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- A PAIR OF SILK STOCKINGS
In interpreting Kate Chopin’s short story, “A Pair of Silk Stockings,” consider the following.The…
Kate Chopin, in “A Pair of Silk Stockings,” gives several meaningful clues with regard to “Little Mrs Sommers.” One clue is that the neighbors hint at better days Mrs Sommers had at one time…
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- DOVER BEACH
Contrast the attitude towards faith and God in “Dover Beach” by Mathew Arnold and “If on a Quiet…
These two poems, though seemingly very similar at their beginnings, in fact have two very different messages and attitudes regarding faith, in addition to differing in their tones and sentiments…
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- LORD BYRON
Did Lord Byron have many lovers or ever settle down with someone? I’m trying to say he is a man…
To answer your question, YES! George Gordon Byron aka Lord Byron (1788-1824) had MANY lovers–both male and female–during one of the most scandalous lives of any of England’s great writers. One…
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- BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT
Surviving the last month of schoolCan you please share some of your ways of dealing with the…
I’ve taught college students rather than high school students for a number of years now, but I remember well the last few weeks of the semester dealing with high school sophomores, juniors, and…
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- BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
Based on the clues in “By the Waters of Babylon,” what can readers conclude about how the rituals…
Throughout much of the story, the reader has to use inference, or educated guessing through the use of context clues, to figure out exactly why John’s tribe behaves in the many ways that it does….
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- PABLO NERUDA
In Pablo Neruda’s Sonnet VI (‘”Lost in the forest…'”), how is the theme of loss and memory…
[eNotes editors can only answer one question per posting. If you have additional questions, please post them separately.] Perceptions in poetry are very subjective as poetry speaks to many people…
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- THE LOVE SONG OF J. ALFRED PRUFROCK
In “The Love Song of J.Alfred Prufrock” by Eliot, what is meant by “I have measured out my life…
“The Love Song by J. Alfred Prufrock” by T.S. Eliot features a persona who is addressing a potential lover. The persona typifies a modern man who is overeducated and has conformed to certain social…
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- GATHERING BLUE
How do the Guardians maintain control over the people in the village in Gathering Blue?
We are first introduced to the Council of Guardians in Chapter Three of this excellent dystopian novel. It is clear from the respect and deference that is shown to the Guardians by both Vandara and…
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- HISTORY
What did the settlement of the West mean to Frederick Jackson Turner?
To Frederick Jackson Turner, the settlement of the West was a good thing and a bad thing. The process of settling it was good, but the fact that the West became settled was bad for the United…
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- ROALD DAHL
How would one analyze “The Umbrella Man,” by Roald Dahl.
The story revolves around irony and deception. As in so many of Roald Dahl’s stories, there is a real twist in the tale that makes it delightful to read and we can appreciate the irony, the gap…
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- ROALD DAHL
How would I create a character sketch of the mother in “The Umbrella Man”?
You need to consider the way that the mother is presented through what she says and does. In this excellent short story she is initially suspicious of the old man, being distrustful of strange men….
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are some quotes in the book To Kill a Mockingbird I can use that would support that Mayella…
Atticus certainly believes that Mayella is lying when she claims that Tom beat and raped her, and he spells out her reasons plainly in his summation to the jury (in Chapter 20). According to Tom’s…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Does globalization lead to ethical relativism?Does globalization lead to ethical relativism?
I would argue that globalization can help lead to ethical relativism, but it does not have to. Globalization can lead to ethical relativism because people get exposed to the ideas of many cultures….
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- A MODEST PROPOSAL
A Modest ProposalSatire aims to indicate human fault and affect improvement in humanity. What…
“A Modest Proposal” is that Swift makes in his proposal is that a solution for the extreme poverty of the Irish would be for the Irish and the English to eat the children, especially the babies….
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is it that Jem is trying to get Atticus to understand in Chapter 8 of To Kill a…
Jem figured out what Atticus’ little grin and roundabout hints were about before Scout caught on (in Chapter 8). When Atticus suggested that they get some wrapping paper in which to return the…
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- ANIMAL FARM
In Chapter 3 of George Orwell’s novel, Animal Farm, who did the animals admire the most? Why?
In Orwell’s Animal Farm, the animals begin to work the land and find it frustrating as the machinery and tools were designed for men and not for animals. However, they have a great deal of respect…
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- HAMLET
A ghost usually appears for a reason. In Hamlet, Horatio catalogs some of the usual reasons in…
When the ghost re-enters the scene, Horatio is determined to speak to it, despite the potential danger. He urges the ghost to stay and to talk to him, if the ghost has “any sound, or use of voice.”…
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- SCIENCE
Who is the first person to apply the principles of forensic science to a working crime lab?
The use of medicine and entomology in criminal cases can be traced as far back as 13th century China, when an investigator managed to match the sickle that was used in a murder. The Argentine…
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- SPANISH LANGUAGE
How would you say $1.7 billion in Spanish?pretty much how would you say any US currency amount in…
Hola! The way you would say $1.7 billion in Spanish is: “Uno punto siete billones de dólares”. The literal translation to those words is actually “one point seven billion dollars” because in…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is the relationship of Atticus with Tom Robinson, his children and Calpurnia in To Kill a…
ATTICUS’ RELATIONSHIPS Calpurnia. Cal had been working for the Finch family for many years, presumably either before his wife’s death or possibly beginning shortly thereafter. Atticus considers…
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- THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST
Describe Algernon’s personality under the perspective of his needs and fears in The Importance of…
The play The Importance of Being Earnest, by Oscar Wilde, introduces us to the character of Algernon Moncrief. “Algy”is a London dandy who lives above his means, has no concern for morality, eats…
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- THE FRIENDS
Why did Phyllisia become disgusted with Marian in Rosa Guy’s The Friends? I only have four hours…
According to Phyllisia, Marian “liked everything about me but me.” Marian seemed friendly enough, but Phyllisia was turned off about all the nice things she said about others–but not her. Marian…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird, what is Jem’s exact quotation when he is talking about Tom…
Jem and Scout are sitting in the balcony talking with Reverend Sykes while waiting for the verdict in Tom’s trial. The Reverend says that he thought Judge Taylor’s charge to the jury before sending…
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- ALFRED, LORD TENNYSON
Can you help me to analyze section 69 of the poem In Memoriam by Alfred, Lord Tennyson? i…
Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s work, In Memorium, was an enormous success. It was written during the Victorian era, seen as a chaotic time of “scientific discovery and growing industrialization.” Many…
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- SCIENCE
Is an animal an insect? Why or why not?
I believe you are actually asking if an insect is an animal. The answer to that question emphatically is yes! To be classified in Kingdom Animalia, the organism must be multicellular, and it must…
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- MATH
Determine the value of cosine function if angle is 315 degrees .
The value of cos 315 has to be determined. cos 315 = cos (360 – 45) => cos (-45) As cosine is an even function => cos 45 cos 45 = 1/sqrt 2 This gives cos 315 = 1/sqrt 2
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- MATH
Given the complex number z show that i(z-z1) is a real number if z1 is the conjugate of z.
Let the complex number z = a + ib z1 is the cojugate of z, z1 = a – ib i*(z – z1) => i*(a + ib – a + ib) => i*(2*ib) => 2*b*i^2 but i^2 = -1 => -2*b -2*b is a real number. This shows…
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- HAMLET
In Hamlet, is “scullion” a kitchen helper?
You are right on target here. William Shakespeare’s useage of the word “scullion” in his play Hamlet refers to a kitchen helper. A scullion is the male version of a maid, in this case a scullery…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are the main differences between Mentoring, counselling and Advocacy?
I am not sure if you are looking for a general definition of each of these categories or its relationship within a specific field? I am providing definitions of the more general sense. If you are…
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- MATH
What is the result of the difference (2+i)(3-2i)-(1-2i)(2-i) ?
We need to find the value of (2+i)(3-2i)-(1-2i)(2-i) (2+i)(3-2i) – (1-2i)(2-i) open the brackets and multiply => 6 – 4i + 3i – 2i^2 – [ 2 – i – 4i + 2i^2] we know i^2 = -1 => 6 – 4i + 3i + 2…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Julius Caesar, do you think Antony was a good politician but did not have a good moral…
Yes, I agree with this statement. A good politician needs to get the people on his side in order to gain popularity and power. Because Antony is such a persuasive speaker, he is highly successful…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Who is Susan in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet?
In Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, you would need to pay close attention to the words of the Nurse in order to understand who Susan is. Although the Nurse has been with Juliet since Juliet was a…
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- MATH
Solve the simultaneous equations y=x^2-3x+1 and y=2x^2+x+4 .
The set of simultaneous equations to be solved is: y=x^2-3x+1 …(1) y=2x^2+x+4 …(2) Equate (1) and (2) => x^2-3x+1 = 2x^2+x+4 => x^2 + 4x + 3 = 0 => x^2 + 3x + x + 3 = 0 => x(x + 3)…
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- PICKWICK PAPERS
In The Pickwick Papers, what is Mr. Pickwick’s first name ?
We find the information about the main character in Charles Dickens’s series (first known as his first novel) The Pickwick Papers at the very beginning of the tale, on chapter 1. This chapter,…
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- MATH
Given sinx=1/2+cosx, what is the value of sin2x?
We know that sin 2x = 2*sin x * cos x It is given that sin x = 1/2 + cosx => sin x – cos x = 1/2 square both the sides => (sin x)^2 +(cos x)^2 – 2*sin x * cos x = 1/4 we know that (sin x)^2…
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- MATH
Given the numbers x+1, 1-x, 4 what is x if the numbers are the consecutive terms of an A.P.
The terms x + 1, 1 – x and 4 are consecutive terms of an AP. The terms have a common difference. 4 – (1 – x) = d 1 – x – (1 + x) = d => 4 – 1 + x = 1 – x – 1 – x => 3 + x = -2x => 3 = -3x…
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- LITERATURE
What is the connection between love and friendship in comedies of manners such as the works of…
Comedies of manners are works that find their height of popularity in the early and mid 1800’s. Jane Austen, Oscar Wilde, George Bernard Shaw, and other greats, represent this genre. As a…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
How is there a loss of individuality in Fahrenheit 451?
There are two things that tend to make us individuals, our intellectual thoughts and attitudes and our personal relationships. Both of these are essentially nonexistent in this book. Because…
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- LITERATURE
What is the general premise of Love in Excess (also known as The Fatal Inquiry) by Eliza Haywood?
Love in Excess is a much older novel, printed in the 1700s. It is the second most popular novel written by Eliza Haywood. It is also known as The Fatal Enquiry. It was printed in three volumes. The…
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- PERSONAL FINANCE
For 2010, how much can Rick deduct as alimony in total?The Hamiltons were granted a decree of…
Alimony refers to a payment that a court of law determines which has to be made to the former spouse after a divorce or formal separation. The amount that is paid out as alimony is deductible from…
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- HAMLET
What are some good topics for an argumentative research essay on Hamlet?
In writing an argumentative essay over Hamlet, you will want to frame a thesis statement that you can explain and support with evidence from the play–facts, examples, incidents, and specific…
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- JOHN UPDIKE
What is the conflict in the John Updike short story “A&P”?
There are several examples of conflict in John Updike’s short story, “A&P.” The primary one concerns the store manager, Lengel, who berates a trio of young girls who come into his grocery store…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
In A Tale of Two Cities, how is the famous last statement of Sydney Carton true for him?Book…
The poignant last line of Sydney Carton, words that echo those of Jesus Christ who said, Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (John 15:13) declare the…
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- PERSONAL FINANCE
How much of each total monthly payment can Roger deduct in 2010?Roger is required under a 2008…
The 2008 divorce decree requires Roger to make a payment of $600 as alimony, $300 per month for 12 years as child support and he also voluntarily makes a payment of $100 per month. According to the…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
State a theme for this novel which incorporates the main reason Dickens gives for Miss Pross’…
While Charles Dickens was greatly affected by his reading of Thomas Carlysle’s two volumes, The French Revolution: A History, published in 1837, and he drew many parallels between England and…
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- SCIENCE
Is propylene an alkene? Does this mean it has a double bond? Is it an alkyl group?
The first part of the name indicates that it is an organic compound containing three carbons. The ene indicates that there is one double bond present in the compound. This compound is also called…
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- SCIENCE
Wind is actually an indirect type of solar energy. Wind is due to the fact that different surfaces on Earth absorb solar energy at different rates. For example, soil, water, air all absorb varying…
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- SHANE
The Starretts try to piece together a history for Shane. What are their conclusions?
Jack Schaefer’s novel Shane is about a mysterious figure who appears in the valley on day, looking like no other cowboy in the area. Though he is friendly enough after a while, Shane does not…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are some quotes in the book To Kill a Mockingbird I can use to tell that Mayella is a victim…
Probably the most revealing example of Mayella being a victim of her father’s evil ways comes from Atticus himself in Chapter 20 of To Kill a Mockingbird. In Atticus’ summation, he admits that he…
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- LITERATURE
What is meant by a “book review?give example of book review.
The exact meaning of a “book review” may differ based on the level of audience for which it is written. A middle school book review will probably look a little different from a book review that…
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