• EUDORA WELTY

A worn pathWriting a character analysis on Phoenix and am having trouble with the thesis…

Eudora Welty’s story reminds me a lot of some of William Faulkner’s work. Both of these Southern writers created characters who occupy the lowest rungs in their society, yet demonstrate the…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What factors influence conflict outcomes?

This question will illicit many different types of responses, so be ready to sift through them. I think that social conditions play a large role in determining conflict outcomes. Some of these…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

What techniques can be used to overcome conflict between groups and within groups?behavior

Overcoming conflict between and within groups is a challenging element. There are some distinct paths which can emerge in the process of attempting to overcoming conflict. One way is to simply…

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• THE DOLL’S HOUSE

Give two reasons why Kezia disregards social rules and invites the Kelvey girls in to see the…

It is interesting to compare Kezia with her sisters and how they treat the Doll’s House. It is clear that for her sisters, the Doll’s House becomes a valuable “chip” with which they can play and…

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• THE LADY OF SHALOTT

In “The Lady of Shalott,” how did the curse fall upon her? What did she do once she was under its…

I am glad you asked this question because I really like this poem. The reality is that the reader is never given an explanation as to why the woman is under the curse. It simply states: She…

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• LYCIDAS

Examine the elegiac elements in John Milton’s pastoral elegy Lycidas.

Characteristics of an elegiac poem cover a broad spectrum of items. Milton’s pastoral elegy Lycidas includes all the primary ones and a good number of the optional ones. Milton opens by employing…

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• THE LOVELY BONES

ThemesWhat other themes could be conveyed through the novel Lovely Bones besides Loss and Grief…

If you want to veer away from themes regarding grief and loss, you might consider discussing the idea that a child’s intuition often reveals truth that adults have become too “busy” to see. Think…

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• THE MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH

What is a clarity that Poe wants to show us of his meaning in the story “The Masque of the Red…

In this story, Prince Prospero is portrayed as a decadent and cruel ruler. He takes pleasure in humiliating his subjects, and at the masque (masked ball) depicted in the story, he forces them to…

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• POETRY

What takes place in poem “For My Mother (May I Inherit Half Her Strength)” written by Lona…

The poem “For My Mother (May I Inherit Half Her Strength) by Lorna Goodison, who lives in Jamaica, tells the story of a young Jamaican soccer player who traveled for a match to Montreal, Canada….

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• BUSINESS

Innovation generates Entrepreneurship. Justify

The idea of entrepreneurship rests with the ability to conceive of different and new ways to generate wealth and capital. In such a definition, one sees the need for innovation. The ability to…

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• I STAND HERE IRONING

In “I Stand Here Ironing,” what does the narrator now know that she didnt know in the past?

After contemplating the metaphoric comparison of managing unruly fabric to managing unruly “youngsters,” the narrator, Emily’s mother, now knows the answer to whether Emily needs to be managed, the…

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• LITERATURE

I am looking for personal information about someone who has experienced the culture of…

I was fortunate enough to visit Morocco for a short period of time about 10 years ago while I was in Gibraltar. The African nation is just a short ferry ride from Gibraltar and the Spanish coast,…

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• SCIENCE

Why whould individuals wake up to the environmental concerns?

The basic premise of the question demands to analyze the need for action and awareness in the issue of the environment. Indeed, this is a critical element. Part of the reason why individuals…

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• JOHN KEATS

Discuss two characteristics of Romanticism in the Poetry of John Keats.

The previous post identifies very strong themes of Romantic Thought in Keats’ work. I would like to suggest two other elements. One critical element of Romantic thought that can be seen in Keats’…

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• HISTORY

Please discuss events that led the United States into WWI.These could include Germany’s submarine…

It’s not clear to me what you’re asking, but I’ve edited your question to what I think your’e trying to say. I’ll give a brief explanation of the main causes you cite… 1. Submarine warfare….

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• LIFE OF PI

In Life of Pi why does Jesus make Pi become a Christian?

In the end, Pi joins three different religions, because all of them have something that appeals to him. As far as Christianity goes, the first thing that attracts Pi to is is the wonderful and…

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• AN INSPECTOR CALLS

An inspector callsHow is the theme “power and authority” shown in the play

Birling believes that he has power and authority because of his position as a successful businessman. However, the inspector is able to take over and dominate the proceedings with his knowledge and…

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• SCHINDLER’S LIST

Can you write about two characters’ relationship that conveys the theme of Schindler’s List?

The connection between Schlinder and Goeth can represent a relationship that highlights the critical themes of choice and action. When examining the Holocaust and the events that led to it, the…

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• THE RIME OF THE ANCIENT MARINER

Why is the wedding guest unable to return to his wedding after hearing the mariners tales in “The…

The Mariner, whose eye is bright,Whose beard with age is hoar,Is gone : and now the Wedding-GuestTurned from the bridegroom’s door. He went like one that hath been stunned,And is of sense forlorn…

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• LITERATURE

Can anyone suggest your favorite free time book?What is the book about? Do you think a 15 year…

I really liked Fup by Jim Dodge.

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• ODYSSEUS

If Odysseus had gone straight home from Troy and found his palace infested by suitors, how would…

Well, this is an interesting question, but I don’t think it can be answered in the way you are thinking. Odysseus was an old-school badass. He fought the good fight at Troy and was victorious….

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

Where in “Fahrenheit 451” does Bradbury say that the question of why is not being used or is fading?

The passage that you are looking for is probably in the section where Beatty comes to Montag’s house and gives him a brief history lesson of how it came to be that books were being burnt. In this…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Explain the use of the allusions and the insight the reader gains from the author’s use of the…

An allusion is a literary device meant to provide a brief historical reference that further enhances the understanding of the character or subject. Harper Lee includes many of them in her novel “To…

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• THE MERCHANT OF VENICE

How can the character figure of Shylock define his class identity in The Merchant of Venice?…

There seems to be a little confusion about the nature of commoners and nobles. First, the only nobles entering into the story line of The Merchant of Venice are Morocco, a prince of Morocco vying…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

Explain the use of the allusions and the insight the reader gains from the author’s use of the…

An allusion is a short reference to something or someone in history or literature. The reference is meant to bring additional understanding to the story at hand; however, it usually has no…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

What is the tone of the author and the theme for Chapter 9 from The Scarlet Letter?

Hawthorne entitles Chapter 9 “The Leech” because he explains throughout the chapter what Roger Chillingworth (formerly Roger Prynne, Hester’s husband) is doing to torture the man who committed…

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• THE SCARLET LETTER

Discuss the role of sin in The Scarlet Letter. How does it impact the narrative and how is it…

The idea of sin is discussed by Hawthorne in two different manners – sin as perceived by society and sin as aimed against the individual. While Hester Prynne is required to be outwardly…

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• SCIENCE

Why do mountainous regions often contain a variety of distinct biomes within a relatively small…

The reason that mountainous regions can often have a large variety of distinct biomes within a small area is temperature. A mountainous region will have a wide diversity of temperatures within a…

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• TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD

What is the purpose of Nathan Radley in To Kill a Mockingbird?I need to know the purpose of why…

Nathan Radley is the brother of the mysterious Boo Radley in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill a Mockingbird. After Boo’s father dies, Nathan takes over as head of the household and, presumably, as the…

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• SCIENCE

Why are more biomes found in the Andes than in the Rockies?The Andes mountain range, located on…

The Andes are able to have more biomes largely because they are, as you say, closer to the equator than the Rockies are. Because the Andes are nearer to the equator, the lower parts of the mountain…

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• SCIENCE

Why is it possible for tundra to occur in the Andes mountain range of South America and the…

The reason this is possible is because a biome does not get to be tundra based on its latitude. Instead, what makes tundra possible is temperature. The most important basic defining features of…

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• FAHRENHEIT 451

In Fahrenheit 451 what are parlor walls and what are on them?

Usually, the parlor walls contain wall-sized television screens. They get a screen that is as large as the wall in a room, and if they can get all four walls of a room covered in television…

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• FRANKENSTEIN

What were the conditions that greeted Victor upon his arrival in Geneva after his illness in…

Mind-numbing is a word that sums up the situation that Victor returns to after years at the university, a long-term illness, and his creation of the monster. Before he leaves for his hometown, he…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

Find 3 subtle suggestions the author gives us that this island may not be the paradise the boys…

One suggestion is the personality of Jack. His physical unattractiveness and harsh ways prevent him from being elected over Ralph. His treatment of the choir (one boy faints from marching), his…

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• THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO

What does Fortuanto’s costume symbolize?

Since Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Cask of Amontillado” is set “during the supreme madness of the carnival season,” the author puts Fortunato in an appropriate costume: He is dressed as a…

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• LAW AND POLITICS

Does President Obama deserve the Nobel Peace Prize?I’m sure many people have heard of the Nobel…

The only criteria for awarding the Nobel Peace Prize is this from the will of Alfred Nobel, saying that it shall be awarded to the person who shall have done the most or the best work for…

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• THE CATCHER IN THE RYE

Why does Holden want to take off with Sally now instead of after college? What is the difference…

J.D. Salinger has created a classic character in his crafting of Holden Caulfield. One reason we could speculate that Holden wants to run off with Sally now rather than waiting until college is…

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• JOHN DONNE

According to Donne (meditation 17), how can the suffering of one person benefit others?

Truly it were an excusable covetousness if we did, for affliction is a treasure, and scarce any man hath enough of it. No man hath affliction enough that is not matured and ripened by and made fit…

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• REFERENCE

What techniques have you observed that helps published material (online or in-print)…

Overall, very little can be done to offset work that has been poorly assembled or lacks credibility. There are some elements that can be integrated to make something look better than it actually…

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• FRANKENSTEIN

What were the conditions that greeted Victor upon his arrival in Geneva? Who did he think he saw…

Victor is greeted with a violent storm when he arrives in Geneva. The storm mirrors the violent passions raging inside him: his guilt and fear regarding his creation and his brother’s death. Victor…

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• THE BLACK CAT

In “The Black Cat” By Edgar allen poe. How does Plot, character, point of view, setting, and…

The first step would be to identify the theme. A theme is a life-truth that the author is trying to share with his/her audience. For this story, the theme could be “familiarity breeds contempt,”…

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• LORD OF THE FLIES

In Lord of the Flies, why does Jack deny that the beast is dead?

Jack is authority and power and control. The best way for him and his band to keep their power, is through fear. Jack uses fear to hold his power and to continue to wield it. If he convinces the…

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• INTO THE WILD

Can you explain to me (in detail) why the movie “Into the Wild” is an example of…

Transcendentalism was a philosophy, most notably associated with Ralph Waldo Emerson, that emerged in the US around the 1830s. The major tenet of transcendentalism is that each person should act…

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• AN OCCURRENCE AT OWL CREEK BRIDGE

Why was Peyton Farquhar hanged?

Farquhar is a loyal Southerner during the Civil War. He is tricked by a Union scout masquerading as a Confederate soldier into believing he could stop a Yankee advance into Southern territory by…

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• FENCES

Why was the play named after the word “fences”?was it about the blockage between the blacks and…

The concept of “Fences” does have to do with barriers and the obstacles that are built to prevent full acknowledgement of one another and the dialectical other. We can see this with Troy’s…

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• THE FIGHTING GROUND

where do the american soldiers gather in the book The Fighting Ground?

The people of the town had arranged for a signal to let them know that they needed to arm themselves and organize into a fighting force. The bell at the tavern was used to call the men to arms….

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• AMY TAN

Relate Amy Tan and Sarah Orne Jewett’s lives.

Sarah Orne Jewett (1849-1909) was a native of Maine. She had her first story published at the age of 19 and her stories became standard fare in the Atlantic Monthly magazine for more than three…

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• HISTORY OF PLYMOUTH PLANTATION

What is William Bradford’s “The History of Plymouth Plantation” about?

This book was written by William Bradford, who governor of the Plymouth Colony for over 30 years. The Plymouth Colony is the colony that was founded by the famous Pilgrims, who came to America in…

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• A WHITE HERON

In short story,”A White Heron” , how does the story relate to Jewett’s childhood?

Sarah Orne Jewett was diagnosed at a young age with arthritis. As a treatment, she was encouraged to take long walks. It was during these walks that she became so enamored with nature. Her love…

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• SOCIAL SCIENCES

How and why does the media exaggerate violent events in today’s society?Are violent events…

The media exaggerates violence in our society today by giving violent events more coverage than other sorts of events that happen more frequently than violent events do. There’s a well known local…