What are your specific responsibilities as a citizen of your nation?
- ROMEO AND JULIET
Does anyone have some memorization tricks that would help with memorizing a scene from Romeo and…
Have you ever watched a movie so many times that you can quote entire scenes without even thinking about it? Have you ever listened to a song and before you know it, realized you know every single…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What are your specific responsibilities as a citizen of your nation?
Legally speaking, we do not have any real responsibilities as citizens of the United States. We are required, of course, to obey the laws. Beyond that, however, there is nothing that we are…
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- ANIMAL FARM
How does the book Animal Farm relate to Collective Agriculture?
I think that the issue of collective agriculture is addressed in the statement rendered by the work regarding political authority. The fact that Orwell shows a political setting that is completely…
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- HISTORY
Describe the various means used to deprive African Americans of their right the vote during the…
Although African Americans were guaranteed the right to vote under the Fifteenth Amendment, many Southern states came up with creative ways to prevent them from doing so. One method was by the…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
How can I restate my thesis? My thesis is below.In the beginning of Arthur Miller’s revolutionary…
Abigail Williams and John Proctor had an affair. It seems like you are saying that Abigail conspired to frame Elizabeth and possibly other women. This would get Elizabeth out of the way and allow…
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- FAREWELL TO MANZANAR
What is the meaning of the book’s title, “Farewell to Manzanar” by Jeanne Wakatsuki Houston?
I tend to see the title of Houston’s work as a statement about her own consciousness in the world. The fact that she is writing the book, bringing out her own experiences through the intense pain…
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- POETRY
What is the summary/analysis of “An Old Woman” by Arun Kolatkar?I require an analysis on its…
In Arun Kolatkar’s poem, “An Old Woman,” the main theme is about keeping what is important in perspective—in this case, an old woman and her heritage—the land from which she comes. Someone may…
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- HISTORY
If you could update the Declaration to include other rights, which would you include, and why?If…
I would not include any other rights because the Declaration of Independence was not supposed to be an exhaustive listing of the rights that we have. Instead, it was supposed to be a general…
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- EMILY DICKINSON
What rhetorical devices are used in “Tell the Truth but Tell it Slant” by Emily Dickinson?
In this poem the principal device that is used by Dickinson to present the message is comparison. This short but incredibly effective poem is built around a central analogy that compares truth to a…
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- PHILOSOPHY
Is freedom an illusion? Are we controlled by fate and everything preset or can we decide our…
There is no way to answer this question with any kind of tangible proof. Philosophers have differed on this question, but none of them have any way of actually proving they are right. To me, we do…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How can nature and nurture influence people?
The issue of nature versus nurture is one of the most important and long-lasting debates in the social sciences. This is true because there seems to be so much evidence on each side of the issue….
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- THE RAMAYANA
How are animals viewed in “The Ramanyana”?
In The Ramayana, animals possess a great deal of importance in the epic retelling. On one hand, the animals represent the realm of the jungle, of lawlessness, of a world without order. Valmiki…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
How does lack of communication affect a relationship or a person attempting to express his/her…
Lack of communication often results in hurt feelings. If people struggle with explaining themselves, they often get frustrated and angry or lash out. This can hurt relationships. Chronic…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Harper Lee’s novel, To Kill a Mockingbird, how does Aunt Alexandra influence Scout spiritually?
In To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee, Aunt Alexandra does influence Scout—surprisingly, though “spiritually” in an unusual way to put it. Throughout the story, Aunt Alexandra is a thorn in…
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- A MODEST PROPOSAL
In “A Modest Proposal,” in paragraph 9, why doesn’t Swift end the sentence after the word food?
I take it you are referring to the paragraph where Swift finally presents his idea, based on the report of an American of “his acquaintance.” It is actually the eighth paragraph in my book, but it…
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- BEOWULF
In Beowulf, how might Wiglaf’s recollections of the past foreshadow the future of the Geats?
In the epic Beowulf, the King of the Geats, Beowulf, has just died in section 39, abandoned by all his men but the young warrior, Wiglaf. Therefore, in section 40, as Wiglaf shares the story of…
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- BEOWULF
In Beowulf, Wiglaf tells the “shamefaced jackels” what their fate will be. Explain.
After Beowulf’s death at the battle with the dragon, Wiglaf has no kind words for the soldiers who abandoned Beowulf in this hour of dire need. These men had lived in the shadow of Beowulf’s…
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- MATH
5/7 students are boys. There are 18 more boys than girls. How many altogther in the group?
Let’s denote the number of students as S. 5/7 of them are boys. If we denote the number of boys as B, B = (5/7)*S The rest of the students are girls. This is equal to (1 – 5/7)*S = (2/7)*S As the…
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- BEOWULF
In the epic entitled, Beowulf, ironically, Beowulf’s own great strength betrays him. Explain.
In the epic tale of Beowulf, the great hero who is the subject of songs sung around mead hall fires ultimately fails in the moment of his direst need. Beowulf, a great hero, travels to help the…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, account for Tom’s comment about being “old-fashioned” and “women run[ning]…
This quote is an excellent example of the hypocrisy of his attitudes about women. Based on his behavior and expectationsof Myrtle, it would seem that he thinks it is just fine for a married lady…
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- THE GIVER
What are some quotes that Jonas says from The Giver that define who he is?
Quotations are an excellent way to gather details of characterization about a character for use in essays and other analysis. Jonas is thoughtful and wise beyond his years. One of the first…
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- MATH
Determine one variableIf ln t= -ln2 what is t ?
ln t = – ln 2 We will preview the properties of the logarithm equations. We know that: ln a^b = b*ln a Then we will rewrite the equation. – ln 2 = -1 * ln 2 = ln 2^-1 = ln (1/2) ==> ln t = ln…
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- OTHELLO
What is Iago’s next plan to ruin Othello in Act 1 scene 3?
At the end of scene 3, Iago realizes that he has a great weapon with which he can bring down Othello, namely Othello’s trust in him. So he determines that he will use this to destroy him, and he…
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- OTHELLO
In Othello, why does Iago want Roderigo to “put money in thy purse?”
Iago is an extremely clever villain. He wants to carry out his plan to ruin Othello by using other people to do his dirty work for him, thus avoiding the chance that someone might cast suspicion on…
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- ARTS
Why should we study theatre history?…or any other history for that matter….Why is it…
Just as one traces one’s ancestors and one’s genetic history in order to know more about oneself, any one involved with the fine arts should have a background so that he/she can better understand…
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- CANDIDE
How do the themes/story of the old woman contribute to the overall message in Voltaire’s Candide?
In Voltaire’s novel, Candide, the three themes that stand out in the old woman’s tale for me are: one cannot depend that things will always stay the same: being rich and famous one day does not…
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- HISTORY
Were there any redeeming features of boss rule?
Certainly there were redeeming features of boss rule and urban political machines like Tammany Hall. These redeeming features were mainly seen by the poor and by immigrants. The main beneficiaries…
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- MATH
Equality of two expressionsHow to prove that x^2+6x+6 is equal to -3+(x+3)^2?
x^2 + 6x + 6 = -3 + (x+3)^2 To prove, we will start form the left side and prove the right sides. First we will complete the square. ==> (x^2 + 6x +6) We will add and subtract( x’s…
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- SCIENCE
Determine the value of nDetermine the value of n if limit of y=ln(1+nx)/x=3, x–>0
To determine the value of the parameter, we’ll have to calculate the limit of the given function. lim [ln (1+nx)]/x=lim (1/x)*ln(1+nx) lim [ln (1+nx)]/x=lim ln(1+nx)^(1/x) lim [ln (1+nx)]/x = ln…
- JOHN F. KENNEDY
What charged words used in JFK’s inaugrual speech inspire and add impact?For a language study
Any word that seems to evoke an emotional response can be considered a charged word. JFK uses many rhetorical devices, but these planned “charged” words directly address the various audiences to…
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- HISTORY
Why did Yugoslavia split between 1991-1995?I need simple reasons for what happened.
The link below gives a really good and detailed account of the reasons why Yugoslavia split. Please consult it. The basic reason why Yugoslavia split is that there were too many different ethnic…
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- INTO THE WILD
How did Krakauer become familiar with Chris McCandless’s story and then write Into the Wild?
Into the Wild, the book based on Christopher McCandless’ life was written by Jon Krakauer and published in 1996. In 1993 Jon had written an article about Christopher for the Outsider magazine….
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- MATH
Prove the uniqueness of a solution of an equationProve that 3+1/(x+1) has an unique solution
We have to prove that 3+1/(x+1) has a unique solution. 3+1/(x+1) => [3(x +1) + 1] / (x+1) => [3x + 3 + 1] / (x +1) => [3x + 4] / (x + 1) We see that the maximum power of x in the function…
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- THE ROCKING-HORSE WINNER
In “The Rocking Horse Winner,” how does the boy’s mistake about “filthy lucre” clarify the…
This is a key moment in the text. We have already been presented to the mother, who becomes obsessed with her supposed lack of money to the point when even the house is filled with strange voices…
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- A FAREWELL TO ARMS
In A Farewell to Arms, according to Passini in Chapter 9 and the priest in chapter 11, why do…
Passini and the priest both abhor the war, and they both allude to a ruling class that makes war and to the officers that support it. Their opinions differ, however, in regard to why wars continue….
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- SCIENCE
parameterhow to discover the parameter m from function (m+1)x^2+mx+3 when is given that the curve…
The line y=x+1 and the given parabola have 2 distinct intercepting points if and only if the equation (m+1)x^2 + mx + 3 = x+1 have 2 distinct roots, meaning that the equation (m+1)x^2 + x(m-1) +…
- THE GIVER
In The Giver, what happens to the community after Rosemary’s release?
When Rosemary was released, the memories that she had received were returned to the community. Chaos resulted. The Giver was distraught and in morning, so he was not able to guide and comfort the…
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- THE GIVER
Who is Rosemary and why did she ask for release?
Rosemary was the last Receiver of Memory in training before Jonas. She was The Giver’s daughter as well. The Receiver of Memory holds all the memories for the community. Rosemary entered…
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- THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
What does the camp look like in The Red Badge of Courage?
Stephen Crane does not go into too much detail about Henry’s Union encampment in The Red Badge of Courage. We do know that the men are in Virginia (the ensuing action will be the bloody Battle of…
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- MATH
Solve the inequality x/2 ≥ 1+4/x and express the solution in terms of intervals.
We have to solve the inequation x/2 >= 1 + 4/x x/2 >= 1 + 4/x => x >= 2 + 8/x If we assume that x >=0, we can multiply both the sides of the inequation with x without changing the…
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- MATH
right angle trianglei have to calculate cosine of angle using tanx=10/24 and right angle…
To calculate cosine, using adjacent dided by hypotenuse. Tangent is opposite over adjacent. opposite =10 adjacent = 24 So you are missing hypotenuse. In a right triangle, c is the hypotenuse….
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- HISTORY
Where was the electric light discovered?
An effective type of electric light was discovered for the first time in the United States in 1879. Specifically, this type of light bulb was created by the famous inventor Thomas Edison at his…
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- HISTORY
How did slavery in Latin America compare with slavery in British North America?
African American slavery in Latin America actually predated slavery in North America and was, incredibly, more cruel. The key component of slavery in the Americas was the production of Cane Sugar….
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
In chapter 6 of Lord of the Flies, what word describes the setting?It’s over this passage: He was…
For this passage, I like the adjective sinking. It looks like a verb, but can be used as a participle which is an adjective. Here is why I would choose it. From the beginning of the passage to the…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
In Death of a Salesman, how does Willy feel about Charley and Bernard?
Willy is deeply jealous of Charlie, his next-door neighbor. Charlie is everything that Willy is not: Where Willy is a braggart, Charlie is a modest man of few words; Where Willy is a dreamer,…
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- THE ROAD NOT TAKEN
In “The Road Not Taken,” what reason does Frost give for choosing the path he chose?
I think part of the point of this poem is that the speaker of the poem has to choose between two paths that appear to be pretty much the same to him. Note how in the second stanza he starts to say…
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- LITERATURE
What was the short story like before Chekhov? Who were some European short story writers before…
In Europe, Tolstoy, Zola, Sir Walter Scott, Edward Bulwer-Lytton, and Sheridan Le Fanu just to name a few. According the Enotes article (link provided below), mostly in Europe the Victorian novel…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Consider Lord of the Flies as a religious parable on the forces of good and evil.How does Golding…
Golding weaves religious imagery into his story through two most significant means: the character Simon, and the Lord of the Flies. The character Simon is situated as the Christ-figure. If you…
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- MATH
The mass of a bobcat is one-fifth the mass of an Arctic Wolf. Their combined mass is 48kg. What…
The answer to this question is that the Arctic Wolf is 40 kg. and the bobcat is 8 kg. You can set up the equation as 1/5 X + X =48kg. Next, multiply 1/5 X by 5 to make it a whole number, or X….
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
In The Great Gatsby, in what way is Gatsby the personification of the American dream?Also, how…
Gatsby personifies the American Dream in two ways, in its purity and in its eventual corruption. As a young man, Jimmy Gatz of North Dakota dreamed of the future; he wanted to free himself from…
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