Is Alan Strang or Martin Dysart the true patient in this play?
- EQUUS
Is Alan Strang or Martin Dysart the true patient in this play?
This question can be asked in another form: what is madness/normality? Is it Alan who is mad, or Dysart? Many authors have written about madness being the appropriate state of being (ex. A. Sokolov…
- EMILY DICKINSON
Compare Frost’s style and themes with those of Emily Dickinson.
Since Robert Frost’s style varies greatly between his poems, this might be easier if you choose specific poems to compare. Emily Dickinson generally writes short poems. Some common themes she…
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- THE DOLL’S HOUSE
What is the significance of the names used in Katherine Mansfield’s “The Doll’s House”?
One of the ways in which the central theme of “The Doll’s House” is established and confirmed throughout this fascinating tale is through the use of names. We are presented in this short story with…
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- THE FALL OF THE HOUSE OF USHER
In “The Fall of the House of Usher,” how does setting add to the meaning of the story?
I think in every Poe story, as in every gothic tale, setting is crucial in establishing the gloomy, threatening and supernatural mood that dominates his fiction. This tale is clearly no exception,…
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- THE LADY OR THE TIGER?
In “The Lady, or the Tiger,” give at least three reasons why the princess might have chosen the…
I like this question a lot–much more interesting than the question that invariably gets asked about this tale, which is, as you can probably guess, which door the princess chooses. The key to the…
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- STUDENT STUDY TIPS
How do I become successful in an AP 11 English Literature and Composition class?I was in 10…
The two major focal areas of the AP English Literature and Composition course are close reading and analytical writing. So, to be successful, you will need to address the development of your…
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- HISTORY
How did the Industrial Revolution transform the workplace for women?
Basically, the Industrial Revolution changed the workplace for women in much the same way that it changed it for men. It made the workplace into a place where women worked as semiskilled or…
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- SCIENCE
Why do frogs have a low survival rate?
First of all, frogs have external fertilization and development. Therefore, any fertilized eggs are unprotected and vulnerable to drying out or being eaten by predators. Therefore, although…
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- HAMLET
In Act 3 Scene 2 before the play begins, there are 2 puns between Hamlet and Ophelia (about…
The pun on lie is its two definitions. To lie can mean to tell an untruth and it can mean to recline. Here Hamlet could be using both meanings. He is in fact telling lies in this scene. He is…
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- THE VIEW FROM SATURDAY
What happened when Nadia phoned her former friends? CH 2
they got together and tried to enjoy the time together, but either Nadia had changed or her friends had changed.
- LORD OF THE FLIES
During the attack, it seemed to Ralph that there were a dozen others. Why?This is all in Chapter…
You can only ask one question at a time, I had to edit your fire question out. It feels like Ralph is going through a hallucinating transformation during this chapter. What is actually going on is…
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- BUSINESS
What is the best way to manage cultural diversity in a business?
There are a couple of things that have to be done in order for businesses to enhance cultural diversity in the workplace. I think that cultural diversity has to be a part of the company’s mission,…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
When John Proctor, at the beginning of Act IV, wants Elizabeth to tell him what to do, how does…
When John Proctor has finally abandoned his defense of his past wrong-doings and has no attachment to his farm anymore because he is in jail, all he has left is that which is in himself. He has no…
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- THE ODYSSEY
In Homer’s Odyssey what is the importance of Heracles (also known as Hercules) in the story?This…
Yes, Heracles (The Romans called him Hercules) does not really play a significant role in Homer’s Odyssey. Odysseus does encounter the phantom of Heracles when Odysseus conjures up the spirits of…
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- SCIENCE
Do frogs have a high or low survival rate? Explain?during 1 mating of frogs, the female lays some…
Amphibians include frogs, salamanders and caecilians. While these animals as adults can live on land, they must return to water for mating purposes. Their eggs lack a protective shell, as seen in…
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- 1984
How is irony/paradox used in language to manipulate or control thinking in 1984?
The topic of Newspeak is a fascinating one in the way that it becomes a lingual representation of repression and lack of freedom. To me, one of the most interesting insights we are given about…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
What should I cover in a feminist critique of Pride and Prejudice?I have to write a 2500 critique…
Well, from your initial plans you seem to have quite a thorough grasp on the topic already, so well done for all the work you have put into it so far! I will offer some comments on the novel as a…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is ironic about the tea scene in To Kill a Mockingbird? How is this scene similar to the…
When the women meet for tea to discuss the fate of the African tribe they are pledged to try to save, they discuss at length Christian values and principles, and they often “tsk, tsk” at the fate…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
How does Miss Maudie Atkinson affect Jem’s and Scout’s values in To Kill a Mockingbird?Quotes…
Miss Maudie Atkinson plays a significant role in the lives of Jem and Scout Finch, particularly as her presence and relationship with the children pertains to the development of their values and…
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- MACBETH
Which of the Witches’ prophecies is most effective in advancing the action of the play Macbeth?
Good answer, kkganey! I would agree that it is the first prophesy, made in Act I, scene iii. This, considering how a tragedy is structured, simply must be true. The action must be ignited in the…
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- SELF-RELIANCE
What does Emerson mean in “Self-Reliance” when he writes, “Nothing is at last sacred but the…
This Emerson statement appears in “Self-Reliance” which focuses on man’s resisting the temptation to be a conformist. As Emerson rails against imitation and group thinking in his essay, he also…
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- MACBETH
Macbeth’s success and failuresWhat are some of the main successes and failures that the main…
His major success is that he becomes the Thane of Cawdor (that is one success that he really earns) and that he becomes the king (becoming king is not such a great thing since he gets it through…
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- THE ROAD
A Contemporary Classic?Is The Road considered to be contemporary classic in literature?
You would benefit from asking this question in the discussion postings to gain a wide range of responses, because this is one of those questions that really is very subjective. My short answer is…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
If you had to choose a symbol to represent Friar Lawrence’s character (in Romeo and Juliet) what…
I would choose a red rose, just past its prime and beginning to wilt. Friar Lawrence serves many roles within the plot and themes of the play. First, a red rose often symbolizes love and Friar…
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- SCIENCE
How have humans harmed the Earth?How have humans harmed the Earth?
Humans have harmed the Earth in numerous ways. Global warming is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about harm that has been done to the Earth. Global warming means that air and ocean…
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- OTHELLO
In Othello, how does Cassio exploit the three women (Act 3, Scene 1)?
If your question refers only to Act 3, Scene 1 of Othello, Cassio doesn’t “exploit” three women in the scene. He does wait outside Othello’s residence hoping for a chance to speak to Desdemona. In…
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- EMILY DICKINSON
Emily Dickinson’s word choice was a. always formal B. always informal c. a combination of formal…
This is an interesting question when we consider the style of Dickinson in her excellent poetry. You might want to think about posting this question on the discussion board as you will get a wide…
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- MACBETH
How is the theme marriage expressed in the play Macbeth?
In Macbeth, there are two marriages of importance in the play: the Macbeths and the Macduffs. Both end badly. Three out of four spouses end up dead: Lady Macbeth (suicide); Lady Macduff (murder);…
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- HOW I MET MY HUSBAND
Why does Edie deceive Mrs. Peebles and Alice by making up the place that Chris has gone to when…
In the story, “How I Met My Husband,” Edie is a naive fifteen-year-old girl who is infatuated with Chris who is an older man and an airplane pilot and carnival ride operator. He is also mildly…
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- MATH
Developed a simulation to determine the probability that 5 of 8 selected grade-12 students are…
There are 60 students in the 12th grade 45 are taking English We selected 8 students randomly : We need to determine the probability that 5 out of the 8 students selected are studying English….
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are some good stress management techniques that will help a working mom with two young…
Really, stress management techniques are “good” or “bad” only insofar as they do or don’t work for a given individual. In other words, a stress management technique is only good if it fits with…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is the significance of the Nobel Peace Prize?
Really, the Nobel Peace Prize only has whatever significance people want to give it. It does give the winner a lot of money, but it does not make people have to agree with what that person says or…
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- ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
Us Verses Them Situation in the ClassroomWhat would be the best way to notice, identify and…
Well, I think you will have to be blind to not notice the kind of situation in your classroom. It should be obvious in terms of the feeling of being left out and that they will not be included in…
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- THE ROAD
The Road takes the form of a classic journey story– a form that dates back to Homer’s Odyssey.
Unfortunately, I have had to edit your question down to one question, according to enotes regulations. Please remember to only ask one question. I think you are absolutely right. Cormac McCarthy is…
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- CIVIL PEACE
Provide a summary of “Civil Peace” by Chinua Achebe?
The aftermath of the Nigerian Civil War, which took place from 1967-1970, serves as the historical background for the story “Civil Peace” by Chinua Achebe. Achebe believes that the African…
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- THE BIRDS
In the end what really happens?
At the end of “The Birds,” Daphne du Maurier fails to present her readers with a true resolution to the problem of the murderous aviaries. Instead, she allows the reader to draw his own…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Nick says, “there are only the pursued, the pursuing, the busy and the tired.” What does he…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
What are all the quotes from Curley’s wife?I have an essay to write, and I need all of her quotes…
If you are looking for quotes about Curley’s wife that are from other characters about her check exactly halfway through chapter 2. This is where you will find Curley keeping his hand soft for his…
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- HISTORY
What was one point of significance in the 1700s of the French Revolution?
From an intellectual point of view, the French Revolution did a bit of damage to the fundamental Enlightenment premise that human beings are reasonable and rational. The Enlightenment was the…
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- HISTORY
Was Queen Elizabeth I right to have Mary Stuart executed?
In my opinion and looking at things the way people thought back then, Elizabeth was completely justified in having Mary executed. Mary was simply too much of a danger to Elizabeth and her reign….
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Lord of the Flies, how is the island portrayed when the boys come to the island, and how does…
At the beginning of Lord of the Flies, the island is quite beautiful and mysterious. When the boys come ashore, the jungle sprouts up all around the island and the boys get caught in the “creeper…
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- THE STRANGER
Discuss Meursault’s emotional indifference to the death and funeral of his mother in The…
In Camus’s The Stranger, the protagonist Meursault is relatively unmoved by the death of his mother. He is concerned that his mother has died, and he travels back to her home and attends the…
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- MY PAPA’S WALTZ
How does the title of the poem contribute to the poem’s mood and effectiveness?
“My Papa’s Waltz” was written in 1942. Being a sort of tribute or celebration of the end of the work day for a dad, it is almost a fearful moment for the child narrating the poem. In that regard,…
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- HISTORY
Discuss whether Jackson really was a democrat in terms of the statement: The term “Jacksonian…
I would argue that Jackson was a democrat for two reasons: First, many of Jackson’s actions were actions that the common people (as opposed to the elites) would have wanted him to take. This…
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- SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD
What is a summary of what happens to Sizwe in Sizwe Banzi is Dead?
The summary of how things develop in Sizwe Banzi Is Dead starts with Sizwe being unable to find work in Port Elizabeth and therefore being ordered by the government authorities to return to his…
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- MATH
Solve this equation: log log x = 1The answer is 10^10 but how is it solve?
log log x = 1 Let us assume that : log x = y Now substitute into the equation: log (log x) = 1 ==> log y = 1 Now we will rewrite: ==> y = 10^1 = 10 But we know that : log x = y ==> log x =…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Could Romeo and Juliet have made decisions that would have prevented their deaths, or was it “in…
Because so much of The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet refers to fate, I think Shakespeare intended for it to end in this tragedy somehow. From the Prologue’s “star-crossed lovers” to Romeo’s fear of…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
Discuss the role(s) of woman in “The Canterbury Tales” in an historical context.
The Knight’s Tale in “The Canterbury Tales” reveals the power of women and all of the pomp and circumstance that is taken in the form of romancing of women. The story begins with Theseus, the…
- TEACHERS
How do I write an “advanced essay plan”?My tutor has asked me to write what he calls an advanced…
For British essay writing and plans, as you indicate you are in a British university system by “tutor” and “assessment,” Sussex University has applicable information in their “Study Skills”…
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- SIZWE BANZI IS DEAD
Please provide an analysis about: Sizwe’s meeting Buntu and his living family.
The title of the story Sizwe Banzi is Dead refers not to a physical death, but the death of a man’s identity. Sizwe Banzi is a man from King William’s Town, a place where he has left his family in…