What are the characteritics of Titania from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”?
- A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM
What are the characteritics of Titania from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”?
Titania is an extremely strong woman, more than prepared to stand up to her husband – and no matter what he threatens, she ain’t going to give up the Indian boy: this is her talking to Oberon: Set…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
I’m looking for the follow text passage in the last chapter:”That’s my Middle West, not the wheat…
In my book it’s page 177, about half way down the page. “That’s my Middle West–not the wheat or the prairies or the lost Swede towns, but the thrilling returning trains of my youth, and the…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What new things does Scout learn in chapter 12 about how the black people live?
Scout learns that there is a network of solidarity among the members of the black congregation which the white community cannot rival. She also learns that white people aren’t the only ones who…
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- ELEMENTARY TEACHERS
Making learning spanish funWhat is the best way to make learning spanish both fun and educational?
There are tons of ways! You can incorporate lots of Latino media, such as music, commercials, newspapers, magazines (especially People en Espanol), etc. Also, if you have access to youtube in the…
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- THE LADY OF SHALOTT
What types of conflict (physical, emotional, moral, intellectual) are in Alfred, Lord Tennyson’s…
The Lady of Shallott is experiencing both types of conflict, internal, which would be emotional, as character vs. self, and external conflict, character vs. character or the environment. For…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Can someone give some information about the rivalry between the established families and the…
Tom Buchanan exemplifies the New England jet-setter from an established family line where lineage is as important as wealth. Gatsby, on the other hand, is a Midwestern farmer’s son who made his…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
Does anyone know of any really good literary criticism papers/articles on A Tale of Two Cities?I…
There are some excellent resources for you right here on eNotes. Go to this link to find four critical essays on the novel. http://www.enotes.com/twocities/essays-criticism Also, look at the three…
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- MEDEA
Discuss class as a locus of power in Medea.
Class functions as a locus of power in Medea. When Jason and Medea arrive in Corinth, Jason quickly forgets the favors that Medea has done for him and weds King Creon’s daughter Creusa. Medea is…
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- PRIDE AND PREJUDICE
What is the significance of Lydia’s elopment with Wickham?
Lydia Bennet’s elopement with Wickham is a catalyst that stirs Darcy’s heart toward Elizabeth. He takes responsibility for the family’s reputation, making sure that Wickham marries Lydia. When the…
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- OSCAR WILDE
Who is the author in “The Nightingale and the Rose,” and what is the story’s setting?
“The Nightingale and the Rose” was written by Oscar Wilde, an Irish author of the 19th century. In the story, the young man is identified only as a student. He is a good student, being very well…
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- THE LION AND THE JEWEL
What are the main themes developed in “The Lion and the Jewel” by Wole Soyinka?
It is a very entertaining play, with only three acts, so if you haven’t already, I highly recommend reading it. For a brief summary however, I have provided a link below, and that should help. One…
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- TRISTAN AND ISOLDE
What is a synopsis of “Tristan and Isolde”?
Tristan and Isolde is a story of forbidden love, similar to King Arthur, Lancelot and Guinevere. When Tristan is asked to escort Isolde, the Irish King’s daughter and the bride-to-be of his…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
What are the different boys’ views of the beast?
The beast, of course, which doesn’t exist, changes in the boys’ imaginations. In Chapter 2, it begins as a “snake thing”: Ralph laughed… The small boy twisted further into himself.“Tell us…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Why does Simon’s death prompt everything veering out of control? Surely Simon had very little…
It’s easy to see how things get much, much worse after Simon’s death, and I’m not going to spend time describing Piggy’s death or the fire which follows in the final chapter. I think, though, you…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Does Jack embody Hitler? Why or why not?
This is not the only time someone has suggested the connection, but in my mind there are several holes in the idea, even some that weren’t mentioned by the previous post which does quite a good…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Explain the following sentence: ”Piggy cannot think as the others think, or value what they…
Only, decided Ralph as he faced the chief’s seat, I can’t think. Not like Piggy. Once more that evening Ralph had to adjust his values. Piggy could think. He could go step by step inside that…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Does the Lord of the Flies contain any important motifs?
A motif can be described as a recurring literary device, contrast or structure that helps identify and establish the major themes of the novel. One of the central motifs is the numerous Biblical…
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- ROMAN FEVER
What is the main conflict in “Roman Fever”?
The main conflict in “Roman Fever” is between Mrs. Slade and Mrs. Ansley over Delphin Slade. When the two women were young they were both in love with the same man, even though he was engaged to…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, do you feel that Miller wishes us to sympathize with Elizabeth Proctor?
Yes, absolutely. It’s easy to understand Elizabeth’s suspicions concerning John after his affair with Abigail. Her feelings are no doubt rooted in hurt and fear. Our deeper sympathy for Elizabeth,…
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- THE LONE RANGER AND TONTO FISTFIGHT IN HEAVEN
What does the title The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven” demonstrate?
The title The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven demonstrates that, despite the amicable depiction of the famous white lawman and his Indian sidekick, relationships between the two races are…
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- MACBETH
In Act II of Macbeth, what are examples of simile, hyperbole, personification, metaphor, irony,…
Act II is rich in figurative language, opening immediately with personification. Banquo refers to the moon as “she.” He then notices that “There’s husbandry in heaven. Their candles are all out.”…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible, what is an example of passive (ironic) belonging?
I’m not familiar with the exact term “passive belonging,” but it suggests the roles played by some characters in the play. Those characters who did not actively promote the trials, or actively…
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- EDWARD ALBEE
What is the theme of the story “The Sandbox” by Edward Albee?
It’s an interesting and very uniquely done play that is overall a commentary on the impact of death in people’s lives. The Mommy and Daddy characters seem to be not impacted whatsoever by the…
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- CHARLES LAMB
What are the characteristics of Romanticism in the essays of Charles Lamb?
Many of the works of Charles Lamb are reflective of the literary Romanticism of his age. He was more interested in content over form; the expression of thought and feeling was paramount in his…
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- TECHNOLOGY IN THE CLASSROOM
Engage Students using techIs technology helping us to engage students or is it taking us awayfrom…
A poor teacher can use technology to avoid some teaching. A good teacher uses all the tools at his or her disposal to engage students and reinforce learning. It depends, like everything else, on…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
After Jack invades the camp and steals Piggy’s glasses, what does Ralph do?
Ralph tries, desperately in vain, to relight the fire, blowing where the fire used to be: Ralph continued to blow till his ears were singing with the effort, but then the first breeze of dawn took…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
In The Scarlet Letter, what is the significance of Pearl’s name?
At the beginning of chapter five it states that she was named Pearl because she was “of great price-purchased with all she had,-her mother’s only treasure!” So, Pearl’s name is symbolic of the…
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- GREASY LAKE
In “Greasy Lake,” when was it that “it was good to be bad, when you cultivated decadence like…
The exact time of the setting is not established, but the general setting is sometime in the late 1960s. One clue is that Bobby’s parked car is a 1957 Chevy, which was an especially popular model…
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- THE MAN WHO WAS ALMOST A MAN
What is the moral courage in “The Man Who Was Almost a Man” by Richard Wright?
I wasn’t aware that there was any moral courage displayed in the story. The main character, Dave, is at heart a petulant and cowardly boy that shows no moral courage whatsoever. Take for example…
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- GREASY LAKE
In “Greasy Lake,” how does the boys’ encounter with the girls at the end of the story differ from…
In the beginning of the story, the boys think, act, and behave as young toughs, feeling proud and secure in their sense of invincibility. They see themselves as “bad characters,” not to be “messed…
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- OSCAR WILDE
What is the summary of “The Nightingale and the Rose” by Oscar Wilde?
In this story, a young man, a student, is told by a woman that she would dance with him at the ball the next night if he brought her a red rose. However, he has no red roses, and is vocalizing his…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
Who or what are the main characters, settings, genre, and theme of “The Wife Of Bath’s Tale” in…
The main characters in “The Wife of Bath’s Tale” are the knight (who rapes a woman at the beginning of the story and, therefore, is given the option of finding out what women most desire or…
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- A GATHERING OF OLD MEN
What is the answer to the mystery observed by Lou Dimes in A Gathering of Old Men?
After he had arrived on the scene of the murder and waited with the men, Candy, and the sheriff for awhile, Lou Dimes noticed that the old men began “leaving the front yard one at a time to go to…
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- A GATHERING OF OLD MEN
In A Gathering of Old Men, what is symbolic about all the men waiting in the graveyard? It is in…
The men who are waiting in the graveyard are about to do something they have never done before. They are, as a group, going to stand up to the oppression of white society. A bigoted white farmer,…
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- ESSAY LAB
How do you end a character analysis?
After you have discussed the character from some different angles, to wrap up it is useful to draw final conclusions and summarize the main points that you have covered in the analysis itself. It…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
The servants are used in the opening scence to represent the ill-feelings between their masters…
This question has already been answered. Here is a link for you: http://www.enotes.com/romeo-and-juliet/q-and-a/shakespeares-book-romeo-juliet-why-do-sampson-327663
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- THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH
Why is Enkidu so strongly opposed to Gilgamesh’s exercise of ius primae noctus?
It is not entirely clear from the text why Enkidu becomes enraged that Gilgamesh oppresses his people by taking the ius primae noctus — that is, the right of the first night with each new bride…
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- THE WESTING GAME
How long is the span of time within the book?
The book begins on the Fourth of July, when Otis Amber starts delivering the letters from Barney Northrup. Then one day (it happened to be the Fourth of July), a most uncommon-looking delivery…
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- SCIENCE
Natural ingredients vs. synthetic chemicals in skincare productsIs it ok to use skincare…
That would depend on the chemical and your personal values. Lots of people now are attempting to go back to the basics and use all-natural or as close to all-natural products as possible. Olive…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
When Montag complained about being unable to remember Mildred, what explanation did Granger give?
Toward the end of the story, on page 158-159 in my edition of “Fahrenheit 451.” When Montag says he can’t remember Millie, Granger tells him a story about the loss of his grandfather and how to…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In Chapter 6, when the boys roll a rock into the sea, what is Ralph’s reaction?
Here’s the bit from the novel you need: A knot of boys, making a great noise that he had not noticed, were heaving and pushing at a rock. As he turned, the base cracked and the whole mass toppled…
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- SCIENCE
Mercury in cosmeticsA range of cosmetic products are made from harmful ingredients, such as lead,…
Very bad idea. Mercury is very toxic and harmful…even in small doses. Prolonged use over time could have effects such as cancer and birth defects.
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Why does Ralph chastise the boys during the assembly at the beginning of Chapter 5?
He has lots of good reasons to chastise the other boys. In short, it’s because they are getting lazy, and the civilised rules that were established for the good of everyone are starting to break…
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- FRANKENSTEIN
What does Victor use to make his creature? How graphic is Mary Shelley when describing it?
Victor uses body parts from the dead to make his creation. Shelley is not graphic in modern terms when describing the collection of these parts: “Who shall conceive the horrors of my secret toil,…
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- THE SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY
In “The Secret Life of Walter Mitty,” what triggers Mitty’s second, third, and fourth daydreams?…
Mitty’s second daydream begins when he drives past a hospital after dropping his wife at the beauty shop. His brilliant medical career ends when the parking lot attendant yells at him to “Back it…
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- THE PURLOINED LETTER
What is the conflict in The Purloined Letter? What is the problem?
The main problem is one of blackmail; a letter containing very damaging personal information about the Royal family has been stolen, and the holder is demanding money – otherwise the contents…
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- HISTORY
Why did the United states get involved in World War I?
Most people in the United States initially did not want to get involved in World War I but several factors pushed the country into the war. First, most Americans were sympathetic to the British…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Why does Mr. Jaggers advise Pip against revealing to Estella her parents’ identity or telling…
Revealing true family names would do no good for anyone involved. Estella has been raised thinking that she has known nothing but wealth and prosperity her whole life. To find out would link her…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, who shows the best leadership qualities and who shows the worst?
If you define “best” as most effective, then Lady Macbeth demonstrated some strong leadership skills, at least in the beginning of the play. She was very effective is overcoming Macbeth’s…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Do you think the title fits the book? Why or why not?In the book “FAHRENHEIT 451” -Ray Bradbury
“Fahrenheit 451” is an excellent title for this book. Bradbury is being very sly in using this title. If you consider when the book was published and how far in the future these concepts would…
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