In what way does Macbeth fail to resolve the conflict with Banquo?

August 20, 2018 Educator

LAW AND POLITICS

Describe three types of unilateral actions that a president could take to accomplish their policy…

Presidents have many ways in which they can act unilaterally to promote their agenda in both foreign and domestic policy. However, they will still prefer to work with Congress if they can because…

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THE DEVIL AND TOM WALKER

What legends are associated with the swamp in “The Devil and Tom Walker”?

The swamp where Tom Walker meets the devil in “The Devil and Tom Walker” is the site of an old Native American fort used during early wars between the Native Americans and colonists. In addition,…

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SCIENCE

What does “semipermeable membrane” mean?

A membrane is a thin layer that that acts as a layer or lining. A permeable membrane is a membrane that can be crossed by particles. The prefix “semi” means “partially” or “somewhat”. Therefore, a…

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HISTORY

During the time of slavery, what did African-Americans think would help improve their lives?

Enslaved people hoped to improve their lives in a number of ways. Some, a very small number in the grand scheme of things, hoped to gain freedom through open revolt or by simply running away. But…

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THE CANTERBURY TALES

What is the main message of “The Knights Tale”?

The main “message” of The Knight’s Tale may well be a concern with the proper ordering of the elements that compose a person’s being and soul. While there are clearly more than one theme, with the…

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MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING

Why does Shakespeare want to show that reality is so easily distorted by appearance in Much Ado…

Illusion versus reality is a major theme in literature, including Shakespeare’s works. As humans, we can only make judgments based on what we observe, which is always limited. There is more going…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How is Atticus Finch in To Kill a Mockingbird, a naive mockingbird? List more than one example…

Atticus is a mockingbird figure. He fits the definition of one who only does good for others. In fact, Atticus might be the embodiment of this definition in the book. That said, this does not make…

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SCIENCE

In what way are changes in chlorophyll levels a response to the changes in hours of sunlight that…

The chloroplast within eukaryotic cells (cells that contain a nucleus and organelles) contains a green pigment called chlorophyll. This chlorophyll is housed within the disc-like thylakoids of the…

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SCIENCE

What does wilderness do for us?

What wilderness does for us is good medicine for the soul. Wilderness areas are left in their natural state, unspoiled by the touch of man. Forests provide habitats for scores of woodland…

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THE GIVER

What is revealed about Father and the community by his description of how he tries to enhance…

Father’s nurturing of Gabriel reveals that he is not completely heartless, but there are limits to how much people in the community can feel. Jonas’s father is a Nurturer. In Jonas’s…

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LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER

I have a thesis for the short story “Lamb to the Slaughter” by Roald Dahl: In the story, Mary…

Your thesis is fine. I have no problems with it. It makes a clear statement of opinion about the story. Your thesis statement is also defensible based on the events of the story. I would like…

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HISTORY

When New York was a colony, was its economy good or bad? Why?

As a colony, New York had many prosperous, local industries. In the times of the Native tribes and the Dutch settlers, New York was well-known for its fur trade, especially beaver, which it often…

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SCIENCE

Is a three streak method better than a five streak method?

The purpose of streak plate is to create isolated pockets of colonies derived from a single cell. The isolation allows the study of a genetically significant colony with reduced replication…

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SCIENCE

You weigh 23lbs on Earth. (4.448N=1lb) When you reach Alderon, you discover that its gravity is…

If you weigh 23 lbs on earth, your weight in Newtons is: (23 lbs) X (4.448 N/1lb) = 102.3 N Since weight = (mass)(acceleration due to gravity), and the gravitational force on Alberon is 1.21 that…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

In what ways do race/ethnicity and culture impact us?

Race and ethnicity, on the one hand, and culture on the other affect us in different ways. In general, race and ethnicity impact us because they affect the ways in which other people perceive us….

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A MODEST PROPOSAL

Taking the “The Modest Proposal” seriously, is the premise of the argument, selling and eating…

If you were to assume that you could overcome the problems inherent in expecting parents to give up their children knowing that they would be eaten, and of course expect that people would be…

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HEALTH

What are fatty acids?

A fatty acid is a long hydrocarbon tail that is capped with a carboxyl group (COOH). The hydrocarbon tail of a fatty acid can be saturated or unsaturated. A saturated hydrocarbon tail has…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

How does Bradbury use the theme of knowledge versus ignorance in Part 3, Burning Bright? What are…

Knowledge versus ignorance is a strong theme throughout Fahrenheit 451. In Part 3, specifically, the theme is evident in a number of scenarios. When Montag is fleeing the Mechanical Hound, for…

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THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

What is the theme of “The Masque of the Red Death” and “The Pit and The Pendulum” by Edgar Allan…

One of the main themes of “The Masque of the Red Death” is that death is inevitable. Despite the fact that Prince Prospero gathered a lot of his friends in the abbey and welded the gates shut in…

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HISTORY

Why was industrialization slower to develop on the European continent? What were obstacles to…

Continental Europe, with the exception of Great Britain, took a longer time to get started on the process of industrialization. Europe’s capacity to industrialize was restricted because of the…

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SCIENCE

Why are personal hygiene products closer to neutral pH?

Because some people might experience allergic type reactions from substances that are too far off from the neutral mark on pH. Basic body pH ranges from a 5.0 to 6.0, while the neutral mark is 7.0…

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THE ROAD NOT TAKEN

Summarize Frost’s poem “The Road Not Taken” including examples of symbolism.

The poem is about the choices me make which influence who we turn out to be and where we eventually end up. The first stanza introduces the speaker of the poem. He is a traveler who comes to a spot…

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WHIRLIGIG

In chapter 7 of “Whirligig,” who are Brent’s apprentices, and what do they do?

This chapter is called “Apprentices.” Brent is in Tampa, on Florida’s Gulf coast. On a beach, he finds “a boarded-up ice cream shop” that is closed for the season. Here he makes a…

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HAMLET

What’s the biggest obstacle Hamlet had to face in the first 3 acts?

The biggest obstacle Hamlet has to face in the first three acts is his own hesitation about whether or not to kill Claudius. On top of mourning the death of his father and dealing with the fact…

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THE JOY LUCK CLUB

Did the short story “Half and Half” by Amy Tan in The Joy Luck Club contain a feminist view?

At its most basic definition, feminism is the belief in the inherent equality of all genders. While not every story about women is feminist, many are, and in the case of Amy Tan’s “Half and Half”…

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ARTS

How can you make a paper mâché mask at home?

There a number of ways that you can make a paper mâché mask at home with normal household items. Here are directions for one of the easiest ways. To make the mask you will need a balloon, an old…

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BLACK BEAUTY

What lines of Anna Sewell’s Black Beauty contain voice?

Voice can be defined as the “unique personality of a literary work,” and this personality reflects the writer’s own unique personality (“Voice,” Literary Devices). All writers have unique…

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ANIMAL FARM

How do Napoleon and Snowball use propaganda in Animal Farm?

The heart of the reign of the pigs is rooted in propaganda. Since Snowball is kicked out early on, it is really Napoleon and Squealer who spin the propaganda. Here are several examples. First,…

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REFERENCE

What is a good reason for schools not to require students to wear uniforms?

Some students and teachers feel that when children are required to wear uniforms, their individuality is stifled. Many kids like to pick out the clothes they will wear to school. They like to shop…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How does society destroy its “mockingbirds?”

Society destroys its mockingbirds in a few ways in the book. First, society destroys it mockingbirds by having blindspots. The power of a blindspot is that you do not know you have it. When a…

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CYRANO DE BERGERAC

What news does Roxane give Cyrano in Act 2?

Roxanne comes to talk to Cyrano at Ragueneau’s pastry shop in Scene 6 of Act 2. The purpose of her visit is to ask Cyrano to befriend and protect the man she loves. At first Cyrano thinks she is…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Nick says, “There are only the pursued, the pursing, the busy and tired.” What does Nick mean?…

The Great Gatsby’s primary theme deals with the separation of social classes in America. While Gatsby’s pursuit of Daisy can classify them as the pursuing and the pursued, the fact remains that…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

What does the princess think of the lady chosen to stand behind one of the doors in “The Lady or…

The princess in “The Lady or the Tiger?” by Frank Stockton hates the lady who is behind one of the doors. She is jealous of her and despises the fact that she has seen this lady look at her lover…

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SHE DWELT AMONG THE UNTRODDEN WAYS

In William Wordsworth’s “She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways,” in what kind of place did Lucy live?

Although the setting in William Wordsworth’s “She Dwelt Among the Untrodden Ways” is sparsely described, it is actually a very important part of the poem. Wordsworth gives a brief description…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

Who do you think will dominate in the contest in the story, “The Most Dangerous Game?” Rainsford…

This is a great question. Each person has strong points. If we look at Rainsford, his strong points are his vast experience in hunting and his knowledge of the world. We know that he travelled…

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MACBETH

How is the story of Macbeth a tragedy because he’s the tragic hero?

Macbeth’s tragic flaw is his ambition. It leads to his downfall. He was a loyal and brave soldier before that, which is why Duncan promoted him to Thane of Cawdor in the first place. Macbeth…

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MENDING WALL

In “Mending Wall,” why does the speaker meet his neighbor beyond the hill in the spring?

The speaker of the poem meets his neighbor every spring “to walk the line / And set the wall between us once again” (l. 13-14). This is a ritual that the two perform every year because there seems…

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FRINDLE

How does Mrs. Granger act towards students in the first half of Andrew Clements’s book Frindle?

In the first half of Andrew Clements’s book Frindle, Mrs. Granger actively rebels against the children’s use of the made-up word frindle.Mrs. Granger’s first response is to tell Nick his idea to…

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THE LADY OR THE TIGER?

From Stockton’s “The Lady, or the Tiger?” how do the citizens of the kingdom feel about the…

The king in Stockton’s “The Lady, or the Tiger?” is described as “semi-barbaric.” If the king is only halfway civilized, then it is logical to infer that his subjects are just like he is. If the…

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THE GIVER

How are families formed in Jonas’s community in The Giver?

Family units are formed by application, with one man, one woman, one boy, and one girl, and are temporary. The first thing you need to understand about the community is that a family is not the…

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MACBETH

What fears and frustrations did Macbeth experience?

At the beginning of the play, we see Macbeth as a valiant and loyal soldier who deserves all the praise and admiration heaped on him by everyone. However, since it becomes evident that he starts…

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CHAINS

What is the document in chapter III, page 13, when was it printed, and what does it reveal about…

The document on Page 13 is what we would call a ‘want ad’ in the classified section. It is akin to a lost and found posting. It was printed on May 27, 1776 in a local paper. This was mere months…

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THE CANTERVILLE GHOST

“Repentance can attract eternal peace.” Explain this phrase with reference to The Canterville Ghost.

The above quote refers directly to the events which take place in Chapter Five of “The Canterville Ghost.” In this chapter, Virginia Otis finds the ghost looking “depressed” in the library and…

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CONTENTS OF THE DEAD MAN’S POCKET

What do we find out about the yellow paper? Why was it important to Tom?

The author Jack Finney takes special pains to explain the importance of the sheet of yellow paper before Tom Benecke ever steps out onto the ledge. Here is the pertinent paragraph: It was hard for…

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THE PEARL

In Chapter 2, “Juana sensed his excitement, and she pretended to look away.” Why does she pretend…

When Kino finds the pearl, he realizes what it means for his future and that of his family. He becomes excited by the prospects. Juana looks away, sensing this is a private moment that she may be…

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MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN

Who are antagonists in Jean George’s My Side of the Mountain?

Any antagonist in Jean George’s My Side of the Mountain would be considered any character who tries to thwart Sam’s plans to live successfully on his own in the wilderness. One of the characters…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What extra information is brought up regarding Mayella’s injuries that suggests a different…

In Chapter 17, there is turning of events in the trial of Tom Robinson. Two points come to light. First, the bruises on Mayella’s face were on the right side. The implication of this is that the…

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THE INTERLOPERS

What is ironic about Ulrich’s wish at the beginning of the story?

First, it is important to answer what Ulrich wanted. He wished more than anything else to meet the man that he hated, to kill him. The two men hated each other as they inherited a feud that went…