Over what was the Civil War fought?
- REFERENCE
From a sociological point of view,Should Canada open or close its doors to immigration?…what…
I don’t think any country should have “open” borders. It is in the best interest of every country to control the type and number of people who enter the country. This doesn’t mean that borders…
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- HISTORY
Over what was the Civil War fought?
While slavery was certainly an issue, historians point to other issues involved in the Civil War. Such issues as how much control the federal government should have over states, industrialization,…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Who is Mrs. Dubose in To Kill a Mockingbird?
Mrs. Dubose is a cranky old lady who lives down the block from Jem and Scout. She sits on her front porch and taunts the children when they pass by. She is generally hateful and argumentative,…
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- A GOOD MAN IS HARD TO FIND
What are the two main epiphanies in “A Good Man is Hard to Find?”
The story’s main epiphany occurs when the Grandmother has her first unselfish thought in the story, causing her to make a real human connection. At this moment, she says to the Misfit: “Why you’re…
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- WHERE ARE YOU GOING, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
in where are you going, where have you been. by joyce carol oates—Do you thing that there is…
Yes. Initially Connie is clearly engrossed in self-love and in self-satisfaction as she flirts with the boys at the drive-in restaurant. Later, as Connie lies drying her hair languidly in the sun…
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- 1984
Explain what is one theme for 1984 by George Owell?Give a simple analysis on what one theme for…
“Who controls the present, controls the past; who controls the past, controls the future.” This is the theme that I feel is most relevant to our world. We are often told things about the past,…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, Malcolm describes his restoration as king of Scotland as “new planting.” Why does he…
It is an appropriate choice of words in the context of Malcolm’s speech which closes the play. Malcolm says that he will do all that needs to be done in Scotland: What’s more to do, Which would…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
What important background information is established in Act1 Scene1 & is it intended for…
You have correctly identified an interesting problem of the play and that is based around the character of Bassanio, who from this beginning scene of the play appears to be a heartless manipulator…
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- THE LOVE SONG OF J. ALFRED PRUFROCK
In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” what is implied in the observation, repeated twice, that…
The implication of this quote here is that the women at these parties are talking of trivial, non-important things. They are discussing art, which today might be the equivelant of discussing the…
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- MATH
Using the fractions 2/3, 1/3, 1/6, 1/2, 5/6, and the whole number 1, arrange the fractions to…
You must have left out a fraction. What you have given adds up to a total of 3 1/2, not 4. 2/3 + 1/3 = 1 1/6 + 5/6 = 1 1 = 1 1/2 With these fractions, it is impossible to solve the…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, to what does Macbeth compare himself as Malcolm’s army approaches, and how does it…
Bear baiting was a popular sport in Shakespeare’s time. A bear was tied by a length of rope to a sturdy post in a pit, unable to escape or defend himself effectively, and then attacked by vicious…
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- THE LOVE SONG OF J. ALFRED PRUFROCK
In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” what kind of people are at the party and what does…
T.S. Eliot mentions a few details about the actual people at the tea parties, and then the rest is left up to you, the reader, to infer (or guess). The only direct mentioning of people there are…
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- HISTORY
How did cult leader Jim Jones poison his cult followers in the 1970’s?
In 1978 Leo Ryan, a Congressman visited Jonestown for tour of the compound established by Jim Jones and his followers. On November 18, 1978, a group of Temple members decided that they wanted to…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Which character did Juliet trust the most? A. Lord Capulet B. Tybalt C. Friar Lawrence or D. Lady…
Juliet obviously doesn’t trust the parents who are forcing her into a loveless marriage. For a long time, she confided in her nurse. She sends messages between the two young lovers, covers up their…
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- THE LOVE SONG OF J. ALFRED PRUFROCK
In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock”, at what point in the poem do you realize that Prufrock…
The entire poem seems to reveal his hesitation, his fear, his insecurities, and the excuses that he gives himself for NOT asking his question. He vacillates back and forth, but most of the time…
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- THE LOVE SONG OF J. ALFRED PRUFROCK
In “The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock” what does he finally realize about himself? What future…
Prufrock spends almost the entire poem despairing over whether or not he should ask his mysterious question. He is undecided. He goes back and forth. He ponders and mulls, hos and hums about it….
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- MATH
How would I factor 12x^3-18x^2-8x+12? x= the letter x
Since you have negatives in the middle and a positive at the end, both of your binomials will have a minus sign. Since you have an x^3, you will have to have x in the first part of each binomial….
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- MATH
Will you please factor this problem completely:6x^2-2x-20
jovona’s answer doesn’t work. Try this: First, pull out 2: 2(3x^2 – x – 10) Then factor the parenthetical: 2 (3x + 5)(x – 2)
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- I KNOW WHY THE CAGED BIRD SINGS
What did Marguerite hope the made-over lavender dress would do for her in I Know Why the Caged…
Marguerite hoped that the made-over lavender dress would make her white. Momma had put “ruffles on the hem and cute little tucks around the waist” of a “white woman’s once-was-purple throw-away.”…
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- MATH
How do I factor this problem?14x^2-56
First factor out the gcf (greatest common factor) which is 14: 14x^2 – 56 = 14(x^2 – 4) We use the Difference of Two Squares Formula, for x^2 – 4: a^2 – b^2 = (a – b)(a + b) So, x^2 – 4 = (x -…
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- WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
In Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, why is the setting in the region of New England important to…
Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? is set on the campus of New Carthage in New England because it is the site of many of America’s best colleges, the home of the oldest, most historical sites in…
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- UNCLE TOM’S CABIN
How did Eliza’s escape work in “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”?
Within the framwork of the novel itself, the escape works quite simply by giving her freedom. It shows her personal desperation turned into an act of heroism and courage upon hearing the news that…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, why does Uncle Jack tell Scout the story about Lord Melbourne?
This a humorous incident from Jem and Scout’s visit to Finch’s Landing at Christmas. After Scout tells Uncle Jack her side of the story in regard why she had hit Francis in the mouth, he takes her…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible”, what do Parris and Cheever say about John in order to discredit him in court?
They point out that John has not been faithful in coming to church and that he works on Sunday. For Puritans, who based much of their ideas about others on appearance, John’s actions would have…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
I need a short “literary” essay on the theme of fact & fiction in “The Scarlet Letter”.i…
Can you write your essay on how the fact drives the fiction? Afterall, it is the scarlet letter found in the customs house which generates the fictional story of Hester Prynne and the moral truth…
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- HISTORY
What are some prominent white supremacists in history or in current society?I am doing a global…
Someone that you may want to include in your project is William Lynch. William Lynch was a well known slave holder in the 1700’s. He was infamous for the brutal way he treated his slaves. In fact,…
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- HISTORY
I want to show that the Teutonic Knights first crusaded because of their religous convictions but…
The real issue with your idea is that in many ways it is not entirely debatable. For the Teutonic Knights, as for the other military religious orders – the Templars and Hospitallers in particular…
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- CREATIONISM
How does creationism scientifically support their claim that the earth is only 10,000 years old?…
Quite honestly, until recently, I had never really heard of any scientific evidence supporting creationism. (Not that I’m a fanatic about either theory. I am more of the bent of mind that there…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is extremely inconsistent about the ladies’ attitude toward the Mrunas? How is this ironic?
The ladies’ attitude toward the Mrunas (a black tribe living in Africa) is that they live “backwards” and that they need to be taught how to live properly and reaise their children properly. This…
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- MY DARLING, MY HAMBURGER
What does the title of My Darling, My Hamburger have to say about the couple’s relationship?
The title is a reference to a teacher’s advice on what to do when a guy wants to have sex with you. This is the situation Liz is in. The advice does not work. The title comes from the fact that…
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- HISTORY
How did Henry George and Edward Bellamy influence the rise of progressiveism?
Both George and Bellamy were writers, Bellamy as a newspaper reporter although his influence came mostly through his novels. Looking Backward, published in 1888 and set in Boston, sold over a…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
Why has Bernard achieved the American Dream? What do Willy’s mood swings mean?
Bernard achieved economic success. Although he was viewed as a “nerd” in high school, he studied, went through law school, and was on his way to argue a case before the Supreme Court when Willie…
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- THE REVOLT OF ‘MOTHER’
What is the focus of the story, “The Revolt of Mother”?
Traditional gender roles and the mother’s eventual role-reversal are the the primary focuses of Mary E. Wilkins Freeman’s short story, “The Revolt of Mother.” Mother Sarah Penn discovers that her…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
Brainstorm everything about George from Steinbeck’s Of Mice and Men.
George is the smaller of the two men, while Lenny is large and strong, George is small and spry. As Lenny’s protector, as he promised his aunt, George is the smarter and does the thinking for the…
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- TREASURE ISLAND
Why does he say “Treasure is ticklish work” in Treasure Island?
This quotation is spoken by Captain Smollet (Chapter IX, “Powder and Arms”) just before the Hispaniola sets sail from Bristol. The captain is speaking with Squire Trelawney and Dr. Livesey as they…
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- THE GUEST
Why does Balducci think that Daru has “always been a little cracked?” Why does Balducci give Daru…
Besides utilizing the helpful characterizations provided at the eNotes summary, you might begin by examining the context, or setting. Leading up to this conversation, Balducci speaks of “wartime”…
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- MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
In analysizing Don Pedro’s character in Much Ado About Nothing, what are the different qualities…
Don Pedro is most noted for his regal graciousness. He is titled Prince of Arragon and his demeanor is befitting that of a prince in his interactions with his subordinates and with his host and his…
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- THE GUEST
What is the principal conflict in the story, and how is it resolved?
Note the excellent summary of this story’s themes at the link provided below. A conflict always brings choices. What choice must Daru make? To follow the French colonial system that insists he turn…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
What is the dramatic function of the opening lines in Merchant of Venice?
The opening lines of this play quickly establish the character of Antonio, the Merchant of the title, by explaining a sadness that he feels in himself but does not understand: In sooth, I know not…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In act 2 what picture does Shakespeare give us of Brutus marriage?
This is a good, general question that requires you home in on a series of adjectives to explain the marriage. After examining these passages below, see what you can identify as characteristics of…
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- SCIENCE
could you please inform me how can I economize water use in my household? Asgharin our area we…
There are all kinds of ways to economize on water. Most of us do not realize how much water we waste and if we become just a little more aware, we can save. When you wash dishes in your house, do…
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- THE RAVEN
What is the tone of “The Raven,” and how does it relate to the central idea?
Many teachers, critics, and students have their ideas of “The Raven,” especially since it’s such a widely read and popular poem. Even if reading it at the college level, though, don’t be…
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- ELEGY WRITTEN IN A COUNTRY CHURCHYARD
What is the scene in the churchyard given in lines 1-20 of “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard”?
The setting presented in the first twenty lines of “Elegy Written in a Country Churchyard” is of a graveyard at twilight. The scene is set beautifully with the church bell ringing the ending of…
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- HISTORY
Why did the initial enthusiasm for WWI quickly wear off? Whom to blame for the horrors of the war?
No single individual was responsible for the First World War. The peace that had been maintained since Napoleon’s time became increasingly difficult to manage due to the ever increasingly Entangled…
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- DUBLINERS
In “Dubliners”, what role does the fire play in “Ivy Day in the Committee Room”? How does each…
The fire in the story is generally taken to represent Irish nationalism, the urge for independence from England. The story is overtly political, based as it is on the canvass for an election, and…
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- THE CHOCOLATE WAR
How does Brother Leon pick on Bailey in The Chocolate War?
Under the guise of teaching the class a lesson in “political connivance”, Brother Leon calls Bailey, “one of the weak kids, high honor student, but shy, introverted, always reading, his eyes…
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- MACBETH
In “Macbeth,” how does Macbeth’s fear of Macduff help to bring about his own downfall?
Having succumbed to the lure of evil in the enticement of the three weird sisters, Macbeth becomes increasingly irrational, underscoring their chant of “Fair is foul, foul is fair.” When Macbeth…
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- HAMLET
What political events do Horatio and the guards link to the strange appearance of Old Hamlet’s…
HORATIO: As thou art to thyself. Such was the very armour he had on When he the ambitious Norway combated. So frown’d he once when, in an angry parle,(75) He smote the sledded Polacks on the ice….
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- HISTORY
Where did Abraham Lincoln die?
Lincoln was watching the play “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theatre in New York City (in the company of his wife and a younger couple) when he was fatally shot. He was severely injured and died…
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- MACBETH
Critically discuss the theme of ambition in “Macbeth”.the answer should b atleast of 550 words
You should have no problem reaching 550 words on this topic – there are tons of examples from “Macbeth” concerning the theme of ambition! Here are just a few to get you started: Macbeth is quite…