What are the major themes in the book Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech.
- WALK TWO MOONS
What are the major themes in the book Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech.
The most prominent theme in Walk Two Moons is that of coming of age. Corollary themes are identity and finding self, which are related but have differing fine points. The first, the rites of…
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- TESS OF THE D’URBERVILLES
In Chapter 56 of Tess of the d’Urbervilles, in what ways does Thomas Hardy build suspense through…
Hardy uses many unusual techniques that build suspense with language. Some normal techniques of building suspense with language are repetition, sentence length, adjectives, imagery, and mood. These…
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- HEALTH
How can one cure piriformis syndrome in an old person?Piriformis syndrome happened by a traumatic…
Piriformis syndrome is caused by compression of the sciatic nerve by the piriformis muscle (hence the name of the syndrome) this causes pain in the buttocks and occasionally sciatica. Symptoms are…
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- RABINDRANATH TAGORE
What is the summary of “The Punishment” by Rabindranath Tagore?It’s a long question about 25marks?
This story is fairly complex. It revolves around two brothers, Chidam and Dukhiram. Both are agricultural laborers, who after a particularly challenging day come home. They live with their two…
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- EQUUS
Why do you agree or not agree with Peter Shaffer’s Equus? Please tell the reason.
In Peter Shaffer’s Equus, many thematic points of view remain ambiguous–there is not a clear stand on “right or wrong.” For example, one of the major themes of the play concerns the issue of…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
Why do Hester and Pearl go to the forest, and why do Hester and Dimmesdale almost argue?
Hester and Pearl go to the forest because Hester feels obligated to warn Dimmesdale of the danger that lies in his own household–Chillingworth. After Chillingworth reveals in the previous chapter…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What is the characteristic difference between Caesar and Brutus?
The characteristic difference between these two men can be summed up as a difference between acting soley for oneself, and acting for the benefit of all, including oneself. Shakespeare draws the…
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- THE MONKEY’S PAW
What makes Jacobs’ style of writing unique in “The Monkey’s Paw”? See the following…
In general throughout “The Monkey’s Paw,” Jacobs relies on foreshadowing, irony, and sensory imagery to tell his story and make it effective. In the passage above, Jacob’s use of words such as…
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- SCIENCE
How does vomiting alter the acid-base balance of the blood?
When you vomit you are expelling gastric contents. The pH of the stomach is highly acidic because of HCL hydrochloric acid. HCL has a pH of about 0.8, remember that the pH scale is from 0-14. When…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
In Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451, what smells like perfume to Guy Montag?
Guy Montag is not only the protagonist of Bradbury’s books, but also a metaphor for ambivalence mistaken for progress. Montag, however, begins to see the danger of ambivalence, and it is in that…
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- ANIMAL FARM
What quotes best describe Boxer’s traits and importance in Animal Farm?
The most important quotes from Boxer are his two favorite sayings: “I will work harder” and “Napoleon is always right.” I will include some other important quotations by and about Boxer. Boxer…
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- PYGMALION
What is importance of English according to the note taker in Pygmalion?”u see this creature with…
In this culture and society, class mattered; and one obvious indicator of class is how one speaks. In this case, Professor Higgins is doing a little linguistics exercise, and he’s able to tell by…
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- JULIE OF THE WOLVES
Why was it difficult to tell the time of day?
The story is set on the tundra. The tundra ground is covered by a thin, soggy layer of small plants, moss and grass. Beneath the top soil layer is the permafrost, a layer of permanently frozen…
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- CONTENTS OF THE DEAD MAN’S POCKET
In the short story Contents of a Dead Man’s Pocket, how does the warm apartment symbolizes Toms…
The warm apartment symbolizes the affectionate relationship he has with his wife, Clare. However it isn’t Tom who is affectionate or warm; it is his wife. He is selfish and his life is little more…
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- RABINDRANATH TAGORE
Why was the poem titled, “Where the Mind is Without Fear”?
I believe that part of the rationale behind the title is to describe a world that is transcendent. The driving theme throughout the poem is to articulate a world that is beyond what is in front of…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible” can you tell me 2 differences between Sarah Good and Rebecca Nurse, and the…
Sarah Good and Rebecca Nurse are both very old women in the town of Salem, but that is about where the similarities end. Sarah Good is a beggar, a homeless woman, incredibly poor and ill-educated….
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
What is the subject of the short story “A Rose for Emily” and what comment is William Faulkner…
There are several predominant themes discussed in William Faulkner’s classic short story “A Rose for Emily.” Among them are death and dying, the decline of the Old South, social isolationism, and…
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- OEDIPUS REX
What makes Oedipus the King a tragedy? i.e. how do the features of tragedy coincide with Oedipus…
In analyzing Oedipus’ conditions of tragedy, there are several elements at play. The first would be that Oedipus is tragically human. His own sense of pride is a tragic flaw that allows him to…
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- KATE CHOPIN
What themes does Chopin address that relate to societal changes in the late 19th century?
Chopin was a realist, part of a literary movement in the 19th century that was dedicated to reporting the lives of common people.The attributes of realism as a literary style are debated; however…
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- REFERENCE
In Need of quotes about taking action for the future + Who is John M. Richardson.?He wrote the…
John M. Richardson, Jr. is a writer and professor at American University in Washington, D.C. He also consults in the fields of applied systems analysis, international development and third world…
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- A CLEAN, WELL-LIGHTED PLACE
How can you comment on character in a critical analysis of “A Clean, Well-Lighted Place”?
“A Clean, Well-Lighted Place” was considered, the best of the stories in his collection, Winner Take Nothing in 1933. Winner Take Nothing wasn’t well received by the critics, in terms of subject…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How is the social learning and violence related to the serial killer Lee Boyd Malvo?be specific
Lee Boyd Malvo the serial killer responsible for the “sniper slayings was arrested on Oct 24 2002..At this time he was only 17 years old. He spent his entire young life searching for someone to be…
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- HISTORY
What was the Mesopotamian economy based upon?
Ancient Mesopotamia combines the civilizations of ancient Sumer, Akkadia, Babylonia, and Assyria. These ancient civilizations prospered because of the attention they paid to the concepts of…
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- WILLIAM WORDSWORTH
Is the line “The more things remain the same, the more they change after all,” similar to “The…
The two lines share the quality of being apparent contradictions. In literary terms, they are paradoxes, statements that appear self-contradictory, but that reveal a kind of truth. Many writers…
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- ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY
Who were the night riders and what were they doing?
The night riders were white members of the community who went out at night terrorizing African-Americans who also lived in the community. In the story, the night riders were akin to members of the…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible” how did Mary Warren accuse John Proctor?
Mary Warren went to the courts in act three determined to confess that she and the girls were merely pretending. John Proctor helped to convince her to do this, because he is desperate to get his…
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- THE METAMORPHOSIS
How might Gregor benefit from his metamorphosis into an insect?
Gregor’s life is characterized by giving to others. He works to support his family, while they do afford him the respect or appreciation he feels he deserves. Thus, in becoming an insect, he has…
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- HAMLET
In “Hamlet” why did the ghost appear to Hamlet?
The main purpose of the ghost’s appearance to Hamlet is to reveal the nature of his murder, and to prompt Hamlet to revenge. One of the first things that the ghost, who is Hamlet’s recently…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In “The Crucible” what does the quote by Parris, “Oh, Abigail, what proper payment for my…
Parris utters this phrase after it seems like there was some forbidden thing going on in the forest between all of the girls. The first scene opens up with him questioning Abby about what happened…
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- HISTORY
What were the founders’ motives in the framing of the Constitution?
Originally, representatives of the 13 states (Rhode Island did not participate) met in September 1786 in Annapolis, Maryland, to discuss revisions to the Articles of Confederation, but it soon…
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- LITERATURE
One studies English for a number of reasons. But, one important reason is, as the British writer George Orwell stated, that language is culture. In order to assimilate into a culture, one must…
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- LOVE AND HATE IN JAMESTOWN
Could any one out there please help me identify a brief summary of the WHOLE book of Love and…
In the book Love and Hate in Jamestown, Price tells about the difficult times in the early Virginia, from Jamestown’s founding to the 1622 massacre. He also eludicates the unusual friendship…
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- REFERENCE
Free SAT practice Recently I took the SAT. Used a lot of books for practice. But also used a…
The heading was free SAT practice, so that means you do not need to pay. It is a great resource. You can also visit the SAT web site for sample questions and other preparation material specific…
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- MACBETH
What literary devices are used in Macbeth’s soliloquy in Act 5, Scene 5?
Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow, Repetition Creeps in this petty pace from day to day, Personifiaction (creeps) and alliteration (p,p) and repitition To the last syllable of recorded…
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- SCIENCE
Why is high speed tailgating a bad idea?related to physics
Newton’s first law of motion, in its simplified form, states that a body at rest tends to stay at rest and a body in motion tends to stay in motion. A car is a body in motion. Therefor it tends to…
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- A ROSE FOR EMILY
What is the PLOT (or story line) in the story of “A Rose for Emily”?
The plot, or story line, of William Faulkner’s “A Rose for Emily” revolves around the spinster Miss Emily Grierson and her life in the fictional Mississippi town of Jefferson. Faulkner’s story does…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What is Wolfshiem’s final remark to Nick to explain why he wouldn’t be attending Gatsby’s…
“I can’t get mixed up in it,” says Wolfsheim when he is finally tracked down and asked by Nick to attend Gatsby’s funeral. He doesn’t want there to be any association with him and any of his…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Whar does Nick say is the only compliment he ever gave Gatsby and why does he respect…
In Chapter Eight of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby,” Nick listens to the history of Gatsby’s love affair with Daisy, a tale full of melancholy introspection upon Gatsby’s part. As Nick…
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- BY THE WATERS OF BABYLON
In “By the Waters of Babylon” who are the two main characters? What problems do they face and…
There really is only one main character, and that is John. He narrates the story, and is the main character enacting all of the action. We hear the events from his viewpoint, and get his thoughts…
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- POETRY
Can someone help with the tone of this poem please ! Title: To you who would wage war against…
The beginning of the poem is charged with a tones accusation, tension and conflict. The direct title ‘You who would wage war against me’ is personalizing a major disagreement that is certainly…
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- MY MAN BOVANNE
Discuss the character of Hazel in “My Man Bovanne” in relation to Hazel’s question, “Is this what…
Hazel is a simple woman without a polished education as her variety of English illustrates. She has raised three children and may have unsophisticated ways but remembers how to feel and demonstrate…
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- SPEAK
Why are the employees suspicious of Melinda in Speak?
Here you must be referring to the section entitled “Hard Labor,” where Melinda is sentenced to spending Christmas vacation working at her mom’s store. The employees are suspicious of Melinda…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
What are the strong conflicts between Abigail and Danforth in The Crucible?.
The conflict between the judge and the ringleader of the “afflicted” girls stems from a struggle for power, and it climaxes in Act 3 of the play. By this act when Proctor has brought Mary before…
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- GRAMMAR
What is the difference between: Decease & Desease?
As a student, it would be far better for you to look words up yourself. You can learn all kinds of things that way… ecpected and unexpected. Having said all that, I will answer your question this…
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- LITERATURE
Never FallingExpress your views on the following quotation: “OUR GREATEST GLORY IS NOT IN NEVER…
If you’re in 9th grade, you may be reading The Odyssey, whose hero must fall in order to rise again. Odysseus is literature’s greatest epic hero. Known for his crafty wit, he devised the concept…
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- LANGSTON HUGHES
How is “Theme for English B” an example of literature of encounter?
“Literature of encounter,” being defined as the writing of one culture in an apprehension of the cultural other, is present in Langston Hughes’s “Theme for English B.” As a freshman in college,…
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- THE LOVE OF A GOOD WOMAN
In “The Love of a Good Woman,” did Rupert kill the doctor or not?
In “The Love of a Good Woman,” the reader is never certain whether Rupert Quinn does, in fact, kill the doctor. Rupert’s wife tells a story to Enid, the woman who comes in to care for her….
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- ANYONE LIVED IN A PRETTY HOW TOWN
Is Cummings a “serious” poet? In what ways did he experiment with language in “anyone lived in a…
Although e.e. cummings has quite a bit of “non-serious” poems out there, he can also has many, many poems that are perfectly serious, grave, and deeply profound. If you have a chance, peruse some…
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- THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
In “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” why does Huck Finn try to avoid taking credit for helping to…
In “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer,” Huck Finn hears Injun Joe and his accomplice talking about harming the Widow Douglas. He tells “the Welshman” about it and the Welsh man and his sons prevent the…
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- ARABY
What is the significance of the title “Araby”?
James Joyce’s story, “Araby” is the narrative of a boy who idealizes his love for the neighbor he watches from his window. Through his glass of romanticized ideas, the boy ignores his “brown” and…
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