In the novel Of Mice and Men who said the following phrases?1. "Ain’t many guys travel around…
- OF MICE AND MEN
In the novel Of Mice and Men who said the following phrases?1. “Ain’t many guys travel around…
Quote 1: “Ain’t many guys travel around together. I don’t know why.” The speaker is SLIM. Quote 2: “S’pose I wentin with you guys. That’s three hundred an’ fiftyI’d put in.” The speaker is…
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- HISTORY
What was President Jackson’s Indian policy?I would like to know how Native Americans fared under…
Although Andrew Jackson professed love for the “Indian people,” they did not fare well under his administration. He had been intimately involved in Native American issues for the ten years before…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Can I view my 88 year old Uncle’s will if he is suffering from Alziemers Disease and does not…
The short answer to your question is ‘no’. The legal ‘Last Will and Testament’ of any individual is just that, a last say, which is not usually disclosed until the death has been recorded in…
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- SONG OF MYSELF
What is Song of Myself about, and what are the themes?
“Song of Myself” is Witman’s almost (?) mystical testimoney to Democracy, the great democratic experiment. In it he testifies to the essential oneness of everything: I CELEBRATE myself, and sing…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird,” how does the society of Maycomb, including the children, percieve…
A respected and humble member of the community without prejudice, Miss Maudie is not afraid to speak the truth without trying to offend people. She is never condescending to the children, always…
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- THE CUSTOM OF THE COUNTRY
Does The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton fit the definition of a novel of manners?
A “novel of manners” is a subset of the novel form, but it does not preclude a work from being a classic. “If, as in the writings of Jane Austen, Edith Wharton, and John P. Marquand, a realistic…
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- MACBETH
Why does Macbeth want to kill Macduff in Shakespeare’s “Macbeth”?
Macbeth has been told my the witches that he will not be killed by a man born of a woman, but to beware of Macduff. While Macbeth chooses to use the witches predictions as an indication that he…
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- KING LEAR
Discuss the 2 men who initially wanted to marry Cordelia in “King Lear”. Who married her, and why?
The two men who want to marry Cordelia are the King of France and the Duke of Burgundy. Part of the reason that these men are pursuing her is because of her political position. However, when…
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- THE TELL-TALE HEART
What does the beating heart symbolize in “The Tell-Tale Heart”?
That’s an excellent question, and one which has plagued readers of Poe’s story since its publication. Frankly, there are a number of ways we can understanding what the beating heart symbolizes in…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In which way does Simon’s death represent the death of innocence in the island?
Simon represents the mystic and the thinker on the island. He does not take sides among the boys and he tries to think things out, preferring to go off by himself to do his thinking. He does not…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Lord of the Flies, how does Simon’s death symbolize the death of truth?
Simon has clear insight into the events on the island. He basically sees into each boy’s heart. He sees Jack’s motivations and Ralph and Piggy’s fears. Most importantly, he understands why the…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
What is the frame story of Brave New World?
A framing story is a term used to describe a peripheral, outer narrative that literally “frames” the central, main narrative. This is a common technique used in Gothic literature, and serves to…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Was the theme of dangerous technology in Fahrenheit 451 appropriate?
Technology in Fahrenheit 451 is used to control the population, and to target individuals who are not conforming to the accepted practices of the collective. Television programming is put forth and…
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- ARABY
What are the elements of characterization applied in “Araby”?
We learn about characters by what they say, do, think and feel, and how they react to their environments; we also learn about them by what the author tells us about them directly. Since “Araby” is…
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- THE WILD DUCK
What is the importance of the title of The Wild Duck?
Henrik Ibsen entered a new symbolic phase in play writing when he penned The Wild Duck. The wild duck was shot by Hakon Werle who gave it to Hedvig Ekdal for a pet. When the duck was shot, it went…
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- THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW
In the novel “That Was Then, This Is Now”, which character do you feel the most sympathy for?…
Personally, I feel pretty bad for Mark. At the end he hadn’t changed for the better. He was bitter and cold toward Bryon who only had everyone, including Mark’s, best interest in mind and he just…
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- MACBETH
Would Macbeth have become king if the three witches didnt make the prediction known to him?does…
Hello, That’s an excellent question. Macbeth seems surprised by the prediction of the witches, which suggests that he has not entertained the possibility of becoming king before that encounter….
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How does “The Crucible” connect to us as Americans? This has been a question ive been tackling…
The play “The Crucible” depicts a dark incident in American history, the Salem Witchcraft Trials. However, it also revealed some universal lessons about human behavior. That is why the author of…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
Do you think the courtroom was typical in a juvenile case? Why or why not?Do you think the…
There are a few things that we need to keep in mind when considering the answer to this question. First, we must remember the time period in which the novel was written. “The Outsiders” was written…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
In Death of a Salesman, what is the twenty-thousand dollar proposition Willy discusses with Ben?…
As Willy’s emotional disintegration continues, he begins to consider suicide. Linda’s finding the piece of rubber hose in the basement is one sign, for sure. Willy’s increasingly frequent car…
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- THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH
In “The Masque of the Red Death,” how does the masked ball end?
When Prince Prospero encounters the horrible, blood-stained figure among his guests, he is enraged and determined to unmask the stranger. None of the bystanders, however, acted to seize the figure…
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- 1984
In 1984, Winston is bothered by the fact that he does not have any information on the past. Winston was fortunate enough to have been born during a time when Big Brother had not yet come into…
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- BLACK BOY: A RECORD OF CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH
Wright begins to use a series of parenthetical remarks, a digression from the story in chapter…
These parenthetical interjections are a modernist technique that interrupt the linear narrative. In other words, the modernist story does not go straight from point A to point B. You are right,…
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- HISTORY
Has the the age of nationalism passed. What might the study American exceptionalism suggest…
It’s important to comprehend why the world is the way it is, and that can only be accomplished by a careful study of historical cause and effect. United States history is important, because the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are the names of each chapter in the book?No need a long summary, just the ‘title’
The chapters in To Kill a Mockingbird are simply numbered. There are no titles. However, for quick reference, I have my own “titles” that I use so I can find things quickly when I need to. It…
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- HISTORY
What is the Counter-Reformation?
The Counter-Reformation (also known as the Catholic Reformation), which dates from 1560 to 1648, was the Catholic Church’s response to the Protestant Reformation in the 16th century. The…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, what sorts of people attend Gatsby’s parties? What do you notice about…
One of the noted party guests who is also a house guest of Gatsby’s is Klipspringer. Take apart his name and you have “klip” meaning something that attaches like a paperclip, and “springer”…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Why are the Zapatistas an indigenous group of people in Mexico in a place called Chiapas?Do you…
The Zapatistas, or EZLN, are an outgrowth of peasant negotiations with the central Mexican government in the late 1970s and ’80s. The Ejercito Zapatista de Liberacion, or Zapatista Army of National…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What is Gatsby’s response to Nick’s compliment?
I assume the compliment to which you refer is the one in chapter 8 when Nick tells Gatsby, as Nick is leaving Gatsby’s house: ‘They’re a rotten crowd. You’re worth the whole damn bunch put…
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- BUD, NOT BUDDY
In Bud, Not Buddy, what do you think the flyer symbolises?
The flyer, along with the suitcase, is a very important possession to Buddy, as he thinks that in it somehow lies a clue to the identity of his father. In the first chapter he tells the reader how…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In “Of Mice and Men,” what reason does Crooks first give for Lennie’s not being welcome in his room?
A “proud, aloof man,” Crooks is absorbed in rubbing liniment onto his crooked back when Lennie appears like a humble, ingratiating puppy in the doorway of the barn: For a moment Crooks did not see…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does camellia symbolize trust in To Kill A Mockingbird? And what other things does the flower…
The snow-on-the-mountain camellia flower is given to Jem by Mrs. Dubose. The flower could mean several things, but at first the reader thinks she is giving it to him to remind him that he ruined…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, Reverend Hale says, “Mary — you charge a cold and cruel murder on Abigail.”…
In this scene, Mary has just told everyone in the house that the poppet they found there was indeed hers, and that she sewed it in court that day. She adds, “I-I believe I did, sir” when asked if…
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- NECTAR IN A SIEVE
In Nectar in a Sieve, what secret involving Kunthi does Nathan reveal to Rukmani? What secret…
Nathan admits to Rukmani that he is the father of Kunthi’s sons. She has been blackmailing him into giving her rice, threatening to tell Rukmani of his infidelity if he does not. Rukmani tells…
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- CRISPIN: THE CROSS OF LEAD
What does Crispin learn about Lord Furnival’s home?the page is around 92 to 108
Lord Furnival actually has two homes. The manor home is in Stromford, a small village in the country where the family would come to escape the summer heat and the plague. In Great Wexly is his main…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
“The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn” tells about the adventures of Huck and Jim. How does Twain…
Huck Finn, in the opening chapter, has been taken in by Miss Watson, and is having a hard time feeling happy and comfortable within the confines of a civilized and routine life. In fact, he’s so…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
How does Huck Finn connect to us as Americans?
Huck Finn has been called the “quintessential American novel.” Ernest Hemingway said, “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn.” I think Huck Finn…
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- INHERIT THE WIND
What is Hornbeck’s greatest impact on the play? Any good quotes to add to my discussion of it?
Hornbeck’s impact on the play is to operate as the voice of anti- modernism in America. In my mind, the play is a great thematic analysis of ideas that rise out of the 1920s. With its emphasis on…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How does Nick meet Gatsby in “The Great Gatsby”?
This question has already been answered. Here is a link for you: http://www.enotes.com/great-gatsby/q-and-a/how-does-nick-meet-gatsby-23773
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- HISTORY
What impact did the Lewis and Clark expedition have on developing the United States west of the…
Prior to Lewis and Clark’s journey, the American West was largely unexplored and unknown. Their encounter with Sacajewea and their findings along their route would serve as the basis for eventual…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In “A Separate Peace” what does Finny admit he has been doing all winter? What has been the…
The passage that you are looking for is a couple pages from the end of chapter 12. Finny admits, for the first time, that has desparately wanted to be a part of the war. He had been submitting…
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- A RAISIN IN THE SUN
In “A Raisin in the Sun”, what does Mrs. Johnson’s visit symbolize?
When communities face a great many social and economic obstacles to achieving their conception of the American Dream, there is a natural inertia or resistance when members of this social setting…
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- A RAISIN IN THE SUN
Why does Mrs. Johnson visit the Youngers in A Raisin in the Sun?
Part of the reason behind Mrs. Johnson’s visit to the Youngers is out of plain nosiness and a sense of intrusion. She is jealous of the aspirations of the Younger family and displays a certain…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” how does Maycomb react to the news of Tom’s death?
How Maycomb as a whole reacted was much different than how Atticus and his family reacted. Atticus was devastated; Aunt Alexandra even said that “it tears him to pieces.” Near the end of chapter…
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- THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
Once the battle begins, what does Henry do? What does Henry know about the reasons the war is…
When the first battle begins Henry stays with the men and follows orders; however, Henry does not fire his gun. Rather, he freezes and can not stop watching what is happening around him as if he is…
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- NUMBER THE STARS
Analyze how Ellen and Annemarie are similar and different.
Ellen is a dark-haired Jewish girl. Annemarie is a blond Lutheran. Ellen excels at dramatics while Annemarie is athletic, especially in running. Ellen is more timid than Annemarie. Ellen is an only…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Describe the cover illustration of Lord of the Flies. Does it give you some idea of the…
lulu — You need to explain what edition you are using. The cover illustration is different in every edition. If you tell us who the publisher of your version is and the copyright date, someone…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In A Separate Peace, to what extent is Gene indeed “Phineas-filled,” possessed of simplicity,…
One of the novel’s complexities is its shifting point of view. Sometimes we are listening to Gene the seventeen-year-old Devon student; sometimes we hear the narrative and interpretation of events…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
What ultimately happens to Finny in the infirmary in “A Separate Peace”?
Finny does not survive the surgery process to repair his leg (after his fall down the stairs). From the doctor’s description, Finny’s condition appears to be a blood clot that travels from his…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What does Scout find unusual about Calpurnia’s manner of speaking at the Negro church in To Kill…
The passages you are looking for are in chapter 12, when Cal brings Jem and Scout to her church. When Calpurnia is at their house, she speaks “normal”, or at least, like other white southerners in…
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