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ALICE WALKER

In “My Mother’s Blue Bowl” by Alice Walker, what is the general tone of the text?

In the text, the tone is both introspective and nostalgic. In literature,tone denotes the author’s attitude towards his/her subject or central theme. The main theme of this story is the precious…

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OF MICE AND MEN

How does Steinbeck show what the living conditions are like on the ranch?

First, Steinbeck offers a detailed description of the bunk house in which the ranch hands live: an unpainted floor, eight bunkbeds, apple boxes nailed to the walls to act as shelves for personal…

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JULIUS CAESAR

Which four characters finally confront one another in Scene 1 of Act V of Julius Caesar?

Act V, Scene 1 opens just before the Battle of Philippi. On one side is the army of Octavius and Antony. On the other side are the armies of Brutus and Cassius. Since Shakespeare cannot show two…

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OF MICE AND MEN

There are several deaths in the novella. Which is most revealing and why? What death (including…

In Of Mice and Men, I think that the death of Candy’s dog illustrates a great deal about the 1930s. The struggle to find work is significant to the time period in which Of Mice and Men takes…

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THE STORIES OF SAKI

What is some evidence of comedy in ”The Mouse” by Saki?

While Saki writes social satire that is often biting, frequently it is amusing as it is in his short story “The Mouse.” Demonstrating both sparkling wit and good humor, this story deals with a…

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HAMLET

How does Shakespeare present the idea of mortality in Act V, Scene I? How does this relate to…

Throughout the drama of Hamlet, Prince Hamlet contemplates death in the fear of the unknown; however, in Act V, Hamlet’s thoughts take a very serious turn as he realizes what an equalizer death is….

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HAMLET

How does Shakespeare present the idea of mortality in Act V, Scene I? How does this relate to…

Act V, Scene 1 presents Hamlet’s “Alas, poor Yorick” soliloquy, in which we find our prince yet again pondering death. This time, Shakespeare presents death through the eyes of a few unlikely…

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SCIENCE

Give two types of cells and their functions.

All living things are made up of one or more cells; this is one of the parts of modern cell theory. In multi-cellular organisms, cells are specialized for particular functions (jobs). This question…

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AND THEN THERE WERE NONE

“You’ll be glad, too, when the end comes.” When and where was this said in And Then There…

This line is delivered by General Macarthur and it occurs in chapter 8, after the first day has passed. Earlier in the chapter it is clarified that Vera felt restless the entire morning, so this…

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THE GREAT GATSBY

In what movie are the characters similar to Gatsby in thinking that their significant others are…

The movie that comes most instantly to my mind is (500) Days of Summer. This movie, which is told in a nonlinear narrative style, explores the relationship between Tom (Joseph Gordon-Levitt), a…

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OF MICE AND MEN

Describe George’s and Lennie’s new living conditions in chapter two of Steinbeck’s Of Mice and…

In the beginning of each chapter in Steinbeck’s novella Of Mice and Men the author describes the setting. The first and last chapters are set in the peaceful area between the Gabilan Mountains and…

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HISTORY

Why was the bayonet ineffective during WW1?

One reason why the bayonet was ineffective in World War I was because of the rapid growth of technology in the field of weapons. The bayonet was a remnant of a previous time period in warfighting….

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MACBETH

What is Lady Macbeth’s reaction to the other characters’ reaction to the murder?

Her first reaction to the others’ reaction to the murder was actually not well-planned. When Macduff exclaims that Duncan has been murdered, she asks, “What, in our house?” (2.3.103). This really…

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FAHRENHEIT 451

What do the firemen do when nights get dull? Does Montag participate?

At the beginning of the novel, Montag watches the Mechanical Hound “sleep” in its kennel, located in a dark corner of the firehouse. After he smokes a cigarette, the narrator describes what goes on…

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SHOOTING AN ELEPHANT

Are there any stereotypes portrayed by any characters in “Shooting an Elephant” by George Orwell?

In “Shooting an Elephant” by George Orwell, the stereotypes present are portrayed by groups rather than individuals. There are three particularly notable ones: the Buddhist priests, the Burmese…

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HISTORY

What good things did King John do? Were there any groups or a group in particular who may have…

Historically, King John has one of the worst reputations of any medieval monarch. During his reign, England lost her lands in France, was heavily in debt and placed under Interdict by the pope….

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ROMEO AND JULIET

What does the quote “And he will make the face of heaven so fine” mean in Romeo and Juliet?

Act III, Scene 2 of Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet opens with Juliet’s soliloquy (a long speech delivered directly to the audience without other characters on stage) anticipating the arrival of…

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MATH

THE SUM OF THE DIGITS OF A 2-DIGIT NUMBER IS 10. THE NUMBER OBTAINED BY INTERCHANGING THE DIGITS…

Firstly we have rewrite the word problem into Mathematical form: Let’s assume : x = the 10’s digits y = units Then the original number: 10x + y = two digit number Now lets write down what’s given…

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THE OPEN WINDOW

In the story, “The Open Window” was Vera’s joke funny and why?

The prank Vera plays on Mr. Nuttel is, if anything, creative and calculated. Vera appears to be a precocious, young teenager bored with staying at her aunt’s house. She is a smart girl who has…

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GOTHIC LITERATURE

What is the work of the Gothic period focused on?

Gothic literature describes a style of fiction which developed and became popular in the late eighteenth to mid-nineteenth centuries. Such writing developed with the intention of speaking to a…

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SCIENCE

How many lone pairs of electrons are in CCl4?

There are three lone pairs of electrons around each chlorine atom that makes up CCl4. The subscript to the right of the elemental symbol for chlorine (Cl) in CCl4 indicates that there are four…

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THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME

What was the author’s purpose for writing “The Most Dangerous Game”?

It’s difficult to accurately say what purpose Richard Connell had in mind when he wrote his famous short story, “The Most Dangerous Game.” There are three potential answers. First, he may have been…

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SCIENCE

What are the independent variables of the “Simple Pendulum”? A. Length B. Mass C. Both A and B

The period T of a single pendulum is given by the formula: T =2pi sqrt(l/g) Thus we see that the period only depends on the length of the pendulum. It does not depend on the initial angle of…

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WAITING FOR GODOT

What is the importance of society in Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot?

The function of society in Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot is an interesting inquiry, as it exists on the peripheries of the relatively small and intimate cast of characters. However, it’s…

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HISTORY

Reconstruction: A missed opportunity? A time of tragedy? A time of hope?

Reconstruction can be viewed from many different angles. Some people would say it was a missed opportunity. Others would say it was a tragedy. Finally, it could be viewed as a time of hope. I will…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

What are two types of research design?

Among the many types of research design, two that stand out prominently include descriptive research and experimental research. Descriptive research is done without affecting, changing, or…

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FERN HILL

What is the tone of the speaker in Dylan Thomas’ poem “Fern Hill”? What does the speaker lament?

Generally, the tone of a speaker is found by closely examining the diction and syntax in a piece of writing. In Dylan Thomas’ “Fern Hill,” studying the diction in the poem (the word choice, in…

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JULIUS CAESAR

What causes Brutus to undertake the decision to kill Caesar in Julius Caesar?

Brutus has to decide whether or not he should kill Caesar because he is asked by Cassius to join the conspiracy. Brutus is a senator of Rome, but he is also from an old and very important family….

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LANGSTON HUGHES

What is a summary of Langston Hughes’ short story “Berry”? What kind of story can it be…

The short story “Berry” is an example of satire, which is used to expose or criticize human vices, habits or behavior through ridicule, humor, irony or exaggeration. The story revolves around a…

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MACBETH

List Macbeth’s flaws as a leader as they are exhibited in the play.

Macbeth was not very successful as a leader primarily because he had not attained power by natural means. He became king through an unnatural and malicious act. In doing so, he opened up a…

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PSYCHOLOGY

Explain the Bhutanese views on happiness.

The Bhutanese culture contains a very intricate view of happiness. One aspect of happiness for the people of Bhutan involves embracing unhappiness as a part of human consciousness. The Bhutanese…

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ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY

What are some examples of figurative language in Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry?

An example of figurative language in the first chapter of Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is “Before us the narrow, sun-splotched road wound like a lazy red serpent” (page numbers vary by edition)….

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HAMLET

How does Shakespeare present the idea of mortality in Act 5, scene 1 and how does this relate to…

Throughout the play, Hamlet has been meditating on death or mortality. Was his father’s death murder or did he die a natural death? How should revenge take place? So far, most of Hamlet’s thinking…

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ANNE OF GREEN GABLES

“What a tangled web we weave when first we practice to deceive.” Explain how these lines from…

In Anne of Green Gables, brother and sister, Marilla and Matthew find themselves the unwitting guardians of Anne Shirley who was sent to them by mistake, instead of a boy whom they had hoped for…

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TWELFTH NIGHT

Why did Shakespeare use difficult language to write his plays, such as Twelfth Night?

I would argue that Shakespeare’s language was not as difficult for his audiences as it is for us. He was writing in what is sometimes called Early Modern English, retaining words, spelling,…

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KING LEAR

What role does the Fool play in Act 1 of King Lear?

The Fool shows up late in Act I, after Lear has made his mistake and given his kingdom and his power to his two ungrateful daughters. He has also disowned the third daughter, Cordelia, who actually…

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OTHELLO

In Othello, to what extent is Desdemona the embodiment of power in the scene where she declares…

This scene is an important one for Desdemona because it contrasts with her later disempowerment. Her declarations of love for Othello demonstrate their affection for one another and their equality…

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OF MICE AND MEN

What is the importance of the setting in Of Mice and Men?

The different settings serve as the backdrop to amplify the characterizations in Of Mice and Men. The setting of the the Salinas River bank that opens and closes the novella is extremely important….

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GULLIVER’S TRAVELS

How does Gulliver characterize doctors in speaking to Dapple Grey?

Gulliver tells Dapple Grey that doctors “get their Livelihood by attending the Sick […],” a concept that is completely foreign to the Houyhnhnms because they really do not suffer from diseases….

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DISCIPLINE AND PUNISH

In Discipline and Punish: The Birth of The Prison, by Michel Foucault; How is the work presented…

For Foucault, a “genealogy” embeds philosophy within a context of history and political power. Philosophical concepts and constructs simply don’t float in a timeless ether: they are constructed in…

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HISTORY

What did the Americans achieve after the revolution?

After the Revolutionary War ended, the Americans accomplished many things. One thing they accomplished was setting up a new plan of government. The first plan of government was the Articles of…

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MATH

WHATS NINE PLUS TEN?

9 + 10 = 19. Therefore, nine plus ten is equal to nineteen Am not sure if this is a question you using to test this platform, but this platform is very serious about answering your question.

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THE EMPEROR JONES

Discuss The Emperor Jones as the protagonist’s psychological journey from inhumanity to humanity.

In the The Emperor Jones, protagonist Brutus Jones undergoes a series of ordeals. Jones’ initial inhumanity is evident in the way he treats the natives who make him emperor of their West Indian…

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THE EMPEROR JONES

Comment on The Emperor Jones as a modern tragedy.

Looking at The Emperor Jones as a tragedy, we will ask questions regarding the inevitability of the protagonist’s downfall. Is Brutus Jones bound to destruction from the outset due to the essential…

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THE EMPEROR JONES

Comment on The Emperor Jones as an Expressionistic play.

Expressionism is a literary and artistic movement that resisted the principles of Impressionism and Realism by rejecting representations of an external reality and focusing instead on the inner…

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BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP FOR DEATH—

How does Dickinson powerfully convey ideas about death in her poem “Because I could not stop for…

Emily Dickinson’s poem “Because I could not stop for Death” uses a series of poetic devices that emphasize the themes and content of the piece. For each, I’ll display an example, define the device,…

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SOCIAL SCIENCES

How can you modify Milgram’s experiment so that it is ethical and has no potential to harm the…

Despite its horrific (and often misunderstood) outcome, the Milgram experiment really was not that unethical to begin with. I think many people want to think that it was more unethical than it was,…

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MACBETH

How do I write a monologue for the “doctor” character in Shakespeare’s Macbeth?

If you were to write a monologue from the doctor’s perspective, it would be vital to include his most important insights. These insights come when he first observes Lady Macbeth to be sleepwalking…

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THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS

What are three impressions of Lieutenent Kotler that the reader derives from the narrative of The…

Lieutenant Kotler is the stereotype of the Nazi soldier: He is totally devoted to Fascism, having forsaken his family. He has cut himself from all but those connected to his military position and…