What are 3 examples of repetition in Brutus’s speech after he kills Caesar?

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SIR GAWAIN AND THE GREEN KNIGHT

Who is more heroic, Sir Gawain or the Green Knight?

I would argue that Sir Gawain is the more heroic of the two. One of the key themes of this tale is to take pride in our humanity, including our imperfections. This theme is why even though Sir…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What analogy does Scout make about Aunt Alexandra, and what can you infer about Scout’s…

Scout compares her aunt to Mt. Everest, which shows that they do not have a very close relationship. Scout does not have much of a relationship with her aunt. Aunt Alexandra is Atticus’s sister….

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How does Juliet to arrange to meet Romeo?

In Act II, Scene 2 of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, the famous balcony scene, Romeo and Juliet pledge their love for each other. Although Juliet fears she has been too forward and that the speed…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is your impression of the Cunninghams after reading Chapter 15, and how is it different from…

Initially, when we are introduced to the Cunningham family in Chapter 2, they are depicted as honorable, hard-working individuals. The fact that they don’t accept anything that they cannot pay back…

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THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN

Why does Mrs. Crater think she has nothing to fear from Mr. Shiftlet at the beginning of “The…

In the opening paragraph of Flannery O’Connor’s short story “The Life You Save May Be Your Own,” the third person omniscient narrator notes that Mrs. Crater did not fear the one-armed “tramp” who…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Why do you think Candy allowed Carlson to kill his dog? How does candy feel about incident? How…

Candy is set apart from the other workers on the ranch by his advanced age, his physical handicap, and his extended work in the same location. But nothing distinguishes him quite like his…

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HISTORY

List three (3) major aspects of industrialization between 1865 and 1920

There were several characteristics of industrialization between 1865 and 1920. One characteristic dealt with the rise of big businesses. Many factories developed during this time period. The use of…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Hello,I am in seventh grade at a peace school and I need help. My teacher wants me to prove and…

It is certainly possible to argue both that America provides and does not provide freedom, justice, and equality. Let us briefly see how this is the case. We can argue that the US provides all of…

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THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

How would you describe Jim and Della’s relationship in “The Gift of the Magi”?

There is no evidence in the text to suggest that the relationship between Jim and Della, in O. Henry’s short story “The Gift of the Magi,” is anything but an ardent love between two very devoted…

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HISTORY

What ideas sparked the rise of different nationalist leaders after WW1?

The ideas that fueled the rise of nationalist leaders after World War 1 were mostly similar in nature. The leaders often advocated for the rebuilding of their countries and the need to make them…

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SINNERS IN THE HANDS OF AN ANGRY GOD

What does the spider’s web image mean in “Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God”?

In Edwards’s “Application” section of the sermon, he gives the following image of the spider: if God should let you go, you would immediately sink and swiftly descend and plunge into the…

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SCIENCE

What hazards do humans face when they are in space? What technologies have been developed in…

There are obvious problems for humans trying to survive in space, and some that are not as obvious. Obvious issues include those associated with simply having the necessary substances for…

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THE LIFE YOU SAVE MAY BE YOUR OWN

Why does Mrs. Crater think she does not need to fear Mr. Shiftlet in The Life You Save May Be…

In the story, Mrs. Crater thinks that she does not need to be afraid of Mr. Shiftlet because he looks like a defenseless tramp. When Mr. Shiftlet approaches, Mrs. Crater is sitting on the porch…

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ARABY

In “Araby”, what is the significance of the uncle quoting “The Arab’s Farewell to His Steed”?

“Araby” is very much a story about disappointed hopes, letting go of childish fantasy, and learning that the world does not bend or change for one person’s dreams. In his attempt to get to Araby,…

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THE PIT AND THE PENDULUM

The narrator sees the judges say his name but does not hear what they say in “The Pit and the…

In Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Pit and the Pendulum,” the narrator, who is not named, appears before a panel of judges during the Spanish Inquisition. It is not clear what the narrator has…

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LYDDIE

What are the names of all of Lyddie’s family members in Lyddie?

Lyddie lives with her mother, brother, and two sisters because her father left them. Lyddie is the adult in her family. Her father left them on the farm and went west to seek his fortune, because…

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THE YELLOW WALLPAPER

What is examples of pathos and ethos in the story “The Yellow Wallpaper”?

To start, “pathos” and “ethos” are essentially types of “appeals” or arguments meant to play to specific features of the audience to achieve the desired persuasion. Pathos are expressions that…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What does Neil Gaiman mean when he writes: “We as humans begin by burning books, and end by…

When Neil Gaiman wrote that book burning leads to burning people, he alluded to an important theme in Fahrenheit 451: Bradbury’s plea for people to have access a wide range of books to help them…

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OF MICE AND MEN

What are some quotes that show Lennie is mentally challenged in Of Mice and Men?

In Steinbeck’s novella the writer uses irony when he gives one of his main characters the last name Small. Lennie is not small. He is a very large and strong man. Steinbeck describes him in…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

Compare and contrast the two main characters of “The Most Dangerous Game”.

Richard Connel’s short story “The Most Dangerous Game” features a protagonist, Sanger Rainsford, a big game hunter from New York City, and an antagonist, General Zaroff, a Cossack military man who…

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THE ONCE AND FUTURE KING

In the book “The Once and Future King,” what was the lesson the Wart learned as a fish?

When Wart is transformed into a fish, he is taught most immediately what it is to learn for the first time the basic rules of locomotion, and must discover by observation how to propel himself…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

How is Tom Robinson an outcast in To Kill A Mockingbird?

Tom Robinson is an outcast in Maycomb, Alabama because he is a handicapped African-American accused of a violent crime. In the prejudiced county of Maycomb, black people are discriminated against…

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SCIENCE

If I add four spoonfuls of powdered ice tea to a 1/2 liter glass, but it doesn’t dissolve, would…

Every solute has a certain saturation level for a given solvent, at a certain temperature. This is the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a given quantity of solvent at a certain…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How does Paris show the theme of coming of age in “Romeo and Juliet”?

Paris represents coming-of-age in “Romeo and Juliet” because he is the man that Juliet’s father has chosen for Juliet to marry. She is now (just) old enough to be married, at not-quite-14, and…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

How do the Ghost of Christmas Present’s robe and pile of food connect with the Victorian Era?

In Stave 3 of A Christmas Carol, Scrooge is visited by the Ghost of Christmas Present. On meeting the ghost, Scrooge finds him surrounded by a banquet of food which includes “turkeys, geese, game,…

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THE OUTSIDERS

What does Sodapop tell Ponyboy about his plans for Sandy and himself?

At the end of Chapter 1, Sodapop is lying in bed next to Ponyboy. Ponyboy asks him why he dropped out of school and Sodapop tells Pony that he dropped out of school because he’s dumb. He laughs it…

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HISTORY

What was FDR’s role as President during the Great Depression and the New Deal? Write from a very…

During the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt (elected President in 1932) instituted many measures to help revive the economy, provide relief for Americans, and prevent a future economic…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, why does Boo Radley give Scout the blanket during the night of Miss…

Boo Radley puts the blanket over Scout’s shoulders because he feels protective of her. When Miss Maudie’s house catches fire, most of the town comes out to help her. Atticus tells Scout and…

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LYDDIE

What details throughout the book show that Lyddie is proud?

I think that the early chapters of the book do a nice job of showing the reader that Lyddie is a proud and determined girl. I think a good early example is her determination to continue taking…

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

In the novel, The Boy in the Striped Pajamas, does Bruno and Gretel’s tutor take advantage of the…

Herr Liszt, Bruno and Gretel’s tutor, is what Bruno’s father would call a good countryman. All young people in Germany were indoctrinated in the beliefs of Nazi, Germany. As the tutor, Herr…

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SCIENCE

What are the pros and cons of using DNA evidence in court?

I will assume you are referring to crime scene testing in criminal cases. DNA samples taken from the scene of a murder, rape or other crime can be used to confirm the identity of the perpetrator…

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SCIENCE

Radiation transfers energy from the Sun to various parts of the Earth and its atmosphere. What…

Radiation from the sun is transferred to the Earth. In fact, the sun is the ultimate source of energy on Earth. The radiation from the sun is converted into heat energy that is used to warm the…

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THE JILTING OF GRANNY WEATHERALL

Why does Granny not clearly identify the man pushing the cart (Death) and the man “cursing like a…

As Granny fades in and out of consciousness, the lines between the present and the past, reality and memory are blurred. For this reason, Granny’s recognition of the presence of the priest, Father…

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LITERATURE

Why does Thoreau believe ” a government in which the majority rule in all cases cannot be based…

As a Transcendentalist, Henry Thoreau believed in the power of the individual; and that everyone has an internal “higher law” that successfully guides them through life. In the fourth paragraph…

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LYDDIE

Who wrote to Lyddie?

Lyddie’s mother wrote to her to tell her that her baby sister died and to ask for money. The family’s hopes pretty much rested on Lyddie. She was determined, intelligent, and hard-working….

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NECTAR IN A SIEVE

In Nectar in a Sieve by Kamala Markandaya, what significance does a dowry play in a marriage?

Kamala Markandaya’s book Nectar in a Sieve takes place in rural India as the narrator, Rukmani, recounts the events of her marriage. Throughout history and even today, the dowry has been an…

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WAR IS KIND

Please explain to me the 23rd line of the poem “War is Kind” by Stephen Crane. The line is:…

The meaning of the 23rd line “”Mother whose heart hung humble as a button” in the poem “War is Kind” by Stephen Crane is that this mother humbly accepts what war does to families. The meaning…

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THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

How could Montresor be described as dramatic, and what are some quotes that would help prove that…

In Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “Cask of Amontillado” Montresor is nothing if not dramatic. His diabolical plot to kill Fortunato is worthy of any Shakespearean villain. From the beginning…

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MACBETH

What was Macbeth’s tragic flaw?

Macbeth’s major tragic flaw is his ambition, as he himself reveals in his soliloquy in Act I, Scene 7: I have no spurTo prick the sides of my intent, but onlyVaulting ambition, which o’erleaps…

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LAW AND POLITICS

Discuss the two major differences between traditional hazards (e.g., hurricanes, floods,…

There are significant differences between traditional hazards such as natural disasters and those hazards associated with terrorism. We now live in a world where we must deal with both kinds of…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What are examples of ambition shown in Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451?

Ambition is a strong desire to achieve something such as power, money, and/or glory. It can be a desire for anything, really. It is also the driving power or motivation to go after what is wanted…

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JULIUS CAESAR

Why is Brutus essential to the plot to assassinate Caesar?

In the play Julius Caesar Brutus is essential to the success of the conspiracy for many reasons. Although Cassius initiates the conspiracy and manipulates Brutus to join the conspiracy, Brutus is…

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HOOT

What is Roy’s role in Hoot?

Roy is the protagonist in Hoot — that is, he is the main character. However, it is important to note that this novel also tells the stories of Curly Branitt and Officer Delinko. But the story…

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APOLOGY

What logic leads Socrates to the conclusion that human wisdom is worthless? What are two…

For Socrates, an unexamined life is not worth living, yet Socrates finds the examined life to lead to the discovery that he has no wisdom. At the same time, the oracle of Delphi has declared…

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A SOUND OF THUNDER

In “A Sound of Thunder” by Ray Bradbury, why can’t they change anything about their surroundings?…

Changing anything but what they came there for will trigger the Butterfly Effect. The Butterfly Effect describes unexpected consequences from a minor event. When Eckels steps on the butterfly, he…

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MY SIDE OF THE MOUNTAIN

In the book My Side of the Mountain, who is Mrs. O’Brien?

Interesting question! In the book My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George, Sam Gribley encounters many new animals, including Mrs. O’Brien. In the book, Sam expressed his fear of…

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LYDDIE

What is chapter 16 about in Lyddie?

Lyddie gets so exhausted from work and the stress of worrying about Rachel that she gets very ill, but she recovers. Lyddie has to get her money out of the bank because now she has her sister to…

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SCIENCE

How would a decrease in the number of krill affect the number of crabeater seal?

Crabs eat krill. Despite its name, crabeater seals don’t eat crabs. Crabeater seals actually eat krill as well! Thus, the krill are prey to the crabs and crabeater seals. Likewise, the crabs and…