What does the tree symbolize in A Separate Peace?
- SCIENCE
What causes sudden jerking or twiching of muscles? It this something to be worried about?
Sudden jerking, or twitching of muscles can be related to multiple things. When a muscle begins twitching it is because the muscle is contracting. Usually, minor and occasional muscle twitching is…
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- A SEPARATE PEACE
What does the tree symbolize in A Separate Peace?
The tree from which Finny is pushed symbolizes a loss of innocence, and reflects the Biblical fall of man. As Gene returns to Devon in the first chapter, he seeks out the tree, almost as though he…
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- BEOWULF
From Beowulf I. Grendel, give two examples of kennings and two examples of alliteration . Provide…
A kenning is a figurative literary device, usually a compound expression used in place of a name or noun. Kennings is Old English poetry function in much the same way as epithets in classical epic…
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- THE BOOK THIEF
What page is the quote “Even death has a heart” on from”The Book Thief” by Markus Zusak?
Its on page 242.
- THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET
Identify personification in The House on Mango Street.
Personification is not as readily used by Cisneros in The House on Mango Street–there are many more examples of simile and metaphor. However, there are some key examples of personification. In…
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- SCIENCE
When a rib is fractured, how can it be treated?
The chief concern with fractures of the ribs is the potential of injury to the underlying structures. The rib cage serves as protection to the heart, lungs, and mediastinum. When ribs sustain a…
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- SCIENCE
How does an artificial heart work, and when was it made ?
The first human to receive an artificial heart was Dr. Barney Clark, a 61 year old retired dentist. Dr. Robert Jarvick designed and invented the device called a Jarvick 7. Dr. William DeVries was…
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- THE SECRET LIFE OF BEES
How does the author interweave an understanding of the life of a bee into the plot of the novel?
The bees are an important motif in this novel. They are a symbol that occurs throughout the novel and represents Lily’s life. In the beginning of the novel, imaginary bees come to her room and…
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- NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF FREDERICK DOUGLASS, AN AMERICAN SLAVE
What are eleven significant events in the plot of ”Narative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,…
This one might seem more daunting than it really is. In the end, there are more then 11 events or important realities in the book. Douglass’ life and work is one that is rich with events in the…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
For The Great Gatsby, how do I write 1-2 paragraphs of summary that include the main events and…
One way to approach a two-paragraph description of The Great Gatsby is to use paragraph one to cover from Nick Carraway’s visit to West Egg to see Daisy and Tom Buchanan through to the car…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What Is Ethnic Assertion? List Down The Major Responsible For Ethnic Assertion In India? Answer…
Ethnic assertion is the idea that specific ethnic groups can articulate their own identity in a multilayered and heterogeneous setting. Different texts and thinkers have their own perceptions…
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- GONE WITH THE WIND
I have a test soon on Gone with the Wind. How will I study now?I have my unit test coming up in…
Well, as a teacher I rarely give this advice – but if you haven’t read the book – you might want to rent the movie. Of course it isn’t the exact same – but at least you’ll get an overview of the…
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- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
How does Diamond refute the following charge in Guns, Germs, and Steel:Australia is proof that…
Basically, what Diamond says is that Australia did not have a climate and a geography that was good for developing food production. Once people came in with agriculture already developed (and…
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- SIDDHARTHA
What does Siddhartha mean when he refers to the “path of paths” that must be found?
DO you go to St. Doms? S c r e w that (sorry). I didn’t do it either.
- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
Why is the American conception of race in Africa useless?Chapter 19 How Africa became black….
I think that the answer that you are looking for is to be found on the second page of the chapter — p. 377 in my copy. What Diamond is saying is that we tend to think of Africans as a bunch of…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
For what purpose does Jack use the chant and the dance?
Psychologically speaking it is highly unlikely a child of his age had any “planned” reason for using the chant, and dance. It is more of a primal instinct than it is a choice “to do or not to…
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- GUNS, GERMS, AND STEEL
Why did the Vikings fail to conquer the Americas while the Spanish suceeded?Chapter Hemispheres…
The answer to this question is given quite nicely and briefly at the end of p. 372 and on to p. 373 in my copy of the book. What Diamond says is that Norway was in the wrong place and at the wrong…
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- SCIENCE
Describe the properties of water that make it such an important molecule.
Well, without it we wouldn’t exist as we do now so that is barre none the more important characteristic of water 😉 Our bodies are about 70% water! That said, without further a do, some of the…
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- THE SCARLET PIMPERNEL
What are the mood and tone of The Scarlet Pimpernel?
The mood–what the author makes you as the reader feel–is primarily one of suspense. Orczy superbly creates an entangled plot which causes her readers to wonder if Marguerite will ever know her…
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- TREASURE ISLAND
What happens at the end of Treasure Island and what could be an alternate ending?
At the end of the story, the captain and the other “good guys” leave all the mutineers who are still alive behind on the island. All, that is, except for Long John Silver, who comes with the good…
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- THE OPEN WINDOW
Does “restrained, precise, sparkling, light, formal” or “emotional, rambling, cloudy, heavy,…
Saki’s style is one of the reasons his stories are such a success – on the whole they are very precise, matter of fact pieces of fiction that adds great humour to the content. Thus given your list…
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- SCIENCE
Draw “dot & cross” diagrams to show how different types of chemical bonds are formed when…
In a dot and cross diagram you show the new positions of the electrons after chemical bonding as taken place between two elements. In covalent bonding the electrons are shared therefore the atoms…
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- SCIENCE
Identify each of the following either it is covalent compound or ionic compound or else with…
The difference between covalent compounds ad iconic compounds is that in covalent bonding electrons are shared rather than transferred between one another, and in iconic bonding the electrons are…
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- BUSINESS
Why is it important to be a good writer in business?Why is it important to be a good writer in…
I would think that there are many reasons. The ones I can think of might be best supplemented by what others suggest. The clarity of vision and expression is something where writing becomes…
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- BUSINESS
Mixing business with personal matters leads to damaged relationships, and poor business…
I respectfully disagree that mixing business with pleasure or personal matters damages relationships and leads to poor business decisions. Conducting business, any type of business, must have a…
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- THE SUN ALSO RISES
Comment on Jake’s relationships in chapters 5-6 of The Sun Also Rises.
Krum and Woolsey are colleagues from Jake’s office. They are fairly normal people because Krum has a wife and kids and therefore doesn’t get out on the town much. Woolsey goes out from time to time…
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- ESSAY LAB
I need help on writing a thesis statement for my essay paper, about the restaurant I want to…
What your thesis statement will be depends a great deal on what kind of paper you are writing. Your thesis should provide the direction to your paper. What are you going to talk about? What are…
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- LITERATURE
Who were the Elizabethans?I think it’s something to do with the olden days and Shakespeare’s time..
The Elizabethans are people who lived during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I in England (1558-1603). This period was the pinnacle of the English Renaissance and produced much poetry, music, and…
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- THE SOULS OF BLACK FOLK
Du Bois mentions the terms “color line.” Are there any color line issues in the 21st century? If…
Good question! In Du Bois’s quote, he specifically mentions the color line being the problem of the 20th century and references its existence in all parts of the world. The term itself refers to…
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- THE SUN ALSO RISES
Constast Jake’s friends in Chapters 5-6, etc.Contrast the normal people presented in the reading…
(Please note that eNotes posts are limited to only one question; editors are encouraged to disregard multiple-question posts.) As Jake walks down the Boulevard for “coffee and brioche,” he notices…
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- THE GRAPES OF WRATH
How is The Grapes of Wrath relevant to readers today?How has the novel influenced American…
The Grapes of Wrath is a novel which is set during the great depression and follows the journey of the Joads, a family hit hard by the dust bowl who sells or packs all their belongings and seeks…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Whom should the prince pardon, and whom should he punish? Why?
I assume you are talking about the situation at the end of the play… I do not think that the prince should punish anyone. All the people who did any actual killing are themselves dead so you do…
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- LITERATURE
PhD levelI want to apply for PhD level in English literature and I do not know from where to…
I’m not sure if you’re asking about applying for a Ph.D. program, or writing a doctoral thesis. Your icon says “graduate student”, so one might assume you’re in a a master’s or doctoral program…
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- MACBETH
What is the significance of the old man in Act 2 Scene 4 of Macbeth?
In Act 2 Scene 4 of Macbeth, an old man enters with Rosse after the news of King Duncan’s death has spread and Malcolm and Donalbain have fled from Scotland. The old man is significant because he…
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- SCIENCE
What are the differences between lymphocytes and phagocytes?In terms of looks, functions, size…
Phagocytes are cells found in the bloodstream and protect the body by ingesting and destroying foreign cells. These include, bacteria, dead or dying cells and other invading cells. They are part…
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- THE MERCHANT OF VENICE
Was Shylock more wronged against than wronging…. was the harm done to him more than he did to…
You must be careful with any work of literature, but certainly with the script of a play, when you attempt to isolate a scene or event from the rest of the action. It all hangs together to create…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
What is normal profit? Can it be zero?
In economics, the term “normal profit” means that a firm is making zero economic profit. Please be sure not to confuse this with accounting profit. Accounting profit is when you take your revenue…
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- ESSAY LAB
How do you write a personal statement outlining reasons for entry to 6th form? This school has…
When applying for entry to the sixth form, you should first consult the application directions for the school to which you are applying. The school may have special directions for its own…
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- ANITA DESAI
Complete Summary of novel CRY, THE PEACOCK
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- SCIENCE
Why might a woman have a breast biopsy?
A biopsy (Bx) is the surgical removal of tissue for the purposes of histological examination in the histology lab. The purpose of a biopsy of any tissue is to look for abnormalities. Breast tissue…
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- MAESTRO
Why is Paul unsuccessful in his desired career of a concert painist? From the text “Maestro” by…
There are many reasons: 1. Although Paul is a talented pianist, his arrogance and over-confidence acts as a barrier to his learning. His smugness makes unable to take advice and criticism from…
- JULIUS CAESAR
What is a passage from Julius Caesar that can be related to a present day issue?
You may receive several answers to this question, but how about this? In Act III, Scene ii, we have Antony’s famous speech to the citizens of Rome – “Friends, Romans, Countrymen…..” In this…
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- PARADISE LOST
Write a critical note on Milton’s grand style in PARADISE LOST.answer in detail
I have already answered a question decidedly similar to this one. Below I’ve given my original response: An elevated style is a key characteristic of the epic poem, and in this respect, Milton…
- SCIENCE
Trichinosis is an infection caused by a roundworm parasite found in pork that has not been cooked adequately. Wild game may also be a carrier. When someone consumes meat that has the cyst…
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- SCIENCE
What is meant by a connective tissue disease that is undifferentiated?
Undifferentiated connective tissue disease or UCTD refers to a disease of connective tissue that doesn’t fit nicely in any one category of illness. They don’t meet the exact diagnostic criteria of…
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- CINEMA
Does the media mirror or determine our reality?Using “The Truman Show” as reference, my task is…
There are many ways to go with such a topic. Allow me to say at the start that this is a phenomenal topic and the film you have chosen is a great one for it. If the commencement part is where the…
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- THE PICTURE OF DORIAN GRAY
Ethics and aesthetics in the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray.
Assuming that you are asking how these two are represented in the novel, the aesthetic movement promoted Art for Art’s sake. This meant that any element that contributes to an imagery of beauty in…
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- MATH
Determine the set of values of m for which both roots of equation x^2 – (m+1)x + m+4 = 0 are…
x^2 – (m+1)x + m + 4 = 0 If the equation has ral roots, then the discriminant must be positibs: Let us verify: d = b^2 – 4ac > 0 ==> (m+1)^2 – 4*1* (m+4) > 0 ==> m^2 + 2m + 1 – 4m – 16…
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- MATH
The lengths of 2 sides of a kite are 7.6cm & 4.3cm.Length of the shorter diogonal of the kite…
A kite can be considered to be 2 isosceles triangles sharing the side which has a different length. To construct the kite, follow these steps: First draw a straight line segment equal to the length…
- MEMOIRS OF A GEISHA
In Memoirs of a Geisha, how does Mameha work as a foil to Sayuri? In other words, how does the…
In Memoirs of a Geisha, Mameha may be considered a foil to Sayuri early in their relationship because Mameha is all that Sayuri hopes (and needs) to be. Mameha agrees to take on Sayuri as her…