In the Outsiders, what does Cherry Valance look like? All I can find is that she has red…
- THE OUTSIDERS
In the Outsiders, what does Cherry Valance look like? All I can find is that she has red…
Sherri Valance (she is called Cherry because of her bright red hair) is a Soc girl. She and Ponyboy both go to the same school and she appears to be no older than 16 or 17-years-old. Although she…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What is the BEST way to start a reasearch paper on the “Great Gatsby?” My topic is how each…
One way to begin you essay might be to give various opinions on what the American dream is to different types of people. Some think the dream is achieving financial success, power, and status in…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Give examples of characters in Romeo and Juliet that are guilty of moving too fast, such as Romeo…
Youthful impulsiveness is a theme throughout the play. There are several examples of impetuous behavior: During the street brawl at the opening of the play, Tybalt arrives on the scene and…
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- LITERATURE
scope of literary criticismi really don’t know what to do, or how to find essays on this topic.
This topic is a quite general, so I’m not sure what you exactly are proposing, but the link I am including below offers criticism from a wide range of eras and topics. It includes facts about the…
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- THE WESTING GAME
The fourth man turns out to be Jullian Eastman. Has there been any mention of this figure in…
Julian Eastman is only mentioned a couple of times in the book. I believe the first time his name comes up is in Chapter 6, when the young lawyer, Edgar Jennings Plum, reads the will of Samuel…
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- SCIENCE
If both the father and mother gave similar blood groups of B+, will it cause any diseases from…
Blood groups are typically not a problem between parents. The baby’s blood will be O, A, B, or AB depending on the dominant gene. However, rH factor is a problem. If the mother is rH negative,…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Should suspensions and expulsions be allowed in school?Should suspensions and expulsions be…
While very few educators or administrators are not enthusiastic about suspension or expulsion as a discipline method, there are instances when a suspension or expulsion must be embraced. If a…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How does Benvolio feel about Tybalt in “Romeo and Juliet”? How do you know?Act 1 scene 1 first…
In Act1, scene 1 of “Romeo and Juliet”, Benvolio does reveal some of his feelings about Tybalt nad Tybalt reveals some of his feelings about Benvolio and of course since Tybalt is a Capulet they…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
How is information controlled in our society? How does this add to or detract from our overall…
Newspapers throughout the country are known as “conservative” or “liberal,” thus, they give certain political slants to what is reported. Likewise, television news stations give a liberal or…
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- THE MIDWIFE’S APPRENTICE
What are three words that describe Beetle in The Midwife’s Apprentice?With examples of the…
Beetle is resilient and resourceful. As long as she could remember, she “had lived on her own by what means she could – stealing an onion here or helping with the harvest there in exchange for a…
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- ARTS
Is ballet good or bad for you?Is ballet good or bad for you?
Perhaps Shakespeare gave the best advice on what is good or bad as Hamlet tells his former friends Rosencrantz and Guildenstein, …for there is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
In The Scarlet Letter, what does Chillingworth believe is the cause of Reverend Dimmesdale’s…
Roger Chillingworth is Hester’s husband, but only he and Hester are aware of his true identity because Hester came to America before Chillingworth. Chillingworth has spent years studying healing….
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- FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER
What’s your favorite or least favorite part of.. “From the Mixed-Up files of Mrs. Basil E….
I think it is very amusing that kids would run away to live in a museum. Most kids would find that pretty boring. The book’s narration is also quite humorous and unusual.
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Jem change in “To Kill a Mockingbird”?in chapters 12-15 I think
Jem was physically changing, as he turned 12 in chapter 12. But more importantly, he was beginning to think of himself as an adult as well. Scout sees his almost “overnight” changes and describes…
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- HATCHET
What was the important rule of survival Brian learned in either Chapter 7 or 8 of Hatchet?
The most important rule of survival Brian learned in Chapter 8 was that “feeling sorry for yourself didn’t work..It wasn’t just that it was wrong to do, or that it was considered incorrect. It…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” why does Bob Ewell feel he has to “get back” at the judge and the…
Well, Bob officially “won” the court case, but everyone in that courtroom, if they were thinking straight, knew that he was a lousy scumbag that beat up his own daughter and blamed an innocent…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, what does the verdict in the court case reveal?
Atticus shows in court that Tom Robinson, without a doubt, did not rape Mayella Ewell. Nevertheless, Tom is convicted, which was not a surprise to anyone in Maycomb, including Atticus, since Tom…
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- BLACK BOY: A RECORD OF CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH
What did Richard do with the money that he earned in Chapter 7 of Black Boy?
The meager income Richard earned was quickly eaten away by “the endless expenses at home”. Living with his grandmother and his invalid mother in Jackson, Mississippi, Richard’s existence is a…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird” why is Atticus such an important component of Tom Robinson’s case?
Atticus is one of the most fair-minded, kind-hearted, morally-motivated men in the entire city of Maycomb. Think of all of the examples that prove he is a defender of equality and justice. He…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
After Robert tells Roger how he can prevent him from coming up the ladder in Chapter 10, how does…
Here, Roger is returning to camp & meets Robert, the sentry. This is after Jack’s faction has split from the rest of the boys. As Roger comes up the ladder, Robert forces him to identify…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What part does Judge Taylor’s decision to have Atticus Finch defend Tom Robinson play in the novel?
Under normal circumstances, Tom’s case would have gone to Maxwell Green, Maycomb County’s newest and least experienced lawyer. Judge Taylor, however, personally asked Atticus to represent Tom…
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- HAMLET
In Hamlet why did Hamlet reject Ophelia and be unkind to her, and what is her reaction?
Hamlet was pretty upset with the world; his father had just died, he suspected his uncle of killing him, and his mother had insulted his father’s name and honor by marrying his uncle so quickly….
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
What was the real reason Hester went to Govenor Bellingham’s home in Chapter 7 of The Scarlet…
Hester is indeed using the delivery of the gloves as a pretext to visit Governor Bellingham. Her real reason for going to his home is to plead her case before him. Hester has heard that there are…
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- MACBETH
Do you think that Macbeth is a good man who is tragically flawed?Do you think that Macbeth is a…
Macbeth was a brave and fierce soldier, but that in itself did not necessarily make him a good man. However, he was also a man of conscience who believed in God’s judgment. The idea of killing…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
Can Dallas Winston be trusted as a friend?
Dallas Winston is the best friend you could have. It would be difficult making friends with him, but once you were accepted by him he would be loyal and do anything for you. Dally had a strong…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
In “A Separate Peace” how might his injury influence Finny’s feelings toward the war?
I’m not sure where you are in the book, so I don’t want to give anything away. Finny’s injury ends up being very closely tied to his feelings on the war, and we discover this later on in the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
White privilege is the phenomenon of a white person benefiting from the simple fact that he is white, in comparison to people of color in the same situation. White privilege is not the same as…
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- WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
In the movie Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf, how does Martha feel about the world?
In Mike Nichols’ Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? (1966), Martha calls herself the “Earth Mother”; she toys with men who she calls “flops.” None of them, George or Nick, live up to her ideal man,…
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- DEATH, BE NOT PROUD
What is this poem about? and what kind of irony is this poem? What is the symbolism in this…
Death Be Not Proud” is number VI of John Donne’s Holy Sonnets. The Holy Sonnets are not always specifically about God, but they all address eternal themes, with sometimes implied references to God…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
What are three different types of mood and what is the tone in “The Open Window”?
The mood of a story is the feeling it causes the reader to experience while reading it. The tone is the attitude the author seems to have toward the story. In “The Open Window,” the initial mood is…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What was Karl Marx’s theory of surplus value, class war and revolution?What did he suggest etc….
Karl Marx defined history through economic class struggle. He argued that society was divided between the bourgeoisie (middle class, business owners, and capitalists) and the proletariat (wage…
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- LUCILLE CLIFTON
Tell me more about the poem “Good Times” by Lucille Clifton.
Lucille Clifton writes very expressive poetry, generally autobiographical, and always full of “accessible” imagery. By that I mean she uses everyday elements to draw for us a picture of her…
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- CINEMA
Describe the screenplay and acting in Good Night, and Good Luck.
The screenplay by George Clooney and Grant Heslov describes characters in the early years of television broadcast journalism. Major characters include journalist and producer Edward R. Murrow…
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- CINEMA
How would one summarize Good night, and Good Luck?
The film Good Night, and Good Luck depicts the United States of the early 1950s, particularly the American reaction to the threat of Communism. Edward R. Murrow, David Strathairn’s character, is a…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, chapter one, can you identify the significance of Nick’s father’s quote…
Chapter One of The Great Gatsby begins with a quotation from the father of Nick Carraway, the narrator, in which the father warns his son about judging others too quickly: “Whenever you feel…
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- EVERYDAY USE
In “Everyday Use” By Alice Walker: How does Dee’s arrival, her new name and her interest in…
Dee has always been consumed by herself and her needs. She has always been successful, popular and outgoing. So it is perfectly in her nature to just appear one day home from college. She did…
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- MY ANTONIA
In My Antonia what did Jim and Antonia have in common? At least two ways.
Jim and Antonia are similar in several ways. First, both are new to the prairie. Jim has been sent from Virginia to live with his grandparents. He has to learn the ways of the farm and adapting…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
How does Reverend Arthur Dimmesdale intercede on behalf of Hester? (Chapters 6-11)
In Chapter 8, Governor Bellingham and the authorities interview Pearl to see if she is being raised properly. They are considering removing Pearl from Hester’s care in order to save Pearl’s soul….
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- IF BEALE STREET COULD TALK
What are some major themes to consider when trying to compose a thesis statement for If Beale…
The major theme of the novel is love and solidarity among the disinherited and how these values encourage them to stand up for their rights. The network of relationships that binds the characters…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What is Giles Corey thinking when he is pressed to death and says, “more weight” when he is asked…
Giles Gorey’s statement “more weight” has a twofold meaning in the play The Crucible. On the one hand, Giles’ statement is made as a way to spite the judges and the court system in Salem. He…
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- BIOLOGY
Why is mitosis a form of reproduction?
Mitosis is one part of a cell cycle; the others are G1, S and G2 in that order. In the first stage (G1) cell growth occurs and the proteins and organelles necessary for cell division are produced….
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- THE NECKLACE
What was Monsieur Loisel’s surprise?
Monsieur Loisel is content with the simple life he leads with his wife, Mathilde. However, he wants her to be happy and he surprises her with tickets to a ball so she can be with “all the really…
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- REFERENCE
What is the climate and natural disasters of Saudi Arabia?
This question has been answered in part at the link below.
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In Chapter 8 of The Great Gatsby, the story is interrupted at its most dramatic point. What is…
My theory is twofold: Fitzgerald knows a reader’s biggest climax is in his or her mind and has the convenience of not having an omniscient narrator. Nick, of course, was not there when Gatsby was…
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- HISTORY
I have lots of Questions About El Dorado for a paper. Someone PLEASE help me!
I assume you are asking about the El Dorado, “City of Gold” which was a legend among the Conquistadores? And not the movie or the town in Kansas? The Muisca or Chibcha people (in today’s Colombia)…
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- ALLEN GINSBERG
What is the message of Allen Ginsberg’s poem “America”?”America I’ve given you all and now I’m…
The message of the poem “America” by the poet Allen Ginsberg is that America is not listening to and dealing with the plight and concerns of its citizens. The poet conveys his concerns and also his…
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- THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY
What is the irony in “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty”?
It isn’t especially ironic that poor Walter would escape momentarily from his dull life and nagging wife in daydreams. In fact, we might expect him to do something to relieve his misery. It is…
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- RELIGION
In the story in Genesis 30, is there a distinctively “Christian” interpretation, as opposed to a…
Genesis 30, the narrative about the birth of Jacob’s sons and his daughter Dinah and enmity between the sisters Leah and Rachel, is not considered connected to New Testament prophetic literature,…
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- MACBETH
What are two examples of hyperbole in Macbeth, and why did Shakespeare choose to use them?
Shakespeare uses hyperbole to show the deep guilt Macbeth and Lady Macbeth both feel for their horrible acts. The first example is found in Act II immediately after Macbeth has killed King Duncan….
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- ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
What modern cities remind you of Rome and Alexandria in Antony and Cleopatra? Why?
In the ancient world, there were many cities. During Anthony’s day, we can say that world was an urban one. A visit to modern day Turkey will show this point very clearly (Ephesus, Pergamum,…
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