Short note on brain-storming.
- BUSINESS
I am not sure what you are asking here. Do you need to know what brain-storming is? It is the first step in planning for any project. It is a time when you write down all of the ideas that you…
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- WILLIAM BLAKE
Please explain “Holy Thursday” by William Blake in his Songs of Innocence.
“Holy Thursday” rightly belongs in Blake’s Songs of Innocence, for the children are seen as angelic: they are “flowers” and “lambs,” while with “radiance” they are “raising their innocent hands.”…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible”, why is Elizabeth more aware of how dangerous their predicament is?”She want’s…
Elizabeth, being at home working all day while John is in the fields, is privy to more gossip and information from the town. People pass by her house and share the news, and she has had time to…
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- LAW AND POLITICS
Which 12 states have the law that stops police from initiating questions unless a defendant’s…
Prior to the Supreme Court Case Miranda v. Arizona 1966 police interrogations differed from state to state. The Supreme Court decision in the Miranda case federalized the interrogation process,…
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- GONE WITH THE WIND
What significance is there to Irish heritage in Margaret Mitchell’s Gone with the Wind?
Have you read the so-called sequel, Scarlett, by Alexandra Ripley? The O’Haras’ Irish heritage plays a huge role in that novel.
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
How does “The Great Gatsby” use the elements of crime, mystery and detective fiction in the…
The first and most important crimes that comes to mind are the murders of Myrtle and of Gatsby. Myrtle’s death, though an accident, was a murder in that it was a hit and run situation. The mystery…
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- PRELUDE; AND AT THE BAY
In “Prelude” by Katherine Mansfield, what is so significant about the “aloe” in the story?
Significantly the aloe is part of the garden with Kezia does not like, the garden that is actually “no garden at all” because of the way that it is such a contrast to the domesticated other section…
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- ROALD DAHL
In Dahl’s “The Landlady” how does the author prepare us for the surprise ending?What clues or…
There are tell-tale signs throughout the story which hint at the ‘surprise’ which is to come. While looking for ‘The Bell and Dragon’ to take a room there, Billy Weaver notices a sign ” Bed and…
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- THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
I am searching for literary, historical, musical, and television/movie examples that relate to…
I think you need to think about the poem itself for a few minutes. What is “the road not taken”? In the poem, this represents the well-travelled path that most people have taken. The narrator…
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- HISTORY
Where did the first cultures exist?
There were cultures whenever humans got to the point of teaching things from one generation to the next, I suppose. In terms of what are usually termed ‘civilizations’, that is a culture with…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
What are Mr Darcy’s feelings towards the justification behind his first proposal to Elizabeth,…
Darcy begins this proposal with romantic words, shrouded in disbelief at the thought of being in love with Elizabeth, someone who is well beneath him socially and certainly financially. He…
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- THE ODYSSEY
In “The Odyssey”, why does Odysseus ask Telemakhos to hide weapons in the upper room?
Odysseus and Telemachus move the weapons so that later they will have easy access to them when they fight against the suitors. In book 19 Telemachus and Odysseus move the weapons and armor from the…
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- MEDICAL STUDENTS
Choosing a Medical SchoolHow did you choose your med school? What factors were most important?
Choosing a Medical School How did you choose your med school? What factors were most important? I chose my medical many, many years ago. Nevertheless, I feel the bases for the choice remain the…
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- THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
In The Old Man and the Sea, “The great fish came in September, not in May.” Is “September” only…
The May/September reference does suggest more than literal interpretation. It definitely has connotative meaning in terms of Santiago’s life. Santiago’s youth was behind him. He was an old man,…
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- MACBETH
In Act I, scene 2 of “Macbeth”, what is the soldier’s story?What does the soldier describe?
In Act I, scene 2 “Macbeth,” when the king sights a bloodied solder in the camp near Forres, he asks Malcolm, his son, if the man can give a report of the battle. Malcom replies that this brave…
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- EDWARD TAYLOR
What is the metaphysical conceit of this poem and its purpose? Detailed.Edward Taylor “Meditation…
As you are a college student and have access to a university level library, you might try this journal article on Edward Taylor’s meditation Edward Taylor’s Preparationism: A New Perspective on…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
In “Hamlet,” broadly describe how Hamlet reproaches himself in his fourth soliloquy?make it broad
Perhaps his most famous soliloquy, Hamlet debates even existence in Act III, Scene 1. For the first time, Hamlet contemplates suicide and shows signs of mental deterioration; clearly, he is in a…
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- THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO
In “The Count of Monte Cristo,” who are Albert’s parents?
At first it seems a great irony that the Count of Monte Cristo should meet and save the life of Albert de Morcerf during the Carnival, yet later in the narrative the reader learns that such…
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- THE CATCHER IN THE RYE
Why was the only subject in school that Holden actually passed without much trouble English?…
Early on, Holden tells Mr. Spencer that he passed English because he had the same class the year before, when he was at The Whooton School, so he did not have to work very hard, just “write…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
After the Creature reads Paradise Lost, why does he think that he is like Adam in the book?
The Monster sees himself as an Adamic character because he is “apparently united by no link to any other being in existence” (Shelley 117). Adam from Paradise Lost is also alone before Eve is…
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- MY ANTONIA
What forms of entertainment does Jim find in town?chapters 1-9 book 2
Jim, of course, is drawn to other children. His neighbor’s children provide him with diversion and a sense of family. He plays with the family, and with Antonia when she comes to work in the…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
In “Great Expectations”, why does Pip lie to Mrs. Joe and Pumblechook about Miss Havisham?
Pip doesn’ want to let on that he didn’t have a good time at Miss Havisham’s. He also doesn’t feel right about telling others about her personal life. Talking about how time has stopped in her…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Chapters 1-2 of To Kill a Mockingbird, what is a specific example from of Jem’s life in 1930…
Let me give you a few different examples just to help start you thinking in the compare and contrast mode for your paper. First, how about the dare when Jem finally succeeds in touching Boo…
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- THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
Explain Lily’s quest to find out about her mother in “The Secret Life of Bees”.
Lily’s quest to find out about her mother is really what makes this book “take off,” isn’t it? As we begin the book, we see that there is some mystery about Lily’s mother, and none of the people…
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- THE OUTSIDERS
What did Dally tell the police?It happened during the time he was going to turn himself in.
Knowing Dallas Winston’s hatred of the police, he was probably more than happy to throw them off the real trail of Pony’s and Johnny’s disappearance after Bob’s death in the park. Since Dally gave…
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- HISTORY
How was the view in American society on slavery changed from 1800 to the begininng of the Civil…
Slavery in 1800 was beginning to fade out, especially in the Northeast, where the Industrial Revolution had taken hold and the population was beginning to shift from the family farm to the city…
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- ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA
Why, according to Scarrus, is Antony’s naval retreat an action of shame?
Scarrus is one of Antony’s most enthusiastic and martial supporters. He is thus dumbfounded when Antony abandons the sea battle against Caesar to follow the retreating Cleopatra and her ships….
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- OF MICE AND MEN
In Of Mice and Men, why is the stable buck set apart from the other men?
Crooks is physically set apart from the others because of his race; as an African-American, he is segregated from the white ranch hands, living in the harness room. He does not join the others in…
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- SCIENCE
Blood levels must be done for all psychiatric medications to ensure that the person is not toxic…
Not all psychiatric medications require this kind of testing. It depends on the medication. The class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI), are usually given without…
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- JANE EYRE
What is the use of past and present simple in the introduction of the novel?introduction
Present simple tense, as cited in the source below,, is used in several contexts, including: when we talk about people or things in general to indicate general truths, facts and scientific laws…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, how does Atticus Finch teach Jem and Scout about moral responsibility?
Atticus has a very strong sense of morality that he instills in his children. He teaches them by example, and several times in the novel he speaks to them directly about moral behavior. He explains…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF HUCKLEBERRY FINN
In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, what are some examples of when the duke is cautious,…
Of the two scoundrels that accompany Huck on his Mississippi River journey in Mark Twain’s The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, the duke seems to show a better degree of friendliness and…
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- BRIDGE TO TERABITHIA
How can I write about the significance of the chapter title “Rulers of Terabithia” in the book…
The chapter title “Rulers of Terabithia” is significant because it indicates that in that magic land, the rulers – Leslie and Jess – are in control of what happens. This is important because in…
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- HARRISON BERGERON
What is the role of technology in Harrison Bergeron?
Technology is present in the story in the form of the “mental-handicap radio” that George is required to wear at all times and the television broadcasts supervised by the government. The radio…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What are the references to religion in this book especially in scenes related to Simon? I know…
There are lots of references to Biblical views on religion, for example the island as the Garden of Eden, but I am going to focus in my response on the character of Simon. It is important to…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
What items symbolize the Capulet family as presented in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and why?
When thinking about symbols to represent the Capulet family, it may be best to look to the family’s leader, Lord Capulet, since it is the leader that the rest of the family would emulate. Some…
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- ANTIGONE
In Antigone, what role do the gods play in the story?
References to the gods occur throughout the play, and the behavior of the characters is often assessed in terms of what the gods would approve or disapprove. Early in the play, Antigone draws a…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
In A Midsummer Night’s Dream, in Act IV scene 2, when the scene opens, what is worrying the…
I have edited your question to refer to Act IV scene 2, which I assume is the scene you are referring to. It is important to remember that what the Mechanicals are doing was actually quite risky….
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What is the meaning of a significant quote within Chapters 5-8 of Lord of the Flies?
Here is a significant quote from the conclusion of Chapter 5: A thin wail out of the darkness chilled them and set them grabbing for each other. The the wail rose, remote and unearthly, and turned…
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- MULATTO
In what ways can you describe Mulatto as a realistic play?
Realism can be defined in a number of different ways, and your answer to this question will depend on your particular defintion. For example, you might define realism as an attempt to represent the…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In Romeo and Juliet Act 2, Scene 5, why is the nurse slow to give Juliet the message from…
Gosh, I just LOVE this scene in Romeo and Juliet! The original answerer is spot-on; however, I would like to add that we share in the nurse’s joke in this scene thanks to dramatic irony. We know…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
What effects does the declaration of war have on Montag’s escape? Did Beatty really wish to die…
The declaration of war helps Montag escape because it provides a bit of a diversion. His escape was made slightly easier because of it. Right before the declaration of war, Montag turns his flame…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In To Kill a Mockingbird, what does Atticus say is the result of naming people after confederate…
The morning after Atticus had faced the lynch mob at the jail, the subject of Mr. Underwood came up since he had taken it upon himself to stand guard over Atticus from an upstairs room over the…
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- TWILIGHT
Why did James bite Bella at the end of the movie?It’s like he bit her to make it burn.
At the end of the book (and the movie as well) the vampire bites Bella, meaning to kill her and lure the Cullens into fighting him. However, Edward arrives in time to prevent James from killing…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
In Death of a Salesman, what is the role of men in the play?
With the exception of Linda, all the major characters in the play are men, and Linda’s character is developed only in her relation to her husband and sons. It is through his male characters, then,…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
“Life is for the strong to be lived by the strong” and “The world is made up of two classes the…
Rainsford is the hunter making the statement to his companion Whitney while they are still on the boat. This is before Rainsford becomes hunted by Zaroff on Shiptrap Island. An ironic twist at the…
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- THE YELLOW WALLPAPER
What is the big similarity between “The Yellow Wallpaper” and “A Doll’s House”?
The two works are about women’s rights, or the lack thereof for both main characters, Nora of The Doll House and the unnamed narrator of The Yellow Wallpaper. Both women are confined by their…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
In Julius Caesar, who is the actual mind player behind the assassination of Caesar?
Cassius plays the major role in organizing the conspiracy that results in the assassination of Caesar. Cassius is clever in manipulating Brutus to join the conspiracy. He works on Brutus…
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- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
Do illusions show our innermost desires?This is from A Midsummer Night’s Dream
In regard to the illusions (or is it reality?) of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, one of the wonderful things about this play is that the “dreams”, or magical occurrences (which could be illusions, too)…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Why is there any justification for female infanticide in India today? Please explain your answer…
The earlier answer correctly identifies the dowry as one of the reasons why female children are often less welcome in many Indian families. I don’t know whether the situation is the same among poor…
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