Is “An Ideal husband” by Oscar Wilde, a Classical Play? If not what style is it and why?
- AN IDEAL HUSBAND
Is “An Ideal husband” by Oscar Wilde, a Classical Play? If not what style is it and why?
Fantastic question!Oscar Wilde is a true Greek and a lover of classical literature, art, architecturel and all forms of Greek art. This serves as an argument in favor of An Ideal Husband and,…
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- HAMLET
What is the imporance of the reference to Jephthah in Act 2 scene 2 of Hamlet?
This section of the play comes in Act II scene 2 where Hamlet is chatting to Polonius just before the Players arrive. The reference is to Jephthah in the book of Judges in the Old Testament, who…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
How did the sad story of Antonio in The Merchant of Venice end in happiness for all?
Antonio’s sad predicament ends happily for him when Portia, Bassanio’s betrothed, appears in disguise and provides the perfect defense for Antonio, saying that Shylock can have the pound–no more,…
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- MACBETH
How does Shakespeare explore the misuse of power in Macbeth?”when power is misused everyone…
Macbeth and Lady Macbeth greatly abuse and misuse their power in the play. Because of the confidence that they both have in the witches prophecies, Macbeth and Lady Macbeth basically go on a…
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- ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
Can a pregnant women be a permanent teacher based on civil service code?
Civil service codes vary from state to state in the United States. But even without any knowledge of a particular code, I think it is safe to say that distinguishing a pregnant teacher from any…
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- HISTORY
Information regarding the advancement of wartime inventionsI’m doing a project for school and I…
If your project requires you to research wartime inventions, and/or technological advances I offer the following suggestions in no particular order: 1. The Gaitlin Gun 2. submarine warfare 3. morse…
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- IMMANUEL KANT
Present a critique of Kant’s concept of morality.
That is a very, very big question, and would require far more space than the 3500 characters available in this forum. But here are some ideas to get you started. If you are basing this critique on…
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- BUSINESS
What is a company profile? What must I include in it?
A company profile is part of a company’s business plan that provides an overview of the company to potential customers and investors. It generally includes the following data: the name of the…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Anne Bradstreetwhat are some examples of how her poetry reveals her identity?
One of Bradstreet’s most famous poems, “Upon the Burning of Our House,” shows quite a lot about her. She tells the story of the night her family’s home burned to the ground and speaks of the days…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
What does this sentence mean: “this was one chance to become someone who was looked at, not seen,…
The way this quotation reads is a bit confusing, but if we know the context of the statement and we understand Amir’s relationship with his father, it helps us understand what Amir means. All of…
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- ESSAY LAB
respond to this post with any ideas you have for revising your essays. What do you see as a…
You are being asked to do a self-assessment of your writing, and obviously, since none of us has seen your writing, we cannot provide you with anything but the most general advice. Probably the…
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- OUT OF THE DUST
What is Karren Hesse’s style and technique in writing Out of the Dust?What writing style does…
Out of the Dust is a first person narrative, meaning the protagonist (main character) tells the story in his or her own words. What sets this narrative apart from others is that Hesse’s…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
How much did it cost for people to watch a performance at the Shakespeare’s ‘Globe Theatre’ in…
It’s hard to say exactly what people paid to see a work of Shakespeare in Elizabethean England. In most works, reference is made to admission price being “a coin”. However, during the time coins…
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- ROMANTIC POETS
What are the main features of poetry of the Romantic revival?
The Romantic revival refers to a period from the late eighteenth century through 1832 in which poets, writers, and artists across Europe, but particularly in Germany and England, reacted against…
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- BUSINESS
What is a legit and good way to make money for college online?something that doesnt take too much…
I am afraid I am not aware of any work that does not take time! Even those of us who do not make an hourly wage are paid for using our time to produce a good or provide a service. On-line work,…
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- RICHARD CORY
How would one explain the situational irony in “Richard Cory?”
Situational irony is when information is hidden from the audience and other characters in the story. In Richard Cory, both the townspeople and the audience are unaware of how unhappy Richard Cory…
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- MANIAC MAGEE
Why is Jeffrey memorable and unusual in Maniac Magee?
Pretty much everything about Jeffrey Lionel Magee is memorable and unusual. First of all, there is the way he frees himself from ridiculous and uncomfortable living arrangements with his…
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- OTHELLO
What is the approximate time span of Othello, and what evidence shows this?
We know the play begins in the evening, and that Othello and Desdemona leave for Cyprus that very night, concerned that they need to get there before the Turkish fleet. There is somewhat of a gap…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
I have to write an essay and need some help with the following topic, “How does the relationship…
In order to begin your essay you must understand the task required to address the topic. In this case your topic is really asking you to address two major issues but in a subtle way. First, how…
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- MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN
How does the main character change and what influences this change?
Sam Gribley runs away from his cramped and noisy family apartment in New York city to ancestral land in the Catskill Mountains. The isolation and solitude appeal to Sam, and he develops more…
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- KING OF THE WIND
How did Agba care for Sham in King of the Wind?
When Sham’s mother dies soon after he is born, it is predicted that the little colt will die too. Agba is determined that will not happen, and does everything he can to prevent it. The young…
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- BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP FOR DEATH—
What do you think about the view of death presented in “Because I could not stop for Death”?
The view of death as presented in Dickinson’s poem is one of reflection and calm. I think it’s very powerful how the poem recasts death not as some dark and brooding figure who stalks prey through…
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- BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP FOR DEATH—
What does the portrayal of death in the poem say about the speaker’s attitude toward the subject?
The speaker’s portrayal of death is one of calm waiting, secure in the understanding that there is little escape from its clutches. Dickinson does not portray death in a traditionalist manner where…
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- BURY MY HEART AT WOUNDED KNEE
What policies are used by the U.S. government toward Native Americans?
Brown suggests that broken promises and treaties that were designed to protect Native American autonomy are the largest reason as to why rights were violated. Brown points out that agreements…
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- YOUNG GOODMAN BROWN
Why is Young Goodman Brown surprised to find other people in the forest that he knows?
Imagine a preacher’s kid sneaking into a topless bar, irresistibly though guiltily drawn to the forbiddenness of his destination. When he gets there he meets the chairman of the church council and…
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- GIRL
In Girl by Jamaica Kincaid, what does the title of this piece suggest?
The entire story is a list of instructions and admonitions on the how to take care of the home, the food, the man, and etc. It seems to be an endless catalogue of a woman’s life. The title “Girl”…
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- PEOPLE OF THE BOOK
How did Hanna’s mother neglect her, and what impact did that have on her later in her life?
Sarah, Hanna’s mother, is a world-class surgeon who spends so much of her time at the hospital that Hanna is raised by a series of housekeepers. This constant abandonment of Hanna means that Hanna…
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- SONNY’S BLUES
How did the author create the tone in Sonny’s Blues?
James Baldwin effectively creates a blues/mournful tone in his story of “Sonny’s Blues” by having the disappointed brother read about Sonny in the paper “trapped in the darkness which roared…
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- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
How does the role of germs figure in answering Yali’s question?Yali’s question is” Why is it that…
Diamond presents the argument that once societies began to evolve from hunters and gathers to food producers and farmers the paradigm shifted. People began to build homes to live in that were…
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- BLACK BOY: A RECORD OF CHILDHOOD AND YOUTH
What does Griggs advise Richard to do?
In Chapter 9 of Black Boy, after Richard Wright has been fired from a being a delivery boy for not laughing and talking as the other blacks do, driven off, he writes, “because of my attitude, my…
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- THE PIGMAN
What is John’s impression of Mr. Pignati when he and Lorraine first visit his house in The Pigman?
When John and Lorraine first visited the Pigman’s house, John was blown away by how happy the old man seemed to be to see them, even though it was the first time they had met. He says, “…the…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Does the theme of violence help or hinder The Great Gatsby?
In answer to your question, first consider these observations. One of the primary themes in the novel is based on Fitzgerald’s assessment of American society in the 1920s. He develops stark…
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- HOPE WAS HERE
What is Hope’s relationship with her mother, and does her additude toward her mother change…
Hope can’t really be said to have a relationship with her mother because her mother abandoned her at birth and never acted to remedy that abandonment, although she does visit and Hope (who was…
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- BUSINESS
Capitalism or communism, which has more flaws ?I think capitalism is better for it is less prone…
Capitalism encourages entrepreneurship and free enterprise, which are both positives. However, capitalism by itself provides no safety net for those who are unable to compete economically. For…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
Why does Montresor end his story with the latin phrase meaning “May he rest in peace”? “The…
Montresor concludes with “In pace requiescat” in order to put the “period,” so to speak, at the end of his tale of revenge. His is the wine connosieur’s vendetta: At length I would be avenged;…
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- THE SEAFARER
In the poem “The Seafarer,” is the speaker fully at home on land, on the sea, or in neither place.
This is a trick question because one could make a “correct” argument for any of the three possibilities. In my opinion, however, the best answer to your question is that the speaker of “The…
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- HISTORY
What was the reason for Chamberlain’s declaration of war against Germany in 1939?
The primary reason for Chamberlain’s declaration of war came in his realization of the failure of his politics of appeasement. Chamberlain believed that if Hitler’s demands were met in terms of…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
What is the relationship between religion and law in Puritan New England?”The Scarlet Letter” by…
It is, indeed, ironic that a people who have fled England for religious freedom build a prison when they arrive in New England. This prison is constructed for the punishment of anyone who sins…
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- THANK YOU, M’AM
In “Thank You, M’am”, how does Roger conduct himself in Mrs. Jones’ home?
There is a marked contrast to the way Roger behaves in Mrs. Louella Bates Washington Jones’ home compared with his earlier attempt to steal her purse. The reader learns that Roger has little…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
I’m trying to come up with a thesis statement for To Kill A Mockingbird and I’m not exactly sure…
The kind of thesis statement you create will depend on the nature of the assignment you have. If you have been asked to write an essay about the book on a topic of your own choosing, then your…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
Why is Holden expelled from Pency? What are his reasons for disliking school?
Holden’s life begins to spiral out of control as he is expelled from Pency two weeks before Christmas for failing 4 of his 5 classes. In all actuallity his dislike for school is just a…
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- ON WRITING
What is the meaning of the “Toolbox” in the Stephen King’s “On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft?”Is…
“On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft,” was written in 2000 by Stephen King. This book is one of Kings few non-fiction works and reads like a textbook for writers. The book also is somewhat a…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
What are two quotes with notations that show how power hurts the chance of friendship and adds to…
In “Of Mice and Men,” the ranch owner’s son Curley has no friends as a result of his wielding power over the workers who live in the ranch house. At the end of the third section when Curley comes…
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- HAMLET
What are Hamlet’s steps his revange against his uncle’s (Claudis)?
The plot of Hamlet shows him moving through various stages or steps in his attempts to take revenge–the play, the stabbing, etc. These are the outward manifestations of his promise to his father….
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In chapter 6 of “Lord of the Flies,” why didn’t Ralph feel pain when he struck the skin off his…
This occurs in the last few lines of chapter six. The boys have been scouring the island, searching for the beast. When they arrive at the part of the island that has not been explored and find…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
“Aunt Alexandria fitted into the world of Maycomb like a hand in a glove, but never into the…
Jem and Scout saw Aunt Alexandria as an unwanted intrusion in many ways. They were also acutely aware of what they considered her flaws; they had been raised according to a strict moral code, and…
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- SCIENCE
What speeds up and slows down a pendulum?
A swinging pendulum is an example of a periodic transfer of kinetic and potential energy. As a pendulum is held at some angle, it possesses an amount of potential energy due to gravity and the fact…
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- PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR
In “Douglass” and “We Wear the Mask,” explain at least one metaphor and its meaning from each poem.
Dunbar’s poetry is filled with metaphors that are vehicles of the truth within the African- American predicament. in “We Wear the Mask,” Dunbar’s metaphor of “the mask” itself reflects an image…
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- BEOWULF
What is grendel price for stopping the killing?What would it take for Grendel to stop killing men…
Grendel, being a descendant of Cain, and hence truly evil, could not be stopped by sword. He hated the joy and light emanating from Heorot, and determined to stop it by devouring the men. For…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
In Chapter 18 of “Frankenstein”, what is different about Victor’s solitude from when he first…
In the beginning of the novel, Victor prefers solitude to pursue his studies. His love of knowledge and scientific discovery exceeds all other interests: his family & Elizabeth come second to…