• A ROSE FOR EMILY

In the short story “A Rose for Emily” by William Faulkner, how is the point of view…

In William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily,” the narrative is told from the point of view of several members of the town, with perhaps one acting as voice for them. And, since different opinions on…

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• LITERATURE

What is the story of Lilith (Hebrew lore) referencing?no

The Midrash is a compilation of Jewish writings aimed to connect and explain the many contradictions that appear in the Old Testament, mostly due to the time spans and multiplicity of authorship…

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• HISTORY

I am writing a paragraph on the Holocaust. Please help me by giving me an example of an…

You will have to come to your own conclusions regarding the Holocaust. Assuming that you find the actions taken by Nazi Germany horrible, as most people do, you should probably try to decide upon a…

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• MATH

Solve the absolute value inequality. |2-5x| < or equal to 0. (2 minus 5x is less than or…

| 2 – 5x | <= 0 the absolute value is always positive. Therefore, it is never less than zero. It can, however, be equal to zero: 2 – 5x = 0 x = 2/5

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• HISTORY

i am writing a paragraph on the holocaust so please list me a good introduction to start with it…

The Holocaust is a pretty HUGE topic for one paragraph. You probably want to brainstorm before you write – make a list of ideas you associate with the Holocaust. Then, from that list (I’d try to…

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• ARTS

In “Lilith Fair” what are some implications on the image of females offered in the early story…

We must consider that Lilith is supposed to have been Adam’s first wife before Eve. We should also consider that Lilith was a) A pioneer on women’s rights since, after all, she threw a big fight to…

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• AMOS TUTUOLA

Provide an error analysis of language use in Amos Tutuola’s The Palm-Wine Drinkard.

The amusing The Palm-Wine Drinkard has several kinds of prescriptive English language errors in it that deviate from Standard English English and American English (of course, from the view point of…

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• TWILIGHT

Why killed vampires are like ceramic which breaks?

They have super cold skin and they need fire to melt or kill them. It relates to how ice needs warmth to melt just like they need it to die. The shattering can relate to cold ice shattering just…

• THE TEMPEST

shakespear use allusion to meethology in tempest. where do allusion take place in act 3 and act 4

Act 3, Scene 3: Sebastian is amazed at the sight of the banquet table and says he now believes in the mythological creatures unicorn and phoenix. Ariel appears as “harpy”, another mythological…

• FAHRENHEIT 451

Describe the device invented by Faber. How will Montag use it?

I assume that you are referring to the device that Faber gives Montag to put in his ear. The device (referred to as “the bullet”) is about the size and shape of a .22 caliber bullet. It fits in…

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• BERNICE BOBS HER HAIR

How can I compare and contrast the writing styles in “Bernice Bobs Her Hair” and “The Killers”?

This kind of stylistic analysis compares choices that two authors make in word choice (diction), imagery, and syntax (sentence structure). Comparing the writing styles of Hemingway and Fitzgerald…

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• HISTORY

From 1450-1750 compare the political social and economics of empire building in the Spanish and…

During the century stretching from 1450 and 1550, the Spanish were very busy conquering the INca and the Aztecs and taking control of much of South and Central America as well as stocking the…

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• THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

Why is Holden uncritical of Phoebe?Keep in mind the theme of the preservation of innocence

Holden’s contempt against society is set upon his view that people, in general, have a phony attitude, are hypocritical to their values, and are willing to hurt others unfairly. This, he arguably…

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• HAMLET

Discuss Ophelia’s attitude toward Hamlet.ANSWER

Although a static character of emotional fraility and innoncence, Ophelia in Shakespeare’s Hamlet displays a filial loyalty to her father Polonius and an equally intense loyalty to Hamlet, whom she…

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• ESSAY LAB

Write a letter to your friend describing your visit to Safari Park.

We cannot write the letter for you, but we can give you some ideas. Does the letter have to describe a real safari park, or can you have some fun with it and perhaps describe your visit to JURASSIC…

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• HISTORY

What was the extent of the Ottoman Empire?

At various points throughout its millennium-long history, the Ottoman Empire controlled vast areas of territory. The Ottoman Empire reached its greatest westward extent in the seventeenth century….

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• SILENT SPRING

In Silent Spring, what is Carson referring to when she writes that there is a “human price” for…

She is referring to the poisonous effects that toxins have on people. For example, pesticides get into drinking water and make people sick, even killing some. Pesticides and agricultural chemicals…

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• THE RAPE OF LUCRECE

I need to know which play that has this shakespeare quote: “what win I if I gain the thing I…

This quote is from The Rape of Lucrece, which is a narrative poem by Shakespeare, not a play. The quote is uttered by the character Tarquin, a soldier. Lucrece is the wife of Collatine, a friend of…

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• JULIUS CAESAR

How do Calpurnia and Portia relate in different ways to their husbands in Julius Caesar?Describe…

Since this play (populated with over 30 males) offers only two female characters, Calpurnia and Portia, it is significant to observe the ways in which they contrast with each other. Calpurnia is…

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• THE OUTSIDERS

How does The Outsiders relate to American CultureHow does The Outsiders relate to American Culture

If we take two fundamental elements from Hinton’s work in terms of youth and alienation of voice, we can see many connections between the work and American Culture. The fact that the story takes…

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• GOOD COUNTRY PEOPLE

The term “good country people” is thrown around a lot in the story – what does it mean? Do…

The title of this short story is very ironic. The “good country people” in the story are anything BUT good country people. Mrs. Hopewell, for example, says that she hired the Freemans because they…

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• SCIENCE

What is the difference between a physician assistant and a nurse practitioner?

A nurse practitioner is a registered nurse who has additional training. They also have at least a masters degree. They have specialized training in diagnosing common medical ailments. They work…

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• DON QUIXOTE

Compare/contrast Don Quixote’s and Odysseus’s heroic traits and adventures.

You should be able to get many different responses to this question in contrasting both heroes and their quests. I would say that the primary level of comparison between both is that they both…

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• BUSINESS

I believe S. Koreans prefer to do business with people who they have a personal connection so…

I think you’ve sort of answered your own question here. South Korean culture is not the only society that believes and acts in this manner, in fact, you could argue most societies on Earth prefer…

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• SCIENCE

What causes the plasmodium parasite? Is plasmodium a generalized parasite or one of the species…

There are four species of the plasmodium parasite: 1. Plasmodium falciparum 2. Plasmodium vivax 3. Plasmodium ovale 4. Plasmodium malariae The plasmodium parasite causes the human disease malaria….

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• THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW

I need help with the Theme and Symbolism of this novel. Can somoene help me out. ThanksYes i have…

This novel, as well as the others in the series The Chronicles of Narnia, is a Christian allegory. One of the main themes is the triumph of good over evil. The White Witch (Queen Jadis) represents…

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• BUSINESS

DISCUSS THE ROLE OF INFORMATION WITHIN AN ORGANIZATION IN FULL DETAILS. For an organization to…

Information is vitally important to the successful functioning of any organization. The absence of organization can be taken to mean many things that is not intended. For example, if a vendor…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

Discuss mental state vs. criminal responsibility.

Depending on what crime you are talking about, it is often possible that a person cannot be guilty of a crime unless they have the “proper” mental state. This is particularly true for crimes that…

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• SCIENCE

What is meant by electric potential and potential difference?Please explain the two terms briefly

Electric potential is defined at a point in space as the electrical potential energy divided by charge that is associated with a static (time-invariant) electric field. It is a scalar quantity,…

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• THE DEAD

Compare and Contrast the characters of Gabriel Conroy, and Michaell Furey in “The Dead.”I’ve read…

Perhaps one comparison that can be made between Gabriel Conroy and Michael Furey of James Joyce’s short story “The Dead” is that they are both dead. While Michael Furey is, of course, literally…

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• BELOVED

What is the significance of pregnant Beloved’s disappearance as Sethe is enveloped by the praying…

What a great question! Ironically, there isn’t a clear answer that doesn’t involve opinion. However, with that being said, I will be happy to share my own opinion on the subject! The…

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• THE CANTERBURY TALES

How old was Alisoun of Bath when she first married?

The answer to this can be found in The Wife of Bath’s Prologue. She does not exactly come out and say “I got married when I was…” at least she does not in the translation of the book that I…

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• SCIENCE

What is the correct way to insert a thermometer into the rectum?

Taking a rectal temperature is exactly as simple (in theory) as you might imagine. You insert the mercury side of the thermometer (or on a digital thermometer, the skinny side that does not show…

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• HISTORY

In the Cold War, what were the ‘sides’ and what did they mean and represent OTHER THAN their…

The phrasing of the question is an interesting one. I think that the way Kennedy ended up phrasing the paradigm during the historic presidential debate with then Vice- President Nixon might help…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

In Chapter 3 of The Scarlet Letter, what is Hawthorne foreshadowing with the prediction that the…

“A wise sentence,” remarked the stranger, gravely bowing his head. “Thus she will be a living sermon against sin, until the ignominious letter be engraved upon her tombstone. It irks me,…

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• MATH

2 triangle are simular write a proportion to find missing measure find value of x 1st tri has…

The first triangle measures: height(h1)= 60 base (b1)= x Second triangle: height (h2)= 15 base (b2)= 10 Since both trianle are similar, then: h1/h2 = b1/b2 60/15 = x/10 4 = x/10 ==> x=…

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• OF MICE AND MEN

What are ten good examples of figurative language in Of Mice and Men, and how do each of them…

In Of Mice and Men, the great American writer, John Steinbeck, embellishes his narrative with figurative language: Visual (colors) and auditory imagery, along with personification, is used in the…

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• MATH

Card is drawn from deck, numbered 1 to 20 card isn’t replacd other is drawn find probability a…

The outcomes of a prime number is: 2,3,5,7,11,13,17 = 7 Then we have 7 prime numbers: Since the 1st drawn card is not replaced, then the remaining are 19 cards: For the 2nd draw, we have two…

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• MONSTER

In the book Monster by Walter Dean Myers, can you tell me how it relates to real life?

“Monster” can relate to real life in a variety of ways. The most elemental of which is whether or not Stevie actually “did it.” We really don’t know if he is guilty or innocent of what happened…

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• HUMANISM

Thinking critically about its implications, what is humanism?

While humanism as a philosophical idea is typically associated with the Renaissance, its roots are in the Classical period of Greece and Rome. In many Greek and Roman works, while the subject…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

Kids living with their parentsWe’re living in a world where it’s often practical for grown…

This is a really interesting question. In many other countries, it is normal for unmarried adults to remain at home with their parents and/or extended families; it can improve the economic…

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• AS YOU LIKE IT

What is Jaques’ mood in Act III: Scene3? How does he help Touchstone?Is he Melancholy..or…

Jacques is never really what you could call “happy.” As is his usual way, in Act 3, Scene 3 he is grumpy and philosophical. He is an observer of the human condition, and he never misses an…

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• RELIGION

What are the compare and contrast views of fundamentalist vs a social gospel approach to…

Christian fundamentalists believe that certain foundational principles are “fundamental” to the Christian faith. These principles include: the Bible is the inerrant word of God; the virgin…

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• THE TELL-TALE HEART

What is the setting of “The Tell-Tale Heart” by Edgar Allen Poe?

First, a bit of background: Edgar Allen Poe was an American author who was born and raised in Virginia, and later spent time living in New York City and Philadelphia. He died in Baltimore,…

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• THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE

In The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, who is the White Witch character?

The White Witch is the evil Queen Jadis. Way back when, she fought a war with her sister and she won. She ate a magic apple which made her eternally young, but also turned her complextion into a…

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• HISTORY

Cesar Chavez, From “He Showed Us the Way, April 1978How does Cesar Chavez argue in support of…

Chavez pulls from Dr. King as inspiration for his speech. The basic ideas he advocates are that human beings who are concerned about the exploitation of workers and the alleviation of poverty are,…

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• CINEMA

What is Tilda Swinton’s real character?

I’m not sure I understand your question, but I have provided a link that gives you further information about the actress Tilda Swinton. Katherine Mathilda Swinton was born in 1960 in London and has…

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• THE DARLING

Does the presentation of the theme seem more important in this story than the rendition of…

Anton Chekov’s characterization seems paramount to the development of theme in “The Darling.” For, it is by means of the development of the character of Olga Semonyonovna and his parodic humor and…

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• MATH

Find the value or the square root. 444 *111

444 *111 444= 2*2*3*37 111= 3*37 Then: sqrt 444*111 = sqrt(2*2*3*37)*(3*37) = 2*3*37 = 222

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• THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

In the play how do I explain about “Family Life”? please

We see in the play that family life is in no way your conventional ideal of what we would call a nuclear family today. There are seldom any mentions of a “normal” family in the play. We know that…