What are some examples of blood imagery in Shakespeare’s play Macbeth?

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A SEPARATE PEACE

What is an allusion in the book A Separate Peace?

Allusions are cultural or historical references specific to the time period in which the book is set. For example, if you were writing a story set during the present time, you might reference…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

In To Kill a Mockingbird, why might some people misjudge Judge Taylor’s ability?

To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is set in the south during the time of the Great Depression. It centers around the trial of Tom Robinson, a negro who stands accused of raping a young white…

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MACBETH

Who are the noblemen that joined Malcolm and Macduff in the fight against Macbeth?

In Act 5, Scene 2, the audience witnesses a conversation among a number of noblemen still in Scotland who are waiting for Malcolm’s army to arrive from England. These men are Menteith, Caithness,…

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THE OUTSIDERS

What are some quotes from Johnny Cade that show bravery in The Outsiders?

There are several scenes throughout the novel that portray Johnny Cade’s bravery. In Chapter 2, the boys go to the drive-in movies and sit near two Soc girls named Cherry and Marcia. When the boys…

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A WRINKLE IN TIME

Explain how Mrs. Murry knows that Meg and her brother are very smart in A Wrinkle in Time.

Mrs. Murry knows that Meg and Charles Wallace are very smart because she and Mr. Murry gave them IQ tests before Mr. Murry disappeared. This is important for Meg to know: the local community thinks…

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THE LUMBER ROOM

How is Nicholas more clever than his aunt in “The Lumber Room”?

Nicholas is much more clever than his self-appointed aunt because he is skillfully able to manipulate words and actions to his advantage. The first instance of how Nicholas’s cleverness defeats his…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

Describe the geography, including the climate and landforms of Jamestown.

Jamestown, Virginia’s absolute location is 37.2267° N latitude, 76.7863° W longitude. It was established on a peninsula fifty miles up the James River from the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay. The…

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RELIGION

Analyze the effects the independence of the Thirteen Colonies had on the religious groups founded…

The American Revolution led to certain denominational schisms within the Christian population of the North American Colonies. For example, the Anglican Church experienced a split which later led to…

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RIP VAN WINKLE

Where are the “Kaatskill” Mountains?

The name “Kaatskill Mountains” is simply another name for the Catskill Mountains, also known as the Catskills. This large mountain range lies in the middle Hudson Valley region of New York State….

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1984

In the novel, 1984, identify at least two arguments Orwell is making about people and society in…

In Part 1 of 1984, Orwell makes a number of important points about the nature of people and society. First of all, Orwell suggests that children are extremely susceptible to propaganda. This view…

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HISTORY

Did Adolf Hitler die during the Holocaust?

In a bitter twist of irony, Adolf Hitler died the day after the last concentration camp, Dachau, was liberated by American forces. So Hitler did not die “during the Holocaust.” Hitler, was, in…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

Why is Tybalt even in the play ‘Romeo and Juliet’?

In the play, Romeo and Juliet, the character of Tybalt serves a few significant purposes. First, he acts as a foil to Benvolio at the outset, by saying these words: ” What, art thou drawn among…

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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

How far do you agree that the character of Puck adds little to A Midsummer’s Night Dream?

I would not agree that Puck adds little to A Midsummer’s Night Dream. This mischevious hobgoblin, the only supernatural creature outside of Oberon and Titania to be given a distinct personality in…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Discuss foreshadowing in The Great Gatsby.

Chapter 1 ends with a description of Gatsby’s green light. The light is a beacon of his hope in love, a symbol for Daisy. It represents his ideal vision of her: his American Dream. Chapter 2 opens…

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TUCK EVERLASTING

In the book Tuck Everlasting, what was Jesse’s reaction when he came to know that Winnie had gone…

Honestly, Jesse gives almost no reaction at all. Here is what the text says about Jesse’s reaction. “Oh?” said Jesse, his eyes on Miles. “Where’s the fish, then? How come we got nothing but…

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LITERATURE

I have to present a small skit on Dahl’s “The Umbrella Man” tomorrow, please help.

A skit based on Dahl’s short story “The Umbrella Man” should be an easy task to accomplish. Based on the premise of the work, which is theft, a skit could quickly be constructed using a news…

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TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Describe Jem from To Kill a Mockingbird and explain, based on his behavior, whether or not he has…

Jem is the son of Atticus Finch, who is the novel’s most morally upright character. Atticus has raised Jem to be a tolerant, courageous young man with integrity. Jem’s character does not exhibit…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

Is Daisy as great as Gatsby thinks she is? Support your answer with evidence from chapters III,…

Gatsby has elevated his imaginings of Daisy to impossible heights. So, objectively speaking, nowhere in the novel is she as great as she is in his mind. Daisy does not figure much in Chapter III….

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MOTHER TO SON

Is there any rhyme or alliteration in the poem “Mother to Son?”

Langston Hughes’ poem “Mother to Son” contains no rhyme or alliteration. In fact, Hughes deliberately avoids such “prettifying” devices as pleasant rhyme schemes or alliterative devices to…

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HISTORY

What is the evidence for the reasons why the first settlers considered America as a God-given…

The evidence for this will mostly come from the Puritan colonies, founded in New England. Settlers in Virginia were not entirely secular in their outlook, but most were not seeking a haven, they…

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ROBERT BURNS

Could you provide a short synopsis on Robert Burns which includes his most famous poem and other…

Robert Burns, a Scottish poet, wrote in 18th century. He used Scottish dialect, and is now considered the national poet of Scotland. In 1785, he published a book of poems called The kilmarnock…

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TWELFTH NIGHT

Where does mistaken identity occur in Twelfth Night?

Like with many of Shakespeare’s comedies, mistaken identity is a key part of this play. In fact, the play is named for the Christian holiday of same the name, which is closely associated with…

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THE OPEN BOAT

In “The Open Boat,” how does hopelessness dominate the mood of the story?

“The Open Boat” by Stephen Crane, is a fictionalization of a real occurrence in his life. Its portrayal of the sinking of a steamship and the survival of four men is overflowing with the emotions…

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THE YELLOW WALLPAPER

These are two very disparate pieces of literature. Aside from the former being a short story and the latter a novel, both take place within two very different times: The Scarlet Letter is a novel…

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MACBETH

Explore the ways Shakespeare presents Macbeth’s decision to kill Duncan.

Shakespeare first presents Macbeth’s decision to kill Duncan through a series of asides. An aside is a dramatic convention where a character speaks to himself, another character, or the audience,…

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THE JUNGLE BOOK

In Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book, what was the role of the wolves?

Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is not one book, per se; rather, it is a collection of stories and poems each of which is connected to the wild. The first such story is titled “Mowgli’s…

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SCIENCE

What factors are required by plants for making food?

A green plant is an autotroph capable of manufacturing organic nutrients from inorganic molecules. In order to do so, specific requirements must be met. The plant must have a sufficient supply of…

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BUSINESS

By using the supply and demand diagram, explain what might have happened in the airplane industry… 1 image

The question you have deals with a basic principle in macroeconomics called the Law of Demand. Your question focuses on demand as it states that air travel has increased over the past ten years….

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THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

I need to do a critical analysis of Act I of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice.

There are several different themes you might address in a critical analysis of Act I of Shakespeare’s The Merchant of Venice. Perhaps the most obvious are the two related themes of usury and…

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THE LUMBER ROOM

In the short story “The Lumber Room” by H. H. Munro, what is Nicholas doing in the lumber room?

In the lumber room, Nicholas delightedly unleashes his imagination as he examines the treasures stored away in this dusty room. Nicholas escapes from his prosaic and supercilious aunt by…

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SCIENCE

What would be a good investigation on the changing of duration of light exercises?

People do light exercises to stay fit, improve blood circulation and stay healthy in general. Light exercises can include walking, light chores, etc. Basically, anything that does not raise your…

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THE SCARLET LETTER

Why can’t Chillingworth, according to Pearl, nod or smile at her as he would with Hester?

Pearl seems to think, on some level, that Roger Chillingworth is the Devil, whom she calls “the Black Man.” In her childish innocence, she certainly picks up on the truth that Chillingworth is…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What genre conventions does Romeo and Juliet adhere to?

William Shakespeare’s plays can be categorized into the comedies, tragedies, and histories. Romeo and Juliet is considered a tragedy because our heroes suffer a terrible downfall and sorrowful…

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CIVIL DISOBEDIENCE

What does Thoreau think of the voting populace?

Henry David Thoreau never voted in an election. He expresses his opinions about voting in the 11th paragraph of “Civil Disobedience”: All voting is a sort of gaming, like checkers or…

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A CHRISTMAS CAROL

What does the Ghost of Christmas Past tell Scrooge?

The Ghost of Christmas Past visits Scrooge in the second part of “A Christmas Carol.” When they first meet, the ghost tells Scrooge that he represents Scrooge’s past, not the past in general, and…

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ROMEO AND JULIET

How does Romeo compare Juliet to the sun, moon, and stars?

In Act 2, at the beginning of the balcony scene, Romeo overflows with the first raptures of love for Juliet. His initial thought as the sun rises and he sees her in the window is that she is the…

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DEATH OF A SALESMAN

In Death of a Salesman, what does Willy Loman sell?

This question is not answered in the play. Evidently the author did not consider it important. Or perhaps he considered it important not to specify what it was that Willy Loman was selling, because…

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MACBETH

Analyze Macbeth’s line, “We have scorched the snake not killed it.” How does this represent…

Macbeth speaks this line just after Lady Macbeth has advised him not to think about things he cannot change. She asks why he keeps to himself, with only his sad thoughts as his companions, saying,…

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SCIENCE

I have to do a scientific report for biology and I have been given a range of topics from which I…

Hello, I would like to suggest for you to choose cloning research rather stem cell research. Stem cell research is more specific than cloning, since stem cell research can be discussed as a subset…

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MATH

What is the probability of 45 children in a class having their birthday on the same day of the week?

Probability is the measure of the likelihood that an event occurs. The problem requires you to determine what the probability is of 45 children being born on the same day of the week. There are 7…

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FRANKENSTEIN

Why does Victor choose Orkney Islands as the place where he will work?

Victor’s entire project of creating the monster is one that he toils over mostly in isolation from the very beginning. When he became consumed by the occult science he was studying and the progress…

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HISTORY

What was the impact of the Supreme Court case Gregg v. Georgia?

In Gregg v. Georgia, the Supreme Court ruled that the death penalty for murder did not violate the Eighth Amendment’s protection against “cruel and unusual punishment”. It clarified the Court’s…

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SCIENCE

At a mid-ocean ridge there is both a “push” at the ridge and a “pull” from farther away called… 1 image

The land that is pulled into the mantle along the subduction zone turns into magma as a result of being heated by the Earth’s core. Thus, slab pulls feed the new Earth that is created along the…

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HISTORY

Which statement best describes how Americans felt about the Korean War?

I assume there was supposed to be a list of statements from which to choose. Since there are no statements given, I will share with you the American reaction to the Korean War. The American people…

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LANGSTON HUGHES

Why does Mrs. Jones take Roger to her house in the story “Thank you ma’m” by Langston Hughes?

Mrs. Luella Bates Washington Jones takes Roger back to her simple, modest apartment for a couple of reasons. First, she wants the opportunity to talk to him and teach him a lesson about stealing….

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HISTORY

How did the Constitution fix representation from the Articles of Confederation?

Under the plan of government created by the Articles of Confederation, each state had one vote in Congress. The large states believed this practice was unfair because each voting representative…

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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN

What is Benjamin Franklin’s attitude toward religion? Discuss this aspect of his Autobiography.

“Here is my Creed,” Benjamin Franklin wrote to Ezra Stiles — the Calvinist president of Yale College — in 1790. “I believe in one God, Creator of the Universe. That He governs it by His…

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THE WAY TO RAINY MOUNTAIN

In The Way to Rainy Mountain, what age did Momaday’s grandmother live to be?

Although we are never given an exact age, we know that Momaday’s grandmother lived to be very old. The reader knows this by the following quotation: Now that I can have her only in memory, I see…