationship with Belle or were…
There is never any outright admission made that Rhett and Belle had a sexual relationship. There are references to her son though that might suggest that Rhett is the father of that boy. In…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In Fahrenheit 451, how does Granger impact the story?
When Montag rejects the censorship values of society, he is cast out and hunted by the mechanical hound for sport, broadcast on television. When fleeing, he meets Granger, who gives him a drink to…
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- THE GARDEN PARTY: AND OTHER STORIES
In “The Garden Party,” why is Laura said to be a difficult character?
Laura may be considered a difficult character for two reasons. The first is that she is young and impressionable and doesn’t yet have her own mind fully under her own control. The second is that…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, what is Mary Warren’s explanation to the court for having changed her mind now?
In The Crucible, Mary Warren unwillingly comes to court, though she comes prepared to tell the truth–that she and the rest of the girls, led by Abigail, have been lying in court. She’s unwilling…
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- YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN
In “Young Goodman Brown,” what is the point of view, where does it change, and what is the result…
“Young Goodman Brown” is told from a third person point of view. It starts with a third person limited, describing Goodman Brown as if observing him objectively from the outside: ” YOUNG GOODMAN…
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- TEACHER TIPS
Teaching Literature Tipshow to teach it as an english teacher
Literature has always been my favorite thing to teach. If taught correctly, a unit on any given novel can open students up intellectually and creatively. It forces them to examine the world around…
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- HISTORY
What effects did the trade policies of East Asian countries have on their development?
This is a very general question on a big topic. Do you mean historically, in the post-World War era, or today? Historically, East Asian countries had rural economies based on food production,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Write a summary of Tom Robinson found guilty on charges of rape in To Kill a…
After all of the evidence that Atticus presented to the judge and jury, it is obvious to the reader that Tom was being accused of something he did not do. Atticus makes three strong points in his…
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- BUSINESS
“Managment can be thought of as process, a discipline, a human activity and a career.’ do you…
Yes, I agree. Management is a discipline because there are standards and a body of knowledge that has been developed over time. People who have a career in management also follow their own…
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- DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT
In “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night” how does the writer convey the sense of persuasion in…
Thomas’ word choices are persuasive. Instead of being subtle, gentle, whiny or simpering about his father passing away, he is bold and demanding. He doesn’t say, “I don’t want you to die! It’s…
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- BEOWULF
Why does Hrothgar ask Beowulf to battle Grendel’s mother, and what does Beowulf do after he kills…
Grendel’s mother is grieving for the loss of her son, so she seeks revenge and attacks Herot. Hrothgar’s closest friend is carried off by her into her deep underground/water lair. Along with his…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Describe the development of Tom and Daisy’s relationship in The Great Gatsby.
From the beginning, we know that Tom cheats on Daisy. She is not happy with this, but ignores it. Then we see that Daisy still has feelings for Jay. She spends time with him during the day and…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In “The Great Gatsby,” who escaped to New York city to have an affair?
Tom Buchannan would have Myrtle Wilson take the train and meet him in the city. They would do this to make it less obvious they were having an affair to those on the train who might be from East…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In regards to The Great Gatsby, is this quote right?”Before the first World war, Middle West is…
Yes and no. Can the quotation be found within The Great Gatsby as it stands? No. Part of it does, however. On the first few pages of the book, Nick puts the Midwest into perspective: “Instead…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, how are East Egg and West Egg symbolic?
East Egg stands for the established wealth accrued over generations, or, “old money.” It is the home to Daisy and Tom Buchannan, and other very wealthy families of notoriety. The people who live…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
Is the ending of “Pride and Prejudice” fairytailish? Why or why not?
In a lot of ways, it is. Most romantic movies end in a marriage, as do a lot of fairy tales. So in the sense that the story ends in a marriage with a “happily ever after” feel to it, yes, it is a…
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- THE GIFT OF THE MAGI
In “The Gift of the Magi” how do Della and Jim feel toward each other? Give evidence from the…
Actions speak louder than words, and it is their actions and concern for one another’s happiness that speaks of how much they love each other. They each sacrifice their greatest worldly treasures…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
Should The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn have been banned for being racist?
Banned???? absolutely not… Huckleberry Finn cuts to the quick of the American experience when it was published. Mark Twain was genius in his use of satire to provoke and force Americans to make a…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Lord of the Flies, can you say Ralph’s decisions are based on feeling meanwhile Piggy’s…
Ralph’s character from the beginning is described as a leader. He is good with people, he is observant, and he knows how to lead in a group. Piggy, on the other hand, is very smart, but has very…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In what way is Simon considered different from the other boys throughout the novel Lord of the…
Simon is the most symbolic character in this novel. He is the Christ symbol, as he is the only one to see the reality of what is going on with the boys on this island. He is very giving, as well….
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Lord of the Flies, where you can realize Roger tendency to sadism?
Roger is representative of the sadist in the novel because he partakes in evil for evil’s sake and delights in causing unnecessary pain and hardship on the other boys. The first instance where we…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, why and where did Banquo go with Fleance just before the Royal Banquet?There seems no…
Looking in the text and then in summary notes, it’s not ever stated that Banquo and Fleance have anywhere specific to ride. There is no mention of them meeting up with anyone else. They just…
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- THE DA VINCI CODE
In The DaVinci Code, what was the clue in the box which only Sophie was able to decipher?
Sophie does not decipher the code A-P-P-L-E–Langdon does this when they are at Newton’s tomb confronted by Teabing. Sophie’s skills come in handy when they are at the bank in Zurich trying to…
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- THE LIFE OF BENJAMIN FRANKLIN, VOL. 1
What does Ben Franklin think about friends, family, religion, love, sex, food, business,…
The best way to find an answer to this question is to have a look at the proverbs of Poor Richard’s Almanac, written by Franklin himself. There you will find a lot of quotes concerning these…
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- HISTORY
Is it dangerous for people to take their understanding of history from movies? Why or Why not?Is…
I love historical movies. I enjoy the epic adventures like “Ben Hur,” “Glory,” “Gone With The Wind,” and many others. The idea of using these movies, however accurate we may believe them to be, as…
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- HISTORY
Who was Moses and what was The Promised Land? How does this affect modern Israel? Can anyone…
Read the book of Exodus in the Old Testament (or Hebrew Bible). The Hebrew people were living in Egypt, and the pharaoh was concerned that their population was becoming so large that they might…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
- LORD OF THE FLIES
Help with sources for paper on Creation and Evolution?Have to write on Political/Social/Economic…
I would suggest watching Ben Stein’s movie/documentary Expelled. It covers many of the issues between Creation and Evolution. It will most likely not be enough to be your only source, but I found…
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- BUSINESS
What are the levels of marketing strategy?none
Levels of marketing strategies are first and foremost framed around a firms limited resources and its desire to achieve the highest level of sales. The level of a marketing strategy rests upon its…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
At the end of the film The Crucible, what function does Rebecca Nurse serve as an individual and…
At the end of the play, and the movie, Rebecca Nurse is a martyr, she is executed for witchcraft. She was accused by Anne Putnam and did not confess, would not confess, therefore, she is hung….
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