• LINES COMPOSED A FEW MILES ABOVE TINTERN ABBEY

In the poem “Tintern Abbey,” show how Wordsworth can be called a romantic poet?

Romantic poetry is defined by what William Wordsworth and a few other writers wrote. Wordsworth is a romantic poet, so “Tintern Abbey” is a romantic poem. He defines romantic poetry, not the…

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• THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

What poetic devices/techniques does Frost use to communicate messages about life?how does it make…

This poem uses imagery/metaphor to communicate its message. This poem’s basic subject concerns a major decision. This decision, presented by the image/metaphor of a fork in a road, would suggest a…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How is Mayella Ewell portrayed as both disgusting and pathetic in Chapter 18?Give examples of…

I encourage you to re-read this somewhat short scene in the novel and consider how you think she comes across as disgusting and pathetic. Certainly, the pathetic part is much easier to prove – as…

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• HISTORY

“History is a set of lies people have agreed upon? To what extent is this statment accurate?…

I’ve heard this quote before, and I suppose to some extent it’s true. “Lies” is such a strong word; however, every story (and that’s what history is, a collection of stories) has more than one…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does Atticus’ opinion of Mrs. Dubose fit in with his defense of Tom Robinson?Atticus explains…

I think that Atticus’s decision to defend Tom Robinson makes a great deal of sense in conjunction with what Atticus says about Mrs. Dubose. His reasons for saying that she is a “great lady” are…

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• THE STRANGE CASE OF DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

In The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, how does Jekyll interpret his relationship to…

Dr. Jekyll goes through several phases of interpreting his relationship to Hyde. At first, Jekyll is simply delighted about being Hyde. For one thing, he has proved his theories about dualities and…

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• HAMLET

How does this quote relate the women during Elizabethan era?A little month; or ere those shoes…

In Elizabethan England, women had no rights. Legally, they were completely dependent om men. They had to have the protection of a father or a brother or they would have been fair game. Gertrude may…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

Appearance vs Reality in Lord of the FliesCan anyone please explain in detail the theme…

In Chapter 5 of Lord of the Flies by William Golding, a concerned Ralph has called a meeting later in the day than usual because he is worried about the breakdown in order among the boys….

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• LAW AND POLITICS

How important do you think Amend XXVI of the Constitution is to you as a citizen?Are there any…

The 26th Amendment to the Constitution was adopted on July 1, 1971. It is a very short amendment which states that the right to vote cannot be denied to anyone eighteen years of age or older on…

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• SCIENCE

How is the adrenal medulla related to the autonomic nervous system?Human anatomy

The adrenal glands or suprarenals are located anatomically right on top of the kidneys. The glands have an inner portion, the medulla, and an outer portion, the cortex. The adrenal medulla secretes…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

How is surplus related to the different subsistence modes?

In the different subsistence modes, surplus plays a critical factor in an economic system. I will clarify my statement. Foraging (Hunting & Gathering): Foods have a short shelf-life and will…

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• SCIENCE

How do the adrenal cortex and adrenal medulla compare with regard to location and histology?Anatomy

The adrenal glands (older term, suprarenal) are situated superiorly to the kidneys. The adrenal cortex is the outermost part of the gland and consists of three distinct layers or zones of cells….

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• SCIENCE

Explain how blood levels of T3/T4, TSH, and TRH would change if you have a thyroidectomy…

The thyroid gland secretes thyroid hormones that regulate many physiological functions. Growth and body metabolism for example are regulated by the thyroid gland. The thyroid hormones are T4…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In Chapter 15 at the jail scene, can you please explain how the children (Jem & Scout) in…

By their simple acts of childish friendliness, Jem and Scout manage to save Tom Robinson from the lynch mob–and their father from a possible beating. Jem and Scout had no idea why the mob had…

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• HAMLET

Hamlet knew his duty but shirked it at every opportunity and suffered in consequence the most…

I am going to have to disagree with this statement. I think it would be more accurate to say that Hamlet knew what his father’s GHOST told hiim was his duty — to get revenge for his father’s…

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• THE RAPE OF THE LOCK

Why does Alexander Pope not apply the definition of wit to The Rape of the Lock?what is wit in…

The question is not clear. What definition of wit are you talking about? Dryden’s or Pope’s? If application of a definition of wit means the presence of wit in a particular text, I think Pope’s The…

• SOCIAL SCIENCES

Would homosexuality be considered as a social division by itself or would it be considered under…

Homosexuality often falls under the gender umbrella, but it is certainly its own social division. Homosexuals indeed face several issues that extend beyond gender, including many political and…

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• CINEMA

What are the similarities between the journey of the two women in the movies, Shirley Valentine…

Both films feature women who are poorly educated and have little confidence in their ability to better themselves. Rita is ignited by the desire to better herself academically, even though her…

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• POSTMODERNISM

What’s the difference between modernism and postmodernism?

I have done a little research into this topic so that I could give a more detailed answer (OK, I’m a modernist, not postmodernist!). What I have discovered is that there is a lot of disagreement…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

How does Bradbury’s use of literary devices such as symbolism, allusions, satire, and irony…

All of these devices offer several levels of meaning in the novel. Bradbury is known for his descriptive style, particularly his adept use of figurative language. Consider just the opening…

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• ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD

What are some examples in this poem of an alliteration, consonance, and onomatopoeia?

Thomas Gray’s “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” is a poem that is replete with sound devices. ALLITERATION – The repetition of the same or similar consonant sounds in words that are close…

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• TEACHERS

WE,TEACHERS OFTEN UNDER ESTIMATE STUDENTSI have seen many teachers explaining and explaining….

I certainly think this is a valid criticism, but of course every teacher and every student is different. I too know many teachers who run their classes in a lecture format (I teach at a public high…

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• THE STORY OF AN HOUR

Does Chopin’s characterization of Mrs. Mallard in “The Story of an Hour” justify the story’s…

The first sentence states that she “was afflicted with heart trouble” and because of this, shocking news was delivered very carefully. That foreshadows the actual physical event at the end. Then,…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Please explain this quote from Chapter 30 of To Kill a Mockingbird.”Why you ain’t in the bed from…

This statement is made by Sheriff Heck Tate to Atticus. Atticus is convinced that Jem killed Mr. Ewell in self-defense, but Mr. Tate insists that it did not happen that way. In the statement in…

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• BUSINESS

How will the Euro affect business in Europe, especially economic growth?How will the Euro affect…

The Euro is supposed to increase the size of the European market and make it easier for European firms to grow. It is also supposed to make for a better political economic situation in Europe that…

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• MACBETH

In Macbeth, why does Macbeth call Malcolm a “step on which” he “must fall down or else o’er…

Macbeth clearly understands that Malcolm is the rightful heir to Duncan’s throne, and Macbeth was only given the title of King because Malcolm and Donalbain fled in fear for their lives. However,…

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• CRY, THE BELOVED COUNTRY

What is the “great duty” of a Judge in South Africa in Cry, the Beloved Country? Why is it…

The “great duty” of a Judge in South Africa is “to judge and to pronounce sentence, even sentence of death.” The Judge does not make the Law; the People make the Law, and if the Law is not fair, it…

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• GRAMMAR

Read the paragraph below. In the text box below, type each transition that shows cause and…

While there are “transitional words,” per se, there are other words, that placed in the beginning of sentences can act as transitions. In the second sentence, for example, The result acts as a…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In chapter 15 of To Kill a Mockingbird, what does Scout’s attempt at conversation with…

The kids don’t really know what they’re getting into when they cross the street and join Atticus and the other men gathered in fron of the jail. It’s a mob–a very subtle mob, but a mob…

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• HAMLET

In Act 2 Scene 1 of Hamlet, why was Hamlet acting mad? In Act 2 Scene 1, he frightens Ophelia by…

Are you referring to Act III, Scene 1? You have great ideas! Ophelia’s character is a foil to Gertrude – she is all that Gertrude is not, at least in Hamlet’s mind, so he is conflicted over his…

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• THIS IS WHAT IT MEANS TO SAY PHOENIX, ARIZONA

Is “A Clean, Well-Light Place” similar to “This Is What It Means To Say Phoenix, Arizona” when…

Hemingway’s “A Clean, Well-Llighted Place” and Alexie’s “This Is What It Means to Say Phoenix, Arizona” have several similarities that can be related to the word nada (nothing) prevalently used in…

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• THE LADY WITH THE PET DOG

Compare and contrast “The Lady with the Dog” by Anton Chekhov and “The Lady with the Pet…

Chekhov’s version of the story is written from the man’s standpoint, involving himself and Anna, a woman (with a pet dog), who he meets on vacation. They begin an adulterous affair. The man…

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• SCIENCE

Why do you cramp when you have a period?

Menstrual cramps are really just uterine contractions. Each month the uterus builds up its inner lining (the endometrius) in preparation for a potential pregnancy. If no pregnancy occurs, this…

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• DRACULA

Give three examples of how Stoker describes and develops a character throughout the text.

I am not certain that anyone here on enotes could (or should) write this response for you. I do believe that you can take some steps towards getting this done. One way to start would be to…

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• THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

Analyze the use of symbolism in “The Cask of Amontillado.”

Below are three examples of symbolism used in “The Cask of Amontillado”: THE JESTER. Poe dresses Fortunato in the “motley” garb of a court jester–a fool. Nothing could be more appropriate to…

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• TEACHER BOOK REVIEWS

7th Grade Literature SelectionsI am looking to add a new novel to my 7th grade curriculum….

I absolutely loved Nothing But the Truth by Avi. It is written using multiple genres. It addresses the personal perspectives, choices, and consequences of several individuals. It is written in the…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

Quotes, or paragraphs, from The Great Gatsby giving an indication of the concept of an…

In Chapter 2 of The Great Gatsby, Myrtle shows some of her ideas of “the American Dream” through her actions. Myrtle is clearly having an affair with Tom because she is disappointed that George is…

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• A JURY OF HER PEERS

Imagine that you are Mrs. Peters in A Jury of Her Peers. Briefly describe the crime scene as you…

In writing your assignment, consider the character of Mrs. Peters before you describe the crime scene from her point of view. Remember that she is the wife of the sheriff. Her friend, Mrs. Hale, is…

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• THE CHOSEN

How can the quote, “No one knows he is fortunate until he becomes unfortunate,” by David Malter,…

That’s a great quote to begin this novel. I think many of us have found a “blessing in disguise” in our lives (I met my future wife while working at a dismal job selling golf shoes!). Perhaps…

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• HISTORY

How to analyze Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s speech “I Have a Dream” on the basis of classic…

I sense two separate issues present in this question. I am not sure they are intended to be separate, but I think that they do lie outside of one another and should be treated differently. In a…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What are possible topics for a feature article? I am to do an assignment at school which…

Can I be completely honest with you? How interested are you (really) in global warming? How interested is anyone, at this point? It is one of the most overly debated topics in society right now,…

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• THE KITE RUNNER

Why does the author choose to frame The Kite Runner with the scene of Amir peering into an alley…

When the novel begins, Amir is living in California, USA, thinking back about his childhood friend, whom he has betrayed. When he recalls how he peered into the alley and witnessed his boyhood…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

In the novel The Great Gatsby by F.Scott Fitzgerald, how is nemesis, pathos, and catharasis shown?

The term “nemesis” is usually used to describe one’s worst enemy. In this novel, Tom Buchanan could be considered Jay Gatsby’s nemesis because Tom married the woman that Gatsby loved. Also…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

How did the ideological differences between the former Soviet Union’s communisim and American…

You can argue that the ideological differences between the two sides was the whole cause of the Cold War. In this sense, it increased Cold War tensions because it helped to cause the two sides to…

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• LITERATURE

How does Lawrence present his argument to prove ‘those men give patterns which women need to…

I like the second part of the question. The element of the reader response is vital to any analysis of an argument. I think that this can take on many forms. Answering these would constitute a…

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• THE DEVIL IN THE WHITE CITY

What possible motives are exposed in The Devil in the White City? Why is so important to try to…

It’s been a while since I read this book, but I remembered reading something from the author regarding Holmes’s motives. Here it is: “Exactly what motivated Holmes may never be known” [p. 395]….

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

What are two external conflicts between Pip and his environment in Chapters 10-19?what kinds of…

Pip has two external conflicts in these chapters, his social status and his family. First of all, he is in conflict with his social status as a poor boy. His low-class environment has not even…

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• HISTORY

How was the eighteenth century viewed as the age of understanding?answer in detail

I am not sure I am will to go with the whole century, but I will say that there is a great deal of emphasis on the Enlightenment ideas in this time frame. The emergence of science as an…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

What other euphemisms are in The Great Gatsby?Besides West Egg being “less fashionable”, in what…

A euphemism, of course, is a way of saying something in better, less offensive or blunt terms. For example, when someone has died, we often say they’ve “passed on” instead of the harsher, more…

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• FRANKENSTEIN

How does the genre of the novel (gothic) have an influence on the language, setting and…

I have no clue from what you’ve given which Gothic novel you might be reading; however, there are some common elements among most novels of this genre. You ask about three of them, so here goes:…