What does this quote from “Romeo and Juliet” mean? Who said it? What scene and act is it…
- ROMEO AND JULIET
What does this quote from “Romeo and Juliet” mean? Who said it? What scene and act is it…
Juliet says this quote in Act 3, scene 2 of “Romeo and Juliet”. During this scene, Juliet is waiting for the night to come so that she can spend her first night with Romeo as husband and wife….
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- 1984
What memories could I use?I’m writing an essay on Winston’s memories of family within 1984, I’ve…
How about the time his sister and mother went without their ration of food because Winston was hungry, and since he was the boy, he was given a larger portion? There is also the memory that keeps…
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- PHILIP LARKIN
In the poem “The Trees” by Philip Larkin, what do the “rings of grain” show?The Trees The Trees…
Like many of Philip Larkin’s poems, “The Trees” focuses on issues of life, death, and mutability. The poem opens with imagery that seems fairly optimistic and pleasant for a Larkin poem, but the…
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- GULLIVER’S TRAVELS
In the book “Gullivers Travels”, what do the Laputans value most?
Intellect. In excess, and illogically. These characters represent everything that a philosopher and an intellectual should AVOID at all costs, which is to submerge so much in philosophy that you…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill a Mockingbird,” after Scout gets into a fight at school, what did Calpurnia tell her…
Calpurnia doesn’t really tell Scout anything about her fight at school. However, when Jem and Scout bring Walter Cunningham to eat lunch with them, Scout ridicules Walter for pouring syrup over his…
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- REFERENCE
What is difference between notes of lesson and lesson plans? What is meant by group borad ,group…
I am not sure that I can answer your question completely because different schools might use different terminology, but I can certainly give you some ideas that might help you. A lesson plan is a…
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- HISTORY
Who was Marcus Aurelius? How did he die?
Marcus Aurelius was a Roman Emperor whose reign lasted from 161-180. His real name is M. Annius Verus, andhe was born in 121. His parents were of a wealthy origin, especially his father, who was…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”, what was Scout’s crime on her first day of school?
Actually, she “committed” two: She showed the teacher that she already knew how to read (therefore undermining the teacher’s role in Scout’s education). She explained to Miss Caroline why Walter…
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- OTHELLO
Compare Othello’s language in Act 4, Scene 1 with Iago’s language in Acts 1-3. What is implied by…
It is at this point that Othello’s language has begun to fall from what we first saw as he met with the important men of Venice. Though he said he was not blessed with the “phrase of peace,” he…
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- THE LOTTERY
In the story “The Lottery” Tessie and her husband have a discussion before and after each…
When the Hutchinson family name is drawn, Tessie insists that some other family members’ names be added to the list. One thinks she is being generous in this afterthought since it decreases her…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Name 2 conditions attached to Pip’s expectations in Charles Dickens’s book Great Expectations.
The first condition that is attached to Pip’s expectations is that he “must always bear the name of Pip”. This is unquestionably an easy condition for Pip to accept. The second condition attached…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
What is Biddy’s reaction when Pip tells her that he wants to be a gentleman in Great Expectations?
When Pip tells Biddy that he wants to be a gentleman, she tells him straighforwardly that she doesn’t think it is a good idea. She says, “I wouldn’t if I was you…I don’t think it would answer”….
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
If Romeo and Juliet today would be unlikely to turn to a monk/nurse for advice. Who would their…
Romeo and Juliet were devout in their beliefs. While Juliet many not have a nursemaid in modern times, it is not unlikely that either one may have gone to confession to speak with their priest…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
What was the “First Folio” of William Shakespeare?
The first folio is incredibly important for the study of Shakespeare and his plays as it was the first published version of the majority of his plays. It was published in 1623 and contained 36 of…
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- RUMBLE FISH
What are five quotes from the book Rumble Fish?
You do not indicate whether the quotes need to address a particular character or theme. The following quotes describe a central character, Motorcycle Boy, and the theme suggested by the title,…
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- DEATH IN VENICE
What is the signifigance of the man in the Norfolk suit and straw hat at the start of the novella?
When von Aschenbach sees the strange, young, foreign-looking man, there is a change that comes over him which makes him want to travel. This was not Aschenbach’s normal custom, for he usually only…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
Who is narrating “The Scarlet Ibis”?
The story is told by a first-person narrative told by the brother of Doodle. However, Brother is looking back from an adult’s perspective when he tells the story and thus has the advantage of…
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- THE STRANGER
How exactly is the sociopathic Meursault in The Stranger, by any sane person’s definition, a…
A literary hero, according to Joseph Campbell’s Hero’s Journey, is not necessarily someone who ends up doing good, but is the protagonist or narrator of the story who goes through some sort of life…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
I need help finding three supernatural scenes in both Julius Caesar and Macbeth. They must be…
You are right about the ghost, and this is one of the chief comparisons you will want to talk about. Act III Scene 4 is when Banquo’s ghost haunts Macbeth, which you can obviously compare with the…
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- THE YEAR OF LIVING DANGEROUSLY
How would you compare Frankenstein to A Year of Living Dangerously?
I think that the only comparison I could derive is between the monster and Billy Kwan. Both creatures are physically different from their social surroundings. Billy is a dwarf and the monster is,…
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- PERCY BYSSHE SHELLEY
How does P.B.Shelly use his skill of sensuous description of natural phenomena regarding, ‘The…
Shelley uses personification in that last stanza. The Cloud is the child of both the Earth and Water. Then as the rain clears, the Cloud once again is reborn. But Shelley again uses the human…
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- LES MISÉRABLES
What is the rising action, climax, and resolution of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables?
Les Misérables is actually a lot of little stories all rolled into one; therefore, the plot structure will be different per story. However, Jean Valjean is without a doubt the hero of our story,…
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- THE ODYSSEY
In “The Odyssey”, how is Odysseus both different from and similar to ordinary men?
Odysseus is similar to ordinary men because he is mortal and will one day die. He has emotions such as love and anger and wrath that he displays throughout the epic story. He also has no special…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
How does Shakespeare show Julius Caesar’s strengths and weaknesses?
While the focus of Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar is on Brutus, the tragic hero, the playwright does develop the positive and negative traits of Caesar. In Act 1, Scene 2, as Cassius tries to woo…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
What is the irony in the following statement from “Death of a Salesman”?After Biff breaks down…
The irony primarily comes from the fact that Willy and Biff have been feuding for a long time ever since Biff caught Willy (his Dad) cheating on his mother. That severed the relationship greatly,…
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- MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
Benedick tells Beatrice that they are too wise to woo peaceably. Is this true? Do you think that…
Benedick means that, first, he and Beatrice know one another too well to overlook each other’s faults and thus “woo peaceably”. Second, he means that they aren’t naive like some people and because…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
What is John’s function in “Brave New World”?In Huxley’s ‘Brave New World.’
John is the go-between of the two worlds – those that belong to the system and those outside of it. He is physically the product of the two and his role (especially at the end of the novel) serves…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
Why has Huxley chosen to write Brave New World using a third person omniscient narrator?
By using a third-person omniscient narrator, Huxley is able to provide the reader with full knowledge of what is occurring at any time during the course of the novel. This knowledge is not usually…
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- THE ODYSSEY
What does the invocation of the first twelve lines say the poem as a whole will emphasize in…
The invocation is the narrator calling for help from the muse to tell his story of Odysseus and his travels back home to Ithaca after the Trojan War. “Many cities did he visit, and many were the…
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- THE LISTENERS
In “The Listeners” no one answers. Imagine a group of strange beings come to meet the lone…
To write this response, hopefully you have read the poem. In the poem, the weary traveller goes to the house, and addresses a host of supposed ghosts or spirits that haunt the house. He stands…
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- MACBETH
What does this quote mean: “Have pluckd my nipple from his boneless gums and dashd the brains…
Have the MacBeth’s had children in the past? This quote indicates that Lady MacBeth has had a child in the past, perhaps the fact that their child has died has led the MacBeths to rely on each…
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- THE SCARLET IBIS
Most accurate? Shame makes narrator kill brother, Doodle – better off without brother OR emotion…
I’m not sure that any of your statements are entirely accurate. The first statement is probably nearest to the truth but it implies that Doodle’s brother kills him as an act of will. As the…
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- SCIENCE
Global Warming – How good is the evidence?I am teaching Global Warming this term. It is clear to…
Isn’t it so interesting to hear both sides of the story? Because most of my research in this arena (for my own personal knowledge) revolved around proving Global Warming to be true, I thought it…
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- LORD OF THE FLIES
Could you consider Jack/Piggy as two parts of the same symbolic character? Is it possible to do…
I would look at Jack and Piggy as the two sides of human beings in general. Jack represents the physically beautiful, the strong and quick, and he also has the ability to make quick decisions as a…
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- BRAVE NEW WORLD
In “Brave New World” how does Johns’ refusal to attend the party affect Bernard?
In the novel, John brings unprecedented fame and success to Bernard. Bernard, used to being a social outcast, and to being considered a bit of a misfit and oddball, is all of a sudden the hot guy…
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- FROM THE MIXED UP FILES OF MRS. BASIL E. FRANKWEILER
In From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, why did Claudia and Jamie buy tickets to…
Although Jamie is ready to admit defeat and go home after the museum politely informed them that the clue they had found concerning the origin of the statue was not original, Claudia could not…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is the meaning of the following quote from “To Kill a Mockingbird”?”Taking the one man who’s…
It connects with the theme of Innocence in the novel. Arthur Radley is one of the innocent characters, represented by the mockingbird. Mr. Tate feels that forcing Arthur to become the town hero…
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- FLIGHT
In “Flight,” what is Pepe’s most prized possession?
Pepe’s most prized possession is a knife that belonged to his father. His father had been killed by a rattlesnake bite. Pepe desperately wants to be thought of as a man, but his mother keeps called…
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- SCIENCE
If a body found in very cold water has been there for about 6 weeks no signs of violence or…
Ok, that would suggest death occurred elsewhere. Interesting, look for intra-ocular injection…not easy to detect. Comparative toxicity tests on both aqueous and vitreous humors of both eye…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Define priggish. Name and describe a character from “To Kill a Mockingbird” who embodies this trait.
According to several online sources, the general definition of the word priggish is someone who is exceedingly proper, almost arrogantly so, and in an irritating manner. The first character that…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
In “To Kill A Mockingbird,” what quotes from the book show how Scout is growing up?
Scout’s observations during the trial of Tom Robinson display a maturity of thought. For, at times she reflects upon what her father has taught her and applies it to the situations at hand, thus…
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- 1984
In George Orwells 1984, why do we relate the Winston when he is beaten by Big Brother?In George…
At some point in each of our lives, we have felt betrayed by someone we trusted. Obviously, the circumstances of each betrayal (perceived or actual) differ from person to person; however,…
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- ANTHEM
What are some ideas for fun introductory or general activities for teaching Anthem?
This is a novel in which the group is more important than the individual, so it seems like a natural fit to make teenagers (who pride themselves on their individualism yet often think and react as…
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- MACBETH
In “Macbeth”, what was seen floating in mid-air, covered in blood?
Is this a dagger which I see before me, The handle toward my hand? . . . I see thee still, And on thy blade and dudgeon gouts of blood, Macbeth halucinates in Act II, scene 1, seeing a dagger…
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- A TALE OF TWO CITIES
What is the Widow describing when she says to the Marquis: “They are so many, they increase so…
This passage is from Book the Second, Chapter 8 in which the carriage of the Marquis d’Evremonde has run over and killed a small boy. After the Marquis callously tosses a gold coin in payment for…
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- THE KITE RUNNER
How does Hosseini develop his theme of redemption in The Kite Runner?This question pertains to…
While Khaled Hosseini presents several strong themes in The Kite Runner, the idea of redemption dominates the novel. Almost all of the main characters, with the exception of pure Hassan, need…
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- VILLETTE
I do not understand what happens in Villette after Miss Marchmont’s death, when Lucy Snowe is…
In the novel Villette, Bronte often uses the parallel of unusual or disturbed weather to symbolize a coming momentous change for her characters. By the same token she employs the use of calm or…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
Why is Wilson moving his wife, Myrtle, out West in Chapter 7 of The Great Gatsby?
Wilson has discovered that Myrtle is having an affair with someone, though he doesn’t know who. Moving Myrtle out West is his way of dealing with the situation. Wilson actually loves his wife and…
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- DEATH OF A SALESMAN
Which scenes would be best to explain how Linda is portrayed as a tragic figure in “Death of a…
I would have to say that there aren’t any. There is a great deal to admire about Linda (and most of Miller’s women). The only decision that I see her making that might be considered tragic is the…
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- LOST AND FOUND
What is the theme in the book Lost and Found by Jacqueline Sheehan?
One of the major themes of this book is the journey from grief to healing. The death of Rocky’s husband is such a traumatic event for her that she completely changes herself, her identity and her…