What happens in the first few chapters of Freak the Mighty?
- ROMEO AND JULIET
Why does the chorus tell the whole story? Did he ruin the story for us? Why does he tell us that…
It is important to keep several points in mind when considering the purpose of the Chorus. The Chorus speaks twice in the play, before the beginning of Act I and before Act II. It functions as a…
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- FREAK THE MIGHTY
What happens in the first few chapters of Freak the Mighty?
Max and Kevin, the main character’s in Rodman Philbrick’s Freak the Mighty, were first acquainted in daycare, saw each other once in third grade, and became neighbors the summer before eighth…
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- ELIE WIESEL
Elie Wiesel-“The Perils of Indifference”-Why does he think indifference on the part of America…
Wiesel draws upon his own experience as a survivor at Buchenwald, one of the Nazi death camps, to prove the argument that American indifference endangers the entire world. He makes the valid…
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- MACBETH
How does Macbeth relate to any problem we might be suffering from right now? Or contemporary…
The desiring of greater power and doing nearly anything to obtain it possesses a timeless quality. The envy/ want/ coveting of something that we feel is something that should be ours and our…
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- THE ALCHEMIST
In Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist, what is a Personal Legend?
A personal legend, as it’s referred to in The Alchemist, is one’s destiny in life. It’s identifying our purpose in life and pursuing it. In the story, the main character, Santiago, goes in search…
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- THE CAY
How does Dr. Martin Luther King’s speech “I Have a Dream” relate to the characters or theme of…
‘The Cay’ by Theodore Taylor tells the story of the relationship between Phillip and Timothy. Phillip’s journey towards a life of racial tolerance is juxtaposed by Timothy, a black man whose…
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- HISTORY
Which labor issues did reformers hope to remedy through legislation?us history
I think the answer depends on the time period of American History. Labor organizations became prominent and permanent staples of the American socio- political landscape in the late 1800s and in…
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- THE GOOPHERED GRAPEVINE
Give examples of the plantation life as exemplified in “The Goophered Grapevine” by Charles…
The Goophered Grapevine” by Charles Wadell Chesnutt exemplifies the local color story. Local colorists provide renditions of the life, manners, and environment of people in a particular region….
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- THE RED BADGE OF COURAGE
What is your first impression of Henry Fleming in Red Badge of Courage? What challenging or…
The first impression the author gives us of Henry Fleming is that of a youth who is totally untried. As the soldiers around him give their various opinions about when they will see battle, Henry…
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- DO NOT GO GENTLE INTO THAT GOOD NIGHT
In “Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night” how did the poet want his father to greet death? What…
Dylan Thomas, in this poem, is probably sitting at the deathbed of his father–since it is a poem about how he wants his father to greet dying and death, it is implied that he is watching his…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Why do you think the Nurse wants to help Romeo and Juliet?
The Nurse loves Juliet and has taken care of her since childhood. Therefore, it is only natural that the Nurse would want Juliet to be happy. Despite Romeo’s family background, the Nurse sees…
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- FAHRENHEIT 451
Where does the book Fahrenheit 451 describe the society to be empty?I need quotes and page #s.
The emptiness of the society can be inferred from some of the conversations that Mildred has with her friends, and with some of the things that Beatty tells Montag during his little history lesson….
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- MANIAC MAGEE
What does Grayson want to “say” to Maniac by giving the boy his old glove?
There is an emotional symbolism attached to when Grayson gives Maniac his old glove from his minor league career. Grayson, who had always been alone and lonely, had been teaching Maniac about…
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- W. JACOBS
Question about The Lady of the Barge by W.W. JACOBS.A FRIEND OF MINE JUST BROUGHT ME A BOOK THAT…
Interesting question. The Lady of the Barge is actually a collection of short stories. It is important in the sense that it includes Jacobs’ most famous work, the short story “The Monkey’s Paw.”…
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- ROMEO AND JULIET
Does Capulet in “Romeo and Juliet” seem sincere in his concern for his daughter’s happiness in…
At first, in Act I of “Romeo and Juliet” as Lord Capulet responds to the “suit” of Paris by pleading with him to wait until Juliet is a little older, My child is yet a stranger in the world–/She…
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- MATH
Find the dimension of a rectangle A rectangle is 10ft longer than it’s width. The width of the…
It’s not possible to answer this question accurately without resolving the ambiguity about area. Is 1824 sq ft the area of the rectangle, or of the deck?
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- THE SUN RISING
How does Donne use repetition, personification, or irony in “The Sun Rising”?
- Repetition–Donne’s use of repetition is more subtle than many poets’ use of the device. Instead of relying on a refrain, Donne repeats structure and ideas more than mere sounds or words. For…
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- THE HIDING PLACE
In the book The Hiding Place what did the Lieutenant mean when he said “I am in prison, dear…
The Lieutenant is in a position of power at the prison at Scheveningen, where Corrie Ten Boom has been held prisoner for endless weeks. Yet when the Lieutenant summons Corrie before him, it is she…
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- MISERY
In Stephen King’s novel Misery, when does Paul lose his thumb?
In this horror story by Stephen King, Paul’s thumb is cut off by his murderous captor, Annie Wilkes, after she has amputated and cauterized his foot. The foot incident took place after she went…
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- THE WATER IS WIDE
What is the main conflict in the novel The Water is Wide?
A major conflict, man vs. nature, is the development that sets Pat Conroy’s memoir into motion; industrial waste is threatening the livelihood, and thus very existence of the people on a small…
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- THE CANTERBURY TALES
In what genre is The Nun’s Priest’s Tale written?
The Nun’s Priest’s Tale of Chanticleer the rooster and Sir Russell the fox is a beast fable. Aesop’s Fables may be the most famous example of this genre, in which animals behave as though they are…
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- THE SCARLET LETTER
Pearl is wrathful when other children approach her, going so far as to throw stones and scream at…
A child born of passion and unbound nature, little Pearl has such an imagination that she does not need, nor probably want, ordinary toys: The spell of life went forth from her ever creative…
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- THANATOPSIS
In Thanatopsis, Byrant encourages the reader to face death with courage.Explain how he does this….
Bryant’s foundational premise in “Thanatopsis” is that through death, one becomes a part of nature. The natural world in which one lives will become the natural resting spot for any person. In…
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- MAX BEERBOHM
Identify the thesis?http://www.readbookonline.net/readOnLine/2349/….tgis is the site where the…
It seems to me after reading the essay that the thesis is that there is a certain satisfaction in following one’s own core values. Regardless of what others may say, when core values are being…
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- THE OLD MAN AND THE SEA
In The Old Man and the Sea, what does Santiago remember to get his confidence back?
As he fights the marlin into the second day, Santiago has to call on all his acquired ability to stay focused and not lose strength. He recalls a game of arm-wrestling he played in his youth, when…
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- JANE EYRE
What role does Jane’s unclear social position play in determining the conflict of her story?
Jane’s unclear social position drives her internal conflict, as well as much of the novel’s external conflict. Orphaned as a young girl, Jane begins the novel in a precarious social position. She…
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- MATH
A boat travels 12 km upstream and back in 1 hour 45 minutes. If the speed of the current is 3km/h…
distance = velocity x time Let v = speed of the boat in still water s = speed of the current = 3 km/h Traveling upstream, the boat goes 12 km against the current at speed v – s in time t1: 12 km =…
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- THE GREAT GATSBY
What metaphor does Fitzgerald use to convey the theme of hollowness in the upper class?
There are many ways to go with this question because Fitzgerald uses many metaphors or situations that can operate as metaphors. I think the concept of “the party” can be seen as a metaphor for…
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- MATH
A group of students is on a sightseeing tour. The total fare is $120 and this is to be shared…
The original number of students is 10. With 10 students, each would pay $12. When you add two more students — now a group of 12 — each will pay only $10, or $2 less. The way I figured this out…
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- MATH
A wire of length 200 cm is cut into 2 parts & each part is bent to form a square.If the area…
The wire of length L is cut in to two lengths, L1 and L2. They are bent into two squares with sidelengths of s1 and s2. Note that each side s of a square is equal in length, so L = L1 + L2 = 4*s1 +…
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- REFERENCE
helpAs a student of English Literature I’d like to become more proficient in the English…
Of course, the structure of a good paragraph will vary depending on what sort of writing you are doing. A novel is far different from an essay, for example. The following is considered the…
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- SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE
What are seven critical events from the book in order from first to last?
Given that there is no beginning, middle nor end to Slaughterhouse Five, I do not know that giving seven critical events in order will be much help. However, the most important events in my opinion…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
Explain Aunt Alexandra’s role in the novel. Include what she represents and what Scout and Jem…
Aunt Alexandra represents old southern womanhood: She teaches Scout the ways that a true “lady” is expected to behave, including dress, manners, and social expectations. Her repeated attempts to…
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- SCIENCE
I have to write about the subject “Recycling in Japan”. I need all kinds of info! Thank youI have…
The sites below will give you a very good start on the topic of Recycling in Japan. The Japanese are relatively new at the recycling initiatives, as the first law regarding recycling was passed in…
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- SCIENCE
household wasteI wanna know about a classification of householda waste, if I could say that.
How you classify household waste depends upon your purpose in asking. In general, the easiest method of “classification” would be: 1. compost (able to be buried, burned (not recommended) or piled -…
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- THE STORY OF AN HOUR
How would you characterize the plot in “The Story of an Hour” by Kate Chopin?Is it driven by…
I would say that the plot is chronologically sequenced, so, everything occurs in real time, in real order. After all, it is “The Story of an Hour,” so, an hour in Louise Mallard’s life. Rather…
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- ROLL OF THUNDER, HEAR MY CRY
In Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, what disease does Mr. Avery have when he goes to get his…
Mr. Avery is in poor health throughout the novel, and that is part of the reason he can’t do anything about T.J.’s behavior, but I don’t think Cassie, as the narrator, ever specified exactly what…
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- ANIMAL FARM
Which of the characters instigates a rebellion against Napoleon in “Animal Farm”?
I suppose you are referring to the hens, who decide to go on strike for having their eggs confiscated. Their pseudo-rebellion (along with the sheep’s) is thwarted, and there are inquests, forced…
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- TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
What is the significance of the story of the Ku Klux Klan??In your opinion, is the story of Ku…
The presence of the Ku Klux Klan displays to what extent racism ran rampart even among socially “acceptable” circles in the Deep South. The group of men that came to taunt Atticus at the prison…
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- LITERATURE
yiddish phrases and references by bernard malamudi would like someone to help me with the use of…
There are several Yiddish dictionaries online. Here’s one link I found that looks like it might be helpful because you can type in a Yiddish word or phrase and find the English equivalent….
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- REFERENCE
In “Letter to her Daughter” by Abigail Adams, which inconveniences seem to be most important to…
Abigail Adams identifies just a few things that are inconvenient in this letter: The lighting of the apartments, from the kitchen to parlors and chambers, is a tax indeed: and the fires we are…
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- GREAT EXPECTATIONS
Compare/contrast Wemmick and Jaggers from Great Expectations.
Jaggers expects the worst in mankind and uses that to his advantage–he actually profits from mankind’s flaws. When Pip first goes to Jaggers’ office in London, Jaggers has already assumed that Pip…
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- THE READER
In “The Reader”, what things show the theme “secret(s)”? And how can we prove it through 3…
For a theme of secrets, consider the entire nature of the Holocaust that occurred during the war. The Germans were very ambiguous about the concentration camps, and tried desperately to cover up…
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- THE STORM
In “The Storm” explain Chopin’s use of the storm in the story. What is its function in the…
Chopin uses the storm as a foreshadowing of the coming stormy affair between Alcee and Calixta, and also, a symbol of Calixta’s underlying unhappiness in her marriage. There is not much else to…
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- HAMLET
Here, you will have to give in your own personal imput as this question can be argued and defended either way. Consider the following aspects, then formulate your opinon accordingly. Yes, he is…
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- THE AMBITIOUS GUEST
What is the summary of “The Ambitious Guest” by Nathaniel Hawthorne?
This story begins cozily enough, with a family gathered around a fire, harsh winter weather raging outside, and the vibe of possible danger, as their cottage is perched below a mountain down which…
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- HAMLET
In “Hamlet”, how would I explain Polonius to be a comic actor?
Polonius is portrayed as the well-meaning but prattling busybody who is more apt at giving advice than appying it. As a stock character he is the king’s counsellor who has worn out his usefulness…
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- MATH
Proof of s.s.s. similarity.triangles
This would be alot easier to answer if I could draw a picture, but we can do it without. Say you have two triangles — ABC (smaller) and DEF (larger) — with proportional sides. That is, AB/DE =…
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- THE RAPE OF THE LOCK
Where can I get the paraphrase of The Rape of the Lock?I require paraphrase / modern English…
The links below can help you get different summaries, or reads, on Pope’s work. The enotes summaries are three different versions of the poem. The second site is information about several…
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- LITERATURE
I Need some help with the prompt: Sometimes it is difficult to decide between right and wrong in…
There are many ways to proceed with this. I think you can argue several way and the ones I present are by no means to only conflicts that are evident. My hope is that with my suggestions, the…
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