• DEATH OF A SALESMAN

What happened to Biff from “Death of a Salesman” in high school that suggested he would not…

The big thing that happened in high school is the fact that Biff did not graduate high school. Biff was failing math in his senior year. He had many opportunities to get tutored and improve his…

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• THE OUTSIDERS

Though the greasers won the rumble, are their problems with the Soc’s over in “The Outsiders”?

Of course not. The Greasers have accomplished nothing that will make any real difference in their lives by winning the fight. They may feel better temporarily by having ‘beaten’ their social…

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• OTHELLO

Discuss Iago’s behavior towards OthelloWhat are Iago’s behaviors toward Othello, and what are…

Iago is one of the most heinous villains in Shakespeare’s collection of tragedies. He is a master manipulator and decides to victimize Othello for two primary reasons. First, Iago is angered that…

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• ENGLISH TEACHERS

MLA citation rule for 1-3 word quotes integrated into essay-writer’s sentence. Is the following…

Yes, I think the citation is correct. However, the sentence is too long. I’d break it up into two or three smaller sentences and put the citation at the end of the last one. It will be evident that…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

Give two points about how one symbol or character in The Great Gatsby is a reflection of the…

Sure! However, I hope you don’t mind if I give more than “two points.” Ha! I truly believe that Gatsby, himself, is a symbol of Fitzgerald. In fact, I’ll go even further and insist Gatsby is so…

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• VAMPIRE DIARIES SAGA – LJ SMITH

Who are the characters in the “Vampire Diaries” saga?

The protagonist of this story is Elena Gilbert, a high school senior as the first novel begins, living in Virginia. She is beautiful and popular and happy, though perhaps a little bit shallow….

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

Explain why the Prince banishes the surviving killer (Romeo) instead of sentencing him to death?…

At the end of the first scene of Act 3, the Prince banishes Romeo saying that if he tries to return, as soon as he’s found, he will be put to death. The Prince does not sentence Romeo to death for…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In chapters 15-17 what do Walter Cunningham and the men want of Atticus?

In “to Kill a Mockingbird,” a group of men visit the home of Atticus Finch to tell him that they are not comfortable with his defense of the Negroe, Tom Robinson. They also demand that Atticus…

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• THE NIGHT THOREAU SPENT IN JAIL

Please summarize the night that Thoreau spent in jail.

The nonviolent resistance of Henry David Thoreau in “Resistance to Civil Government” set the cornerstone for such passive resistance leaders as Mohandas Ghandi and Martin Luther King. Thoreau…

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• OTHELLO

Why did Shakespeare make Othello specifically a Moor? Why is Othello targeted in such an evil and…

Having the hero of the play be a Moor created a character who was exotic and noble, yet for white western Europeans, his African origins suggested a savagery to go along with his nobility. The fact…

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• THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

Is the Prince a “madman”? Consider all actions in the story.

There is a suggestion in the story that the Prince has gone mad due to the disease that he has contracted which has caused him to have a long detailed dream or hallucination which is the bulk of…

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• LITERATURE

I asked a question and one of the teachers answered my question and I want to paraphrase the…

You would have to cite the website rather than the teacher specficially as most of us use a “handle” or “username”. Da Vinci World. 2007. National Society for Leonardo Da Vinci. 14 Feb…

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• THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNEST

In Oscar Wilde’s play The Importance of Being Earnest, how are Gwendolyn and Cecily alike/different?

Differences: Cecily is upper-middle class while Gwendolyn is upper class Cecily is a country girl, Gwen is a city person Cecily is younger, less sophisticated, but just as snobby as Gwendolyn….

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

In “Fahrenheit 451” what does Montag do to the Black family?

On the way to Faber’s house, while he is on the run, Montag sneaks up to the Black’s house, and plants some books in it. Black is a fireman, and earlier in the book, Montag and Faber came up with…

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• THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

What happened to Rainsford when “a hoarse cry came from his lips as he realized he reached too…

Rainsford is standing at the edge of a cliff trying to decide whether to take the chance of jumping off to escape Zaroff’s hounds. The author uses the edge of the cliff to create suspense. When…

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• TEACHERS

Use very short quotations-only a few words-as part of your own sentence See below for…

This is correct if each of the quotes in the sentence is from page 112. If there are direct quotes from any other pages, you will need to put different page numbers immediately after each quote….

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Several conflicts are developed in Chapter 14 of the novel. Describe one conflict.

One of the many conflicts that appear in Chapter 14 is the quarrel between Aunt Alexandra and Atticus. Scout is taken aback as she cannot remember a time when anyone has “fussed” with her father….

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• WUTHERING HEIGHTS

What is Mr. Lockwood’s role when you consider the narration?

Lockwood is quite snobbish- He would much rather work with a more sophisticated and classy family than the group he works with. His behavior detaches him from the narration, as he can only explain…

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• EAST ASIA

How did Nationalism affect European control in South Asia, Africa and the Middle East?

The most obvious effect was the increasing movement of anti-colonialism and the eventual end of the French, British and Dutch empires. The rise of nationalism was a natural result of the political…

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• HEART OF DARKNESS

Please help me write a note on the narrative mode in the novel Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad.

This novel uses a “frame” to tell the story. What does that mean? It means that there is a story within a story. We have the story of the men all sitting around reminscing, plus the story of the…

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• HISTORY

What was the life like of the soldiers during the world war?hey I was just wondering like how was…

Thanks FrizzyPerm for your letters. That brings some reality back to the late Victorian Age. None of the reality of the war was allowed to be sent home to the family. All of the soldiers’ letters…

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• PRIDE AND PREJUDICE

Why do you suppose Mr. Bennet tease his wife instead of telling her directly about his visit to…

The short answer is that this is simply Mr Bennet’s way. He seems to be something of an intellectual judging by the amount of time he spends reading in his study and considers all the females among…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In “Great Expectations”, why does Biddy doubt that Pip will visit?In what ways does Pip’s…

Pip, in his new status as a gentleman, has become a snob. He has not visited or stayed at Joe’s house, preferring lodging in the inn. Even when he is asked to return to the house following his…

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• MY OEDIPUS COMPLEX

Where can I find a literary critisism on “My Oedipus Complex”?I need some information about its…

You can find what you need right here at eNotes. I’ve pasted a link to the Masterplots article on this story, which is a part of the “My Oedipus Complex” group. In that article, you will find a…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

Who is Herbert? When did Pip meet him before? How is he related to Miss Havisham and to Pip’s…

It is in Chapter 21 that Pip, now a man with expectations, meets Herbert Pocket again. He realises that Herbert was the young boy that he fought in Satis House in Chapter 11. Herbert Pocket is now…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

What warning does Estella give Pip about loving her?

That she will not be able to love him back. She warns him not to lose his heart to her because she has nothing to give him in return. In her marriage to Bently Drummle, Estella remarks that she…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

What explanation does Herbert give Pip about Miss Havisham’s strange life? According to Herbert,…

In Chapter 22 Herbert reveals to Pip (and to us) the story of Miss Havisham and the events that have created the womam that Pip has met. When Miss Havisham was a young, rich heiress, she was jilted…

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• GREAT EXPECTATIONS

In chapter 19 who is Molly? Give two unusual details about her.

In “Great Expectations,” the reader doesn’t meet Molly until chapter 26. Pip, and some of his friends are eating dinner at the home of Mr. Jaggers. He has a servant named Molly. During the…

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• WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Broadly describe what conclusion the king and the queen draw about the madness of Hamlet.

In Act 2, sc. 2, Polonius comes to Claudius and Gertrude with the announcement that he knows what is bothering Hamlet. Prior to his announcement though, Gertrude says that she thinks what is…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

According to Scout, why does Boo Radley never come out of his house?

The author uses Scout to tell the story of Boo Radley to Dill. Scout has gotten her information from a nosy neighbor, Miss Stephanie. Boo was, according to Ms. Stephanie, a rowdy young man who…

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• HAMLET

Disscuss supernatural elements in Hamlet.

The genesis of Hamlet’s angst is the visitation of his father’s ghost, a fact that he refuses to accept at first, which causes him great anxiety tinged with filial guilt. Also represented in the…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

Can you see some elements in the novel, which were typical for the time, when the novel was written?

Published in 1953, Fahrenheit 451 contains Ray Bradbury’s observation and fear regarding the use of censorship mandated by the government. The book is reflective of the era, particularly the…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

In “Fahrenheit 451” is there something special in the language which Bradbury use?

Bradbury’s style in “Fahrenheit 451” is very distinct. He uses a combination of both very simple language and beautiful figurative and poetic language. All throughout the book, to describe…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

In “Fahrenheit 451” Bradbury uses several similies. Can you mention the text passage?

Bradbury uses a lot of poetic and figurative language in his writing, so the book has many, many different similes in it. I’ll jot down several, just in the opening sections, to get you started….

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

Can someone explain to me what the difference is between a metaphor and symbol?And can you…

A symbol in literature is when an author uses an object, an event, almost anything really, to represent an idea. A metaphor is an implied, or indirect, comparison. A metaphor can be used in a…

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• THE DIARY OF A YOUNG GIRL

How does the atmosphere in the house become terribly strained by one incident?

The atmosphere in the secret annex is constantly strained by the simple fact of so many people living in such close quarters under fear of discovery, deportment, and death. There are two crisis…

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• MENDING WALL

In lines 12-15 of “Mending Wall”, what is the formal effect and the significance of the…

Frost writes this poem to question the validity or usefulness of walls. He questions whether they do more harm than good; after all, if you erect a wall between you and your neighbor, isn’t that a…

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• THE OUTSIDERS

Do you believe the (Fight) Rumble was worth The Cause? Why??Do you believe the (Fight) Rumble was…

This is a good discussion board question. The Socs and the Greasers, unfortunately, disliked each other without knowing much about each other. They were “born” into their social classes. They…

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• THE LOVELY BONES

Participate in Lovely Bones questionnaire for producers/studios of the movie!!! I created this…

Linda, Why not put the questionnaire here on enotes? Then you will probably get more responses…especially if it truly is only a few questions. Sounds like it might be fun. The book is a…

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• MACBETH

In Act III, why is Macduff in disgrace with Macbeth?

Macduff has been suspicious all along of Macbeth’s role in the death of King Duncan. When Macduff does not attend the banquet dinner that the Macbeths give at the castle, Macbeth notices the…

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• EVERYDAY USE

Is Dee wholly unsympathatic in “Everyday Use”? Is there any emotional ambivalence at the end…

In this short story the overwhelming impression that we have of the character of Dee is rather negative. It is clear that Dee, in her rejection of her own American roots and her embracing of her…

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• ARTS

Can you help me analyze the lyrics in “The Fear You Won’t Fall” by Joshua Radin?Here is the first…

Well, the musician is using a metaphor, or a symbol, to describe how life is getting hard for him, but he is trying the best that he can. He describes himself “digging a hole”, which could be a…

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• SCIENCE

Help me to write a report to describe the effects of caffeine on the human body?

As a Health teacher I can give you some information on what needs to be included. Make an outline of the following and do the research. Include a brief history of the drug, caffeine and the ways…

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• THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM

How would I write a narrative essay of “The Pit and the Pendulum” from the pit’s point of view?I…

Before beginning this assignment, please make sure you are completely familiar with Edgar Allen Poe’s short story “The Pit and The Pendulum”. Review the enotes study guide. A narrative essay from…

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• ROMEO AND JULIET

What moments of dramatic irony occur in Act II of Romeo and Juliet?

The very first example of dramatic irony occurs in Act 2, scene 1 when Benvolio and Mercutio are looking for Romeo after the Capulet’s party. They are in the Capulet orchard making comments…

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• THE GREAT GATSBY

In chapter 8 Nick suggested to Gatsby that he do what about Daisy in Long island?

In Chapter 8 of “The Great Gatsby”, Nick visits Gatsby at his house. While sitting at Gatsby’s pool, Nick tells Gatsby that he should forget about Daisy for a while and leave Long Island…

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• HISTORY

Explain Gandhi’s views on the problem of communal unity and the approach he adopted to deal with it.

Gandhi believed that India’s struggle for independence was inhibited by a lack of communal unity. What he called Satyagraha meaning ‘truth force’ was the desire to discover truth, insist on truth,…

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• ACROSS FIVE APRILS

What is the worst year for the Creightons in Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt?

Jethro says that “the saddest and most cruel April” of the five years of the Civil War was the last, in 1865. In that April, the end of the war had finally been announced with the terms of peace…

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• SONNY’S BLUES

What is the reason why an “algebra teacher” narrates the story “Sonny’s Blues”?I know it’s…

A couple of reasons that James Baldwin cast the narrator as an algebra teacher is because he is comparing an object approach to managing the suffering of life and a subjective approach. The…

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• THE IMAGINATIVE LANDSCAPE OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS

After Christopher Columbus’ first trip, he returned to Europe. How many more places in America…

On November 3, 1493, Columbus’ second voyage reached an island he named Dominica, the most northerly of the Windward Islands, now a small independent nation in the Caribbean. He then proceeded to…