What are two appealing features of Shelley’s “Ozymandias?”
- OF MICE AND MEN
In the novel Of Mice and Men, how is the theme of power presented?
While the importance of friendship, the pain of loneliness and the American Dream are the prominent themes in Of Mice and Men, power could be considered a theme because examples of misuse of power…
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- CAGED BIRD
Why do you think the metaphor of a caged bird holds so much meaning for Angelou? Do you think the…
Angelou, like a “caged” bird, continues to “sing” and express herself, even though she is caught up in a oppressive situation. She is continually assailed by racism, violence, and poverty, many of…
- MACBETH
How does Lady Macbeth respond to Macbeth’s state of mind in Act 3 Scene 4?
Macbeth’s state of mind is revealed by the fact that he continuously sees the newly-murdered Banquo’s ghost at the banquet he is hosting (which Banquo was riding to attend when Macbeth had him…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
I need help with this question: “…Salem folk believed that the virgin forest was the…
The forest as it is described in The Crucible is the meeting place where the girls, under the direction of Tituba, conjure spirits and dance. The implications is that the forest has spaces hidden…
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- THE NECKLACE
How does Guy de Maupassant try to make the character of Madame Loisel interesting for the reader…
Guy de Maupassant’s short story “The Necklace” is a about a young woman who feels trapped in a mundane existence and yearns for a more exciting life which, she feels, is only lived by the very…
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- PARADISE LOST
Of Man’s First Disobedience and the FruitOf that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal tasteBrought Death…
John Milton opens Paradise Lost with “The Argument,” a short summary of the Book; these lines describe Man’s fall into sin after Eve and Adam eat from the Tree of Forbidden Fruit. Their having…
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- LAMB TO THE SLAUGHTER
What is the setting of the story in “Lamb to the Slaughter”?
There is no indication to the exact location (as in city or even country) that the story is set. However, knowing that the author, Roald Dahl, is British, and with the word “Hullo” used instead of…
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- THANK YOU, M’AM
In Thank You M’am, what is unusual about Mrs. Jones’s behavior?
When beginning to read Thank You M’am by Langston Hughes, the reader has certain expectations after reading that Mrs. Jones ” kicked him right square in his blue-jeaned sitter.” The reader is soon…
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- LITERATURE
How did Orpheus try to use music to save his dear Eurydice?
Orpheus was given the gift of music by his mother, a Muse, goddess of the arts. It was a special gift, and no one who heard him play his wonderful lyre could resist him. “There was no limit to…
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- SCIENCE
Why is magnesium oxide used to line industrial ovens?
Magnesium oxide (MgO) is a compound of a metal and a non-metal. It is held together with double ionic bonds (two positively charged Mg ions bonded with two negative oxygen ions) which makes it…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
How does Romeo change from Act I to Act II?
Romeo changes from being depressed over his unrequited love for Rosaline in Act I to being happily married to the girl of his dreams in Act II. When we first meet Romeo in Act I he is lovelorn. The…
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- THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS
What are character sketches of Bruno, Father, Mother, Shmuel, and Gretel?
While The Boy in the Striped Pajamas is a very unrealistic account of the treatment of the Jews in Auschwitz (children were usually eliminated), it is a tale that depicts the various moods that…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In the Great Gatsby, why is it that nobody comes to Gatsby’s funeral? What does this mean?
After Gatsby’s death, Nick, his only true friend, arranges for the funeral and tries desperately to get other people who knew Gatsby to come and show their respects. The only ones who show up are…
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- SCIENCE
What came first on earth: air or water?
According to the one of the resources I attached, the earth itself was formed from the solar nebula “about 5 billion years ago.” As the earth began to cool somewhat, the atmosphere was the first…
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- DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
What are the flaws of the British system of government according to the authors of the…
The authors of the Declaration of Independence believed the British system was flawed. They believed that since the King had the power to do whatever he wanted to do regarding the colonies, the…
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- DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
What is meant by ‘Laws of Nature’ ‘self-evident truths’ and unalienable rights’ in paragraphs 1-2…
When Jefferson says that the things you refer to in this question are “self-evident” he means that they are completely obvious. They do not need to be explained or proven. This is convenient,…
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- HISTORY
What does the The Declaration of Independence reveal about the main causes behind the war of…
The Declaration of Independence reveals deeply embedded causes for the war of independence in colonial society. Upon reading Jefferson’s document, it is clear that the call for war was not…
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- DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
What is the style of the “The Declaration of Independence,” and which rhetorical strategies does…
Thomas Jefferson uses a persuasive but formal style when writing “The Declaration of Independence.” He uses long, compound and complex sentences, and often employs semicolons instead of ending with…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What inspired Harper Lee to write the novel To Kill a Mockingbird? What were her feelings toward…
Harper Lee has led a very private life since the success of To Kill a Mockingbird. That being the case, we don’t have many interviews with her we can use to better understand her source of…
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- THE BOY IN THE STRIPED PAJAMAS
How can adults be naive? Give examples from The Boy in the Striped Pajamas.
According the Webster, naiveté “implies a genuine, innocent, simplicity”. The adults in this book may not be naïve, but instead they know what is happening but CHOOSE…
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- ECONOMICS
Studies have shown that the demand for tobacco tends to be highly price inelastic. Evaluate the…
When a good or service is highly price inelastic, its demand will stay high no matter how expensive it is (within reason). If a government raises taxes on a particular good, that tax will be passed…
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- HISTORY
How did the weakness of the Articles of Confederation affect relations with other nations?
The weakness of central government in the Articles of Confederation had a profound impact on America’s relations with other nations. The Articles of Confederation sought to create a weak central…
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- HISTORY
How did the Articles of Confederation affect relations with other nations?
The Articles of Confederation affected relations with other countries. Once we became independent from British rule, we developed a plan of government called the Articles of Confederation. The…
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- THE PEDESTRIAN
What is the effect of calling the character in the story, “The Pedestrian”, by his full name and…
I think calling Mr. Leonard Mead by his complete name indicates two things. First, Bradbury may be pointing out that by using his full name, Mead is an individual in a world where everyone is the…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are the disadvantages of freedom of expression?
One disadvantage of freedom of expression can be the potential for a harmful impact on other people. People can often confuse freedom of expression with being able to say and believe anything….
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- MACBETH
Explain the meaning of Macbeth’s quote “is that a dagger I see before me?”.
This quote is found in Act II, Scene 1 of Macbeth. Immediately before he is to murder Duncan, Macbeth sees an image of a dagger in front of him. It is covered in blood, and he takes it as a sign…
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- ARTS
What are examples of modern drama?
Modern Drama refers to plays written in the 19th and 20th centuries whereas contemporary drama refers to plays written today. Modern dramatists include such playwrights as Tennessee Williams, Oscar…
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- THE VILLAGE BLACKSMITH
Who attracts the children to the smithy?
It is the blacksmith himself who attracts the children after school to stop by and watch him work. The speaker states, “They love to see the flaming forge, / And hear the bellowsroar, / And watch…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
Why were woman not allowed to act during Shakespeare’s time?
I assume that you are asking this question in reference to a Shakespearean play such as Romeo and Juliet. In Shakespeare’s time, acting was considered a low profession, not far above prostitution….
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- REFERENCE
Even after earth being so big, why is the thinking power of human so small to discriminate?
To rephrase your question, I believe you are asking: “Even though earth is so big, why do humans stoop to the level of discrimination?” Unfortunately, discrimination has occurred throughout…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Describe the situation when Pip meets the convict in Great Expectations.
Pip meets the convict in the marshes in a cemetery. Pip’s meeting of the convict was a fortuitous event, for sure. The day starts fairly ordinarily. Since most of Pip’s family is dead,…
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- THE STORY OF MY LIFE
Helen Keller is an inspiration for disabled persons. Explain in terms of her autobiography, “The…
The name Helen Keller is synonymous with persistence, determination and an indomitable spirit. In “The Story of My Life,” the reader gets a glimpse of the highs and lows of the first twenty-two…
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- SCIENCE
does pure water boil at hundred degrees everywhere on earth?
No. Water boils at 100 deg Celsius at sea level. At higher elevations, water boils at lower temperatures. Boiling begins at the point when a liquid begins to vaporize (turn into a gas). This can…
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- THE CANTERVILLE GHOST
Did the ghost really murder his wife? If yes, then why?
The Canterville ghost did really kill his wife. When the sweet Virginia asks him about it, he says: ‘Well, I quite admit it,’ said the ghost, ‘but my wife was not very nice, you know, and she…
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- SONNET 18
What are things that the speaker in Sonnet 18 talks about?
In Sonnet 18, the speaker claims that, despite the cruelty and inevitability of death, the person about whom he is writing will live on. Although “Rough winds do shake the buds of May” (3), and…
- MACBETH
In the play Macbeth, how did Lady Macbeth persuade her husband to carry out his evil plan?
Lady Macbeth comes across as more unscrupulous and ruthless than her husband, but since he had decided been connived by the witches into believing that he would become king by greeting him with the…
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- THE NECKLACE
Where is metaphor used in “The Necklace”?
A metaphor is a type of comparison, when you are using one thing to stand for something else. There can be simple metaphors, such as a comparison within a sentence, and conceptual metaphors, where…
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- MACBETH
Which characters appear to be the antagonists to Macbeth in Act Three?
In Act 3, Macbeth has been crowned king, and instead of allaying his fears and his ambitions, his new crown is only increasing both. He begins especially to worry about Banquo, who becomes his…
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- POETRY
Write a 3000 word essay on a period in British poetry, a literary group related to British…
In order to write this essay, you will have to decide on a topic that falls within the parameters of the prompts. British poetry obviously has many interesting potential topics. Before choosing…
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- MACBETH
Why does Macbeth say “Glamis hath murdered sleep, and therefore Cawdor / Shall sleep no more….
The lines that Macbeth speaks to his wife about sleep are among the most beautiful Shakespeare ever wrote. Here they are in full: MACBETHMe thought I heard a voice cry “Sleep no more!Macbeth…
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- OZYMANDIAS
What are two appealing features of Shelley’s “Ozymandias?”
The use of multiple voices that Shelley uses to narrate the poem and the universal message that ends it become two of the most appealing features of “Ozymandias.” There is a powerful story to…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What are some quotes on racism, prejudice, and intolerance throughout the novel To Kill a…
There are plenty of quotes the deal with racism, prejudice, and intolerance throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird. Scout and Jem become the target of several racist comments from various…
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- INTO THE WILD
With reference to Jon Krakauer’s Into the Wild, was Chris McCandless intelligent?
In the preface to his book about the late Christopher McCandless, Into the Wild, author Jon Krakauer provides some pertinent background into his human subject’s life—information that…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What evidence is there throughout the novel To Kill a Mockingbird that proves Jem had faith in…
Throughout the novel, Jem is confident that Maycomb’s citizens are respectable, magnanimous individuals with integrity. In the mind of a child, citizens who portray these positive qualities would…
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- AMERICAN HISTORY
From Judith Ortiz Cofer’s “American History,” what common interests and conditions help to…
Elena and Eugene are both minorities at Public School No. 13 in Judith Ortiz Cofer’s short story “American History.” Elena is a Puerto Rican girl and Eugene is a Caucasian from Georgia, but they…
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- CLOSER
What character archetypes do we find in the play Closer? What archetype does Anna represent?
What is an archetype? An archetype is the quintessential version of a certain person or thing, meaning that it can be described as a typical example. In Closer, each character behaves like a…
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- HISTORY
Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor plunged the United States into war with the Axis power. How did…
When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, they targeted military ships. They had intended to cripple the military capabilities from Hawaii with their attack. Admiral Yamamoto of Japan had intended…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
In what time period is Romeo and Juliet set?
William Shakespeare’s most famous play, Romeo and Juliet, is set in Renaissance Italy. Shakespeare was writing during the Elizabethan (or Tudor) period, which is contemporary to the Italian…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Please provide four quotes from chapters 1-10 of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird. The quotes…
The first ten chapters of Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird introduce the readers to the Finch family, their neighbors and friends, and the daily workings of life in a southern Alabama town in the 1930s….
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- FREAK THE MIGHTY
What behavior earned Max the nickname “Kicker”? Why did he behave this way?
On the very first page of Freak the Mighty, we learn that Max earned the name “Kicker” in daycare. According to Max, he would kick “anyone who dared to touch [him].” Without hesitation, Max would…
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