Is it important for a leader to be strong or effective? Or are these qualities one in the same?Is…
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Is it important for a leader to be strong or effective? Or are these qualities one in the same?Is…
I don’t think strength and effectiveness are the same quality, but much depends on how you define those terms. In some organizations, there are people who have great power, but they are not…
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- REFERENCE
Why is education the key to prosperity? What concrete exampls are there to support this as…
In general, the better paying jobs require more education. Here are some simple statistics from about.com: In 1999, average annual earnings ranged from $18,900 for high school dropouts to $25,900…
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- ATONEMENT
In the novel “Atonement”, when does Briony realize what she has done to Cecilia and Robbie?
The only clues we get are when the novel jumps forward to part three, and Briony is 18 years old, and working as a nurse during the war. At this time, McEwan has a fully realized Briony, who is…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Curley’s wife puts Crook soundly in his place by threatening what?”Of Mice and Men”
Here’s the relevant part: “Listen, Nigger,” she said. “You know what I can do if you open your trap? Crooks stared hopelessly at her, and then he sat down on his bunk and drew into himself. She…
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- MACBETH
In “Macbeth,”what are some main quotes from act 3 scene 1 and what do those quotes mean?
Act III of “Macbeth” opens with Banquo in soliloquy: He reflects that he has acquired what the weird sisters predicted. He wishes that the prophecy of the witches about his sons also becoming…
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- LIFE OF PI
From “Life of Pi”: “What you don’t realize is that we are a strange and forbidding species to…
Think of the last time that you ran across a spider, and expressed fear (shrieking, running from the room, shuddering in horror, however you might react to spiders or other creepie-crawlies) and…
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- THE CHRYSALIDS
Compare and contrast Brave New World and The Chrysalids?
Both Huxley and Wyndham write about dystopian societies in order to provide commentary on our society. Both novels touch on similar themes: 1) Science and Technology’s impact on our world Huxley’s…
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- ACROSS FIVE APRILS
Explain the celebration of victory in Chapter 12 of Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt.
When word comes that “the terms of peace had been signed by two tired men somewhere in Virginia at a place called Appomattox Court House”, the Union can finally celebrate. Many people flock to…
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- ACROSS FIVE APRILS
How does Jethro get the news of Lincoln’s assassination in Chapter 12 of Across Five Aprils by…
Jethro is working out in the fields when he hears about Lincoln’s assassination. He is still basking in the glow of the news of the long-awaited cease-fire, and when he thinks back on the moment,…
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- WARRIORS DON’T CRY
In Warriors Don’t Cry, did Auntie Mae think Melba could integrate Central High School? Why or…
Auntie Mae believed that Melba could integrate Central High because of her feisty nature. She told Melba, “If there’s anyone who can integrate that school, it’s you. You’re just sassy enough to…
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- WATERSHIP DOWN
Why did the great hall of the warren become “The Honeycomb” in Watership Down?
The great hall of the warren becomes known as “The Honeycomb” because of the network of vertical roots that support the ceiling. These, in addition to a series of blocks of earth which are left…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Analyze the description of any one of the parties or gatherings, showing how it is used in the…
In chapter 3, Nick describes one of Gatsby’s parties. He tells us that he is most likely one of the few invited guests. This shows us that most of the people at the party are there of their own…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
The appearances and moods of the boys change the longer they are on the island. Describe how they…
The change in the boys’ appearances from neatly uniformed private school boys to ragged, scraggly-haired savages follows the change in the boys’ behavior. As their appearance degrades, so does…
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- AMY TAN
Does Amy Tan have any favorite authors or books that have impacted her?
In an interview on June 28, 1996, Amy Tan mentioned loving fairy tales, particularly Grimm fairy tales. She also mentioned liking Bible stories, and Gothic works in general. Tan makes reference…
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- THE CHRYSALIDS
How old is David at the end of the novel The Chrysalids?
David is approximately 16 years old when the story ends. When the story opens, David is ten years old. He tells us that he is about ten when he first realizes that mutants are not evil. That day…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
Why does Holden walk back to the hotel rather than take a cab?
In Chapter 13, Holden decides to walk back to the hotel from Ernie’s, he has his time, so far, trying to connect with strangers, and not acknowledging that he is lonely for a familiar voice, his…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
Describe the unspoken relationship between Victor and the creation in “Frankenstein”.
I’m not sure about the “unspoken” qualifier, but I suspect it’s the god/creation relationship that the Creature speaks of so often (which makes me wonder if it’s the unspoken relationship you’re…
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- THANK YOU, M’AM
What is the conflict in “Thank You, M’am”?
There are several different conflicts present in this story. The first and most pronounced is the human v. human conflict between Ms. Washington and Roger. He tries to steal her purse and she drags…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How did Gatsby or Tom illustrate the corruption of the American dream?
The American Dream is that anyone, no matter how humble one’s birth, can become whatever he wants in life as long as one is willing to work hard to achieve that goal. Jay Gatsby, born James Gatz,…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, Gatsby’s world is corrupt but ultimately glamorous. How do you respond to…
I believe this is a true assessment of the two worlds Gatsby created for himself. As an “associate” of Meyer Wolfsheim, he has built his fortune through criminal activities. We can infer from…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Compare and contrast Benvolio with Tybalt. What are the differences and similarities among…
One obvious similarity is that both are cousins of the main characters: Tybalt is Juliet’s, and Benvolio is Romeo’s. In this way, they serve as close friends to both. Juliet is stricken at the news…
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- NIGHT
Why were the Jewish musicians not allowed to play music by Beethoven in “Night”?
Jews were considered beneath the greatness of the composer Wagner or Beethoven because these two composers were German. The previous answer is partially incorrect. Beethoven was born in Bonn…
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- MATH
Your problem is 3 (3x^2 + 1x – 5). In a case like this, what you need to do is multiply each part of the polynomial by 3. 3 (3x^2) = 9x^2 3 (1x) = 3x 3 (-5) = -15 So, you are left with this:…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What does the nurse think of men in general?
The Nurse has sexual undertones in everything she says. She jokes that her husband made a sexual reference when Juliet was a toddler (when she has more wit she will fall upon her back).She says…
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- ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY
Why do you think the children at Great Faith finish school sooner than those at Jefferson Davis?
The Great Faith school is funded by support from the church the Logans attend, thus the ramshackle buildings, the damaged textbooks, and the shorter school year. Additionally, many of the children…
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- WARRIORS DON’T CRY
What qualities does Melba attribute to Thurgood Marshall in Warriors Don’t Cry?
Melba says that the “famous lawyer”, Thurgood Marshall, has a commanding presence. Mr. Marshall is more than six feet tall, with fair skin, brown hair, and a mustache. He speaks “confidently, in…
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- MURDER IN THE CATHEDRAL
I cannot understand “Murder in the Cathedral”. Can you explain it in a simple way?
The play is about the conflict between King Henry II of England and his friend, Thomas Becket, who was the Archbishop of Canterbury. During their power struggle, King Henry complained would no one…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What was the relationship like between Tituba, Betty, Abigail, and Rev. Parris from “The Crucible”?
Literally speaking, Reverend Parris is Abigail’s niece and Betty’s father, and Tituba is his servant in the household. We don’t know much about the relationship between Betty and Rev. Parris; we do…
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- GEOLOGY
How many layers are in the earth?
Within the mantle, there are also different layers or sub-layers. The inner mantle (next to the outer core) is semi-rigid, and flows very slowly. The asthenosphere (lower) part of the upper mantle…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
The beast is first described as a “snake-thing.” What do you think is the significance of this?…
The motif of snakes in Lord of the Flies refers to evil, the serpent in the Garden of Eden. The author, William Golding, imagined this novel as an allegory, a story in which characters, events, and…
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- SONNET 18
What is the theme of “Sonnet 18”?
The theme of “Sonnet 18,” although open to interpretation, is eternal beauty through verse. This is known as possibly “the” best of Shakespeare’s sonnets beginning with the immortal line, “Shall I…
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- THE GIVER
Name the major characters introduced to you in this section.
You haven’t specified a certain section, but the major characters of the book “The Giver” are as follows: Jonas — the main character, a 12 year old boy who lives in the community. He is…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
I need help writing a journal on the mockingbirds on the novel “To Kill A Mockingbird”thx for yr…
The mockingbirds in Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird would be Tom Robinson, Boo Radley, and the white man who is “married” to the black woman. He’s the one who drinks out of a…
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- THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Is Algernon or Jack more likable, why, and how would you describe them and their friendship?
Oh how I LOVE this question! This is entirely a matter of opinion coming from the reader and there is no right or wrong answer. At least I always tell my students so. However, based on the many…
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- HISTORY
If Queen Elizabeth never married or had children, who succeeded the throne after she died?
Her successor was King James 1 of England (and 6th of Scotland). He was the son of Mary, Queen of Scots, and Henry Stuart. With his reign, he began the rule of the Stuart family in England…
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- BIOLOGY
What is a branch of an artery called?
The main artery is the aorta, which carries blood out of the heart. The branches off the aorta — such as the carotid artery (which goes up the neck into the head) and the renal artery (which goes…
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- MY ANTONIA
What does this quote from My Antonia mean? “These boys had no practiced manner at which they…
I have a two-year-old son, and I can tell you that patience is a learned behavior. My boy currently takes what he wants and reacts to virtually all of life’s circumstances with a rash, emotional…
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- SCIENCE
What is the fluid secreted inside the air sacs to dissolve the gases?
I assume you mean in mammalian lungs, where the mucus is important in helping gaseous exchange. This exchange is controlled by a membrane protein, which regulates Chloride efflux (leakage) from…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What is Mercutio’s attitude toward love? How do you know?
Mercutio, apparently a haunted former soldier, could, perhaps be termed a “nihilist”. His attitude towards love, therefore, is the same as his attitude towards just about everything else: it’s all…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
In “The Canterbury Tales”, why it is important to mention nobility or the estate in medieval…
This story represents different genres: It is a fibulae, a states comedy, a compilation of stories, a main story. The theme surrounds a group of pilgrims going towards Canterbury. These are two…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird”, if we are in Mrs. Dubose’s situation, what would our thoughts be…
I think that you should be able to answer this question quite easily, if you keep the following background information in mind. Mrs. Dubose, during the entire time that Jem was reading to her, was…
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- SCIENCE
What is the symbol for which the Nursing Cap was designed?
Nursing caps, as you are aware, come in many shapes and sizes and are often unique to different learning institutions. Initially they all had the same function; to cover the hair completely. The…
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- TO A SKYLARK
Please identify figures of speech in Percy Byshee Shelley’s poem “To a Skylark.”
A representative examination of the first three stanzas of “To a Skylark” by Percy Byshee Shelley shows that the poem has an abundance of figures of speech. Figures of speech come in many forms and…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
I have to write an essay for school based on four of Shakespeare’s tragedies: Hamlet, Othello,…
To get started, you might want to check out the free eNotes guide called, How to Write a Compare-and-Contrast Essay in 8 Easy Steps.
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- EPITHALAMION
Do you have the summary or explanation of “Epithalamion” in easy language?I mean the summary or…
Edmund Spenser published Epithalamion in 1595 (Hollander and Kermode 323). In Greek epithalamion means marriage-song (literally “at the wedding chamber”.) Spenser took his form for this poem from…
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- REMEMBER
It is a sonnet because, as with all sonnets (except the Shakespearian sonnet) it has 14 lines, a rhyming scheme which is consistent, and the composition is an iambic pentameter. What basically…
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- PARADISE LOST
Why does the speaker ask for divine inspiration?
He asks for divine inspiration because the words he is about to say are complex and delicate at the same time, since they have to do with the fall of man. So, if he does that he needs the right and…
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- EASTER WINGS
What has happened to the speaker in the second stanza of “Easter Wings”?
In the second stanza, the speaker is born into sin; therefore, his “tender age in sorrow did begin.” Before this (in the first stanza), the speaker deals in the generality of “man”; however, the…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
Can you see a coherence between the technology progress and human individuals and rights?Can you…
On the other side of the coin, technology has allowed governments to know more and more about us. Presently this may not be a great threat, but should our government ever fall into the hands of…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Can you see the trend that we haven’t time to make profound conversation or think profoundly like…
This trend is very apparent in our world today. In the book, Bradbury argues that people don’t have profound conversations, or even any sort of meaningful conversation at all. There is also…
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